Time to thin the herd.
1. First up is a catch-and-release...I've had this for 24 hours but it's too pricey for me to keep and carry. The OAL length is about 8" and the blade is about 3.25". Here is what the previous owner stated (there is a GTC card that comes with the knife to verify steel and Proto status): "GTC Federal Lite Prototype with lightening strike CF inlays. Knife won most innovative folder at G4. Features Gus' hidden clip design. Blade steel is S35VN. Knife has never been carried or used, just displayed but does have a few lite marks on the handle that appear to have not been completely finished out. Not very noticeable at all but they can be seen in the right light."
There are light marks on the knife but not from my carrying. The knife has not cut anything but there are light marks on the scales and the screw and it is a finger print magnet. Price is $GONE
2. Next up is a real beast of a knife...a Mayo Bowie with a Rob Thomas "Sharkstooth" Damascus (AEB-L & 302 Stainless) blade. The OAL is 9.5" and the blade is close to 4.25". This also has some really cool mosaic pieces throughout the knife. I've carried the knife but not cut anything with it other than paper and cellophane. There are some light carry marks on the scales...not a "safe queen" but a trip to the Mayo spa could get this back to perfect...if so desired.
Price is $1445 now only $SOLD
3. The next knife is one of my favorites but I've got to make room for some incoming goodies...it's my Ray Laconico "Blast." OAL 8.75" with a 3.75" cutting edge of D2. This is one of Ray's earliest "Blast" knives (Ray says is one of the first due to the screw positions). This knife is large but like the Mayo it is really easy to carry and doesn't fill the pocket. The blade has the original edge but has been carried...blah, blah, blah...just like the Mayo.
Price is $SOLD
4. The last knife is a WR Bladeworks "Hydra"...I believe it's the Hydra Proto that was made back in April of last year (according to his site). I'm at least the second owner and the knife has been carried by not really used (still sharp as all get up). Some wear marks but the knife is in fantastic shape. OAL is 7.5" with a blade length of about 3 1/8"...CPM154
Price is $SOLD
All prices are net to me via PayPal and the first "I'll take it" followed by an email (benstone43 at hotmail dot com) or PM gets the knife (if two people post up...the earliest time stamp gets it). I will ship only to the CONUS (Hawaii and Alaska included...if in Canada please contact me first) via USPS Priority Mail w/ full insurance (covered by myself). Shipped only to PayPal confirmed addresses. Please email, post, or PM with any questions...Cheers!
This knife is listed on other forums.
IMG_3048 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3044 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3042 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3041 by benstone43, on Flickr
1. First up is a catch-and-release...I've had this for 24 hours but it's too pricey for me to keep and carry. The OAL length is about 8" and the blade is about 3.25". Here is what the previous owner stated (there is a GTC card that comes with the knife to verify steel and Proto status): "GTC Federal Lite Prototype with lightening strike CF inlays. Knife won most innovative folder at G4. Features Gus' hidden clip design. Blade steel is S35VN. Knife has never been carried or used, just displayed but does have a few lite marks on the handle that appear to have not been completely finished out. Not very noticeable at all but they can be seen in the right light."
There are light marks on the knife but not from my carrying. The knife has not cut anything but there are light marks on the scales and the screw and it is a finger print magnet. Price is $GONE
2. Next up is a real beast of a knife...a Mayo Bowie with a Rob Thomas "Sharkstooth" Damascus (AEB-L & 302 Stainless) blade. The OAL is 9.5" and the blade is close to 4.25". This also has some really cool mosaic pieces throughout the knife. I've carried the knife but not cut anything with it other than paper and cellophane. There are some light carry marks on the scales...not a "safe queen" but a trip to the Mayo spa could get this back to perfect...if so desired.
Price is $1445 now only $SOLD
3. The next knife is one of my favorites but I've got to make room for some incoming goodies...it's my Ray Laconico "Blast." OAL 8.75" with a 3.75" cutting edge of D2. This is one of Ray's earliest "Blast" knives (Ray says is one of the first due to the screw positions). This knife is large but like the Mayo it is really easy to carry and doesn't fill the pocket. The blade has the original edge but has been carried...blah, blah, blah...just like the Mayo.
Price is $SOLD
4. The last knife is a WR Bladeworks "Hydra"...I believe it's the Hydra Proto that was made back in April of last year (according to his site). I'm at least the second owner and the knife has been carried by not really used (still sharp as all get up). Some wear marks but the knife is in fantastic shape. OAL is 7.5" with a blade length of about 3 1/8"...CPM154
Price is $SOLD
All prices are net to me via PayPal and the first "I'll take it" followed by an email (benstone43 at hotmail dot com) or PM gets the knife (if two people post up...the earliest time stamp gets it). I will ship only to the CONUS (Hawaii and Alaska included...if in Canada please contact me first) via USPS Priority Mail w/ full insurance (covered by myself). Shipped only to PayPal confirmed addresses. Please email, post, or PM with any questions...Cheers!
This knife is listed on other forums.
IMG_3048 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3044 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3042 by benstone43, on Flickr
IMG_3041 by benstone43, on Flickr
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