A Question About The Steel...

[Bob Denman]

Hi Guys!
So I'm looking at a Mnandi from a source I'm not yet sure of...
The knife has a certificate showing a date of 11/27/2013
It has Snakewood inlays, and S35VN steel.
I know that Snakewood fits that timeline...
But were they using that steel back then?
Thanks!

 

[Silverstonev8]

Yes they were. My oldest s35vn is a Neil Roberts warrior from 2011 and I also have Sebenzas from 2012 in s35vn.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the info...
Now it comes down to seeing what happens next...

 

[Silverstonev8]

Just be careful and look at the details of the knife. I feel like I have seen fake snakewood Mnandi around. Post pictures here if you can.

 

[Bob Denman]

Here are some pics...

 

[Bob Denman]

Several more...

 

[Bob Denman]

I spoke to Jennifer at CRK, and she confirmed the details I gave her.
She also said that the markings looked legit.
But she couldn't confirm authenticity; without having it in her hands.
(That seems pretty understandable)

 

[Silverstonev8]

Looks good to me.

 

[Bob Denman]

NOW I'm getting nervous...
(It's a bidding thing...)

 

[Ernie1980]

Look legit to me, that is a nice one if you can get it!

 

[Bob Denman]

I am hoping for the best...

 

[Easyrider]

Just bid an obscene amount of money and it should be yours. Good luck!

 

[Bob Denman]

if I bid an an obscene amount of money on it: I'd probably be taught a bunch of new obscene words from the Missus.

 

[BD_01]

It’s a beautiful knife. Good luck!

 

[Bob Denman]

Sigh...
Outbid.
I went up to, and beyond my max...
No luck.
So I went to Plan B, and ordered a left-hand "Bogger" directly from the Mother Ship.
Now I have 16 Months to figure out the money...

 

[Bob Denman]

At least when I get this one: it'll have that "new knife" smell!

 

[DavidABQ]

if I bid an an obscene amount of money on it: I'd probably be taught a bunch of new obscene words from the Missus.

I run that risk every time that I buy a new knife.

 

[Bob Denman]

This one got bid up to beyond the cost of a new one...
That left me with only one possible avenue of escape: order the new knife!