My experience with Ann_Dem

[GigOne]

Exhibit 3: Frank Centofante Folder

Here, ann_dem is attempting to sell a Centofante folder. Nothing unusual about this pattern from this maker. In fact, it's one of Mr. Centofante's signature "Tail Locks." What makes it unique - the exotic abalone scales. There is absolutely no way of duplicating the patterns in abalone.

First, look closely at the patterns in the abalone in both pictures. Those are the most obvious, but there are other similarities and consistencies in the patterns. The first picture was posted by ann_dem and the second by Vlad, which looks as if it was copied from a dealer's web site. They are the same knife !

Second, compare how the knife is described by and ann_dem and Vlad (highlighted in pink). ann_dem's commas are displaced, but the wording is exactly like Vlad's.

I'm selling this folder as I need money asap , it's really GREAT price for such knife , please take a look !

ATS-34 Blade , Abalone Shell Handle , 416 Stainless Steel Bolster/Guard

price is only $500 (no shipping fees included)

deridah AT gmail.com

Thanks for watching !

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419972&highlight=Frank+Centofante

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Frank Centofante - ATS-34 Blade, Abalone Shell Handle, 416 Stainless Steel Bolster/Guard

http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/64/68781-6.html See the post dated. . . .2-3-2006 18:23

And Vlad's picture. . . . .

The quote below is Vlad (Vladpv) selling the same knife on another forum:

Date : June 26, 2005 8:36 p.m.

a collection of knives, the knives are new in ideal conditions, with some boxes, some without. not too expensive
ICQ - 28 989 21 82
email-Vladpv at netvision. net.il

21)ARTIST: Frank Centofante - "Oceanic" Abalone Tail Lock Folder , Abalone Handle

http://translate.google.com/transla...refox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=cIH



"A collection of knives ?" Sound familiar ?

Take a look at the "ICQ" number and e-mail address in Vladpv's post.

Once again, a displaced comma in Vladpv's post (between "Folder" and "Abalone ?" ann_dem ring a bell ?

 

[Bastid]

Thank you my friend!

 

[GigOne]

Exhibit 4: William-Henry Attache

Below is a William-Henry Attache for sale by ann_dem. Unfortunately, ann_dem and Vlad's pictures aren't very good and William-Henry Attache's aren't really uncommon. I find it suspect that ann_dem and Vlad would have the exact same taste in the exact same knives.



One of the points of contention. . . . .the displaced comma's. In ann_dem's post, there are two. In Vlad's – between "Coating" and "Aerospace." Again, something that is very common in ann_dem's posts.

Well , I need some funds , so I'm selling more of my WH

http://bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419953

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William Henry - (B15-CT) Attache, ZDP-189 w/Tungsten DLC Coating , Aerospace Titanium Handle w/Carbon Fiber Inlay

http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/64/068781-7.html See the post dated. . . .3-3-2006 13:03

 

[GigOne]

Exhibit 5: William Henry - (B12MWD) DaVinci

This is a knife on ann_dem's "For Trade" list. Here is the full description on said list:

"William Henry - (B12MWD) DaVinci, Mike Norris Spearpoint Damascus Blade, Fossil Walrus Ivory Handle, Diamond Thumbstud x/50"

Here is ann_dem's "For Trade" list.


http://www.microholics.org/cgi-microholics/ib312/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=6;t=9517;hl=ann_dem


Notice how ann_dem's description matches Vlad's ? Of course ann_dem has elected to leave out the specific serial # on her description.

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"William Henry - (B12MWD) DaVinci, Mike Norris Spearpoint Damascus Blade, Fossil Walrus Ivory Handle, Diamond Thumbstud 4/50"

http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/64/068781-7.html See the post dated. . . .3-3-2006 13:03


DOH. . . . .checkie – checkie:

Look carefully at the "1) William Henry – (B12MWD)" in the post below. Is it me or is Vlad's WH – (B12MWD) posting exactly the same as ann_dem's description above ? Dayum, look at all of the displaced comma's in Vlad's post. Hmmmmm. . . .

08-02-2006, 09:45 AM #1

Vlad
Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,674

GREAT deal for knives collectors
________________________________________
well , as some of you know , I'm a knives collector

making some changes around , I'm decided to get rid off few knives

1) William Henry - (B12MWD) DaVinci, Mike Norris Spearpoint Damascus Blade, Fossil Walrus Ivory Handle, Diamond Thumbstud x/50

Original value = $2000
My price is $1700

http://www.williamhenryknives.com/pr...i/b12-mwd.html

2) 4)William Henry - (B07) Aerospace, ZDP-189 Steel Core Westcliff Blade, Copper/Niobium Composite Handle, xx/100 -

Original value = $900
My price is $700

both knives are new in box condition , comes with certificates

www.williamhenryknives.com


__________________
Vlad

Now take a look at the second William Henry listed in Vlad's thread just listed above. Compare it to ann_dem's "For Trade" listing on Microholics (see quote below). . . .

