John Johnson
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Selling these, prices include USPS shipping, either ground or priority, depending on weight and destination. Payment via PP, Venmo, whatever you prefer. No trades. If you need other pics or videos or need any other info, just let me know.
And thanks!
Phill Hartsifeld: One of a kind, and I've totally forgotten the name on this one. I believe it was part of the larger Talon series. Very excellent to near mint condition. Blade is 5.75" long and 10,5" OAL, double ground from 1/4" A2. Wenge scales, and an upgraded leather covered metal sheath with a leather lining instead of the usual paper lining. Made somewhere in the 1990's. Phill's knives are reaching pretty heady values, and finding anything this size sub $1000 probably won't be happening. Price is
Daniel Fairly Aikuchi: Made from 5/16" A2, it's got a 4.25" cutting edge, and an OAL of 8.75. Chisel ground, and very sharp with maker's kydex sheath. expoxy impregnated wrap over cream rayskin. Original owner, uncarried and unused. Near mint condition with the exception of two very tiny pin heads of discoloration right at the edge of the non-ground side. Price is SOLD shipped.
Jake Powning Shiv: Original owner, never carried or used. Near mint condition. Forged from 3/16" 5160, it's got a 5.5" blade and is 10.75 OAL. Handle has forge colors, with the butt showing a range of colors. Very light and exceptionally balanced for it's size, with a leather sheath from maker. Price is
Orien McDonald Socket Handle Pinahig (Top knife): Orien was a talented Neo-Tribal bladesmith that was active on Tai Goo's and the Bladesmithing forums. He was a homesteader, knife is completely handmade with no power tools whatsoever. Original owner, and a safe queen never used or carried. 5160 for the steel. 8" cutting edge and 11" to the front of the pinion resin soaked handle comprised of yucca fiber, if I'm not mistaken. The red you see where the socket handle meets the ricasso is not rust, but the red resin. Keeps corrosion away and sticks like crazy. It's 10.5" OAL, with a blade thickness of 5/32". Incredible balance without being unwieldy and very sharp. Hikot is again completely hand made with I believe was mahogany. Blade seats firmly in it with a great fit. Copper rings for adding a sling or other attachments for carry, as well as being used for attaching the front retainer. Price is
Dan Maragni Utility (Second one down): Super rare, and made by one of the best bladesmiths out there. Circa the late 80's when Dan was making custom knives. His knives rarely come up for sale. I'm the second owner, and I've had it since the mid to late 90's. Pretty close to perfect condition. Unused, uncarried and a safe queen grail. Steel type is unknown, however it was tested by Dan and the first owner and it shrugged off any and all attempts at breaking it. It's got a 5' cutting edge, 5.75" to the front of the handle scales and is 5/32" thick at the thickest, with a very gentle taper to the point and handle butt. Convex ground and edge. 10.5" OAL. Handle scales are chocolate rosewood, I believe. No shrinkage, cracks or any faults. No sheath, but will ship in a zippered padded case. Price is
And thanks!
Phill Hartsifeld: One of a kind, and I've totally forgotten the name on this one. I believe it was part of the larger Talon series. Very excellent to near mint condition. Blade is 5.75" long and 10,5" OAL, double ground from 1/4" A2. Wenge scales, and an upgraded leather covered metal sheath with a leather lining instead of the usual paper lining. Made somewhere in the 1990's. Phill's knives are reaching pretty heady values, and finding anything this size sub $1000 probably won't be happening. Price is
Daniel Fairly Aikuchi: Made from 5/16" A2, it's got a 4.25" cutting edge, and an OAL of 8.75. Chisel ground, and very sharp with maker's kydex sheath. expoxy impregnated wrap over cream rayskin. Original owner, uncarried and unused. Near mint condition with the exception of two very tiny pin heads of discoloration right at the edge of the non-ground side. Price is SOLD shipped.
Jake Powning Shiv: Original owner, never carried or used. Near mint condition. Forged from 3/16" 5160, it's got a 5.5" blade and is 10.75 OAL. Handle has forge colors, with the butt showing a range of colors. Very light and exceptionally balanced for it's size, with a leather sheath from maker. Price is
Orien McDonald Socket Handle Pinahig (Top knife): Orien was a talented Neo-Tribal bladesmith that was active on Tai Goo's and the Bladesmithing forums. He was a homesteader, knife is completely handmade with no power tools whatsoever. Original owner, and a safe queen never used or carried. 5160 for the steel. 8" cutting edge and 11" to the front of the pinion resin soaked handle comprised of yucca fiber, if I'm not mistaken. The red you see where the socket handle meets the ricasso is not rust, but the red resin. Keeps corrosion away and sticks like crazy. It's 10.5" OAL, with a blade thickness of 5/32". Incredible balance without being unwieldy and very sharp. Hikot is again completely hand made with I believe was mahogany. Blade seats firmly in it with a great fit. Copper rings for adding a sling or other attachments for carry, as well as being used for attaching the front retainer. Price is
Dan Maragni Utility (Second one down): Super rare, and made by one of the best bladesmiths out there. Circa the late 80's when Dan was making custom knives. His knives rarely come up for sale. I'm the second owner, and I've had it since the mid to late 90's. Pretty close to perfect condition. Unused, uncarried and a safe queen grail. Steel type is unknown, however it was tested by Dan and the first owner and it shrugged off any and all attempts at breaking it. It's got a 5' cutting edge, 5.75" to the front of the handle scales and is 5/32" thick at the thickest, with a very gentle taper to the point and handle butt. Convex ground and edge. 10.5" OAL. Handle scales are chocolate rosewood, I believe. No shrinkage, cracks or any faults. No sheath, but will ship in a zippered padded case. Price is
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