Svord Knives from NZ

From the original post above, it seems there could be "significant savings."
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I bought mine from the Mathew Vanitas group buy on The High Road, my check book reflects a Check for $27.00 including USPS Priority Mail postage to me. I know he did a pretty significant quantity, but nothing not doable- especially on a site dedicated to knife nuts- THR is mainly a gun site.

Did you inquire on what the delivered price is for one via Surface Mail? I would think it would be cheaper, though surface takes way longer.

If you want to read up on the THR buy, go to thehighroad.org, search my posts (I'm mp510 there too) for svord. :D
 
The Test

First I pounded the Peasant Knife blade through ¼ inch soft galvanized bolts (not high tensile). There was no damage to the edge or back of the blade. This shows the toughness that can be achieved using excellent tempering procedures. Baker gave the go ahead to flex the Peasant Knife 90°. I easily disassembled the knife and went to the vise. (Author's note: This is a destructive test.)

Baker's friction folder is 8 1/4 inches long in the open position.

The Peasant Knife flexed 90° with no edge cracking as per the American Bladesmith Society journeyman smith test. It also survived a 90° bend in the opposite direction, still with no edge cracking. Excellent toughness! Upon restraightening the blade snapped, but the toughness was impressive.

Baker provided another knife for the cutting evaluation. I sharpened the edge with a worn 400-grit belt and stropped it with jeweler's rouge on leather. Even though this produced a hair-popping edge, it only lasted four cuts on 3/4 inch manila rope.

I switched to a new 320 belt. This produced seven cuts. Still not satisfied, I used a worn 150-grit belt. Bingo! This produced the best working edge. After 30 cuts, I had to put on gloves because the locking hump was digging into my palm. The Peasant Knife cut a total of 50 times! The edge would still cut hair. (Authors note: This working edge is also obtainable by using an India stone.)

Overall

Baker's knives sharpen extremely quick. Edge holding is in the upper 10 percent of the knives I've tested. In a Baker knife you get an excellent piece for a good price.
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SOURCE: Blade Magazine
 
Those are really nice knives. And at that price I could actually afford to get in on a group buy if one happens. I wouldn't mind getting just a blade and making my own handle either. Anyone know where I might be able to find one?
 
Salamander42 said:
Those are really nice knives. And at that price I could actually afford to get in on a group buy if one happens. I wouldn't mind getting just a blade and making my own handle either. Anyone know where I might be able to find one?
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Sorry. Not a clue.
 
Salamander42 said:
Those are really nice knives. And at that price I could actually afford to get in on a group buy if one happens. I wouldn't mind getting just a blade and making my own handle either. Anyone know where I might be able to find one?
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A couple months ago, Matt was going to organize a group buy on the smaller version of the Peasant- I believe that model was called the gentleman or something to that extent (pretty sure the Baker Svord website details model info), and it never happened because that model had went out of production. At the time, it was said that Baker did still have some blades on hand- maybe he still has some, or would be willing to sell you a Peasant blade.

Give Baker an email- worst he can say is 'no'.
 
I Googled "peasant knife" and came up with this sight:

http://www.outdoorsupplies.co.nz/knives2.htm

They do ship to the US, but I had to e-mail to ask about the shipping price since it wasn't actually listed. I got a fast and friendly response, and the total price for the knife, sheath and shipping is approximately $31 US, give or take a bit, depending on the exact exchange rate on the day that the order is processed.
 
I am informed by Cougar that my post linking to the Traditional Knives discussion of this knife is "spamming." While I did not understand such a post to be "spamming," I will not be posting further in this thread or in the original thread.

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If that dealer wants to advertise on BladeForums.com, encourage them to purchase a Dealer membership here instead of giving them free advertising.

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