September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
High art double pocket locket crafted by Joe Kious, the long-time Knifemakers' Guild member who passed away in 2014. This custom Front Lock "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" "Dead Bug" double pocket locket auto knife is excellently dressed with engravings. The knife features a Robert Eggerling mosaic Damascus blade that is marked "KIOUS" on the side of the ricasso. The frame is deep relief carved 416 stainless steel engraved with 24K gold, silver, and copper inlays which feature scenes depicting the characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic horror novella. Each side features concealed pocket lockets which slide open to display more engraved scenes on 14K gold inserts. The knife also conceals a 14K gold toothpick.
The frame is engraved by Jon Robyn and is signed "J. ROBYN" on the right side of the guard. The front lock locking mechanism functions properly and the spring is strong. Housed in a black plush zipper case. The knife exhibits scattered light handling wear throughout. CONDITION: Excellent. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Frank Brownell.
Item Dimensions: 11"