F/S Benchmade custom bali-song wannabee...

[braundc]

Here is something you do not see too often. Side by side, this thing is scarey close to a old school BM custom bali-song. weighing in at just over half a pound (8.1 oz.), the handles hole pattern, countersinking, and size, as well as the blades thickness are an identical copy to BM's old custom bali-song line. This profile is a hollow ground bowie (not quite a Samson grind... ) with Monarch and a crown etched on the blade. It's tang is stamped with "PARKER CUT. CO. CUSTOM MADE" along with the famous Parker brand bird logo on one side, and "SURGICAL STEEL MADE IN JAPAN" on the other. The handle material is polished brass. Latch locks up tight in the open and closed position. Other than a few tiny dings in the latch, this one is in "like new" condition. I'll be throwing in an old school BM velcro sheath to store it in for the lucky new owner. $SOLD shipped conus.

 

[lord arioch]

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[Balislinger]

Nice old-school Parker custom series. Don't see these to often, especially in that condition.

 

[braundc]

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you friggin bali-junkie!!! Sold I guess. Thanks again Jesse.

Nice old-school Parker custom series. Don't see these to often, especially in that condition.

thanks George. If the handles were SS, it would not be leaving my collection. In fact, I am almost 100% sure these knives were made by or directly for Seto of Seki Japan using the same machines they used for the old Imported PCC's back in the day. There are distinct characteristics about the handles that seem to give it away, like the lack-of tang cups on one handle, but full tang cups on the other, but yet, lock-up is still superb and straight forward. IMHO, a whole lotta bali for the buck...