Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder in Feather Damascus
This Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder carries a blade the maker forged himself. The feather pattern runs from the ricasso to the tip in a single continuous spread. Gallagher set three 14K gold dots along the spine. Red dinosaur bone from Escalante, Utah fills the inter frame inlays.
Feather damascus is among the hardest patterns in bladesmithing to execute. The smith forges a billet, splits it, and reforges it so the layers fan outward from a central spine. Any error in the weld shows immediately in the finished pattern. Gallagher’s Certificate of Authenticity verifies sole authorship of the knife and the pattern-welded steel.
About Scott Gallagher, ABS Master Smith
Scott Gallagher works from Defuniak Springs, Florida. He holds the Master Smith rating from the American Bladesmith Society, the organization’s highest credential. Earning it requires forging a blade that cuts rope, chops wood, shaves hair, and bends ninety degrees without breaking, followed by a judged presentation of five knives including a damascus piece.
Fewer than a hundred and fifty living smiths hold that rating. Gallagher builds primarily one-off folders and fixed blades of his own design. Collectors who follow master custom knife makers know his forged work well.
Red Dinosaur Bone from Escalante, Utah
The inlays are fossilized dinosaur bone, quarried in Escalante, Utah, which is where the model takes its name. The material formed when mineral-rich groundwater replaced the original bone cell by cell over roughly 150 million years. Iron oxide produced the deep red; the dark web between the cells is the preserved cellular structure.
Gigi, the gemstone-grade variety, takes a full polish and holds it. Each cell reads individually under light. No two pieces of the material are alike, so this inlay pattern exists once. Collectors weighing fossil materials can start with our guide on how to choose a custom knife.
The 416 stainless frames are mirror polished and cut to receive the bone flush. That inter frame construction is considerably more work than bolster-and-scale, because every inlay edge has to fit without a visible gap.
The Forged Blade and 14K Gold Dots
The Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder carries a 3.25-inch blade of in-house feather damascus. Gallagher forged the billet in his own shop rather than buying stock damascus. Three 14K gold dots sit inset along the spine, catching light against the etched pattern. The blade takes an upswept trailing point profile with a long belly.
The maker did not document the steels in the billet, and we do not estimate. What the Certificate of Authenticity does establish is sole authorship: the knife, the pattern-welded steel, and the fittings are all his own work. That matters more to most collectors than the alloy list, and it is the standard of documentation we look for across our folding knives.
Condition and What’s Included with This Scott Gallagher Escalante Folder
Gallagher completed this knife in May 2026. It reached us direct from the maker rather than through a collection or estate. The blade shows no sharpening and no carry wear. The frames, inlays, and gold dots remain exactly as he finished them.
We describe every piece against our published grading standards, and we document sourcing under our provenance policy. This knife ships complete with the following:
- Signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA) verifying sole authorship
- Soft case
- Cleaning cloth
Product Specifications for the Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder
- Maker: Scott W. Gallagher, ABS Master Smith, Defuniak Springs, Florida, USA
- Model: Escalante Inter Frame Folder
- Type: Folding knife, inter frame construction
- Date Made: May 2026
- Blade: In-house forged feather damascus
- Blade Length: 3.25 inches
- Blade Shape: Upswept trailing point
- Blade Embellishment: Three 14K gold dots inset along the spine
- Frames: 416 stainless steel, mirror polished
- Frame Length, Closed: 4.50 inches
- Overall Length, Open: 7.50 inches
- Inlays: Red fossilized dinosaur bone from Escalante, Utah
- Weight: 6.9 ounces
- Country of Origin: United States
- Authorship: Sole authorship verified by Certificate of Authenticity
- Condition: New, direct from the maker
- SKU: 00178-SGK-ESCALANTE-DINOBONE-FEATHERDAM-20260501
- Included: Signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA), soft case, and cleaning cloth
Video Description: Gallagher Escalante Masterpiece
The Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder is new and direct from the maker. Gallagher is an ABS Master Smith working in Defuniak Springs, Florida. The 3.25-inch blade is feather damascus he forged in his own shop. Three 14K gold dots sit inset along the spine. The blade takes an upswept trailing point profile.
The frames are 416 stainless steel, mirror polished. Red fossilized dinosaur bone from Escalante, Utah fills the inter frame inlays on both sides. The knife measures 7.50 inches open and 4.50 inches closed. It weighs 6.9 ounces. A signed Certificate of Authenticity verifies sole authorship of the knife and the pattern-welded steel. A soft case and cleaning cloth are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Scott Gallagher Escalante folder new?
Yes. Gallagher completed it in May 2026, and we acquired it directly from him. It has not been carried, sharpened, or previously owned.
What is an ABS Master Smith?
Master Smith is the highest rating awarded by the American Bladesmith Society. A candidate must forge a blade that passes cutting, chopping, shaving, and a ninety-degree bend, then present five judged knives including damascus. Fewer than 150 living smiths hold it.
What steels are in the damascus?
Gallagher did not document the specific alloys in this billet, and we do not guess. The Certificate of Authenticity confirms he forged the pattern-welded steel himself, which is the material claim that matters for a Master Smith piece.
What is red dinosaur bone?
It is fossilized bone in which minerals replaced the original tissue cell by cell over roughly 150 million years. Iron oxide gives it the red color. This material was quarried near Escalante, Utah, which is where the model gets its name.
Is this Scott Gallagher Escalante folder one of a kind?
Yes. The feather pattern is unique to the billet Gallagher forged, and no two pieces of fossil bone share a cell structure. This exact combination will not be repeated.
What does inter frame construction mean?
The frames are machined to receive inlay material set flush into the metal rather than laid on top of it. Every edge must fit without a gap. It takes considerably more bench time than bolster-and-scale construction.
What documentation comes with the knife?
A Certificate of Authenticity signed by Gallagher, recording the model, blade, inlays, frames, specifications, and date. It verifies sole authorship. Questions are welcome on our FAQs page.
Buy This Scott Gallagher Escalante Inter Frame Folder
We inspect, photograph, and honestly describe every knife we list. This Escalante Inter Frame Folder is a single piece, and neither the feather pattern nor the bone will repeat. Browse what else is available on the Scott Gallagher Custom Knives Brand Page. If you own custom pieces yourself, sell your collection for a same-day offer.
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