Jim March
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Folks,
I've updated the "Sifu history, details and pics" document to include #69, first owned by the legendary BF user Vampire Gerbil (RIP Dave), now fully restored.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_n7Rq2IhYaXZEAZYj1AkhjfL_SSc06b/view?usp=sharing - 15 pages of pics and details.
I'm asking $375 for #1, $275 for #69.
Both are in very good previously carried, sharp on the original edge condition. #1 is all original and comes with some original spare screws and standoffs, plus a complete set of brand new screws and standoffs (separate pill bottles clearly marked). #69 has brand new high quality screws and standoffs, and has basically an change correcting a flaw in the original. This change can also be applied to #1 with the included spare parts! Basically, you swap the standoff at the position closest to the pivot with a fatter one so the blade doesn't go as deep into the grips when closed, eliminating the blade slowly chopping the buttmost standoff in half
. The dinged original standoffs will be included in the spares for #1, and you'll see that this left NO mark or lack of sharpness in the blade.
With blue locktite applied to all screws, #69 could be carried for self defense right now. #1 should get at least that one standoff swapped (plus, again, blue locktite) before being carried again. They're still very serious fighting knives, among folders some of the best ever made. #1 actually has a combat history of sorts, drawn in anger, not used, see details in document above. Both knives will be sold with notarized copies of that document.
I CAN ALSO MAKE CUSTOM SHEATHS FOR EITHER OR BOTH. Ask for details, we can discuss designs, carry position, leather, kydex, hybrid, etc.
Both are scheduled for an ultrasound dunk tomorrow and will be very cherry when delivered.
Note: this first batch was unique in having hand-ground blades and no pocket clip.
I've updated the "Sifu history, details and pics" document to include #69, first owned by the legendary BF user Vampire Gerbil (RIP Dave), now fully restored.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_n7Rq2IhYaXZEAZYj1AkhjfL_SSc06b/view?usp=sharing - 15 pages of pics and details.
I'm asking $375 for #1, $275 for #69.
Both are in very good previously carried, sharp on the original edge condition. #1 is all original and comes with some original spare screws and standoffs, plus a complete set of brand new screws and standoffs (separate pill bottles clearly marked). #69 has brand new high quality screws and standoffs, and has basically an change correcting a flaw in the original. This change can also be applied to #1 with the included spare parts! Basically, you swap the standoff at the position closest to the pivot with a fatter one so the blade doesn't go as deep into the grips when closed, eliminating the blade slowly chopping the buttmost standoff in half
. The dinged original standoffs will be included in the spares for #1, and you'll see that this left NO mark or lack of sharpness in the blade.With blue locktite applied to all screws, #69 could be carried for self defense right now. #1 should get at least that one standoff swapped (plus, again, blue locktite) before being carried again. They're still very serious fighting knives, among folders some of the best ever made. #1 actually has a combat history of sorts, drawn in anger, not used, see details in document above. Both knives will be sold with notarized copies of that document.
I CAN ALSO MAKE CUSTOM SHEATHS FOR EITHER OR BOTH. Ask for details, we can discuss designs, carry position, leather, kydex, hybrid, etc.
Both are scheduled for an ultrasound dunk tomorrow
and will be very cherry when delivered.Note: this first batch was unique in having hand-ground blades and no pocket clip.