Many folders for sale - Marlowe (bali), Burke, DB Fraley, 2 x Lightfoot, Szabo/Perrin (bali), Lambert

[geagle]

Hi everyone, I’ve become less interested in knives in the last few years, so here’s a selection of pieces I’m willing to part with. All pieces were acquired around 2004-2012, and were safe queens for me, never carried, sharpened etc (some were acquired second hand, still none looks to my eyes to have ever been sharpened by original owners either). I’m based in Italy, so that’s where I will be shipping things from, and payment through Paypal (PP) is fine. All prices are total prices for the buyer, they are inclusive of shipping through FedEx wherever you live, and already cover PP fees (= PP G&S is fine). I am not interested in trades. I can definitely provide additional pictures if requested.

This thread is a repost and consolidation of other threads I previously posted here (and cross posted on another platform), with only the pieces still available showing.

This thread is for custom folders FS - I also have another thread for custom fixed blades for sale and a Jones Brothers set (fixed blade + folder), and another for 2 production fixed blades (Randalls) FS - you can find links in my signature.

 

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Charles Marlowe Balisong, 5.1” cutting blade, 12” OAL (open), IKBS, marked “MARLOWE IKBS” on spine, titanium handles, spacers look to be G-10 to my eyes, has T-latch (probably G-10 too). Got this second hand, but it looks to be in mint conditions. Weight: 172g (= 6.07 ounces). 1,550.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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Jim Burke Resurrection titanium Framelock. Around 4” cutting blade, 9.8” OAL (open), pretty sure it’s S30V steel (but it’s not marked). Weight: 215g (= 7.58 ounces). Spacers look to be anodized bronze titanium. Got this from maker, original box available, mint conditions. 950.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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DB Fraley XL (4.5) Torrent Framelock Flipper. Around 4.3” cutting blade, 10.2” OAL (open). Weight: 212g (= 7.48 ounces). Got this second hand, excellent conditions. Marked “02” on spine, and S30V steel. Flamed titanium frame and backspacer, tip down pocket clip. It was a bit difficult to catch the flamed color, so a few pics are the same with different lighting – some are good for the frame, some are better for other details. 1,550.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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Also found the original pouch the Fraley Torrent came with (iirc) - simple worked brown leather, marked "DF" on back, see pics

 

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Greg Lightfoot Exclusive Flipper Liner Lock. Around 3.75” blade, 8.7” OAL (open). Weight: 177g (= 6.2 ounces). This was an exclusive run made for KnifeArt and the model should be a SharkEye (another BF member suggested this info on the original FS thread - to my shame, after all these years, I had forgotten what the model was called back then, and I also thought I got it from TNK, rather than KnifeArt - goes to show that not writing things down because you think you have a good memory is ... not the best idea ) – I got it directly from the dealer, I’m the original owner. Hand ground blade (with the Lightfoot shark on it), hollow grind, satin finish, marked “004” on the flipper. Bead Blasted titanium frame, liner lock, and bolsters, and a tip down bead blasted stainless steel clip (with the Lightfoot heart logo on it), carbon fiber scales. Good “hefty”, solid, feeling in hand, flips well (but not like an IKBS – you do need to use your wrist). Nice blade seating, detent and lockup. Excellent conditions. 900.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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Greg Lightfoot Full Contact Fighter FrameLock. Around 3.94” blade (3.5” cutting edge), 9.0” OAL (open). Weight: 170g (= 6.0 ounces). Knife features a satin finish, hollow ground, recurve blade (with the Lightfoot shark on it) with flipper. The handle has brown micarta scales, bead blast titanium frame, and a tip down bead blasted stainless steel clip (with the Lightfoot heart logo on it). Perfect blade seating, detent, and lockup – good flipper, but you do need to use your wrist. Comes with a zippered case. Excellent condition, with some very very light signs on blade – I’d rate it at 97%. 800 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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Szabo-Perrin large custom Balisong, 5.51” cutting blade, 12.91” OAL (open), Weight: 345g (= 12.17 ounces). Marked “Lacy Szabo Design” on one side and “Made in the USA” on the other, stainless steel handles, mirror finish on both handles and blade, hollow grind blade, pocket clip for tip down carry. Comes with pouch (shown in pics). Got this second hand in 2008, iirc, but it looks to be in excellent conditions – there are a few signs on both blade and handles, which don’t show in the pics (and the mirror finish IS a total magnet for both fingerprints and scratches), some of which I’m pretty sure are there from the very beginning – Fred Perrin’s F&F has always been rather utilitarian . 900.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx

 

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Kirby Lambert Fireball Framelock. Around 3.94” blade (3.74” cutting edge), 9.05” OAL. Weight: 234 g (= 8.25 ounces). This was an exclusive edition for True North Knives - I’m the original owner, I got it directly from TNK. The folder features a hand-rubbed satin finish blade and bead blast titanium frame with flat weave carbon fiber scales. Bead blast stainless steel clip. Notched thumbrest. The thumb studs feature a distinctive inlay of what I believe to be polished hematite, giving a unique, smooth, dark gunmetal gray accent with a metallic sheen. This adds a touch of semi-precious stone elegance to the design (iirc, TNK offered different inlay materials for different serial numbers). Numbered "005" and “S30V” on back of blade. Very smooth action. Excellent detent and lockup. Great fit and finish. Mint condition. 1,150.00 USD, includes PP fees and shipment through FedEx or other equivalent

 

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Adding current group (phone, so-so) pics with date of thread and "Bladeforums", per anti-scamming rules