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Up for trade:
*** Note: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for verifying the legality of knife ownership where you live! The Glock 78 listed below is DOUBLE-EDGED -- please make sure this isn't going to get you into trouble.
1. Glock 78 Field Knife (black - used) - I have removed the factory coating to reveal a dark gray phosphate-looking finish which appears durable and rust-resistant. I spent a good amount of time with a diamond file putting as sharp an edge as I could on the main blade, and put another sharp edge on the swedge grind as well. The 1055/1050 (Glock calls it "spring steel") blade takes a good edge, though I can't speak for retention as I haven't used this knife for anything other than slicing paper. I had another Glock knife that I used for "throwing" which, despite my atrocious technique, suffered no permanent damage (bends/chips/fractures) after impacting trees and rocks in the soil at all sorts of angles and speeds, so the steel seems very tough. Blade (about 3/16" thick, 6" long, and 1" wide) has cosmetic scuffs and scratches from sharpening (I think it looks cool) while the handle and sheath are in perfect shape. I'll give the edge a touch-up and coat it with a bit of oil before sending it off, if you like. Made in Austria.
2. Buck 110 - (like new) I know there are a lot of Buck aficionados on these forums and while I do appreciate the excellent build quality and the solid feel of this classic American knife, I can't see myself carrying a nearly 1-pound folder around town on the weekends, in the woods, or during my work week. Not much to be said here, there is some tarnishing on the bolsters (which is natural for brass but can easily be removed with a bit of polish). Blade is in near-perfect shape and has really only been used to slice up bits of fruit and cheese around the house. Includes sturdy leather belt sheath. As above, I can make sure the edge is nice and sharp before sending. Made in USA.
3. Boker Gemini - (used) A simple ABS plastic-handled liner-lock which I wouldn't trust for "hard use" but is fine for light-duty tasks. The partially-serrated blade is about 3 1/4" and made of X.15-TN steel which does not rust, even in salt water, and I used to keep it clipped to my PFD while kayaking without incident. Uses two teflon-looking washers to smooth and speed blade-opening -- it is very easy to flick this knife open and closed. Wear is nothing excessive and there is no damage to speak of, but there is surface-scuffing on the blade from repeated washing, rounded edges on the handle from carrying, etc. Again, I'll make sure it's nice and sharp. A great little knife that would be nice for travel, since it's light, won't rust, and wouldn't be tragic to lose. Made in Germany.
Interested in an Izula, Opinel folders, or a wood-handled Svord Peasant. Trades don't have to be one for one, if you'd like all three I'm sure we can come up with a fair arrangement... I know these knives are nothing fancy, but I hate for them just to sit around in a closet.
Thanks everyone.
I'll ship via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation, I will be able to send them by next Saturday. Pictures to be posted shortly.
*** Note: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for verifying the legality of knife ownership where you live! The Glock 78 listed below is DOUBLE-EDGED -- please make sure this isn't going to get you into trouble.
1. Glock 78 Field Knife (black - used) - I have removed the factory coating to reveal a dark gray phosphate-looking finish which appears durable and rust-resistant. I spent a good amount of time with a diamond file putting as sharp an edge as I could on the main blade, and put another sharp edge on the swedge grind as well. The 1055/1050 (Glock calls it "spring steel") blade takes a good edge, though I can't speak for retention as I haven't used this knife for anything other than slicing paper. I had another Glock knife that I used for "throwing" which, despite my atrocious technique, suffered no permanent damage (bends/chips/fractures) after impacting trees and rocks in the soil at all sorts of angles and speeds, so the steel seems very tough. Blade (about 3/16" thick, 6" long, and 1" wide) has cosmetic scuffs and scratches from sharpening (I think it looks cool) while the handle and sheath are in perfect shape. I'll give the edge a touch-up and coat it with a bit of oil before sending it off, if you like. Made in Austria.
2. Buck 110 - (like new) I know there are a lot of Buck aficionados on these forums and while I do appreciate the excellent build quality and the solid feel of this classic American knife, I can't see myself carrying a nearly 1-pound folder around town on the weekends, in the woods, or during my work week. Not much to be said here, there is some tarnishing on the bolsters (which is natural for brass but can easily be removed with a bit of polish). Blade is in near-perfect shape and has really only been used to slice up bits of fruit and cheese around the house. Includes sturdy leather belt sheath. As above, I can make sure the edge is nice and sharp before sending. Made in USA.
3. Boker Gemini - (used) A simple ABS plastic-handled liner-lock which I wouldn't trust for "hard use" but is fine for light-duty tasks. The partially-serrated blade is about 3 1/4" and made of X.15-TN steel which does not rust, even in salt water, and I used to keep it clipped to my PFD while kayaking without incident. Uses two teflon-looking washers to smooth and speed blade-opening -- it is very easy to flick this knife open and closed. Wear is nothing excessive and there is no damage to speak of, but there is surface-scuffing on the blade from repeated washing, rounded edges on the handle from carrying, etc. Again, I'll make sure it's nice and sharp. A great little knife that would be nice for travel, since it's light, won't rust, and wouldn't be tragic to lose. Made in Germany.
Interested in an Izula, Opinel folders, or a wood-handled Svord Peasant. Trades don't have to be one for one, if you'd like all three I'm sure we can come up with a fair arrangement... I know these knives are nothing fancy, but I hate for them just to sit around in a closet.
Thanks everyone.
I'll ship via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation, I will be able to send them by next Saturday. Pictures to be posted shortly.
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