This old, slip-joint, lockback beauty by Dave Ricke(deceased) of West Bend, Wisconsin is approximately 4 5/8" long when closed.  The absolutely gorgeous genuine Sambar stag handles are crack/chip free AND complemented by 4 fully engraved, nickel silver bolsters(see pics).  The hollow ground, spear blade is signed:  Dave Ricke(see pics).  An added touch of class and beauty is when Dave "file-worked the backstrap on the butt-end of the knife(see pics).  The locking mechanism in the open position is "tight-as-a-drum".  The knife was one of his submitted for evaluation to be admitted to the Knife Maker's Guild in 1980.  This knife is perhaps Mr. Ricke's finest work ever!!  The knife comes in its own custom made, hardwood box.  The brass moon, sun and stars seen in the picture are inlayed in the wood.  Buyer to pay $30.00 for postage, insurance, packaging, transportation and, Paypal's share of the shipping.  No international shipping.

Item # 111943