Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives Folding Dagger – San Mai Damascus, Zirconium & Black Lip Pearl

The Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives Folding Dagger is an excellent pre-owned custom liner lock purchased as part of a knife collection by We Buy Knife Collections. This handmade custom knife pairs a San Mai Damascus dagger-style blade with fluted zirconium bolsters, black lip pearl scales, anodized titanium liners, and a black G-10 backspacer.

This manual custom folder has the refined material pairing collectors expect from Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives. The blade shows dramatic San Mai Damascus activity, while the black lip pearl scales bring warm gold, green, silver, and smoky iridescence to the handle. Additionally, the zirconium bolsters and fileworked zirconium thumbstud add darker contrast and precise maker-level detail.

Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives Folding Dagger with San Mai Damascus

This custom folding dagger shows why Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives has earned a strong following among collectors of one-of-a-kind folders. The blade has a spear-point dagger profile with a false top edge, a long elegant silhouette, and crisp Damascus patterning. As a result, the knife has an art-knife presence while still offering the mechanical appeal of a well-built custom liner lock.

The handle gives this knife much of its character. Black lip pearl scales sit between fluted and fileworked zirconium bolsters, creating a high-contrast frame around the natural pearl. Meanwhile, the anodized titanium liners add a subtle flash of color when viewed from the side.

The black G-10 backspacer keeps the build visually balanced. Moreover, the slim 3.40-ounce weight makes this knife feel refined rather than bulky. It measures 8.50 inches overall, with a 3.75-inch blade and 4.75-inch closed length.

Collector Materials and Custom Knife Details

Collectors who follow Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives often look for handmade details, unusual material pairings, and precise file-work. This example delivers all three. It includes a San Mai Damascus blade, black lip pearl, zirconium bolsters, anodized titanium liners, and a file-worked zirconium thumbstud.

Although the knife has a dagger-style profile, the upper edge is a false edge. Therefore, the visual language stays true to a folding dagger while preserving a refined custom-folder format.

Specifications:

• Maker / Brand: Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives
• Model / Style: Folding Dagger
• Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
• Source: Purchased as part of a knife collection
• Included Items: Soft Knife Case, No COA
• Knife Type: Manual Custom Folding Knife
• Lock Type: Liner Lock
• Blade Material: San Mai Damascus
• Blade Style: Dagger / Spear Point with False Top Edge
• Blade Length: 3.75″
• Overall Length: 8.50″
• Closed Length: 4.75″
• Weight: 3.40 oz.
• Bolsters: Fluted and Fileworked Zirconium
• Thumbstud: File-worked Zirconium
• Handle Scales: Black Lip Pearl
• Liners: Anodized Titanium
• Backspacer: Black G-10
• Includes: Zippered Case

Video Introduction: Gedraitis San Mai Dagger

This Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives Folding Dagger is an excellent pre-owned custom liner lock with a San Mai Damascus blade, zirconium bolsters, black lip pearl scales, anodized titanium liners, and a black G-10 backspacer. It was purchased as part of a knife collection by We Buy Knife Collections and includes a zippered case.

Condition, Provenance, and Included Accessories

This Chuck Gedraitis custom knife is in excellent pre-owned condition. It was purchased as part of a knife collection by We Buy Knife Collections and comes with a zippered case.

Collectors comparing this piece can start with Chuck Gedraitis Custom Knives brand page for more unique knives from this fantastic knifemaker. From there, Preowned Knives helps compare other collector-grade custom knives with prior ownership history. Folding Knives offers a broader look at current custom folders. For buying education, How to Choose a Custom Knife gives collectors helpful context. Finally, Sell Your Knife Collection explains how We Buy Knife Collections evaluates custom knives, provenance, condition, materials, and market demand. Chuck is a staple on the Bladeology Podcast. Bladeology is one of the best knife culture and industry podcasts currently being produced.

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