Up for sale are two nice ones from my collection. These are great specimens of the Taichung plant's excellent fit and finish and I hate to let them go, but I have my eye on something else and need to make room and build the PP act so I don't go further down the rabbit hole. I am the second owner of both knives. Each has been carried and used; each has a minor flaw which I will enumerate below; and each is otherwise an excellent knife. Both knives have solid 50% lock-up, great action, dead-balls centering, no play in any direction, and are copy-paper sharp, though each could stand to be stropped. Boxes and paperwork are included with both knives.
The Southard (TRADED) push-button flips very nicely with its medium detent and flies out by thumbing the Spydie-hole. Its CTS-204P blade was nicely sharpened by the previous owner on the WickedEdge and therein lies the flaw. There are very light scratches on the blade flats on each side forward of Spyderco or Southard logos made by the WE clamp. I've tried to capture them in the photos below, but they hide very well in the medium stone-wash and I honestly never notice them unless I go looking. The knife is outfitted with a very nice custom Gnoleb titanium deep carry clip which replaces the original/hateful factory clip. Original clip and lanyard included. This knife new is going for $258 at most dealers and the clip cost $25 shipped. I have this priced for sale here at TRADED with cash for an XM 24.
The Gayle Bradley (SOLD) has skeletonized liners. It's CPM-M4 blade has the factory edge. The fit and finish on this knife is superb. There is a very light mark on the blade toward the tip which may be a tiny rust pit in the primary grind. Remember that M4 is a tool, not a stainless, steel. You really have to look for it in most lights with the tool in hand, but I've managed to capture its difference in reflection in one of the broader shots below and its true nature in the close-up. There is also a tiny scratch at the tip of the black clip that is barely noticeable in the pics below. The original GB is priced at most dealers in the $165-185 range. I have it priced here at SOLD, including the bead and lanyard.
Prices include PP G&S fees and USPS Priority Small Flat-rate Box shipping. The usual caveats apply--you must be at least 18-years-of-age and know your local knife laws to purchase. Shipping will be to CONUS only. Post "I'll take it" here if you want one or both and follow up with a PM or email to confirm the deal and for PP address. I reserve the right to sell to whomever I chose and expect prompt payment to secure the knife.
Please, no low-ball offers. Not interested in trades at this time. Thanks for looking!
The Southard (TRADED) push-button flips very nicely with its medium detent and flies out by thumbing the Spydie-hole. Its CTS-204P blade was nicely sharpened by the previous owner on the WickedEdge and therein lies the flaw. There are very light scratches on the blade flats on each side forward of Spyderco or Southard logos made by the WE clamp. I've tried to capture them in the photos below, but they hide very well in the medium stone-wash and I honestly never notice them unless I go looking. The knife is outfitted with a very nice custom Gnoleb titanium deep carry clip which replaces the original/hateful factory clip. Original clip and lanyard included. This knife new is going for $258 at most dealers and the clip cost $25 shipped. I have this priced for sale here at TRADED with cash for an XM 24.
The Gayle Bradley (SOLD) has skeletonized liners. It's CPM-M4 blade has the factory edge. The fit and finish on this knife is superb. There is a very light mark on the blade toward the tip which may be a tiny rust pit in the primary grind. Remember that M4 is a tool, not a stainless, steel. You really have to look for it in most lights with the tool in hand, but I've managed to capture its difference in reflection in one of the broader shots below and its true nature in the close-up. There is also a tiny scratch at the tip of the black clip that is barely noticeable in the pics below. The original GB is priced at most dealers in the $165-185 range. I have it priced here at SOLD, including the bead and lanyard.
Prices include PP G&S fees and USPS Priority Small Flat-rate Box shipping. The usual caveats apply--you must be at least 18-years-of-age and know your local knife laws to purchase. Shipping will be to CONUS only. Post "I'll take it" here if you want one or both and follow up with a PM or email to confirm the deal and for PP address. I reserve the right to sell to whomever I chose and expect prompt payment to secure the knife.
Please, no low-ball offers. Not interested in trades at this time. Thanks for looking!
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