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Don Hanson III

Don Hanson III

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Hi guys, I have a few of my older sunfish pattern folders from a private collection for sale. These folders were made in 1996 - 1997 and have been cared for very well, never carried. Mint condition. Strong springs
First is a large amber stag bone two blade, (I made very few two blade fish) 4 3/8'' closed, 3'' main blade, 2 1/2'' small blade 01 tool steel, nickle silver bolsters, brass liners, blades are centered and don't rub in the knife. Price is $800 - SOLD

Next is a large single blade in premium mother of pearl, 4 3/8'' closed, 3'' 01 tool steel blade, nickle silver bolsters and liners.Strong spring. Price is $700 -SOLD

If you're interested or have any questions just let me know. I have a few more of these and will post them when these two sale, also have a couple on my website.

I will most likely sell these at the NY show next week so if you want one let me know before Wed the 2nd, I leave Thurs the 3rd.

Thanks, Don Hanson lll sunfishforge.com
 
Hey, Don. I picked up one of your sunfish pattern knives from Steve Berg from last years New York show (the one with the beautiful blue mammoth slabs).

I'm curious from a functional perspective where the sunfish pattern came from. For some reason I have this hazy memory of it relating to horse's hooves, but that could just be a goofy memory trick on elephant toenail.
 
Michael, well uh thanks :)

Gabe, that sunfish you got has the best ivory scales I have ever used or seen. I hope you like it. The sunfish or elephant toenail was used years ago for a heavy duty work knife by carpenters and others. I don't know of any reffrence to horse hooves though.
Gabe I must say, my son is a big fan of yours, great game.

Thanks, Don
 
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