William Henry - (B07) Aerospace, ZDP-189 Steel Core Westcliff Blade, Copper/Niobium Composite Handle, 9x/100

. . . . and ann_dem's for sale thread on BFC: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419629

William Henry Knives - Westcliff Aerospace B07
________________________________________
Limited Edition #92 of 100

This is a stunning Limited Edition William Henry Westcliff Aerospace B07.
This is #92 of only 100 made. This new knife comes with the original box and paperwork, and a leather sheath that can be clipped in the pocket or belt.

The Limited Edition Westcliff Aerospace features a 4" frame of solid copper/niobium composite salvaged from the Super Collider project that was abandoned by Congress in the 1990's. This is the rarest of materials and presents a true tapestry in metal. The 3" blade is ZDP-189, RC 67, an exotic Japanese powder metal die steel that gives you the finest and best performing blade in modern history. Fine black lip pearl is used for the handle inlays, the thumbstud, and the button lock. The bail is sterling silver and the black leather thong features blue anodized titanium beads. A matching William Henry ClipCase is included. This is knife #92 of only 100 worldwide.

Price is $800

Photos are avaliable per request

Thank you for your interest

Vlad's thread above is from: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=640333

According to "gofuckyourself.com" - Vlad's e-mail addy: mVladpv@netvision.net.il

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=512929&highlight=Vladpv

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=512748&highlight=Vladpv

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=494924&highlight=Vladpv


Vlad also uses the following e-mail addy's:

1. Vladpv |at| 017.net.il http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=537952&highlight=Vladpv

2. vladpv at epassporte.com http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=551075&highlight=Vladpv


Searches on BFC and several other knife forums has revealed that Vlad "The Thief" has been known to use or is using the same e-mail addresses !


Vlad is also going by the user name – Soidav. Look at the ICQ # at the bottom of Vlad's posts. It's either displayed as 289892182 or 289-892-182.


http://translate.google.com/transla...-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=rhG&sa=G

icq 289-892-182
mail vlad@usermail.com

Hmmmm. . . .and using a "usermail.com" e-mail addy. Just off the top of my head. . . .who else has used an "usermail.com" addy ?

Here's an Interesting thread of Vlad trying to rip people off - selling domain names that he doesn't own. Notice the e-mail address ?


http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=494892

07-21-2005, 11:57 PM #1
Vlad
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,674

Knife.com for sale !
________________________________________
make me an offer , icq 289892182 or mail me Vladpv@netvision.net.il
__________________
Vlad

Here's another interesting Internet query using ICQ 289892182. . . .

http://www.knife.ru/Forum/read.php?f=2&i=5679&t=5630

And the e-mail addy: Vladpv at netvision .net.il


Observe item #10 on the "For Sale" list and pay close attention to Vlad's serial number:

10)Benchmade - McHenry Williams Small Axis Lock Knife 705 , Serrated ,78/100

And ann_dem's "Benchmade For Sale" thread:

12)(BM-705BT) McHenry Williams, D2 Serrated Blade, G10 Handle, 078/100 – SOLD

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422035&highlight=snody

 

[GigOne]

I was then able to trace "Vlad" to another knife seller. . . . . "StasKnives" at guns.ru and on several other OCONUS web sites. . . .

1)William Henry - (B5BT) Monarch Folder, ATS-34 with Tungsten DLC Coating,Carbon Fiber Handle, Stainless Fittings with 24K Gold Coating - $200

2)William Henry - (B5FT) Monarch Folder, ZDP-189 Blade, Titanium Handle and Body - $220

3)William Henry – (B10) Blue Stipple Auto - $320

4)William Henry - (B07) Aerospace, ZDP-189 Steel Core Westcliff Blade, Copper/Niobium Composite Handle, 9x/100 - $900

5)William Henry - (B12MWD) DaVinci, Mike Norris Spearpoint Damascus Blade, Fossil Walrus Ivory Handle, Diamond Thumbstud x/50 - $1950

6)William Henry - (B15-CT) Attache, ZDP-189 w/Tungsten DLC Coating , Aerospace Titanium Handle w/Carbon Fiber Inlay - $550

Notice the similarities in listings made by ann_dem, Vlad, and StasKnives ?

Oh hell, nothing would be complete without a listing of StasKnives' knives, which bears a striking resemblance to ann_dem's "For Trade" list.

