Mother of Pearl  (M.O.P.) 

Pinctada is the scientific name given to pearl oysters, distinguishing them from edible oysters known as Ostreidae. The larger South Seas oysters, Pinctada maxima, the silver- or gold-lipped pearl oyster.  The Tahitian pearl comes from Pinctada margaritifera of the variety cumingi, the black-lipped pearl oyster. Other varieties of Pinctada margaritifera are found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific as far east as the Persian Gulf and as far west as the Gulf of California.

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Design:                            "Persian Gold Lip" Linerlock.
Blade Length: 2- 1/2" (65mm) with False Top edge. (Also in 3")
Overall Length: 5-3/4" (145mm)
Blade Steel: "Snake Skin" Damascus. (Johan v.d.Merwe S.A.)
Coachwork: "Snakeskin Damascus Bolsters.
Scales: Gold Lip Mother of Pearl.
Liners: Titanium, Fully fileworked and anodized purple.
Spacer or Spine: Also in Damascus, Fully fileworked.
Embellishment: Stainless Steel Thumb stud on blade, with Emerald inset.
Filework: Diamond "H" on blade & spine, with '"Vine" on liners.
Sheath: Leather Zipper Poach.
Comments: Very smooth action due to Teflon washers, and full lockup.
Availability: 4-6 weeks from Order.
Price: On Request.
Photography: By: Custom Knife Gallery of Colorado.
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