maker john white (l) & collector preston gough–best of show custom knife

John White holds his Best of Show and Best Damascus Knife from the BLADE Show custom knife competition as collector Preston Gough looks on.

The 2013 BLADE Show Best of Show and Best Damascus knife went to John White (let). At right is the knife’s owner, Preston Gough.

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