Joined: 09 May 2006
Posts: 35

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 8:57 pm

Al Mar - (ND2BSN) Nomad, VG-10 Chromed Black Blade, G-10 Handle - 450
Al Mar - (AMSRO) SERE SRO, S30V Full Tang Fixed Blade, Black Prylon Handle - 500

Benchmade - (BM-210TK) Activator, Designed by Michael Snody, S30V Blade, Silver G10 Handle - 380
Benchmade - (BM-440SN) Opportunist, Designed by Warren Osborne, S30V Blade, 6061-T6 Aluminum and Stabilized Wood Handle - 380
Benchmade - (BM-553BT) Griptilian, 440C Teflon Coated Plain Tanto Blade, Zytel Hanle, 042/250 - 250
Benchmade - (BM-12800SBT) Axis Lock , Black Titanium Finish Blade - 450

Boker - (BO-2200) AFD, 440C Blade, Black Handle - 500
Boker - (BO-2031) Ceramic Blue, Ceramic Blade, Titanium Handle w/Blue Anodized Accents - 350
Boker - (BO-2040) Delta, Ceramic Blade, Titanium Handle - 550
Boker - (BO-85C) Helios Cera-Titan, Ceratitan Blade , 6061-T6 Aluminum w/Wood Inlays Handle - 600
Boker - (BO-100) 3000 Year Old Oak Lockback, Damascus Spear Point Blade, 3000 Year Old Oak Handle - 900
Boker - (BO-2051D) Amboina, Damascus Steel False Edge Spear Point Blade, Amboina Wood Handles - 950
Boker - (BO-110025D) Meteorite Damascus, Piece Of Authentic Meteorite And 300 Layers Blade, Amboina Wood Handle, 270/500 - 1100
Boker - (BO-1007D) Damascus Mother of Pearl - 700
Boker - "Kalashnikov AK47" 662/2003 - 950
Boker - "Damascus Hunter Limited Edition" - 1100
Boker - "2005 Damascus" 651/999 - 1200

Buck - (290SP) Rush, Devon Thomas "Teardrop" Damascus Blade, Anodized Aluminum In Gun Metal Gray w/Mastodon Bark Ivory Inlay, 183/1000 - 900
Buck - (196DY) Yellowhorse Sacred Eagle, 420HC Mirror Polished Drop Point Blade, Walnut, Green Turquoise, Black Jet, Bloody Basin, Jasper, Nickel Silver and Ironwood Handle - 1200

Cold Steel - (26SB) Ti-Lite, AUS-8A Blade, Anodized Titainium Handle - 600
Cold Steel - (60BT) Black Talon, San Mai III Steel Blade, G-10 Handle w/Titanium Bolsters - 750

Combat Elite - (Level 3B) Tactical Elite, CPM-S30V Drop Point Black Blade, 6AL4V Titanium Handle - 1250
Combat Elite - (Level 1) Tactical Elite, 440C-OS Plain Black Blade, 6AL4V Titanium Handle - 800
Combat Elite - (CFS) Carbon Fiber Dagger, CF Plain Blade, Cord Handle - 600

DarkOps - (SF-1) Stratofighter Folder, CTV2 Stainless Steel, T6160 Aircraft Aluminum Handle - 750
DarkOps - (SFS-1) Stratofighter Stilett, CTV2 Stainless Steel, T6160 Aircraft Aluminum Handle - 750

Protech - (924) Godfather, 154CM Black Plain Blade , Solid Dark Green Handle - 900

Emerson - (CQC7KarBT) Karambit, 154 CM blade, Titanium Liners, Black Handle - 550

Fallkniven - FNTK2, 3G Plain Blade, Zytel Handle - 900

Microtech - Scarab, S30V Satin Serrated Blade, 6061 T6 Handle, S/N:2471 - 1800
Microtech - Scarab, S30V Satin Serrated Double Edge Blade, Hard Anodized T-6 Handle, S/N:0662 - 2000
Microtech - Kestrel Auto, 154CM Plain Stonewash Edge - 800
Microtech - Vector, Satin Finish Blade - 600
Microtech - Hawk Auto, Stonewash Plain Edge - 1000

SOG - (RFSA-8) Flash II, Rainbow Blade, 0001/1064 - 290

Spyderco - (~SC102) Adventura, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - 330
Spyderco - (~C12G) Civilian, VG-10 Serrated Blade, G-10 Handle - 530
Spyderco - (~C84) Karambit, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - 430
Spyderco - (~FB11) Kumo, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stingray Skin Handle - 480
Spyderco - (~C74) Ocelot, VG-10 Plain Blade, G-10 Handle - 480
Spyderco - (~FB09P) Ronin, VG-10 Plain Blade, Linen Micarta Handle - 380
Spyderco - (~B01) SpyderFly, 440C Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles - 300
Spyderco - (~B01RB) Spyderfly, 440C Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles - 330
Spyderco - (~C96GP) Spyker, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Inlayed w/Carbon Fiber Twill - 580
Spyderco - (~C97BMP) Viele II, VG-10 Plain Blade, Black Micarta & G-10 Handle - 400
Spyderco - (~C85GBK) Yojimbo, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Handle - 380

Muela Mouflon-A - 1600
Muela Caprise - 1300

Zeny v shekeliah , bez torgov.

O54-752-1662

Stas.

