Lile Large Button Lock Folder- anyone?

[cmhbigboy]

I just received my Lile Button lock folder this morning. I am so happy with this awesome,beautiful knife. It has curves like a woman!! When you look from the back you see the beautiful shape of the folder. Now I know why no one wants to give one of these bad boys up..I have been searching 2 yrs prof one up under 1500. I hope to find another because I don't know if I can use this one😎. I wonder if anyone knows of their durability and if the lock needs special care or attention. I just had to post and ask questions. I collect a lot of new and vintage knives- this one is top off the lot for me right next to my Sawby and Korth folders!!!


Thanks in advance for any help on this.
Colin

 

[Murray White]

a signature piece from a respected maker of times gone by but remembered well by old time collectors. A nice acquisition.

 

[cmhbigboy]

Thank you Murray!! I received my newest addition of Chovanec knives last week. I posted some pics. It is a Balisong with Ebony wood and ivory inlay. Has a ruby on the top. It's a great knife at an awesome price. Great sheath and presentation box also. It's not near as fancy as your pieces but they are gorgeous!!!

 

[Dawkind]

Always wanted one of those....very nice.

 

[brownshoe]

I have seen and held two that were well used and scratched up. The action was still good and the lockup tight. Lile was proud to make knives that worked hard and long.