They are seldom seen and that just adds to the enjoyment. Finding a jewel of a pocketknife pattern that may be a bit off the grid when it comes to visibility makes an interesting opportunity to appreciate and own a rare bit of custom craftsmanship.
Taking a closer look reveals a touch of tradition, an aura of artistry, and the lure—maybe—of the lost and found. For the maker and the buyer, the connection to the past bridges an older perspective with an ever-present desire to make a functional knife, one that exhibits great workmanship and utility. What’s more, it embellishes the story as a beautiful tribute both to days gone by and days to come.
SALTY PEANUT
Australian knifemaker Bruce Barnett found the peanut pocketknife pattern to his liking and fashioned a striking example of it. “I really like the subtle and serpentine-shaped knives, and took it upon myself to stretch it to 3.5 inches and reshape the pivot end,” he related. “Shaping up a
