Benchmade Pacific Cutlery/Jody Samson Large Lockback

[WValtakis]

This is a catch and release, really beautiful knife with amazing ergos but I'm not a PCC collector and I'm not going to use it...so it's up for grabs.

I haven't been able to find much info on these beyond old A.C.K. listings, Stainless blade/nickel silver bolsters/brass liners and black linen Micarta scales.

It has a lot of hairline swirls (handling/storage marks), and some patina but it appears unused. The edge looks factory ground (even, and nicely thin BTE).

A.C.K seems to list these around $175 so I'll start there. Price includes priority shipping, and PayPal fees, $175 gets it to your door.

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

Trade interests- Whittler patterns in premium stainless steel, unique lock/opening mechanisms, other interesting stuff Feel free to make an offer, I might just take you up on it

~Chip

 

[Balldboy]

Nice find, I haven't seen one of these in years.
There were 3 sizes in this pattern plus he made a few with a gut hook.
Posting dimensions might help with your sale.
The patina should rub off the bolsters with a jeweler's cloth.
Good luck with your sale.

 

[WValtakis]

Nice find, I haven't seen one of these in years.
There were 3 sizes in this pattern plus he made a few with a gut hook.
Posting dimensions might help with your sale.
The patina should rub off the bolsters with a jeweler's cloth.
Good luck with your sale.

Lol, you're right...blade length is 3 1/8", 8" overall. I'm sure you're also correct about the patina, but for now I'll leave that choice to the potential buyer

Thanks,
~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

Sexy spine shot, fantastic in hand feel


~Chip

 

[Krippendorf]

What's the blade steel on this?

 

[WValtakis]

What's the blade steel on this?

I honestly don't know for sure...if I had to guess judging by the era I'd probably say 440C, but it's Seki made so it could be one of the other common Japanese steels of the time.

~Chip

 

[Balldboy]

Might be AUS8...?
I have a couple still NIB, maybe they list the steel on the box.
Actually, I'm lying, I have one of each. ;-)
Will check tomorrow.

 

[WValtakis]

Still available

~Chip

 

[WValtakis]

Still available

 

[WValtakis]

Still available

 

[WValtakis]

I'd also be interested in trades for traditional ethnic patterns...I've always wanted a navaja, or maybe a resolza or pattada. Possibly partial trade for a Douk-Douk XL...

 

[WValtakis]

Withdrawn.

~Chip