* SOLD * Murray Carter San Mai bladed camp knife and leather sheath

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Gary W. Graley

Gary W. Graley

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Murray Carter Camp knife, made many years ago by Murray while he was still in Japan, one of a kind and great knife overall. The person that had it before had sharpened it down a bit, and left the edge thicker, so I took and hand sanded down the primary grind to bring it into a better cutting ability and then etched the blade to show the center layer of high carbon Hitachi White steel.
Price shipped in the USA is $old

payment by US Postal Money order or check if I know you. I do not have PayPal

It's a Camp knife but not a huge one, blade is about 6 3/4" with about a 5" handle bringing an overall length just under 12"
Blade thickness is about 5mm

Sheath has been taken apart, glued up the welts and hand stitched, also added a belt loop that allows the sheath to pivot so when you go to sit down it will move out of it’s way.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

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IMG_1536 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

I did thin down the flats of the bevel to make it a better cutter/slicer and then acid etched to bring out the center core of the Hitachi white steel.
Blade is balanced just in front of the handle

IMG_1525 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Nice knife, sheath shows some wear, the top layer is not cow hide, has a more coarser texture not sure just what it was taken from, I was guessing shark skin. The knife fits into it secure, there is a very small wear hole but that does not hinder it’s use or retention.

Thanks for checking, not looking for any trades on this, need funds for some hospital bills coming due from my wife’s surgery.

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Thanks, it is a piece of history, being older and made back in Japan by Murray, it balances so well, while it is a sizeable knife, the way he shaped the handle and the cutouts, you are able to choke up for close up controlled cutting or slide to the back of the handle for chopping.

And the bob tailed fob on there is one of my own making, two diamond knots with a Celtic bead sandwiched in between, helps to draw the knife while at the same time is an attractive addition ;)

And thanks for the thoughts for my wife, this time it is another sinus surgery so HOPEFULLY nothing too drastic but as always, they charge what they charge, still paying off the previous one, the bigger one was when she had her gall bladder removed, that was almost life and death and she still has trouble stomach wise from that being removed, the doc said he had never seen one so full of gall stones, ever ! He said it was almost like delivering a baby!

We're hoping after this surgery her breathing will return somewhat to normal, selling this to help ease those bills down, hate to sell but it's the one thing I have that would draw enough to make a difference.
G2
 
I had a couple offers for trade, but not looking on any trades on this, actually on the edge of closing and keeping her, just pretty nice and quite rare too, would be very hard to replace down the road...
G2
 
Good news, out of surgery, doc says it went well, appreciate any and all prayers that were sent, waiting in the recovery room for her now it will be another hour before she’s available to see.
G2

Oh...and the knife is still available too ;)
 
Drop to $550 if that helps someone
G2
 
Split the difference with you, $525 shipped
G2
 
Or not. :) I see that you were on line earlier so I take it that you would not accept the counter offer, so this one is still available at $550

If you change your mind, email me at chiseledge at yahoo.com
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Thanks sir, it appears that you do not have pm capability so email me at

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This is now SOLD

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