Direct from Maker Rainy Vallotton Custom Hunter with Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus and White Linen Micarta

The Rainy Vallotton Custom Hunter is a direct-from-maker custom folder built with the kind of material selection, mechanical confidence, and visual presence that serious Vallotton collectors look for. This example features a dramatic Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus blade, matching Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus bolsters, clean white linen Micarta handle scales, and a titanium and 440C chassis. The result is a refined custom Hunter with strong contrast, collector-grade materials, and the unmistakable energy of a handmade Vallotton piece.

This knife was finished on 04-27-2026 and includes its signed Certificate of Authenticity. The COA confirms the blade, handle, bolster, and chassis materials, along with Rainy Vallotton as both maker and designer. The knife presents as a high-end direct-from-maker build with a polished white handle profile set against vivid blue-toned Intrepid Damascus.

Rainy Vallotton Custom Hunter Materials

The visual centerpiece of this Rainy Vallotton Custom Hunter is the Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus. The blade and bolsters share the same flowing pattern, creating a cohesive front-end design that feels intentional from tip to pivot. The blue and silver movement in the Damascus gives the knife a strong art-knife presence while still keeping the clean lines of a functional Hunter-style folder.

The white linen Micarta handles provide a sharp visual break from the Damascus. That contrast gives the knife a clean, gallery-quality look without making it feel overdone. Purple-toned hardware, the matching Damascus pivot accent, and the polished chassis details add depth without taking attention away from the blade and bolster pattern.

Direct From Maker Provenance

This piece carries strong provenance because it is direct from Rainy Vallotton and accompanied by its signed COA. For collectors, that documentation matters. It confirms the materials, completion date, maker, designer, and authenticity of the knife.

Rainy Vallotton is part of one of the best-known families in custom automatic and mechanical knife making. As a second-generation Vallotton maker, he carries forward the legacy of his father, Butch Vallotton, while continuing the family’s reputation for precision, exotic materials, and collector-focused custom builds. His work is especially respected among collectors who appreciate the intersection of mechanical knife craft and high-end art-knife aesthetics.

Specifications

• Origin: Direct from Maker – Rainy Vallotton
• Model: Custom Hunter
• Weight: 6.9 oz.
• Overall Length: 9.25″
• Blade Length: 4.5″
• Blade: Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus
• Bolsters: Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus
• Handle Scales: White Linen Micarta
• Chassis: Titanium and 440C
• Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity included
• Date Finished: 04-27-2026
• Condition: New, Direct from maker

Video Introduction for the Vallotton Hunter

This short video features the Rainy Vallotton Custom Hunter direct from maker, highlighting its Chad Nichols Intrepid Damascus blade and bolsters, white linen Micarta handle scales, titanium and 440C chassis, signed Certificate of Authenticity, and 04-27-2026 completion date. The contrast between the bright Micarta and vivid Damascus gives this Hunter a clean, high-end presence that fits Rainy Vallotton’s reputation for collector-grade custom knife work.

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