WhittlinAway
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In an effort to help some of those most affected by the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus, I am selling these knives from my collection. I will donate 100% of the purchase price to GiveDirectly's effort to get money to low-income families in areas that have been impacted by COVID-19.
This is the first time that I have sold a knife at a price higher than required to recoup my investment after shipping and fees. I honestly have no idea of the market price for these knives. I've set the prices at a point that seems reasonable taking their relatively rarity and amount of use into account and in the hope that folks with the means to do so will be willing to stretch a bit in order to help some people in need. As I said above, 100% of the purchase price will be donated to GiveDirectly's COVID-19 effort. I will cover the PayPal fees and shipping costs myself.
I have tubes for all three of these knives, but they are not pictured.
NOTE: I am not a tax expert, but I expect that your purchase will not be considered a tax deductible donation. If that is a consideration in your decision whether to buy, please seek advice from a tax professional first.
GEC #35 Churchill - Ebony - User - $125
- I am the original owner.
- I have sharpened the clip blade. I do not recall whether I sharpened the sheepsfoot and cannot immediate tell from looking at it.
- There is some patina on the clip blade, mostly from cutting limes.
- There are some scuffs on the bolsters.
- It has been carried a bit and has sliced a few things, but has not seen heavy use.
- The slim profile and versatile blade combination make this an excellent daily carry.
- Photos here.
GEC #38 Grinling Whittler - Ebony - User - $175
- This is a rare knife. 96 were made with these covers, according to GEC's 2015 production numbers.
- I am the second owner.
- I freehand sharpened the pen and coping glades to an angle that I like for whittling. I believe the original owner sharpened the main blade with a Sharpmaker, but I am not certain.
- There is patina on the main blade and a couple of spots on the secondaries.
- The springs have a few spots on the back and there are scuffs on the bolsters.
- I have whittled a bit with this knife and it is a delight!
- Photos here.
- As a bonus, I'll throw in a three-ring chain that I whittled while back. I didn't whittle it with this knife, but it's more than capable of doing so!
Waynorth Cutlery Real Lambfoot Knife - Dark Chesnut Jigged Bone - Like New - $300
- I am the original owner.
- I have wiped off the factory oil.
- It has not been carried other than perhaps one or two trips in my pocket in a cloth slip while I had it out for photos.
- It has the factory edge and has not cut anything other than perhaps a sheet of phone book paper.
- The "Real Lamb Foot Knife" pin that came in the tube is included, but not pictured.
- This knife is a thing of beauty that I hope will give joy to its new owner.
- Photos here.
Terms
- You must contact me via Blade Forums PM for payment details. Visitor messages and requests to contact you via email or other means will not be accepted.
- Payment via PayPal Goods and Services only
- USA sales only.
- Price includes PayPal fees and insured USPS shipping with tracking within the continental US. Given the current situation, I only want to make one trip to the Post Office self-service kiosk. I may wait for a couple of days for all of the knives to sell before shipping.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to receive and own the knife in your area. Buyer is responsible for complying with local knife laws and for the safe use of the knife.
- I reserve the right to choose to whom I sell, but generally the first "I'll take it" posted here followed by a PM to me for payment details and prompt payment gets it.
This is the first time that I have sold a knife at a price higher than required to recoup my investment after shipping and fees. I honestly have no idea of the market price for these knives. I've set the prices at a point that seems reasonable taking their relatively rarity and amount of use into account and in the hope that folks with the means to do so will be willing to stretch a bit in order to help some people in need. As I said above, 100% of the purchase price will be donated to GiveDirectly's COVID-19 effort. I will cover the PayPal fees and shipping costs myself.
I have tubes for all three of these knives, but they are not pictured.
NOTE: I am not a tax expert, but I expect that your purchase will not be considered a tax deductible donation. If that is a consideration in your decision whether to buy, please seek advice from a tax professional first.
GEC #35 Churchill - Ebony - User - $125
- I am the original owner.
- I have sharpened the clip blade. I do not recall whether I sharpened the sheepsfoot and cannot immediate tell from looking at it.
- There is some patina on the clip blade, mostly from cutting limes.
- There are some scuffs on the bolsters.
- It has been carried a bit and has sliced a few things, but has not seen heavy use.
- The slim profile and versatile blade combination make this an excellent daily carry.
- Photos here.
GEC #38 Grinling Whittler - Ebony - User - $175
- This is a rare knife. 96 were made with these covers, according to GEC's 2015 production numbers.
- I am the second owner.
- I freehand sharpened the pen and coping glades to an angle that I like for whittling. I believe the original owner sharpened the main blade with a Sharpmaker, but I am not certain.
- There is patina on the main blade and a couple of spots on the secondaries.
- The springs have a few spots on the back and there are scuffs on the bolsters.
- I have whittled a bit with this knife and it is a delight!
- Photos here.
- As a bonus, I'll throw in a three-ring chain that I whittled while back. I didn't whittle it with this knife, but it's more than capable of doing so!
Waynorth Cutlery Real Lambfoot Knife - Dark Chesnut Jigged Bone - Like New - $300
- I am the original owner.
- I have wiped off the factory oil.
- It has not been carried other than perhaps one or two trips in my pocket in a cloth slip while I had it out for photos.
- It has the factory edge and has not cut anything other than perhaps a sheet of phone book paper.
- The "Real Lamb Foot Knife" pin that came in the tube is included, but not pictured.
- This knife is a thing of beauty that I hope will give joy to its new owner.
- Photos here.
Terms
- You must contact me via Blade Forums PM for payment details. Visitor messages and requests to contact you via email or other means will not be accepted.
- Payment via PayPal Goods and Services only
- USA sales only.
- Price includes PayPal fees and insured USPS shipping with tracking within the continental US. Given the current situation, I only want to make one trip to the Post Office self-service kiosk. I may wait for a couple of days for all of the knives to sell before shipping.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to receive and own the knife in your area. Buyer is responsible for complying with local knife laws and for the safe use of the knife.
- I reserve the right to choose to whom I sell, but generally the first "I'll take it" posted here followed by a PM to me for payment details and prompt payment gets it.
