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Hey all,
I'm relisting a couple of blades here with lower asking prices. Cleaning out the closet and funding new goodies, and need to move these things to a new home. It seems I over-priced them the first time out. They're nice blades in great condition though, and I don't wish to give them away, so this will be the final price drop.
First up is a Cold Steel Defender I, long out-of-production (yeah, the one in “Platoon”
.
It’s the AUS8A version with the ventral groove, made in Japan the year before they were discontinued. I bought this back in college in 1995, and it has been a shelf-queen ever since. I have literally never carried this blade or cut with it. The factory edge has never been touched. It has been stored, well-oiled, outside of the sheath, so it looks like the day I bought it.
The sheath is nearly mint, except for a bit of scuffing on the rear clip and the black is mostly off of the front rivets – I seem to recall it came that way, but it is what it is. It’s minor, but I’m a full-disclosure kinda guy. Sadly, I don’t have the box; I used to throw all of those away in my younger days [facepalm]. I now live in a state which prohibits the carry of double-edge blades, so it’s time it found a new home with somebody who’ll appreciate her. I’m asking $80 shipped to CONUS. SOLD
I’m also throwing in a spare sheath with a bit of wear; it was from another Defender I used to own, but no longer have (it’s a suckfest of a story – let’s leave it at that). This spare sheath has got some scuffs, but is a solid user. I’ve got no use for it, so you get the extra for free:
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Next up, I have two Condor 80S models, with Grey Micarta scales, picked up on closeout when on liquidation from the Cutlery Shoppe back when Blackjack folded up shop in ’97.
Neither was ever used or carried (the speckles you see on the blades in some of the pictures is lint from the fabric photo-background, btw - both blades are pristine). The blades have the factory edge on them, which I must say is pretty dull, but they came that way. Based on my experience with other Condors I have owned, that should be easily remedied with a quick sharpening. The sheaths for both are in pristine shape. Sadly, no boxes. I’m asking $30 each shipped to CONUS. I’ve labeled them “A” and “B” – let me know which one you want. BOTH SOLD
Condor "A"
Condor "B"
Now, the FINE PRINT:
I'll take PayPal or Postal Money orders only.
All prices INCLUDE shipping to the CONUS, which will be via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. I’d prefer due to legal niceties and shipping to sell to somebody in the US, but if you live elsewhere PM me and we’ll see if we can’t make it work – I’m flexible. Shipping out of the CONUS will cost you extra, though.
I fully understand that the idea of buying anything from a member with only few posts can put folks off. I myself was hesitant to post, for fear of being seen as “that guy”, but this really is the most appropriate venue for these blades (plus, the rules and 13+% fees associated with you-know-what-auction-site have drive me away from there). So . . ., besides my (limited) feedback here, check my feedback on that popular auction site which rhymes with “okay” (under Tuthmose-iii) and you’ll see I’m honest and good to my word. I take contracts seriously, and will ship within two business days after receiving payment (usually earlier). I also guarantee my description – if anything isn’t as I’ve described or illustrated, you can send the blade back for a refund. All I ask for is a buyer with the same sense of adult responsibility. No scammers or spammers please. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by the knife laws in your area.
Any questions or for more photos, please drop me a PM or email, and I’ll get right back to you. Thank you for taking a look!
Best regards,
-Ron
I'm relisting a couple of blades here with lower asking prices. Cleaning out the closet and funding new goodies, and need to move these things to a new home. It seems I over-priced them the first time out. They're nice blades in great condition though, and I don't wish to give them away, so this will be the final price drop.
First up is a Cold Steel Defender I, long out-of-production (yeah, the one in “Platoon”
. It’s the AUS8A version with the ventral groove, made in Japan the year before they were discontinued. I bought this back in college in 1995, and it has been a shelf-queen ever since. I have literally never carried this blade or cut with it. The factory edge has never been touched. It has been stored, well-oiled, outside of the sheath, so it looks like the day I bought it.
The sheath is nearly mint, except for a bit of scuffing on the rear clip and the black is mostly off of the front rivets – I seem to recall it came that way, but it is what it is. It’s minor, but I’m a full-disclosure kinda guy. Sadly, I don’t have the box; I used to throw all of those away in my younger days [facepalm]. I now live in a state which prohibits the carry of double-edge blades, so it’s time it found a new home with somebody who’ll appreciate her. I’m asking $80 shipped to CONUS. SOLD
I’m also throwing in a spare sheath with a bit of wear; it was from another Defender I used to own, but no longer have (it’s a suckfest of a story – let’s leave it at that). This spare sheath has got some scuffs, but is a solid user. I’ve got no use for it, so you get the extra for free:
----------------------------------
Next up, I have two Condor 80S models, with Grey Micarta scales, picked up on closeout when on liquidation from the Cutlery Shoppe back when Blackjack folded up shop in ’97.
Neither was ever used or carried (the speckles you see on the blades in some of the pictures is lint from the fabric photo-background, btw - both blades are pristine). The blades have the factory edge on them, which I must say is pretty dull, but they came that way. Based on my experience with other Condors I have owned, that should be easily remedied with a quick sharpening. The sheaths for both are in pristine shape. Sadly, no boxes. I’m asking $30 each shipped to CONUS. I’ve labeled them “A” and “B” – let me know which one you want. BOTH SOLD
Condor "A"
Condor "B"
Now, the FINE PRINT:
I'll take PayPal or Postal Money orders only.
All prices INCLUDE shipping to the CONUS, which will be via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. I’d prefer due to legal niceties and shipping to sell to somebody in the US, but if you live elsewhere PM me and we’ll see if we can’t make it work – I’m flexible. Shipping out of the CONUS will cost you extra, though.
I fully understand that the idea of buying anything from a member with only few posts can put folks off. I myself was hesitant to post, for fear of being seen as “that guy”, but this really is the most appropriate venue for these blades (plus, the rules and 13+% fees associated with you-know-what-auction-site have drive me away from there). So . . ., besides my (limited) feedback here, check my feedback on that popular auction site which rhymes with “okay” (under Tuthmose-iii) and you’ll see I’m honest and good to my word. I take contracts seriously, and will ship within two business days after receiving payment (usually earlier). I also guarantee my description – if anything isn’t as I’ve described or illustrated, you can send the blade back for a refund. All I ask for is a buyer with the same sense of adult responsibility. No scammers or spammers please. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by the knife laws in your area.
Any questions or for more photos, please drop me a PM or email, and I’ll get right back to you. Thank you for taking a look!
Best regards,
-Ron
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