John Lloyd Knives

Good day folks.I'm proud to show you this knife.

This is John's newest & own pattern. The " Moonshiner " ,born deep in the Missouri woods. A knife perfect for many tasks but it is a full size knife that folds compact, very capable . 4" closed,3" blade with 2-7/8" of edge. It opens up to 7" OAL. This one has a blade & spring of 52100 of course. The covers on this knife are vintage Westinghouse natural linen micarta

Safe & Happy New Year Everyone , see you next year -Vince

 

That's a nice one, Vince! Whoever got that one will be happy putting it in their pocket.

 

It's almost like a drop point,almost a Zulu. John says ," one continuous arc on the backspine ,handle & blade.

 

It really is an eye catching and appealing design. I like the blade a lot. I think John has a winner in his "Moonshiner" design.

 

The Moonshiner is a fantastic looking knife but the sowbelly has me swooned

 

I like the fish shield he's put on it as well

 

I also think John has a winner here with the Moonshiner I've been carrying one,it is full size for 4" . I don't have a Bose size Zulu for size comparison ,currently.

I have these pictures of one that recently sold,this is Russian Phenolic. A paper based micarta type material. John is working out the details to reduce the " fracture" discolorations around the pins. I have seen this before with paper based Westinghouse micarta. But after some time on that material the color blended and the lighter rings around the pins blended away.

In any case,the fella who took delivery of this Moonshiner with the Russian Phenolic really liked it . I thought you might like to seethis material,I've never seen it before. John thought it was neat.

 

Another great pattern. How many custom makers can master the variety that John does. A true artist. I now have 5 and each one is distinctly different and beautifully made. Happy New Year!

 

5 Lloyd knives, each distinctive on their own. Their commonality being excellent W&T and F&F.

 

One of my favorites

 

Beautiful!

 

Whoa! What's are the scales on that one made of, dispatch? Looks awesome!

 

Stacked leather : ) From what I understand he only made a couple of these to test out how the leather would do. It’s been wonderful so far, 1st owner reported the same

 

My favorite Lloyd, too, Drew. Love the leather, the shield, the grinds, just everything.

 

Thank you much : )

 

Another Moonshiner



The tang is half buried,and the kick almost completely hidden. John maxed out cutting edge & blade size . This knife is a winner.

 

Amber Stag,Bose slim line pattern

 

Did someone say John Lloyd knives?! I love mine and have wanted one since I first saw the fish shield knives here on BF when I first started some years ago. I was lucky enough to get these two last year from my buddy Vince. Seriously two of my favorite knives I own.

 

I'm a huge John Lloyd fan and those two are as good as it gets.