Loyd McConnell Baby Bear Claw Custom Damascus Linerlock Titanium/Sterling Siver

This knife has a blue titanium frame and sterling silver scales. It was made by Loyd McConnell of Cactus Custom Knives. Condition is used but good.

Here are some details about the maker. Loyd was raised in Odessa, Texas, and lived there for 62 years. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1966. After graduating, he spent the majority of his time working as a public accountant while also working for oil-related businesses as both owner and director. Loyd's love for knife making began in 1976 on a 6x48 Sears Grinder he borrowed from his dad.

This hobby continued with him during his years working as a public accountant until the hobby turned into a full-time passion in 1989. Today, Loyd calls Marble Falls, Texas, his home. He is a voting member of the Knifemaker's Guild, and his work is present in collections worldwide. They commission him to design knives exclusive to their company.

His work is displayed at The Orvis Company and Beretta Galleries, located both in Dallas, Texas, and New York. He was selected to design and craft the Knife of the Year for Sporting Classics magazine.