From the Bose Knives website..."Tony Bose comes from humble beginnings in the West-central Indiana town of Hymera. He suffered an injury to his right eye at the age of six and his family endured hard economic times throughout his childhood. When Tony became old enough to work, he encountered many obstacles due to his partial blindness. As it turned out, that childhood injury and his love of "pocket knives" became a catalyst in making Tony who he is today and his knives some of the most coveted hand made knives today. Tony started making knives in 1972 after many years of repairing knives for extra money. He made his first folder in 1975. To date he has made over 48 different patterns based on knives from the old cutlery companies. Tony says, "I don't design knives, I bring old knives back from the grave." Tony's forte is just that; bringing old knives back to life but with all the improvements that modern materials and superior craftsmanship offer. Tony's reputation as a master cutler of traditional folding knives was recognized and rewarded in 1998 with his hiring as consultant to the W.R.Case & Sons Cutlery Co.. Tony provides a level of expertise with pocket knives that could easily have been lost but he shares the information openly with anyone who wants to learn."
Sadly, the knife world lost the legendary slip-joint knifemaker on November 22, 2020, at the young age of 74. He was one-of-a-kind. A true gentleman that is sorely missed by all.
This is a highly collectible Tony Bose 2-blade Wharncliffe Trapper (WT) slip-joint folding knife. It features highly figured, well-matched natural stag scales with lots of nooks and crannies. The blades are 154CM, as stamped on the ricasso of side B of the Clip point blade. The ricasso of side A of the Clip point blade is stamped "T. BOSE WILFRED, IN". The pins, liners and Federal shield are all 416 stainless steel. This knife was previously owned in a high-end collection. It was never used, carried or sharpened. It is in excellent condition. An ample nail nick on both blades affords smooth, firm pulls. The blades lock up tight with no play and are well-centered between their respective liners. Nice walk and talk - very snappy. This is a rare opportunity. Comes in a padded case.
Condition: Previously owned. Excellent. Never used, carried or sharpened.