:wink:
Last edited by StasKnives on Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:19 pm; edited 4 times in total

Man, don't some of those knives look familiar ?





Here is link to a larger knife offering by StasKnives

http://talks.guns.ru/forum_light_message/94/136863.html

WOW. . . .do a number of items on that list look vaguely familiar ?

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

Good detective work, GigOne!

 

[GigOne]

5-17-2006 06:35 PM

1)Al Mar - (SV-25) Shiva 25th Anniversary, Laminated VG-10 Cobalt Blade, Burl Quince Wood Handle, 423/500 - $320
2)Al Mar - (E1002BP) Engraved Hawk Black Pearl, AUS-8 Blade, Black Pearl Handle - $160
3)Al Mar - (ND2BSN) Nomad, VG-10 Chromed Black Blade, G-10 Handle - $120
4)Al Mar - (AMSKE2) Shrike, VG-10 Clip Blade, Black Micarta Handles - $120
5)Al Mar - (AMSRO) SERE SRO, S30V Full Tang Fixed Blade, Black Prylon Handle - $120

1)Benchmade - (BM-210TK) Activator, Designed by Michael Snody, S30V Blade, Silver G10 Handle - $100
2)Benchmade - (BM-220) Fixed Resistor, Designed by Michael Snody, 154CM Blade, Skeletonized Handle w/Black G10 Scales - $100
3)Benchmade - (BM-31-03) Balisong, 440C Plain Blade, Skeletonized Stainless Steel Handles, 46/50 - $350
4)Benchmade - (BM-3100) Benchmite Auto, 154CM Blade, Black Coated Stainless Handle, 500/500 - $80
5)Benchmade - (BM-3550BK) Mel Pardue, Auto - $115
6)Benchmade - (BM-42S) Balisong, 440C Weehawk Blade, Skeletonized 6AL-4V Titanium Handles - $120
7)Benchmade - (BM-41SS) Balisong, D2 Recurve Blade, Stainless Steel Handles, Limited Edition 500 - $140
8)Benchmade - (BM-420) Resistor, 154CM Plain Blade, Aluminum w/G-10 Handle Scales - $130
9)Benchmade - (BM-425S) Gravitator, 154CM Serrated Blade, G10 Handle Scales, 0425/1000 - $115
10)Benchmade - (BM-426P) Hybrid, Modified Spear-Point 154CM Plain Blade, G10 Handle Scales - $125
11)Benchmade - (BM-440SN) Opportunist, Designed by Warren Osborne, S30V Blade, 6061-T6 Aluminum and Stabilized Wood Handle - $110
12)Benchmade - (BM-520) Presidio Pardue, Drop-Point 154CM Blade, Black Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle - $120
13)Benchmade - (BM-553BT) Griptilian, 440C Teflon Coated Plain Tanto Blade, Zytel Hanle, 042/250 - $60
15)Benchmade - (BM-635) Mini Scirmish, S30V Plain Blade, Titanium Framed Monolock Handle - $120
16)Benchmade - (BM-670BK-600) Appartion, Designed by Mel Pardue & Warren Osborne, 154CM Black Blade, Green Linen Micarta Handle, Limited Edition 185/400 - $150
17)Benchmade - (BM-690BP) Elishewitz, 154CM Black Plain Blade, Carbon Fiber & Rosewood Handle - $115
18)Benchmade - (BM-705BT) McHenry Williams, D2 Serrated Blade, G10 Handle, 078/100 - $120
20)Benchmade - (BM-940) Osborne, 154CM Blade, 6061-T6 Anodized Green Handle - $115
21)Benchmade - (BM-96OLE) Osborne Innova, D2 Serrated Blade, Purple Mother Of Pearl Inlays Handle, 31/50 - $230
22)Benchmade - (BM-960SLV) Silver, Designed by Warren Osborne, D2 Blade, Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum w/G10 Inlays Handle - $130
23)Benchmade - (BM-12800SBT) Axis Lock , Black Titanium Finish Blade - $110

