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First up is a great little fixed blade by David Manley. I bought this piece because to me it resembled the styling of a slip joint folder but in a fixed blade. It has dual Nickle Silver bolsters which are dovetailed into the honey jig bone scales. Spine of blade features a nice looking and unique nuggeted filework pattern.
Knife is marked D Manley on one side and 97 468 on the other, which should date this knife as being made in 1997.
Blade is 2.5" tip to bolster and 5.75" OAL. Blade thickness is 1/8". Bolsters and blade are polished to a near mirror finish. I believe the blade steel is ATS-34.
Fit and finish on this knife is top notch and the grinds are perfect. It did not come to me with a sheath so I made a quick wet molded one which I didn't put much time into the finishing touches on because I planned to make another one later. It fits the knife perfectly and is finished off with a silicone waterproof treatment, very useable but not the prettiest thing I've ever done.
Knife is in unused condition and has been carried once by me. A steal at only $$$SOLD$$ in the US.
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Next up is a Bowen Knife Company fixed blade.
Nearest I can figure is this knife was made from the early 70's until the mid to late 70's. It is cast 440c then flat ground by hand. It was made by the same Bowen family that produced the belt buckle knives and was probably designed by Blackie Collins.
This is a really unique knife and would make a great collector or user. It has seen some minor use or handling over the years but still has the original sharp factory edge. There is some very slight oxidation inside the cutout of the handle which looks like it would come right off with a little steel wool, I have not messed with it.
Comes with a well made and unique leather sheath which is in great condition.
Blade length is 4.25" tip to choil and 8" OAL.
A great knife for $65 shipped Reduced to $55 shipped in the US.
Additional pictures available.
No trades please
Payment via Paypal + 1.5% or Money Order.
Thanks for looking.
Knife is marked D Manley on one side and 97 468 on the other, which should date this knife as being made in 1997.
Blade is 2.5" tip to bolster and 5.75" OAL. Blade thickness is 1/8". Bolsters and blade are polished to a near mirror finish. I believe the blade steel is ATS-34.
Fit and finish on this knife is top notch and the grinds are perfect. It did not come to me with a sheath so I made a quick wet molded one which I didn't put much time into the finishing touches on because I planned to make another one later. It fits the knife perfectly and is finished off with a silicone waterproof treatment, very useable but not the prettiest thing I've ever done.
Knife is in unused condition and has been carried once by me. A steal at only $$$SOLD$$ in the US.
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Next up is a Bowen Knife Company fixed blade.
Nearest I can figure is this knife was made from the early 70's until the mid to late 70's. It is cast 440c then flat ground by hand. It was made by the same Bowen family that produced the belt buckle knives and was probably designed by Blackie Collins.
This is a really unique knife and would make a great collector or user. It has seen some minor use or handling over the years but still has the original sharp factory edge. There is some very slight oxidation inside the cutout of the handle which looks like it would come right off with a little steel wool, I have not messed with it.
Comes with a well made and unique leather sheath which is in great condition.
Blade length is 4.25" tip to choil and 8" OAL.
A great knife for $65 shipped Reduced to $55 shipped in the US.
Additional pictures available.
No trades please
Payment via Paypal + 1.5% or Money Order.
Thanks for looking.
