FOR SALE: Bob Bardsley Early Hollow-Handle Combat Dagger – Knurled Aluminum Handle – Original Sheath

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Up for sale is an extremely scarce early Bardsley Combat Dagger, featuring his full hollow-handle construction, deep knurling, threaded pommel with O-ring, and the original period-correct leather sheath.

These early hollow-handle Bardsleys were produced in very limited numbers in the mid-1970s to early 1980s, and do not show up on the secondary market often. This is not a later solid-handle Bardsley — it is the more desirable lathe-turned hollow model.

Specs

• Maker: Bob Bardsley
• Model: Early Combat Dagger (Hollow-Handle Variant)
• Construction: Fully hollow aluminum handle, threaded pommel, O-ring seal
• Handle: Deep knurled aluminum
• Blade: Double-ground spear point with central fuller
• Guard: Squared steel guard, vent/cord hole
• Pommel: Knurled aluminum, threaded, internal cavity
• Sheath: Original leather sheath with DOT snap and instruction tag still attached
• Condition: Excellent – appears unused. No rust, no edge damage, no sheath wear.

Details

This is one of the cleanest early Bardsley fighters I've seen. The hollow-handle models are rarely seen for sale and are highly sought after among collectors of early American custom combat knives (Lile, Randall 18, Chris Reeve one-piece era).

The threading inside the handle is crisp and perfectly concentric, consistent with Bardsley’s early hand-lathe work. The original O-ring is present and in great shape. The blade finish is uniform, and the grind lines are classic Bardsley — clean and perfectly centered.

The sheath is original to the knife, and the DOT snap instruction tag is still attached, which is extremely uncommon.

Price

$1,350 shipped CONUS (fully insured)
Payment: Zelle preferred; Paypal FF accepted
No trades at this time.

Shipping

• Ships UPS/FedEx, fully insured, signature required.
• I pack very securely.
• CONUS only.