Stunning Vintage Folding Lock Knife with Damascus Blade Etched with an Eagle Scene by Herbertz Messer

Here on offer is a mint and stunning example of a vintage folding lock knife with a Damascus blade etched with an eagle scene by Herbertz Messer, circa 1990.

This is a rare knife and I can’t find another such example, with what I believe has a model number 208813?

The grip is made up of a dark richly grained section of African hardwood on each side, held in place by three metal pins. Inset on the front is a small oval metal plaque, depicting the Herbertz logo.

The stainless steel bolsters on this knife are just beautiful and have a slight burnished finish over a black background that highlights the fine swirling scroll work.

The top edge of the spring plate is polished steel with a recessed locking release area at the base.

The sharp folding 4” single edged clip point Damascus blade is made from 440 stainless steel. The Damacus steel shows a beautiful deep waterfall pattern and on the front blade it has been etched with a scene of a swopping eagle set within scrolling leaves. This is a true work of art in my opinion.

It also has the maker’s name and details stamped on the blade tang:

C. JUL. HERBERTZ
ROSTFREI 440
208813

The knife is in mint unused condition and is possible a limited edition piece?
The blade measures 4” (10.2cm) long with a cutting edge of 3.6” (9.2cm) and the knife when opened is 8.75” (22.3cm) in total length.

It weighs 168g including the box.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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