Shiva Ki Mercinary Combat knife in Heavy Ironwood burl

[Bob Armstrong]

Shiva Ki knives have longtime been a favorite of mine. I spent a great deal of time, creating a template to duplicate this exact style knife, anytime I want. The first one went over real well, so we're going to offer another knife, with a slight change. The handle is skeletonized, there's 3 big 3/8" holes drilled right through the center of the handle, to reduce weight. Also to reduce weight even more. I left the pommel area exposed on this one, without adding more material, to help with weight reduction. This one isn't too heavy, has just the right amount of balance & feels just right. This knife is extremely sharp, and will easily shave the hairs off your arm.
If any of you are not aware of Shiva Ki. He's a longtime master bladesmith with extensive combat/special forces training during the Vietnam Conflict. This is his ultimate combat/mercenary style blade. He won a statewide toughman contest, for the entire state of Kentucky @ age 60. These knives normally start @ $1,250.00. Offering this one up for a fair price.
Blade Length: 7.75" (Actual cutting edge)
Overall Length: 14.5"
Steel: O1
Thickness: 1/4"
Handles: Ironwood burl
Hardware: Stainless steel guard

Price for this knife is $325.00. $350 w/ thick heavy weight leather sheath.
Currently only accepting Paypal at this time. Payments can be made, via. Paypal to: b_armstrongforever@hotmail.com

Thanks for looking, if you have any questions, PM me.

 

[yakstone]

Awesome, love the ironwood and exposed pommel.

 

[Bob Armstrong]

Thanks Yakstone. The pommel area is still 1/4" thick O1. It's enough to be a skull crusher, window breaker, etc.

 

[Clarp]

I have the original and must say this comes close

 

[Bob Armstrong]

Thanks Clarp. Put a lot of time, about 12 hours into re-inventing Shiva's design. Made a few, very slight changes to the original. Changes were made based off my own preferances. Appreciate your comment.

 

[Bradshawblades]

Damn this is still here?! Tough crowd this week!

 

[Bob Armstrong]

Been wondering the same thing myself. Fortunately, I have a customer that's been waiting on one of these from me, so if it doesn't sell in the next day or two, it's going out to him.
I'll have to go for more wow factor the next time I post one of these, but the price probably won't be the same. Thanks for looking.