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Charles Bennica Claude Schosseler Mosaic Damascus & Exotic Material Interframe Folder
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This is a Charles Bennica Claude Schosseler Damascus & Exotic Material Interframe Linerlock Folder.  The blade measures 3 ¼ inches, the handle measures 4 ¼ inches, for an overall length of 7 ½ inches.  I am proud to offer this knife by master French knifemaker Charles Bennica. Charles was born in Sicily, Italy, and now resides and works out of the town of Moules-et-Baucels, Southern France. Charles is an extremely talented and artistically gifted knifemaker, as well as an extremely nice gentleman. His knives, both fixed blade and folder, are extremely hi-tech and feature precision machining, perfect tolerances, and fluid, beautiful lines. Only the nicest materials are used and his mirror polish is truly superb. Charles also developed his own proprietary locking system which is featured on most of his folders, and is a type of butt capp release mechanism which is practically undetectable when the knife is in the open or closed positions…a true marvel of engineering and machining! He is without a doubt one of the top art knife makers in the world today. This is another masterpiece by Charles. The blade and handle frame of this amazing knife are entirely made of Claude Schosseler damascus in two distinct and beautiful patterns. In fact, the only parts of the knife that are not damascus or exotic material are the machined stainless steel pivot screws and the machined steel linerlock tab (which is perfectly inset into the damascus frame rather than just being placed on top of the frame…a feat of engineering in itself). The Tolerances, action, and overall fit and finish are immaculate. The lockup is perfection. The exotic material interframe inlays are spectacular…they almost look three-dimensional. There is an amazing depth to them and the color and patterns are some of the nicest I have seen in this type of material. The knife is dated 2009 and signed Bennica on the interior of the backspine. The knife comes with a leather pouch for storage. A beautiful damascus masterpiece with flowing lines by one of the best!

Charles is also one of the 25 AKI (Art Knife Invitational) knifemakers, a very prestigious and select group of some of the top knifemakers and artisans in the world.  The AKI event takes place every two years in San Diego, CA and is one of, if not, the most important and prestigious art knife event in the world.

    
 
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