- Overall: 8.75"
- Blade: Nichols Intrepid Damascus (Hot Blued)
- Handle: Nichols Ladder Damascus (Hot Blued)
- Opener: Push Button Automatic
- Made in USA
The Brandon Vallotton Custom "Thorn" is a distinctive handmade custom knife showcasing Brandon Vallotton’s signature craftsmanship and appreciation for premium Damascus materials. This exceptional configuration combines a Ladder Damascus handle with an Intrepid Hot Blued Damascus blade, creating a striking combination of layered patterns, rich coloration, and refined custom-knife aesthetics.
The Thorn is one of the custom designs featured in Brandon Vallotton’s portfolio. Vallotton Customs confirms that Brandon has been making custom knives since 1999, with his work encompassing a range of distinctive handmade designs and specialty-material configurations.
The Ladder Damascus handle provides an intricate, repeating pattern that gives the knife exceptional visual depth, while the hot-blued Intrepid Damascus blade adds a dramatic dark-blue appearance that emphasizes the layered steel pattern. Together, these materials make the Thorn an especially appealing piece for collectors of high-end American custom knives and Damascus craftsmanship.