Ben Hastings CF3 Folder

schluterc

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This is a nice little folder from a young "up and coming" knifemaker, Ben Hastings. He is sort of like Peter Atwoods protege.

http://www.phlaunt.com/hastingsmetalwork/

This is his CF3 model (which I don't see on his site at this time), the knife features a 2.5 inch S30V blade, 6 inches overall open length. It's a framelock with great lockup, no bladeplay. One scale is carbon fiber, the other side is a blue anodized titanium, thumbdisc is also blue anodized. This one has not been carried, but it's been used for some mail. There are a couple of very light scratches on one side of the blade, I cannot get them to show in pics, they look more like heat treat marks to me. Handles and clip are clean. The knife has never been sharpened and it's sharp. I believe this was $300 new, I'm asking $200, shipped in the lower 48, no fee paypal. Thanks.
 
Couple of more pics, with a watch (NOT part of the deal!) thrown in for size comparison.
 
Just wanted to say that I own a similar piece and it is a fantastic little knife. This is from a young maker, only 16 years old now and he made this one when he was 15. He is a highly skilled craftsman with great talent and absolutely unbelievable for his age. Buy with total confidence. I predict we will be seeing big things from Ben Hastings in the years to come. :)
 
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