<Price Drops> BM-300SN / BM-523 Presidio Tanto / BM-583 & Custom

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4 knives for sale as follows:
BM-300SN BALL / BM-523 PRESIDIO Tanto / BM-583 Tanto SOLD/ BM-583 Tanto Custom SOLD

First person to post "I'll take it (knife description)" followed by PM with prompt confirmed paymloOent gets it.
PP gift or add 3.5%.
Prices INCLUDE USPS shipping within US-48 (insurance is extra at buyers request).

BM-300SN BALL $115
Condition:
Knife appears un-used, un-carried, as delivered from B.M. Blue label box intact & will be included along with factory owner’s manual & warranty card.
Pivot washers have been surfaced.
NanoCermic oil lubricated pivot & axis bolt.
LockTite Blue added to pivot bolt.
Blade lightly stropped.
Spec’s:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/300
Butch Ball Design
The convenience of a flipper with the performance of the AXIS®. - AXIS® locking mechanism. - Drop-point blade with flipper and ambidextrous dual thumb-stud opener. - 154CM stainless steel blade (58-61 HRC). - Brown and tan textured G10 handle scales. - Stainless steel liners. - Reversible deep-carry clip. - Blade Length: 3.18" - Blade Thickness: 0.130"
Handle Thickness: 0.590"


BM-523 PRESIDIO Tanto $120
DISCONTINUED Benchmade Pardue Presidio
Condition:
Knife appears un-used, un-carried, as delivered from B.M. One small nick in pocket clip that appears factory (under 15x loop magnification it appears factory paint is covering this small nick, please see pocket-side photo enlargement for reference). Any visual discoloration of handle scales in photos is due to lighting conditions. Black label box intact & will be included.
Spec’s:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/523
A multi-directional positive grip defines these tough, reliable folders. - AXIS® locking mechanism - Features a tanto blade
154CM stainless steel blade (58-61hrc) - Black anodized, machined 6061 T-6 aluminum handle with 420j stainless steel liners - Reversible steel pocket clip - Blade Length: 3.42" - Blade Thickness: 0.130" - Handle Thickness: 0.640"



BM-583 Tanto SOLD/Shipped
Condition:
Knife is un-used, un-carried, as delivered from B.M. Blue label box intact & will be included along with factory owner’s manual & warranty card.
As I prefer my knives to operate manually, this knife has been de-assisted (I can reinstall or include a BM axis-assist-spring if you request).
NanoCermic oil lubricated pivot & axis bolt.
LockTite Blue added to pivot bolt.
Spec’s:
http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583
Barrage tanto point blade styles. - 154CM stainless steel blade (58-61HRC) - Valox handle and stainless steel liners. - AXIS®-Assist locking mechanism - Reversible tip-up pocket clip - NSNs: 1095-01-598-4472 (583SBK) - Blade Length: 3.60"
Blade Thickness: 0.121" - Handle Thickness: 0.650" - Pivot washers have been surfaced.


BM-583 Tanto Custom SOLD/Shipped
Condition:
Prior to custom work performed; Knife was un-used, un-carried, as delivered from B.M. Knife has not been carried or used, and only cut paper to test edge during sharpening process. Blue label box intact (wrong label) & will be included.
As I prefer my knives to operate manually, this knife has been de-assisted (I can reinstall or include a BM axis-assist-spring if you request).
Handle-scales filled to reduce that cheap hollow echo sound.
Pivot washers have been surfaced.
NanoCermic oil lubricated pivot & axis bolt.
LockTite Blue added to pivot bolt.
General spec’s same as factory BM-583, with following modifications.
Acid-stone washed axis-bolt thumb studs, pocket clip & exposed liner edges.
Acid-stone-washed blade variable in four sections (main, primary, back-swedge, polished spine).
Critical tolerance areas protected during acid-stone-wash procedures.
Handle scale internal voids 2-part epoxy filled & surfaced (to reduce the hollow sound).
Secondary edge reground to 8k mesh (3-micron) & stropped lightly.
Various components finish match nicely on this knife.
 
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Additional photo comparisons BM-583 vs. BM-583 Custom

583-Custom:
Pivot washers have been surfaced. - NanoCermic oil lubricated pivot & axis bolt. - LockTite Blue added to pivot bolt.
Acid-stone washed axis-bolt thumb studs, pocket clip & exposed handle liner edges.
Acid-stone-washed blade variable in four sections (main, primary, back-swedge, polished spine).
Critical tolerance areas protected during acid-stone-wash procedures.
Handle scale internal voids 2-part epoxy filled & surfaced (to reduce the hollow sound).
Secondary edge reground to 8k mesh (3-micron) & stropped lightly.
Various components finish match nicely on this knife.











 
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BM-583 Tanto Custom (sale pending via email & funds transfer).

Can Acid-Stonewash other BM-583 or BM-523-PRESIDIO prior to shipping if someone desired.
Email me to discuss.
 
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