Custom Shops, Snakeskin and others...

CPC

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Some big changes in my personal life have brought me to sell of some of my collection. I hope what I'm asking is fair. Some prices are less than what I have in the knife. Some, I can't remember what I paid so I'm having an educated guess. All knives are used unless otherwise stated, however all knives are in excellent condition and are stored correctly.

RULES: Price is in US dollars. Payment will need to be through PayPal so please add 4% for fees. I am in Australia so items will be posted from there. I will use Australia Post "Express Post International", which is a premium service. Shipping will be at your cost. I can insure at your cost too. Shipping cost will be actual cost or less. I can't be held accountable for items after they leave my possession. I've sent and received countless knives from the US and around the world without issue, ever.

The only way to secure purchase of a knife is to post "I'll take it" and to follow that up with a PM. First person to do both those things gets the knife. Anyone after that will go on a list for 2nd's etc.

With a heavy heart I offer the following:

Custom Shop FFBM satin/snakeskin with red liners. Martin Swinkels Technical sheath in leather/kydex. The knife speaks for itself - one of a kind. Grail. It has some marks from the kydex and the one time I used it. Otherwise mint. Sheath is to my specs by Martin. It is the most heavy duty, versatile sheath you will find. Period. Fully adjustable/removable drop leg, belt loop, pack, horizontal carry, you name it. I have hundreds of Euro in the sheath alone. I'd like $1400 for the knife and sheath. I won't separate. SOLD PENDING PAYMENT









Custom Shop BAD satin/snakeskin. Martin Swinkels sheath in kydex leather lined. Again, I believe a one off Custom Shop. The most beautiful hand shaped snakeskin slabs. Leather lined sheath to protect the satin from scratches. This thing is an extension of the hand. It's been used to cut paper. I won't separate sheath. I'm after $600 for both (which is less than I have in it!). SOLD PENDING PAYMENT







***This BAD piggybacks to the FFBM listed above. If you are interested in both I can do a deal. Would be nice to see them stay together.



Custom Shop CGFBM Competition Finish/snakeskin with red liners. This is a Comp Finish blade by Busse, not a home job. It has a Double Cut spine and red liners, which make the snakeskin really pop. Now that Busse no longer do the Comp Finish, finding a knife of this calibre would be nearly impossible. Comes with cardboard. Has been used but you couldn't tell. Most beautiful knife I've seen. I'm asking $1400. SOLD







SHBM with original nylon sheath. This is an old school SHBM with it's original slabs. Has been well used over the years. Slabs are smoothed. Asymmetrical edge still there. I'm asking $700. SOLD







Team Gemini LB Competition Finish/Black G10. Comes with optional nylon sheath from Busse. Can't get the comp finish anymore so these are being held on to pretty tight. Light use. I won't separate the sheath. I'm after $550 for both. SOLD







BATAC tan/snakeskin. Mashed Cat Kydex sheath. I had some interesting mods done by an Australian craftsman. Black canvas micarta bolsters under the snakeskin give it a "magnum" feel and appearance. Spine and handle polished for an old school look. Also has a fantastic edge. Drop leg sheath with leg strap in matching tan. Won't separate sheath. I'm after $500 for both.









SARGE 7 in satin with red/black G10. Leather sheath with piggyback for SAR 3. Used but in good condition with original edge. Has a slight rub mark near the tip from the sheath. I’m asking $500.







Chris.
 
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AMS LE satin/black canvas. Number 336. Used in the kitchen. Has some stains on the blade that would come out with some elbow grease. Comes with cardboard sheath. I'm after $275.





AMS Military Overrun double cut/black canvas. As received from Busse. Unused. Better than the LE's I reckon. I'm after $350.





SAR 3 double cut/black canvas. 2 x Swinkels pancake sheaths. This SAR 3 has been made perfect with a mirror edge and the sharp machined micarta found at the rear of the slabs has been smoothed. Has been used and has some discolouration on the tip. One sheath for a pack and one to wear. Sheaths are of the highest quality. Won't separate. $400 for all three items.







Heavy Duty (Active Duty variant) striped/black canvas. Chuddy Bear sheath. This HD has been stripped by a previous owner and the choil has been opened up for a more comfortable grip. Mods work well. Not too many HD's coming up for sale. Sheath is high quality you'd expect from Chuddy Bear. Won't separate. I'm asking $200. SOLD







Game Warden in satin/smog G10. Leather pouch. This "Smog Warden" had some very light use before I got it. Excellent condition. Sheath is very well done. Unknown maker. Won't separate. I'm after $300.







MUK LE in satin/black G10. Azwelke sheath. MUK LE number 539 with polished edge. Has seen use in my kitchen. Comes with fluro orange fold over (taco) sheath. Won't separate. I'm after $400.







Bear Cub HACK. Buy Brown sheath. I had this once satin/tigrehide HACK modified by Up-Armored Knives. Black DuraCoat one side and digital urban camo the other. Handle wrap, lanyard and sheath by Dave Brown. Perfect pocket or necker knife. Used. I'm after $200.







Nuclear Ice Pick in black crinkle coat. This NIP is in near perfect condition. Unmodified and never seen a bit of ice here in Australia (has opened beer bottles though). I'm after $200. SOLD





Non-Busse Content:

mcswood on this forum does these camp hatchet/cleaver style tools. They are seriously good bits of gear. Here's what he says about them -

The cutting edge is 1095 spring steel 5. 5/8"L X 4. 15/16"W X 1/4"thick.
The bolster and pommel sides are 1018 steel WELDED
to the full tang.

The scales of Curly Maple are 5" long.

The sheath is 10 oz. leather with black steel rivets and a
black steel snap making for an extremely rugged, rough use sheath.
Pack style (no beltloop).

The rough beveled blade is reheated in the forge to glowing red
and quenched in strained used motor oil. After it's cleaned of slag
it's brought back up in temp. until it can be struck with a file.
I leave the file marks showing. I like a handmade knife to look
handmade.
This is how I harden / tempor my blades. They hold an edge
extremely well.

I have rubbed back the handles on this one for better grip and given it a mirror edge. I think he sells them for $300-$350. I'd like somewhere near there. SOLD







Chris.
 
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My god, this post bout made me cry. My friend, I'm not sure if it's divorce or medical issues, but I'd about hafta die to get rid of these beautiful pieces of hardware. My sympathies. I've had to sell all my guns before, so I know how painful this has to be.
 
My god, this post bout made me cry. My friend, I'm not sure if it's divorce or medical issues, but I'd about hafta die to get rid of these beautiful pieces of hardware. My sympathies. I've had to sell all my guns before, so I know how painful this has to be.

I appreciate the comments! Life can get hard. I'm keeping some of my good ones and sentimental ones. The sale of these will assist me and make the buyers very happy. I'm trying to look at it as win/win ;)

Chris.
 
Hi mate. I can't PM you. It's not available on your profile. Shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll get back to you.

Chris.
 
Sorry mate, I still haven't received a PM from you. The BAD is now sold though.

Chris.[/QUOTE]

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If payment falls through on the Custom Shop FFBM satin/snakeskin with red liners and the BAD, I'd take that combo... :)
 
"If payment falls through on the Custom Shop FFBM satin/snakeskin with red liners and the BAD, I'd take that combo..."

Not a chance these beauties are staying in Aus :D
 
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