DON COWLES~CUSTOM~MATCHED PAIR~ENGRAVED~PEARL~KNIFE FINEST BLACK LIP PEARL~LARGEST PAIR MADE~MAKE OFFER Start Price USD 2,999.99 Current Price USD 2,999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 02, 2008 Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin See more about 'DON COWLES~CUSTOM~MATCHED PAIR~ENGRAVED~PEARL~KNIFE' Description Xotique-Antiques Presents: A Entirely Hand Made Pair Of Custom Knives From Don Cowles Don Cowles is a full-time knifemaker. Born in California, he has lived in Washington State, Oklahoma, Illinois, Massachusetts, Venezuela, New Jersey, New York,  and currently resides in Royal Oak, Michigan. He made his first knife in 1963, and a number of knives in the following decades.  In 1995, he bought a Burr King belt grinder, and has never looked back.  In the last decade, he has devoted much time to the craft of making cutlery  of his own design, focusing primarily on smaller straight knives as elegant  alternatives to folding knives. He is a member of the Miniature Knifemakers Society, and the American Knife and Tool Institute, contributes as a moderator to online knife forums and writes the occasional article for knife magazines. These Are The Largest Knives I Have Ever Seen From Don Purchased From  A Private Collector   Knife Number One 14k Gold Pins Presentation Grade Black Lip Pearl set With A Diamond 7.4" Inch Over All Length 3.6" Mike Norris Raindrop Pattern Damascus Blade Amazing Engraving By Jim Small Don's Sheaths Are All Hand Stitched This Sheath Is Made From Ostrich Leg   All Have Pocket Clips & Rare Earth Magnets To Secure The Knife Should You Decide Not To Use The Belt Loop   Don Cowles Straight Pocket Knife Carry System "Don Cowles makes those neat little pocket knives that don't fold up. Cool little knives, and a great idea for people who need a knife in their hand and ready to cut NOW! (It never ceases to amaze me why real working cowboys carry slip joint folders stuffed way down into their tight blue jeans' pocket. When that rope is wrapped around their horse's legs and the calf is running the other way is not the time to try opening a Case trapper with gloves on!) Don makes these nice leather sheaths for his knives with some small pocket clips."   -David Broadwell Exceptional Fit & Finish Don Cowles has designed his pocket knives to be used and carried. To this end, his sheaths include some features not often found with other knives. The sheath itself  is equipped with a William Henry pocket clip, and in cases where materials (magnetic blade material; cowhide sheath) permit, a rare earth magnet to help retain the blade.   The clip can be seen at the left of the sheath. The swelling in the leather you see below the clip is the rare earth magnet. The sheath is designed to carry inside the pocket or waistband. illustrates the knife being carried in a shirt pocket... The idea is to provide a safe and secure means of carrying the knife, while still keeping it readily accessible for the task at hand. Knife Number Two All The Information Is The Same Except For The Dimensions 3" Mike Norris Raindrop Pattern Damascus Blade 5.78" Inch Over All Length Don Knives Are Totally Unique Some Of The Finest Functional Artistic Knives I Have Owned... Want To Be Different...? Carry One Of Don's Knives! Simply... The Best Of The Best Condition Is  As New From The Maker Never Carried Or Sharpened Don't Miss Your Chance To Buy This Pair Of Unusual Knives From This Legendary Knife Maker Please Click The Banner Above To See More Than  $150,000.00 In Custom Made Knives All Our Knives Are For Sale No Reserve Make An Offer Is An Option... Last Month I Sold $20,000.00 Worth Of Custom Knives. Make A Reasonable Offer & I will Accept It!  Do You Have Any Questions ?    I Am  Happy To Assist You    Email  Mark Sill    msill2@wi.rr.com   Please Check Our Thousands Of Positive Feedbacks Here Is Payment Information You Must Be 18 Years Of Age Or Older To Purchase Any Knife From Xotique-Antiques Buyer Pays $13.00 Shipping Fees Include Insurance Shipped Via Priority Mail   Shipping Outside The USA At Actual Cost Please email If You Would Like A Quote Payment must be received within  10 days of auctions close. We Accept Personal Checks Money Orders, & Visa & Master Card. Contact Information   Xotique Enterprises Inc. At (262) 786-0558 9 am - 4 pm CST  Monday Through Friday For Credit Card Purchases   Place a Bid!