Taylor Japan Elk Horn 1981 Locking Folding Knife embroidered indian textile and 4 5/8" in diameter

and 4 5/8" in diameter at base

The patterns of her dress and border around the rim are terrific too

The paper has darkened some with age

marking where specific movements would be performed

3 1/2" tall with a diameter of 3" across

Taylor Japan Elk Horn 1981 Locking Folding Knife embroidered indian textile and 4 5/8" in diameterWhile I don't actively hunt for (or with!) them, every now and then I'll stumble up a knife that calls out to me like this vintage Taylor, Japan folding knife. The handle is elk horn, with warmly worn brass on either end, and a click to the locking mechanism at the base satisfying locks the blade in place once extended. It's seen use for sure but is great looking still, and feels terrific to hold and use. Wear all over but overall in good shape. I