May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
Jess Horn is considered a knife making legend and has been crafting knives since 1968. He is best known for his high quality folding knives such as this custom ivory lockback knife engraved by Mario Terzi. The knife features a 4 - 3/8" hand rubbed satin finished ATS-34 blade marked "JESS HORN" on obverse ricasso and numbered "086" on reverse ricasso. The scales are lovely and depict a beautiful aquatics scene consisting of pre-ban elephant ivory with built up enamel. Bolsters are of engraved 416 stainless steel and also depict a pond scene. Frame is signed "D.M. Terzi" under the bolster. Lockback mechanism functions properly. Housed in a black plush zipper case. The knife exhibits light wear but is very clean overall. Scales remain firmly secured to the frame and do not exhibit any cracks or scratches. CONDITION: Excellent. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Frank Brownell.
Item Dimensions: L: 8"