Well, this sales thread is going to be a little different. I have been inspired by all the giveaways and other acts of kindness and generosity here in the trads forum, and it is the season, after all, so here's what I'm going to do. We are dog lovers in my family, always have been, always will be. I do what I can to support our local Austin Humane Society, which does excellent work for the pups (and other critters): http://www.austinhumanesociety.org/ After this sale is over, I will total the gross proceeds (before PP fees, shipping, etc.), and then I will double it. I will then donate that amount to the AHS, and will post the receipt here in the thread, to show I kept my commitment and didn't blow it on knives! 
And yes, I ran this by our friendly neighborhood supermod, who gave me the green light (thanks, Mike).
So, up for your holiday consideration, we have:
1) Moki Pliant in Quince Wood. I recently bought this beautiful knife, along with another Moki, from klineh, an excellent member here on the forum. I have not used, carried, or sharpened it since receiving it a few days ago. I can't improve on Jon's description or gorgeous pics, so I'll let them do the talking and showing: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1014852-SOLD-Moki-Blakiston-s-Fish-Owl-Micarta-Lockback-Moki-Pliant-Chinese-Quince-Lockback It is just too pretty to use, so I'm reluctantly going to let it go.
Includes very nice sheath and box as shown. $65.00 Correction: $60.00 SOLD
2) Al Mar Hawk in Cocobolo. This knife has been sharpened and used very lightly. It is a little jewel.
Includes Al Mar leather pocket sheath as shown. $75.00 SOLD
3) A.G. Russell Curved Regular Jack in Amber Bone (Zulu Spear). This knife likewise has been sharpened and used lightly. I wrote up a mini review of it, with pics, here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-Curved-Regular-Jack-(Zulu-Spear)-Mini-Review
Includes box. $45.00 SOLD
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These last four knives were included in a thread where I discussed my recent foray into vintage Japanese lockbacks: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1012753-A-Few-Vintage-Japanese-Lockbacks They all have been cleaned, oiled, polished, and sharpened. Each has taken a nice edge. They all have a slight amount of vertical blade play when pressed hard against a hard surface, as is very common with lockbacks.
4) IC Cut Coast Cutlery 9100. A big handsome knife at 4.25" closed and 5.4 oz.
No box. $30.00 SOLD
5) American Blade AB-8. 4.00" closed and 2.7 oz. A bit more blade scratching on this one, and a little more friction in the open and close. But, a solid knife, and comfortable in the hand.
Includes box. $20.00 $17.00 WITHDRAWN
6) Frost Barracuda. 3.375" closed and 1.8 oz. Nice etching on the sharp hollow ground blade, and pretty sandalwood scales.
No box. $25.00 $22.00 WITHDRAWN
7) Parker Bros. Challenger. Slim and light at 3.00" closed and 1.4 oz. Nice etch on the flat ground blade. There is a small bump and a small scratch on the top side.
Includes box. $20.00 $17.00 WITHDRAWN
Package Deal: Take the last 3 knives (#5, #6, & #7) for $50.00!
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Prices (for U.S. sales) include shipping, USPS 1st Class, w/ Delivery Confirmation. PayPal or m.o. only. Ill cover the PayPal fees, so please list it as a sale of goods, not a gift. (If you want insurance, let me know and I will figure your cost. Otherwise, I will not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail.)
1st unconditional "I'll take it", followed up with prompt payment.
I may also list these knives on other forums.
By buying these knives you are stating that you are at least 18 years of age, and otherwise in compliance with all applicable laws regarding them.
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International Sales Policies:
1) I fill out the Customs forms accurately, and so I will list this as a sale/commercial transaction, not as a gift.
2) You assume responsibility for any mishaps with Customs or shipping.
3) We will agree on the manner and additional cost of shipping before finalizing the deal.
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Thanks,
Andrew
And yes, I ran this by our friendly neighborhood supermod, who gave me the green light (thanks, Mike). So, up for your holiday consideration, we have:
1) Moki Pliant in Quince Wood. I recently bought this beautiful knife, along with another Moki, from klineh, an excellent member here on the forum. I have not used, carried, or sharpened it since receiving it a few days ago. I can't improve on Jon's description or gorgeous pics, so I'll let them do the talking and showing: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1014852-SOLD-Moki-Blakiston-s-Fish-Owl-Micarta-Lockback-Moki-Pliant-Chinese-Quince-Lockback It is just too pretty to use, so I'm reluctantly going to let it go.
Includes very nice sheath and box as shown. $65.00 Correction: $60.00 SOLD
2) Al Mar Hawk in Cocobolo. This knife has been sharpened and used very lightly. It is a little jewel.
Includes Al Mar leather pocket sheath as shown. $75.00 SOLD
3) A.G. Russell Curved Regular Jack in Amber Bone (Zulu Spear). This knife likewise has been sharpened and used lightly. I wrote up a mini review of it, with pics, here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-Curved-Regular-Jack-(Zulu-Spear)-Mini-Review
Includes box. $45.00 SOLD
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These last four knives were included in a thread where I discussed my recent foray into vintage Japanese lockbacks: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1012753-A-Few-Vintage-Japanese-Lockbacks They all have been cleaned, oiled, polished, and sharpened. Each has taken a nice edge. They all have a slight amount of vertical blade play when pressed hard against a hard surface, as is very common with lockbacks.
4) IC Cut Coast Cutlery 9100. A big handsome knife at 4.25" closed and 5.4 oz.
No box. $30.00 SOLD
5) American Blade AB-8. 4.00" closed and 2.7 oz. A bit more blade scratching on this one, and a little more friction in the open and close. But, a solid knife, and comfortable in the hand.
Includes box. $20.00 $17.00 WITHDRAWN
6) Frost Barracuda. 3.375" closed and 1.8 oz. Nice etching on the sharp hollow ground blade, and pretty sandalwood scales.
No box. $25.00 $22.00 WITHDRAWN
7) Parker Bros. Challenger. Slim and light at 3.00" closed and 1.4 oz. Nice etch on the flat ground blade. There is a small bump and a small scratch on the top side.
Includes box. $20.00 $17.00 WITHDRAWN
Package Deal: Take the last 3 knives (#5, #6, & #7) for $50.00!
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Prices (for U.S. sales) include shipping, USPS 1st Class, w/ Delivery Confirmation. PayPal or m.o. only. Ill cover the PayPal fees, so please list it as a sale of goods, not a gift. (If you want insurance, let me know and I will figure your cost. Otherwise, I will not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail.)
1st unconditional "I'll take it", followed up with prompt payment.
I may also list these knives on other forums.
By buying these knives you are stating that you are at least 18 years of age, and otherwise in compliance with all applicable laws regarding them.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
International Sales Policies:
1) I fill out the Customs forms accurately, and so I will list this as a sale/commercial transaction, not as a gift.
2) You assume responsibility for any mishaps with Customs or shipping.
3) We will agree on the manner and additional cost of shipping before finalizing the deal.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks,
Andrew
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