ManOfSteel
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I have this posted in the trade forum, but figured I would list it for sale, as well.
I wasn't planning on parting with this, as it took forever to find, but I won't carry or use it because of how rare it is, and I really don't maintain a 'collection' anymore. So, if someone out there has been looking for one, here's your chance. If you've been doing this as long as I have, you probably know what this is, and how rare it truly is. If not, I'll give you the synopsis, but there is a fair amount of info on James Brothers and their Cheyenne model right here on this forum. James Brothers was the predecessor to Desert Knife Works (long since departed from the knife-making business). They made relatively few of these in the 90's and I had the good fortune to have owned a couple. So, when this one became available, I had to hold one just once more. But, as I say, my collecting days are behind me, so I will explore trading this for something that I or my boys will carry and use, before I sell it outright. I have enjoyed many trades with many fine folks on this forum over the years, so I figured I would give someone the chance to pick this up on trade before it goes up for sale.
A little more on the knife, itself. This, I believe, was one of the earlier Cheyennes. Looking closely, you can see the hand rubbed satin finish and hand carved wood scales. For all intents and purposes, this is a custom automatic. I am not the original owner, so I will not say that it is mint, or not used or not carried, but I don't see evidence of carry or use...just handling. The pivot on the Cheyenne, again which you can find more detailed info on, is a bearing pressed into the frame. Zero play in any direction. Still kicks like a mule after all these years. I suspect the previous owner stored it open, as do I, to prevent fatiguing the spring. This model was occasionally prone to bounce-back when deployed, due to the powerful coil spring, but this particular knife does not have that problem. If you have additional questions regarding the knife, feel free to PM me. I would be happy to discuss.
TRADED
Thank you!
I wasn't planning on parting with this, as it took forever to find, but I won't carry or use it because of how rare it is, and I really don't maintain a 'collection' anymore. So, if someone out there has been looking for one, here's your chance. If you've been doing this as long as I have, you probably know what this is, and how rare it truly is. If not, I'll give you the synopsis, but there is a fair amount of info on James Brothers and their Cheyenne model right here on this forum. James Brothers was the predecessor to Desert Knife Works (long since departed from the knife-making business). They made relatively few of these in the 90's and I had the good fortune to have owned a couple. So, when this one became available, I had to hold one just once more. But, as I say, my collecting days are behind me, so I will explore trading this for something that I or my boys will carry and use, before I sell it outright. I have enjoyed many trades with many fine folks on this forum over the years, so I figured I would give someone the chance to pick this up on trade before it goes up for sale.
A little more on the knife, itself. This, I believe, was one of the earlier Cheyennes. Looking closely, you can see the hand rubbed satin finish and hand carved wood scales. For all intents and purposes, this is a custom automatic. I am not the original owner, so I will not say that it is mint, or not used or not carried, but I don't see evidence of carry or use...just handling. The pivot on the Cheyenne, again which you can find more detailed info on, is a bearing pressed into the frame. Zero play in any direction. Still kicks like a mule after all these years. I suspect the previous owner stored it open, as do I, to prevent fatiguing the spring. This model was occasionally prone to bounce-back when deployed, due to the powerful coil spring, but this particular knife does not have that problem. If you have additional questions regarding the knife, feel free to PM me. I would be happy to discuss.
TRADED
Thank you!
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