Here are some folders, including a couple from makers who have passed on. Not really looking for trades though you can always try. Email is the best way to reach me. : xeodguy (at) hotmail (dot) com, for questions or the ever-welcomed "I'll take it." PayPal F & F preferred, USPS money order works too. Prices are shipped with tracking in US, outside of US you pay actual cost and Priority Mail Express is best shipping because others tend to get lost, though if you assume the risk, I'll do it however you want. Unused unless indicated otherwise. Thanks much.
First one is a stag handled folder from Les Voorhis. Brass integral bolsters/liners, Pretty sure the blade is ATS-34. Unused, uncarried, original edge. Tiny bit of side-to-side play, fit and finish average. I have seen his work for years, and consider his knives more user-class than fine collectibles, just my opinion. $Withdrawn
Next folder is stag from Paul Myers, passed away in 2014 IIRC. My Knives Annual from 1999 says he ground D2, 440C, ATS-34 and 154CM, no idea which one this is. Has integral nickel silver bolsters/liners and pins. This one is from 1998. Edge looks original, don't believe it was ever carried/used, stored in nylon pouch, some light scratches on bolsters probably came from that. Fit and finish considerably better than Voorhis - probably not the best way to sell that one, comparing it this way, but it's true - just an elegant little folder. $Withdrawn
Third one pictured is from PJ Tomes, and I'm not selling it at the moment. Going to try and contact the maker and see if I can find out anything about it - but I like it a lot, and will likely just keep it.
Final one is a beautiful folder from Lew Booth. I learned about him from Sid Latham's 1974 book Knives and Knifemakers. He isn't listed in my Knives Annual 1984, and Bernard Levine's book listed him as active until c. 1980, so I don't have much information to share. The scales are stag, bolsters/liners are nickel silver, blade has an "S" on it so I'm guessing it's stainless but nothing to indicate what kind - and that's just my guess about the significance of the "S" - beautiful filework, Westinghouse Micarta back spacer. One bolster engraved with Large "S" with smaller "J" and "C" inside the serifs. Has faint scratches on bolsters and blade - quite faint, but visible - doesn't look like it was carried or used. Solid lockback, very classy. $Sold
First one is a stag handled folder from Les Voorhis. Brass integral bolsters/liners, Pretty sure the blade is ATS-34. Unused, uncarried, original edge. Tiny bit of side-to-side play, fit and finish average. I have seen his work for years, and consider his knives more user-class than fine collectibles, just my opinion. $Withdrawn
Next folder is stag from Paul Myers, passed away in 2014 IIRC. My Knives Annual from 1999 says he ground D2, 440C, ATS-34 and 154CM, no idea which one this is. Has integral nickel silver bolsters/liners and pins. This one is from 1998. Edge looks original, don't believe it was ever carried/used, stored in nylon pouch, some light scratches on bolsters probably came from that. Fit and finish considerably better than Voorhis - probably not the best way to sell that one, comparing it this way, but it's true - just an elegant little folder. $Withdrawn
Third one pictured is from PJ Tomes, and I'm not selling it at the moment. Going to try and contact the maker and see if I can find out anything about it - but I like it a lot, and will likely just keep it.
Final one is a beautiful folder from Lew Booth. I learned about him from Sid Latham's 1974 book Knives and Knifemakers. He isn't listed in my Knives Annual 1984, and Bernard Levine's book listed him as active until c. 1980, so I don't have much information to share. The scales are stag, bolsters/liners are nickel silver, blade has an "S" on it so I'm guessing it's stainless but nothing to indicate what kind - and that's just my guess about the significance of the "S" - beautiful filework, Westinghouse Micarta back spacer. One bolster engraved with Large "S" with smaller "J" and "C" inside the serifs. Has faint scratches on bolsters and blade - quite faint, but visible - doesn't look like it was carried or used. Solid lockback, very classy. $Sold
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