This Balisong knife was handmade in California in the 1970's and the blade hand ground by Jody Samson. It has a micarta and brass handle. The original leather handmade sheath has the butterfly logo on it.
The handle of micarta and brass was handmade by Lester de Asis, founder of Balisong and owner and CEO of Benchmade. It is one of the first 250 knives made by Balisong in 1979 when the company was started in California.
The blade was hand ground by Jody Samson. The original leather case came with the knife. I am the only owner of this knife and it has never been used. Les de Asis will provide a letter of provenance for the purchaser. Price is $3000. Purchaser pays PayPal fees. Seller pays shipping and insurance. Email Bubbechach1946@gmail.com
The handle of micarta and brass was handmade by Lester de Asis, founder of Balisong and owner and CEO of Benchmade. It is one of the first 250 knives made by Balisong in 1979 when the company was started in California.
The blade was hand ground by Jody Samson. The original leather case came with the knife. I am the only owner of this knife and it has never been used. Les de Asis will provide a letter of provenance for the purchaser. Price is $3000. Purchaser pays PayPal fees. Seller pays shipping and insurance. Email Bubbechach1946@gmail.com