H.H. Frank Collectible Folder Knife Engr. Bighorn Rare

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This is an ornately engraved work of art from premiere knife maker H.H. Frank. He made this knife in July of 1975 and used the knife as a display in the Kansas City Show, August 15-18, 1975.Heinrich "Henry" Frank was one of the first to engrave folders, and he is known for his quality and workmanship. His knives are very sought after and hard to obtain. Henry has been a member of the Knifemakers Guild since 1971, and is one of only twenty-five makers to be included in the prestigious Art Knife Invitational held each year. His work is featured extensively in David Daroms book, Art and Design in Modern Custom Folding Knives. Henry is only making about a dozen knives a year now, so they will only get harder to find. (thanks to Great Lakes Custom Knives, from whom I borrowed these details). One side of of the blade has an engraved Bighorn Sheep and the other, a Mountain Goat. The engravings "H.H. Frank Whitefish MT" and "July 1975" can be found on either side, close to the handle. The knife was a custom order, and on one of the handle inlays, the name "Hopper" is engraved. The knife has been displayed in a case, virtually untouched for over a decade. The locklever and spring are not completely fluid to the touch, so t could possibly be slight corrosion inside. A proper collector will want to disassemble, polish and reassemble. I had read more

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