1)Boker - (BO-2200) AFD, 440C Blade, Black Handle - $170
2)Boker - (BO-AK47LTD) Kalashnikov, Mirror Polished 440C Blade, Shakewood Inlays Hanlde, Limited Edition Of 2003 Pieces - $270
3)Boker - (BO-2031) Ceramic Blue, Ceramic Blade, Titanium Handle w/Blue Anodized Accents - $90
4)Boker - (BO-2040) Delta, Ceramic Blade, Titanium Handle - $150
5)Boker - (BO-85C) Helios Cera-Titan, Ceratitan Blade , 6061-T6 Aluminum w/Wood Inlays Handle - $180
6)Boker - (BO-084D) Helios Leo-Damascus, German Leopard I Battle Tank Steel Blade, 6061-T6 Aluminum Handles W/Desert Ironwood Inlays - $440
7)Boker - (BO-588D) Hunter, Damascus 180 Layers Blade, Ziracote Wood From Belize Handle, S/N: 198 - $330
8)Boker - (BO-100) 3000 Year Old Oak Lockback, Damascus Spear Point Blade, 3000 Year Old Oak Handle - $260
9)Boker - (BO-2051D) Amboina, Damascus Steel False Edge Spear Point Blade, Amboina Wood Handles - $230
10)Boker - (BO-1132005D) 2005 Damascus, 300 Layer Damascus Blade, Hand Picked Thuya Wood Handle, 651/999 - $370
11)Boker - (BO-110025D) Meteorite Damascus, Piece Of Authentic Meteorite And 300 Layers Blade, Amboina Wood Handle, 270/500 - $315
12)Boker - (BO-2005D) Damascus Pearl, Damascus Clip Blade, Genuine Mother of Pearl Handle - $290
13)Boker - (BO-2023) African Ebony, Damascus Clip Blade, African Ebony Wood Handle - $220
14)Boker - (BO-1007D) Damascus Mother of Pearl - $180
15)Boker - (HK-02D) Heckler & Koch, Damascus Tanto Blade, African Macassar Wood Handle, 059/500 - $310

1)Browning - (135) Shadow, Damascus Mother of Pearl Knife, ATS-34 Damascus Blade, 241/500 - $80
2)Browning - (136) Shadow, Damascus Bocote Wood Knife , ATS-34 Damascus Blade , Bocote Wood Handle, 091/500 - $75

1)Buck - (196DY) Yellowhorse Sacred Eagle, 420HC Mirror Polished Drop Point Blade, Walnut, Green Turquoise, Black Jet, Bloody Basin, Jasper, Nickel Silver and Ironwood Handle - $430
2)Buck - (290SP) Rush, Devon Thomas "Teardrop" Damascus Blade, Anodized Aluminum In Gun Metal Gray w/Mastodon Bark Ivory Inlay, 183/1000 - $210

1)Camillus - (C2262) C.U.D.A MAXX 5.5, Crucible AIRDI-150 D2 Tool Steel , Color Anodized Titanium Handle - $165
2)Camillus - (C2477) Dominator Knife, SV30 Flat Ground Tanto Blade , Titanium Frame Lock W/bead Blast Finish Handle - $155
3)Camillus - (C2562) C.U.D.A Aftermath, Ralph Darren, D2 Tool Steel Blade, Carved Titanium Handle - $300

2)Cold Steel - (26SB) Ti-Lite, AUS-8A Blade, Anodized Titainium Handle - $150
3)Cold Steel - (60BT) Black Talon, San Mai III Steel Blade, G-10 Handle w/Titanium Bolsters - $200
4)Cold Steel - (96BSD) Arc-Angel, Carbon V Double Edge Blade, Titanium Handles - $140
1)Combat Elite - (Level 3B) Tactical Elite, CPM-S30V Drop Point Black Blade, 6AL4V Titanium Handle - $340
2)Combat Elite - (Level 1) Tactical Elite, 440C-OS Plain Black Blade, 6AL4V Titanium Handle - $190
3)Combat Elite - (CFS) Carbon Fiber Dagger, CF Plain Blade, Cord Handle - $130
1)DarkOps - (SF-1) Stratofighter Folder, CTV2 Stainless Steel, T6160 Aircraft Aluminum Handle - $190
2)DarkOps - (SFS-1) Stratofighter Stilett, CTV2 Stainless Steel, T6160 Aircraft Aluminum Handle - $220
1)Emerson - (BT) Karambit, 154 CM Black Finish Razor Sharp Chisel Grind Plain Edge, Black G10 Handle - $160
2)Emerson - (CQC7KarBT) Karambit, 154 CM blade, Titanium Liners, Black Handle - $140

1)Fallkniven - FNTK1, 3G Plain Blade, Cocobolo Handle - $280
2)Fallkniven - FNTK2, 3G Plain Blade, Thermorun Handle - $180

Kershaw - Onion Leek Rainbow, 440A Steel Titanium Oxide Coated Blade, 420 Steel Titanium Oxide Coated Handle - $70

1)Mcusta - (MCU34D) Tsuchi Folder, VG-10 Stainless In The Core & Nickel Damascus On The Exterior, Damascus Handle - $140
2)Mcusta - (MCU35D) Tanbo, Damascus with VG-10 Core, Damascus Handle - $140
3)Mcusta - (MCU37D) Yoroi, 33 Layered Damascus Blade with a VG-10 High Carbon Stainless Steel Core, Basketweave Handle - $150

