5 for sale, Afonchenko, AA Forge TOPS, Panteao/BHK & MD Caldwell - ALL with custom leather.

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Rules, please read.

First post or PM gets it, no email or text, must be a valid forum member, please don't post on my wall
Prices include UPS or USPS shipping (USA only) and Fees (PayPal G&S)

I will give an automatic 5% discount for F&F no fee to me payment (PP, Zelle, Venmo) with NO NOTES


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If you are outside the US contact me for a quote and to see if I am okay shipping to your location, there will be an additional cost for shipping.


No trades

I will not hold it based on a conditional commitment. Example: "I will take it if...", this is not fair to other buyers.

Happy to entertain solid and reasonable offers or negotiate multiples via PM, not in this thread, but the first commitment gets it.

Descriptions are thorough describing condition visible by my eye, in a well-lit workshop. I can send more pictures, texting will be fastest if you send a phone #.

NOTE ON SHIPPING: I will do my best to ship the same or next business day after payment but in some cases it may take an extra day. I will communicate shipping estimates so there are no surprises.

Thanks for looking!


All of these knives include one of my custom sheaths. If you are unfamiliar with me, or PirtleMade Custom Leather you can find plenty of information here on BladeForums, Google or my Instagram and Facebook pages, just search @pirtlemade. I have been working in leather for about 25 years and have been a full time sheath maker since 2018.







Afonchenko Skinner - $325 $295

This knife is new and unused, I bought it direct from the maker. lade is 3 3/8" tip to scales and a touch over 7 1/4" overall. The blade is K110 and has been acid washed then tumbled. Scales are blasted and dimpled orange G-10. The sheath is one of my Multi-Carry models and is crafter from 10oz English Bridle with orange thread, a Discreet Carry Concepts clip is included. Sheath/clip value is about $125 if ordered from me.


MD Caldwell & CO - $325 $295
I believe this is their model 1 but please let me know if I am wrong. This is a beautifully made knife I purchased in the custom section here on BF, but I don't know enough about the company to say if it is custom or not. The knife was in Kydex when I got it and has some minor hairlines in the belt satin finish but is otherwise unused. The 154CM blade is 4 1/4" tip to scales and just over 8 3/4" overall. The custom 10 oz English Bridle sheath I made for this is my EDC model which features an integral drop loop in medium brown with a chocolate cap and tan thread. Sheath value is about $155 if ordered separately.



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AA Forge Camper - $275 $265
I purchased this knife second hand 6-7 years ago and have not used it but it appears to possibly have been used at some point. No significant marks or wear just some minor cross grain hazing in the blade grind. Minor peppering on the spine near the butt that would likely clean up easily. The blade is approximately 4 1/2" long with a 9 1/2" overall length. Scales are Bocote with green liners over brown linen Micarta. I don't know the AA Forge codes for steel type but this one has an A with a single dot. The sheath included is one of my EDC models crafted from 10/11 oz English Bridle, it's an older style but new and unused with a couple of handling marks. Price for this sheath if ordered direct would be about $135.



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Panteo Productions, Battle Horse Knives MRKT - $325 $300
These were a limited production run from approximately 2016. The knife is new and unused crafted from O1 steel by BHK for Panteao Productions and is intended to be an all around survival/bushcraft knife. You can read more HERE. The sheath that came with it was excellent so I kept it, but I have also made one of my custom sheaths from 10 oz English Bridle and ambidextrous Belt Slide clips for versatile carry options. Price for this sheath is ordered direct would be approximately $150.



TOPS 154cm BOB - $220 $200
New and unused 154cm BOB in grey linen micarta with red liners. I did not keep the original sheath but am including one of my custom made EDC "thin line" models. Crafted from heavy 10/11oz English Bridle and features an integrated drop loop. My thin line sheaths run more narrow across the front without sacrificing any strength or durability. This one also has an unfinished but polished edges for a more rugged look. Price if ordered separately would be about $145.



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White River Fisk Sendero Pack - $220 $190
Very early White River, purchased new in November of 2015, unused condition. Green G-10 scales, S30v steel. If I remember right White River was only releasing small batches at that time and had only come out with a couple of models. The early sheaths were hand made Kydex and left a lot to be desired, so it was pitched right away and I never got around to making one for it until recently when I was playing around with making some classic Scandi style sheaths and thought this was a perfect candidate for a clip swinger. These sheaths are not my normal offering or style, but it is fully wet molded and hard set from 10oz English Bridle with an excellent "click" fit. Also has a blackened alloy spring clip for a lot of carry options. Value if ordered directly is $85.



AA Forge Mini Kephart - $275 $260
I purchased this knife new from AA Forge 6-7 years ago and it has not been used. The blade is approximately 3 1/2" long with a 7 1/2" overall length. Scales are Coffee Bag Micarta with white liners. I don't know the AA Forge codes for steel type but this one has an A with no additional marks. The sheath included is one of my EDC models crafted from 10/11 oz English Bridle and features an integrated drop loop and excellent "click" fit. Price for this sheath if ordered direct would be about $125.



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The AA Forge would appear to have a 52100 steel blade based on your marking ID (look a lot like his slightly older XL Bushcrafter model, with just a slightly shorter blade) . Great deal here and can attest to your top-notch work, the knives fit in like a glove. GLWS!
 
Thanks Guys!

scout1sg scout1sg do you happen to know what just an A with no marks means? That's what the Mini Kep is.


Price drops just to kick these in gear, need to clear some space. 5% discount for no fee payments still applies.
 
Thanks Guys!

scout1sg scout1sg do you happen to know what just an A with no marks means? That's what the Mini Kep is.


Price drops just to kick these in gear, need to clear some space. 5% discount for no fee payments still applies.
No markings under the logo is typically O1 steel, especially if its a standard upper case (older) A logo, his updated logo as seen here:
does not necessarily reflect O1 and can/could potentially be 8670 steel, this is one I acquired a few months back. If purchased directly from Adam (AA Forge) he'll send out one of his business/spec cards along with the knife but assume many of these are lost when knives are traded/purchased between members.
 
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