ALL THREE ARE SOLD, THANK YOU!
I have my eye on a couple knives, so I need to let go of some to help fund the new acquisitions. Prices include shipping to a US address (international shipping will be at cost).
2011 Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield UN-X-LD 65 Ben Hogan 651111EC, #15 of 19
4.5" closed
8" w/clip blade open (3.3125" blade length)
This knife was manufactured February 11, 2011 and purchased new in March 2012 for $162. I got it in a trade plus cash a couple weeks later.
The day I received it:
Here is the thread where I documented the development of the patina on the Ben Hogan.
The most recent photos I took, September 19:
I only use the Hogan for food slicing, and I have chef's knives that actually perform this function more simply, so there is not much reason for me to keep it beyond the fact that I really like the look and feel of it. Excellent snap open and close, half stop, centered blade, and absolutely no blade play.
I'm not sure how to price this, for a couple reasons. First, some may consider my use of it over the past six months as reducing the value, while some may view an honestly acquired patina on the blade and darkening of the bone as enhancing the value of a working knife.
Second, as I have looked around for pricing clues I do not see any primitive bone 65s available anywhere, so this is a chance to pick up a relatively rare knife. According to page 16 of the Great Eastern Cutlery production totals for 2011, only 19 of these were made. I have the tube, wax paper, and certificate of authenticity.
I'll set the price at $105. If that is undervalued due to its rarity, someone is getting a deal. If that seems inflated due to its use, make me a reasonable offer.
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2002 Case 61749L SS Mini Copperlock
3.625" closed
6.3125" w/clip blade open (2.4375" blade length)
This was originally natural bone, but I did the RIT dye treatment. Here is the thread discussing the dye job. The Case shield came out in the process, and did not fit back in flush, so one side is slightly raised. The pile side came out a bit darker than the mark side. The SS blade has seen almost no use.
I withdrew this from sale last week because I noticed that there is some side-to-side blade movement when the knife is closed. When open and locked in place there is no lateral movement at all. Sounds like this knife has a few issues, but it is solid when open for use, so if that is what you are looking for it can be yours for $40.
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2011 Case 62109W SS Mini Copperhead
3.125" closed
5.3125" w/wharncliffe blade open (1.9375" blade length)
4.75" w/pen blade open (1.375" blade length)
I got this one used back in June, and did a RIT dye enhancement job to the deep canyon chestnut bone. Here is the thread discussing that process. Nothing wrong with it other than some light marking on the main blade, which was how I received it (shows up better in the third picutre below than it does to the naked eye).
I'll also let this one go for $40.
I have my eye on a couple knives, so I need to let go of some to help fund the new acquisitions. Prices include shipping to a US address (international shipping will be at cost).
2011 Great Eastern Cutlery Northfield UN-X-LD 65 Ben Hogan 651111EC, #15 of 19
4.5" closed
8" w/clip blade open (3.3125" blade length)
This knife was manufactured February 11, 2011 and purchased new in March 2012 for $162. I got it in a trade plus cash a couple weeks later.
The day I received it:
Here is the thread where I documented the development of the patina on the Ben Hogan.
The most recent photos I took, September 19:
I only use the Hogan for food slicing, and I have chef's knives that actually perform this function more simply, so there is not much reason for me to keep it beyond the fact that I really like the look and feel of it. Excellent snap open and close, half stop, centered blade, and absolutely no blade play.
I'm not sure how to price this, for a couple reasons. First, some may consider my use of it over the past six months as reducing the value, while some may view an honestly acquired patina on the blade and darkening of the bone as enhancing the value of a working knife.
Second, as I have looked around for pricing clues I do not see any primitive bone 65s available anywhere, so this is a chance to pick up a relatively rare knife. According to page 16 of the Great Eastern Cutlery production totals for 2011, only 19 of these were made. I have the tube, wax paper, and certificate of authenticity.
I'll set the price at $105. If that is undervalued due to its rarity, someone is getting a deal. If that seems inflated due to its use, make me a reasonable offer.
____________________________________
2002 Case 61749L SS Mini Copperlock
3.625" closed
6.3125" w/clip blade open (2.4375" blade length)
This was originally natural bone, but I did the RIT dye treatment. Here is the thread discussing the dye job. The Case shield came out in the process, and did not fit back in flush, so one side is slightly raised. The pile side came out a bit darker than the mark side. The SS blade has seen almost no use.
I withdrew this from sale last week because I noticed that there is some side-to-side blade movement when the knife is closed. When open and locked in place there is no lateral movement at all. Sounds like this knife has a few issues, but it is solid when open for use, so if that is what you are looking for it can be yours for $40.
____________________________________
2011 Case 62109W SS Mini Copperhead
3.125" closed
5.3125" w/wharncliffe blade open (1.9375" blade length)
4.75" w/pen blade open (1.375" blade length)
I got this one used back in June, and did a RIT dye enhancement job to the deep canyon chestnut bone. Here is the thread discussing that process. Nothing wrong with it other than some light marking on the main blade, which was how I received it (shows up better in the third picutre below than it does to the naked eye).
I'll also let this one go for $40.
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