1)Microtech - Scarab, S30V Satin Serrated Blade, 6061 T6 Handle, S/N:2471 - $410
2)Microtech - Scarab, S30V 2 Tone Black Serrated Tanto Blade, Hard Anodized T-6 Handle, S/N:00273 - $430
3)Microtech - Scarab, S30V Satin Serrated Double Edge Blade, Hard Anodized T-6 Handle, S/N:0662 - $420
4)Microtech - UT-6, Chisel Ground Damascus Tanto Blade, Clear Top Handle, S/N:004 - $950
5)Microtech - Ultratech II, 154CM Black Plain Double Edge, Titanium firing button S/N:00110 - $320
6)Microtech - Makora, 154CM Black Serrated Double Edge Blade ,Hard anodized Bronze aluminum Handle , S/N:00193 - $400
7)Microtech - Halo II, Black Serrated 4" Blade S/N:00403 - $350
8)Microtech - Kestrel Auto, 154CM Plain Stonewash Edge - $240
9)Microtech - Hawk Auto, Stonewash Plain Edge - $260
10)Microtech - Socom Mini, 154CM Silver Nitirite Tanto Blade, Black Lip Pearls Inlayed by Frank H. Handle 03/1999 - $350
11)Microtech - Socom, D/A, 154CM Black Partially Serrated Blade 06/98 - $500
12)Microtech - CMTX5, D/A, Black Plain Edge, Green Micarta Handle - $260
13)Microtech - MTX2, D/A, S30V Black Serrated Blade, Carbon Fiber Handle S/N:1001 - $370
14)Microtech - Vector, Black Plain Blade - $150
15)Microtech - Vector, Satin Finish Blade - $150
16)Microtech - Amphibian, Green Camo, 154CM Blade, 6061-T6 Handles w/Checkered Kraton Inlays - $190
17)Microtech - Microfly Butterfly , 14-4CrMo Stonewashed Serrated Blade , T6 Aluminum Anodized Handles - $120

Mission - (MS-108) Multi Puprose Folder, A2 Dual Ground Tanto Blade, Titanium Handle - $360

1)MOD - Caracara, Partially Serrated Blade, G10 Handle - $230
2)MOD - Ayoob Razorback, Partially Serrated Blade - $100

1)Protech - Godfather, Mike Norris Damascus Blade ,T6 Alloy Handle W/Carbon Fiber Inlays , 078/100 - $550
2)Protech - (Tuxedo) Godfather, Devin Thomas "Fireball" Pattern Damascus Blade , Satin Black Aluminum Frame W/Ivory Micarta Inlays - $600
3)Protech - (924) Godfather, 154CM Black Plain Blade , Solid Dark Green Handle - $200
4)Protech - (907) Godfather, 154CM DLC Black Coated Plain Blade, Black Handle w/Maple Burl Wood Inlays - $200
5)Protech - (HM3) Harkins, 154-CM DLC Black Coated Plain Blade , Grey Handle w/Non-Slip Inlays - $130

1)SOG - (TF-3) Trident, Tiger Stripe Coated Blade - $60
2)SOG - (RFSA-8) Flash II, Rainbow Blade, 0001/1064 - $60
3)SOG - (S24) Northwest Ranger, AUS6 Steel, Kraton Handle - $70

1)Spyderco - (~SC102) Adventura, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - $80
2)Spyderco - (~SC70BK) A.T.R, VG-10 Black Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating Plain Blade - $110
3)Spyderco - (~70PSTI) A.T.R, VG-10 Serrated Blade, Titanium Handle - $200
4)Spyderco - (~C12G) Civilian, VG-10 Serrated Blade, G-10 Handle - $140
5)Spyderco - (~SC80GPBK) Dodo, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, Black G-10 Handle - $80
6)Spyderco - (~C08) Hapry, VG-10 Serrated Blade, Carbon Fiber Handle - $120
7)Spyderco - (~C84) Karambit, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - $110
8)Spyderco - (~SC92EV) Kopa, VG-10 Plain Blade, Evrina, Man Made Ivory Handle- $130
9)Spyderco - (~92TCP) Kopa, VG10 Plain Blade, Tiger Coral Scales Handle, Limited Edition 600 - $140
10)Spyderco - (~FB11) Kumo, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stingray Skin Handle - $130
11)Spyderco - (~C101G) Manix 83MM, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Black Handle - $115
12)Spyderco - (~C95) Manix, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Handle - $120
14)Spyderco - (~C41BBK) Native, CPM-S30V Serrated Blade, FRN Handle - $60
15)Spyderco - (~C74) Ocelot, VG-10 Plain Blade, G-10 Handle - $125
16)Spyderco - (~SC81GSBK) ParaMillitary, CPM-S30V Coated Black Blade, Black G-10 Handle - $110
17)Spyderco - (~C105) Persian 75MM, VG-10 Plain Blade, Black Micarta Handle - $95
18)Spyderco - (~C07) Police, VG-10 Serrated Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - $80
19)Spyderco - (~C67GY) R2, VG-10 Plain Blade, Aluminum w/Almite Handle - $85
20)Spyderco - (~FB09P) Ronin, VG-10 Plain Blade, Linen Micarta Handle - $100
21)Spyderco - (~C87) Scorpius, VG-10 Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handle - $60
22)Spyderco - (~B01) SpyderFly, 440C Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles - $75
23)Spyderco - (~B01RB) Spyderfly, 440C Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles - $80
24)Spyderco - (~C96GP) Spyker, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Inlayed w/Carbon Fiber Twill - $145
25)Spyderco - (~C97BMP) Viele II, VG-10 Plain Blade, Black Micarta & G-10 Handle - $105
26)Spyderco - (~C85GBK) Yojimbo, CPM-S30V Plain Blade, G-10 Handle - $105

