Here are some fine fixed blades for sale:
Left knife is a Leuku. Used, bought from Ragnar at the Pennsic Wars several years ago. Marked KNIVSMED STP0MENG AS and then in very little letters N-Karasjok. That might be the makers name if I remember correctly but it might not be either. Used it a couple of times, high carbon steel, black coating that is TUFF! About a .125" thick at the spine and stiff. Sanded the handles and put a coating of super glue on it and sanded it down a bit. Nice grip. No liner in the sheath as it is old school. I do not think Ragnar has these imported anymore, and don't know why cause it is very nice. Blade is about 8.75" and the handles is about 5" maybe a bit longer. Is razor sharp too. $90 shipped.
Next one is a Emerson/Neeley Spec War tanto. Now here is the deal with this one. The first one hundred made were hand ground by Neeley. Before he had the fixtures dialed in as is my understanding. This is one of those. The coating is the original Black T coating by Birdsong with the polished flat, which this knife has. The others with the nitride coating and "gray" coating were more production models. Has the button lock sheath which I don't think is as nice as the other two style of sheaths offered with later knives. This sheath has a belt hanger too along with a snap fit closure for the handle. I will include that. It is a non rattle sheath though so shows a high level of execution in that regard. Some scratches on the back flat of the knife from the sheath but all in all I would rate it at 97% with un-touched edge in ATS-34. The Birdsongs coating has an almost presentation like quality to it. And to note here this is the same style that was in the Met. Museum of Art in the 95 for several months. $300 shipped.
Next is a blue g10 handled Kurt Meerdink dress hunter/edc/small fighter. I am assuming ats34 steel, and knife is marked 338. About a 4" blade and about a 4.25" handle with a hammered nickel silver overlay. Superbly made sheath too. Carbon fiber pattern. This knife is SUPERB. Meerdink ain't making them anymore either. I don't think you will find a better made knife of this ilk or maybe a better bargain than this. Truly handmade and fit and finish is beyond reproach. $250 shipped which is pretty inexpensive considering who made it.
Last is a EK Commando made in Effingham in the early 90's. I think A2 steel, double ground, and MINT with an excellent sheath. It is about .125" at the spine. Never used, sharpened etc.etc. If Mr. Stewart reads this maybe he can comment on the knife as to blade steel. Maybe 1095? It is a pure fighter plain and simple. Sheath is very tight on the knife but doesn't scratch it. Very high quality ensemble. $200 shipped. Worth every penny.
I take pp and m.o.'s etc. Not really looking for trades but certain folders may be considered. I will consider best offers also. keepem sharp
PS added another pic, take 50 bucks off the Emerson and the Meerdink. I think those are killer deals.
Left knife is a Leuku. Used, bought from Ragnar at the Pennsic Wars several years ago. Marked KNIVSMED STP0MENG AS and then in very little letters N-Karasjok. That might be the makers name if I remember correctly but it might not be either. Used it a couple of times, high carbon steel, black coating that is TUFF! About a .125" thick at the spine and stiff. Sanded the handles and put a coating of super glue on it and sanded it down a bit. Nice grip. No liner in the sheath as it is old school. I do not think Ragnar has these imported anymore, and don't know why cause it is very nice. Blade is about 8.75" and the handles is about 5" maybe a bit longer. Is razor sharp too. $90 shipped.
Next one is a Emerson/Neeley Spec War tanto. Now here is the deal with this one. The first one hundred made were hand ground by Neeley. Before he had the fixtures dialed in as is my understanding. This is one of those. The coating is the original Black T coating by Birdsong with the polished flat, which this knife has. The others with the nitride coating and "gray" coating were more production models. Has the button lock sheath which I don't think is as nice as the other two style of sheaths offered with later knives. This sheath has a belt hanger too along with a snap fit closure for the handle. I will include that. It is a non rattle sheath though so shows a high level of execution in that regard. Some scratches on the back flat of the knife from the sheath but all in all I would rate it at 97% with un-touched edge in ATS-34. The Birdsongs coating has an almost presentation like quality to it. And to note here this is the same style that was in the Met. Museum of Art in the 95 for several months. $300 shipped.
Next is a blue g10 handled Kurt Meerdink dress hunter/edc/small fighter. I am assuming ats34 steel, and knife is marked 338. About a 4" blade and about a 4.25" handle with a hammered nickel silver overlay. Superbly made sheath too. Carbon fiber pattern. This knife is SUPERB. Meerdink ain't making them anymore either. I don't think you will find a better made knife of this ilk or maybe a better bargain than this. Truly handmade and fit and finish is beyond reproach. $250 shipped which is pretty inexpensive considering who made it.
Last is a EK Commando made in Effingham in the early 90's. I think A2 steel, double ground, and MINT with an excellent sheath. It is about .125" at the spine. Never used, sharpened etc.etc. If Mr. Stewart reads this maybe he can comment on the knife as to blade steel. Maybe 1095? It is a pure fighter plain and simple. Sheath is very tight on the knife but doesn't scratch it. Very high quality ensemble. $200 shipped. Worth every penny.
I take pp and m.o.'s etc. Not really looking for trades but certain folders may be considered. I will consider best offers also. keepem sharp
PS added another pic, take 50 bucks off the Emerson and the Meerdink. I think those are killer deals.
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