Strider SMF modified by Charles Marlowe

[commodorewheeler]

I have a modified Strider SMF framelock with a dual textured black G-10 handle slab and a satin finished S30V recurve blade for sale. Nearly all of the modifications on this piece were by Charles Marlowe. Charles ground a recurve into the blade, satin finished the blade, and put his trademark crazy sharp edge on the piece. He also beadblasted the flame striping off of the lock-side titanium slab, leaving some ghost stripes on the lock bar. Finally, the non-lock-side handle slab was modified by Kevin Brown, who radiused the edges of the G-10 and dual textured it by alternating polished areas with a hand grooved area, all for a more comfortable grip on the knife. This knife is ideal for anyone looking for a unique Strider piece or a great substitute for a Marlowe true custom folder.

The SMF listed here has never been carried, used, or resharpened, and its edge from Charles is among the sharpest you will ever find on a custom knife. The opening action is smooth, and the lock-up is rock solid.

***SOLD***

The specs:

Condition: Mint
Blade length: 4" from tip to handle
Overall length: 9"
Blade thickness: Just over 3/16" at ricasso
Blade steel: S30V
Blade finish: Satin
Edge: Plain
Handle slab material: Black G-10, dual textured
Lock: Titanium frame lock, beadblasted
Backspacer: Black G-10, integral to non-lock-side handle slab
Clip: Tip up, titanium, beadblasted

For payment on this piece, I prefer USPS money orders, but I will also accept PayPal, and I will accept a personal check if I know you. If you are paying by PayPal, I will cover the fees, but the payment has to be sent with a PayPal-confirmed address (including the green "confirmed" marker) listed in the invoice, and I will only ship to that PayPal-confirmed address. I reserve the right to wait for personal checks to clear before I ship.

I will consider trades (with appropriate cash adjustment) for custom folders and custom balis. I am especially interested in the following makers:

JL Williams
Tim Galyean
Kit Carson
Deryk Munroe
Gerry McGinnis
Jim Burke
Rick Hinderer
Charles Marlowe
Jim Smyth
DB Fraley
Matt Cucchiara
Todd Begg
Bob Lum
Scott Cook
Tom Mayo
Neil Blackwood
Ken Onion
Phil Boguszewski
Flavio Ikoma (balis only)
Mauricio Dobruski (balis only)

I may consider trades for other custom folders not listed above. However, I am not interested in serrated blades, production knives, or fixed blades other than those by John Young.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking!

 

[Nathan S]

PM with trade offer sent.