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I'm thinning out my collection, and letting some of the nicest stuff go this time. Making blades is taking up all my time and money, so I'm cutting these loose.
I'd like to sell these as a package if possible, so I'm offering a much better price on the group.
These are all unique pieces, and are worth more than I'm asking. The only one that's been used is the giant GRS, which is an indestructible beast. The rest are in great shape with the exception of the horn crack on the M-43i. They're all in the condition the came in from HI, the smudging in the pictures is from the oil on them. They may show minor sheath marks, and some age on the fittings, but that can easily be polished up.
All prices are shipped CONUS. I will ship international if the buyer covers the additional cost, and assumes the risk. After I ship it, it's out of my hands.
SOLD! 1. Ganga Ram Special by the old forum favorite Durba, 22.5" OAL, 54oz, old tooled scabbard showing some age, with minor splits. This one is a user, and has some scratches and such. You can split logs with this beast. Spine is 1/2" thick. $165
SOLD! 2. WWII by Bura, 20" OAL, only 27.8oz, they perfect piece by the Royal kami, super long and light. Nothing made like this anymore. $250 firm
PRICE DROP to $130 3. WWII by Kumar with finger groove chiruwa handle: 17" OAL 24.5oz, one of Kumar's special 1 offs. The angle of the finger grooves in this one, along with the lighter weight and size, make this the perfect pair to the above WWII. Perfect for wielding akimbo, since this fits the left hand perfectly. $150
SPF!4. M-43i variant by Sher the Tiger: 18" OAL, 25.8oz, I've never seen another of these, this is the classic perfectly balanced M-43 profile, with a stick tang instead of chiruwa, and a single AK style fuller on the blade, unique cho. SS fittings, unfortunately, due to climate, the horn handle developed a pretty long crack. Easy fix with superglue, but obviously doesn't leave it mint. Horn tools show some hairline cracks also. Extremely unique piece, would make a gorgeous user, much lighter than the M43's being produced today. $150 (would be asking much more if not for the crack)
PRICE DROP to $175 5. Dragon Engraved Shop 1 AK, made by unknown, 16" OAL, 23.5oz. Old shop 1 AK with fancy pommel, and deep dragon engravings on both sides. These were rare special orders, from the early days of HI. No kami mark, but distinct HI mark, which is common for these old pieces. $200
Sorry for the crappy pics, camera phone results.
If you want any more pics of individual pieces, let me know.
I'd like to sell these as a package if possible, so I'm offering a much better price on the group.
These are all unique pieces, and are worth more than I'm asking. The only one that's been used is the giant GRS, which is an indestructible beast. The rest are in great shape with the exception of the horn crack on the M-43i. They're all in the condition the came in from HI, the smudging in the pictures is from the oil on them. They may show minor sheath marks, and some age on the fittings, but that can easily be polished up.
All prices are shipped CONUS. I will ship international if the buyer covers the additional cost, and assumes the risk. After I ship it, it's out of my hands.
SOLD! 1. Ganga Ram Special by the old forum favorite Durba, 22.5" OAL, 54oz, old tooled scabbard showing some age, with minor splits. This one is a user, and has some scratches and such. You can split logs with this beast. Spine is 1/2" thick. $165
SOLD! 2. WWII by Bura, 20" OAL, only 27.8oz, they perfect piece by the Royal kami, super long and light. Nothing made like this anymore. $250 firm
PRICE DROP to $130 3. WWII by Kumar with finger groove chiruwa handle: 17" OAL 24.5oz, one of Kumar's special 1 offs. The angle of the finger grooves in this one, along with the lighter weight and size, make this the perfect pair to the above WWII. Perfect for wielding akimbo, since this fits the left hand perfectly. $150
SPF!4. M-43i variant by Sher the Tiger: 18" OAL, 25.8oz, I've never seen another of these, this is the classic perfectly balanced M-43 profile, with a stick tang instead of chiruwa, and a single AK style fuller on the blade, unique cho. SS fittings, unfortunately, due to climate, the horn handle developed a pretty long crack. Easy fix with superglue, but obviously doesn't leave it mint. Horn tools show some hairline cracks also. Extremely unique piece, would make a gorgeous user, much lighter than the M43's being produced today. $150 (would be asking much more if not for the crack)
PRICE DROP to $175 5. Dragon Engraved Shop 1 AK, made by unknown, 16" OAL, 23.5oz. Old shop 1 AK with fancy pommel, and deep dragon engravings on both sides. These were rare special orders, from the early days of HI. No kami mark, but distinct HI mark, which is common for these old pieces. $200
Sorry for the crappy pics, camera phone results.
If you want any more pics of individual pieces, let me know.
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OK, I tried...
. If the handle's wood it would have been a different story.