Miller custom made Bali-Songs

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I just viewed two custom-made Bali-Songs at a Miami, Florida Gun&Knife show. The pair was made by a man named Miller, late of Largo, Florida. According to the dealer, himself a custom knifemaker, these two knives are not pre-owned. He acquired them after Miller passed away some eight years ago. The blades are both weehawk and are beautifully crafted in ATS-34 steel, with the grinding going right to the spine. The handles are light and have cuadrangular inserts of a marble-like material. There is practically no wobble and the knife rests in the hand in a very comfortable way. I had to resist the temptation of flipping it, and for good reason: these two beauties are worth $800 each. Since I wasn't about to sell my car to get one of these balis, I just collected the dealer's card and told him I would probably contact him later. Anyone here ever heard of Miller, as a maker of Bali Songs? He might be a famous one, for all I know. On the evidence of his handiwork, though, I would say that he certainly was a skilfull and inspired craftsman. Sorry, no photos, of course.

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I, of course, have not seen the balisongs in question, but I certainly own a few Millers and these two sound similar. Without seeing them and assuming they're similar to mine, I might go $450 each.


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Chuck
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What Chuck said. I bought a beautiful Miller at the last Eugene Knife Show for $300 (had some slight wear marks on the handles from the leather sheath). Great knife - REALLY nice action.

Bob

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Don't get me wrong. They are great balisongs. A nice design. Well-made. But, $800/each seems a bit over the top. Perhaps it was $800 for the pair. That'd be a good deal.


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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
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I could have got one last year on Bladeauction with four ivory inserts for $4oo.

I think Chefget has two or three on his web site.

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Rick Gray - Left Handers Unite
 
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Picture please ... for us who don't have it (oops, my keyboard is wet with drools
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Miller is one of the more significant "old school" players in american balisong history.. I agree with GOllnick that these might be too expensive and 800/pair would be good they are a very tasty part of a good collection
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, miller is very significant in auto history as well from what I hear.

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Regarding Miller Balis, I work in the shop of Reese Weiland where Miller was partner. All of Millers schematics, dies, toolings, are now inherited to Reese. As Reese's apprentice and co-worker on other projects, I have been given the right to use Millers tools, handles, etc. I made the one for Dudley cause I wanted to try them out and I still have several more sets of Miller Handles in stock and a couple of his blades and jigs. I have the means to make several more of these when time permits, however, right now I am swamped doing customization work. One like Dudley got will run around $425-$450. I will post on here when Im set up to crank out some more...they are the smoothest Balis I have ever manipulated!

David Brunner
www.banditknives.com
 
I've heard of Miller as a balisong maker and I've seen his work, it looks great. I never thought of inserts on 3 sides of the handles before I saw his balisongs.

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Cameron

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A few of my balisongs
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You mean there are other balisongs out there other than the BM42??? Huh, ya learn somethin' every day.

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Steve
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