May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
Joe Kious "Crusades" custom double pocket locket auto knife with a 3 - 3/4" Robert Eggerling mosaic Damascus blade marked "KIOUS". The mosaic Damascus blade is ground perfectly and fires like lightning. The frame is crafted of deep relief engraved 416 stainless steel with hand hammered 24Kt gold inlaid background and carved high relief silver inlays. The engraving was executed by Alex Gev but it appears unsigned. The level of craftsmanship on this knife is hard to fathom. The hand hammered 24k gold background against the high relief carved silver is amazing, especially where the sliding pocket lockets seem to disappear into the handle. Lockback mechanism functions properly and the spring remains tight and strong. The knife is housed in a black plush zipper case. The knife is very clean overall. CONDITION: Excellent. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Frank Brownell.
Item Dimensions: L: 7"