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    A Night for THE EDGES

    Aug 09, 2022 5 minutes

    HUGH BARTRUG BEST IN SHOW and BEST ART KNIFE

    KNIFE NAME: Princess Adele

    BLADE MATERIAL: Mosaic damascus; explosion pattern in center and twisted on frame

    BLADE STEELS: 15N20 nickel alloy & 1084 carbon

    GUARD, FERRULE AND POMMEL: 1045 carbon steel with black finish

    ORNAMENTS: 18k gold and diamonds

    SHEATH: White stingray skin, ancient walrus ivory, 1045 and 18k gold

    HANDLE: Ancient walrus ivory and gold

    GRIND: Double flat

    BLADE LENGTH: 14.76”

    OVERALL LENGTH: 21”

    KNIFE TO KNOW: Made in honor of Franco’s daughter, Adele, the Princess Adele is part of Franco’s Royal Collection

    MAKER’S PRICE FOR A SIMILAR KNIFE: Not available

    est In Show went to a jaw-dropping knife named in honor of one maker’s daughter, and another maker won a BLADE Show slip joint award for an unprecedented fourth time in a row. Meanwhile, the balance of the winners reflected some of the

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