This is gorgeous Factory Test Run of the 53 pattern. Only 10 built, this is #8. I am asking what I paid directly from an authorized dealer (and friend) which is $275 NET and will go to $250 if it's purchased today. Please comment below if interested and follow up with an immediate PM as I get notifications of those faster.
The knife is new, unused and comes in the tube w/ wax paper. The outer tube shows the Certificate of Authenticity that says:
"This special label authenticates this Factory Test Production at Great Eastern Cutlery in Titusville, PA, Completed this day; September 3, 2008
This Pattern no. 5383308 is limited to 10 knives made with these special features: Caribou Handles
Serial number; 8 (etched in bolster)
Authorizing signature: Christine Tucker"
This is highly collectible and a rare one to own. This is one for the serious GEC collector. Thanks for looking!
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr
The knife is new, unused and comes in the tube w/ wax paper. The outer tube shows the Certificate of Authenticity that says:
"This special label authenticates this Factory Test Production at Great Eastern Cutlery in Titusville, PA, Completed this day; September 3, 2008
This Pattern no. 5383308 is limited to 10 knives made with these special features: Caribou Handles
Serial number; 8 (etched in bolster)
Authorizing signature: Christine Tucker"
This is highly collectible and a rare one to own. This is one for the serious GEC collector. Thanks for looking!
Tidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on FlickrTidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on FlickrTidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on FlickrTidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on FlickrTidioute #538308 Caribou Serial #08, 1 of 10 Factory Test Production Run Knife by Albert Berry, on Flickr