Steve Dunn, Mastersmith began making knives as a hobby in 1988 and in 1990 enrolled in the basic forging class at the ABS school in Washington, Arkansas where he started forging his own Damascus. By 1994 he had reached the level of Master Bladesmith in the American Bladesmith Society, and began teaching at the ABS knife-making school. In 2003 he was selected to serve on the ABS Board of Directors. All of Steve's knives are sole authorship. In fact, Steve even does his own engraving. in April 2002, he attended a basic engraving class at the GRS Engraving School in Emporia, Kansas, and is now an instructor at the GRS Engraving School. Steve is at the top of his game. His knives are highly sought after by collectors. Sadly, the knife world lost a giant in the industry when Steve passed away in May 2024. He was a personal friend and will be missed by many.
This Steve Dunn Damascus Wharncliffe Trapper features two premium Mother of Pearl scales held by 2 stainless steel screws. Steve has added a large mosaic “pin” escutcheon as a shield on the presentation side. Steve has expertly engraved both the front and rear bolsters with a scrolled leaf pattern. The liners, which are integral to the bolster, have file-work around the entire spine of the handle. Although Steve is known for forged blades and his own Damascus, Steve has been creating some of the most outstanding folding knives we've seen. His instructor - none other than Bill Ruple. And Steve’s fit and finish, and attention to detail are outstanding. The blade is stainless Damascus, and the backspring and liners are stainless. Steve has stamped "DUNN" on the ricasso of the blade. The blade has a smooth nail nick pull, half-stop, locks up tight with no play whatsoever, and the blade is centered between the liners when closed. Nice walk and talk from the Mastersmith! Comes in a padded, zippered case.
Condition: Previously owned. Excellent Never used, carried or sharpened
