John W. Smith Custom SD-Tactical Folder

John W. Smith makes at least as fine a knife as anybody in the Tactical Knife World--fairly basic, but superbly Fitted and Finished. His work is extensively collected by his fellow knifemakers, and if he had a presence on the Knife Forums, his knives would bring bring twice what they now sell for.

Every time I am asked what is a good value in the Tactical Knife World--John W. Smith is my suggestion. "Who?" or "John W. Smith?" is always the reply I get.

This Model is IMHO his best Tactical yet.

• He made it for the 2014 Monkey Muster (www.MonkeyEdge.com) Knife Show.
• And outfitted it with thick contoured Deep FRAG Blue-Grey G10 Handles that feel great and secure in hand.
• He Dovetailed Beautifully Finished Titanium Bolsters Bolsters.
• And Bladed it with a Slightly Over Thick Satin-Finished Clip-Point Grind.
• The Tip-up Pocket Clip's Finish Matches the Bosters.
• There are Dual-Scallops that Facilitate both Righty or Lefty Blade Deploy.
• The Backstrap is made of Matching Blue-Grey G10.
• The Geometry of the Action is Perfect, as is the Feel/Resistance of the Action.
• Lock-up is Textbook Good-Perfect 100% Far Left-side Overlap.
• And Lock Release is purposely Just Tight Enough that one will not in any situation accidently release the lock.
• Specs: 3 1/2" Blade; 8 1/4" OAL; 5.45 Ounces. 'Bout Perfect for EDC
• Condition: New from Maker's Lottery at the last month's Monkey Muster at the Monkey World Headquarters in Arizona. I did not win it, but I bought it at the show from the guy who did.