1)Strider - SnG, S30V Tiger Stripe Spear Point Blade - $390
2)Strider - EB-AC, S30V Blade , Black G10 Handle - $360

Just in case "StasKnives" deletes the content from the original thread.

 

[GigOne]

Exhibit 6: ROCKSTEAD WILDERNESS-HUNTER

ann_dem is attempting to sale a "ROCKSTEAD WILDERNESS-HUNTER FOR SALE !!!!! [Rare opportunity]."

Displaced comma's ?

I'm selling mine WILDERNESS hunter , it's NEW condition , never carried or cutted anything with it , the black polish mirror is just AMAZING.

Blade length: 120mm
Overall length: 250mm
Thickness: 5.8mm
Weight: 285g
Hardness: Over HRc65
Material: DLT571
Handle: Parachute Cord
Hard Coating: DLC

SHEATH (230x50x25mm)
Material: Aluminium alloy 5052 hard anodized aluminum covered by nylon belt
Weight: 200g

I'll let it go for $750 (not including shipping fees)

deridah at gmail.com

http://bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421393


According to "ann_dem". . . . . .

it's expencive and rare knife.

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/781918/post/1084359/hl//#1084359

Below are the pictures that are associated with the sale on BFC.

And here is Vlad's post of a Rockstead Wilderness Hunter

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Poman thanks! week will fotogrofirovti

promise much interestnykh reports (learn me English language as it should be, very seriously)

http://translate.google.com/transla...refox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=CxY



See post dated. . . . .3-3-2006 15:34

Vlad's pic shows the mirrored polish better than ann_dem's, but "she" indicates in "her" post that it is indeed "black mirror polished."

 

[GigOne]

Exhibit 7: Laguiole Knives (2)

ann_dem's Laguioles. . . . . Look for the displaced comma's. The rarity of these two knives ?


A. Ebony and boxwood, Laguiole knife Damascus blade for sale !

A two-tone handle where the black Ebony blends with the lighter Boxwood.
The spring is ornamented with 'guilloche'.

Closed length : 12 cm
Twist Damascus Stainless Steel blade : 160 layers
Hardness : 54 Hrc
2 Stainless steels brass bolsters.
Ebony wood handle from Gabon and Boxwood from Pyrenées,
12 mm thick slabs
3 mm Spring in stainless steel, hardened and inside polished
The solid blade-stop and forged bee are hand chased with a file.

I bought this knife for $550 (http://www.laguiole-france.com/index.php?module=Produits&id=238)
but as I don't like it much , and dont have original box with sheath , I'll let it go for $300

deridah@gmail.com

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439131&highlight=Laguiole


B. Ivory Laguiole knife with Damascus blade 4SALE ! 1/2 from original price !!

Closed length : 12 cm
2 brass bolsters
Handle of 8mm thick ivory slabs
Twist Damascus Stainless Steel blade : 160 layers, hardess : 54 Hrc
The solid blade-stop and forged bee are hand chased with a file

I bought the knife for $700 (http://www.laguiole-france.com/index.php?module=Produits&id=1080068664) , but as I don't have the sheath and box , plus it's not my taste as I discovered later , I'll let it go for $380

deridah at Gmail.com

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439129&highlight=Laguiole


Notice the comma separation in ann_dem's posts ?


The next post . . . . Vlad . . . . .

a collection of knives, the knives are new in ideal conditions, with some boxes, some without. not too expensive
ICQ - 28 989 21 82
email-Vladpv at netvision. net.il


18)Laguiole Knife - Twist Damascus Stainless Steel Blade, Ebony and Boxwood Handle
19)Laguiole Knife - Ivory Slabs Handle , Twist Damascus Stainless Steel Blade

http://translate.google.com/transla...refox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=cIH


Notice the comma between "Handle" and "Twist" in Vlad's post and the similarities in the description of the knives ?

Also look at the ICQ # and e-mail addy in Vladpv's post.

The probabilities of Vlad and ann_dem having the same knives ?

