C. Gray Taylor Fighter Knife//Rick Marchand BushKeeper Post # 2

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OAL 12 7/8"; Hardwood handle with Pearl inlay, both sides; Scabbard: Hardwood with Stainless Steel fittings and Pearl inlay. You can see the tip is sharp point. It feels like a needle poking your finger.
I never fully appreciated what 'quick in hand' refers to until this knife. It is so well balanced you feel omnipotent with it in hand. Lovely feeling.
I am not the original owner but this knife is obviously unused however there are handling marks as is expected on a knife made about 20 years ago.
My pictures are amateur and do not show this knife well. This knife is worthy of Coop photography.

$800 shipped in a protective quality zip up pouch, USPS Priority Mail.
kj
 
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I bought this from Rick in Jan. 2010 and fully intended to use it around my property, like keeping the path to my water box open, etc. However i never have used it. It is a beautiful knife & sheath but it was made to be used and in Rick's words "Hard".
OAL 14 1/4"' Blade 8 1/2" forged 5160 1/4", Handle: tang wrapped in leather, then Hemp cord, then soaked in epoxy. It is waterproof.
Sheath is 10 ounce vegetable tanned Horse hide. Of all knifemakers nobody makes a better sheath than Rick Marchand.

$450 shipped in a Randall Zip up pouch, USPS Priority mail.
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OAL 15" This knife was made by Murray about 7-8 years ago and he called this style "Muteki". Do not confuse this with his current use of the word "Muteki" which he is using for knives made by his apprentices. This knife was 100% Murray Carter made. Although i am not the original owner i believe this knife has never been used as i can see no signs of use along the edge.

$525, shipped, USPS Priority.
kj
 
If there are any issues with the knife or sheath, let me know. That is the old stamp that Wally Hayes made for me... Brings back some memories. Thanks for the kind words.
 
Rick, thank you for posting here and letting the new owner know that your warranty goes with the knife. It is such a fine knife and solid sheath (with absolute perfect blade fit) that it is highly unlikely any issues will ever develop.
It is not a knife i wanted to sell, but health and financial state made it the right thing to do. Fortunately it is going to a most appreciative new owner.
kj
 
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