 

[GigOne]

Exhibit 8: Benchmade Osborne Innova


From ann_dem's "For Trade" list. Take a moment and look at the serial #:

Benchmade - (BM-96OLE) Osborne Innova, D2 Serrated Blade, Purple Mother Of Pearl Inlays Handle, 3x/50

http://www.microholics.org/cgi-microholics/ib312/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=6;t=9517;hl=ann_dem


From Vlad's "For Sale" list. And the serial number ?

a collection of knives, the knives are new in ideal conditions, with some boxes, some without. not too expensive
ICQ - 28 989 21 82
email-Vladpv at netvision. net.il

9)Benchmade - Osborne Innova Knife, Purple , Partially serrated, 31/50

http://translate.google.com/transla...refox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=cIH


And the floating comma's in Vlad's post ?

 

[GigOne]

What are the probabilities of two people, living in Israel, offering similar knives or the same knives ?

What are the probabilities of two people posting for sale or trade threads with like or exact descriptions ?


IMHO, ann_dem is Vlad or is working with or for Vlad.


And speaking of Inconsistencies ? Here's a recent example in the GB&U thread. . . . . .

I received a few emails from Ann about a delay getting to the Post Office but she would see too it that her "Husband Martin" would have the package out in the AM......

Karsten

Karsten receives an e-mail stating that "her husband's" name is "Martin."


Yet, she claims that her husband's name is . . . . .

My husband Demian registered this account Ann_Dem.

There are several important things to remember about Vlad.

First, he, she, or they have stolen well over $100,000 worth of knives from collectors, dealers, and Knifemakers over the last several years.

Second, no matter what stolen goods are sold for, it means profit for the thief. Of course, the more money obtained from sales – the more profitable the thief becomes.

Finally, what better way to dump stolen goods than through the guise of a woman on a predominately male forum? Can you say, "Horn-dog" effect ? Undeniably, drastically reducing the selling price of knives will move the knives quicker. Low prices ?


Finally, it's a well known fact that Vlad the Thief is heavily into Microtech's. Especially OTF's – of the limited, high-end kind.


Oooops. . . .

I'm interested about rare microtechs mainly (A.Marfione)

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=640333


- see post #11

rare Microtechs wanted !!, huge trade !

http://www.microholics.org/cgi-microholics/ib312/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=6;t=9514;hl=ann_dem

 

[Cougar Allen]

That was detective work worthy of Sherlock Holmes. Sit back and light up your calabash pipe -- you've earned it!

 

[GigOne]

I'm glad that the buyers of ann_dem's wares received such "tremendous" deals on the knives that were purchased.

Hell, ann_dem could be considered the "WalMart" of the knife world. . .even on one-off, extremely high-end custom and production knives.

When the deal looks too good. . . . .sometimes there is a "wolf in sheep's clothing !"

That was detective work worthy of Sherlock Holmes. Sit back and light up your calabash pipe -- you've earned it!

I'm Sherlock's cousin. . . . Mobile Homes.

 

[Bastid]

The additional trouble for me is that is I have a couple of Benchmades (paid a fair price for them rather than a discounted one) that I can not enjoy owning or using and can not sell.

Gig, aside from my family, your friendship is one of my most cherished possessions. Thanks for everything!

 

[GigOne]

Youz be - - ->

 

[OilMan]

One question though, how did Vlad/Ann_dem steal $100,000 worth of knives? Is there another thread on it?

oil

 

[David Schott]

Never seen an "OWNED" thread ending like this. IMHO, youve proven everything more than it needs to be proved. The abaolone details were the kicker for me...maybe some of this research can lead to one of these wastes of space serving some time in jail.

I also hope Ann has been banned into the farest extremes of hell.

Perhaps you should copy all this documentation to a word doc and send it to the admins of all those sites. maybe with some collective IP snipping by admins, we can find some sort of address or person to go after. At very least all those sites can do a range IP ban on their providers.

 

[GigOne]

One question though, how did Vlad/Ann_dem steal $100,000 worth of knives? Is there another thread on it?

oil

Do a search here on Vlad Pavlov.

How ? I'll send you a PM.

 

[SharpByCoop]

I smelled a rat from the get-go. Gig, you *really* went out of your way with incredible homework and detective work. Law and Order always comes to a different conclusion in the last five minutes of the show.

Gus, you were conned and so was everyone else. Vlad is a theif, and a damn good one. That's not to say everyone got scammed. Only in trust.

The MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember in all of this, is that we try to act as a community and help our brothers and sisters--especially when they have been wronged. Maybe not each and every knife that Vlad was selling was obtained illegitimately, but having ANY stolen knives negates dealing with trust. There are other instances and dealing that were posted on other forums of folks whose work was found to be in Vlad's possession (Circle P Knives lost some without payment, and Steven Vanderkolff lost his custom the this person).

At the very least this person was never forthright with their identity. That alone speaks for itself.

There will be some here who will be mad at this turn of events. Remember not to let the short-term satisfaction of a 'good deal' and friendly transaction overrule proper ethics and morality. I didn't.

BIG thumbs up, Gig! :thumbup:

Coop

 

[Valle]

Great job, GigOne.

You should have been a cop.