Thomas Vallotton & Aaron Frederick Customs FS/FT

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I've got a few that I'm looking to sell or trade. Prices include insured shipping in the US. I'm open to international shipping, too, but we'll have to discuss it beforehand. I accept USPS money orders, gunpal, or paypal. As for traded possibilities, I like plain edge folders.

First up is an Aaron Frederic persian. It has never been used, carried, or sharpened. It has damascus bolsters and wood scales. The blade is approximately 3" long, and the overall length is right at 7-1/2". As with all of Aaron's this is smooth opening and well made. *WITHDRAWN*
More Frederick pictures here.


Next up is a dual action Thomas Vallotton Hummingbird. This one has been carried, used, and sharpened. It is still in great shape. Manually, it is smoother than any knife I've ever owned. It also has a scale release. The blade on this one is 3", and the overall length is 7-1/2". $300 *TRADED*
More Vallotton pictures here.

I've had some requests for video of the action on this one. If you can get past the poor quality, you can see it here: Vallotton video
The first two openings are manual. The rest are fired with the scale release.

Last up is a Lightfoot 460 Mag. It is on the large side, with a 3-3/4" chisel ground blade. I believe the scales are micarta & the bolsters are titanium. The backspacer looks to be burgundy micarta. This one has been used & carried, and is still in good condition. However, the lock-up on it isn't as solid as it should be. It does lock up, and it hasn't disengaged on me, but it doesn't feel like a typical Lightfoot lock. I have contacted Greg, and he will do a refurb for $75. The chisel grind isn't for me, so even I send it in, I'll be putting it up for sale when it comes back. I figured I'd see if anyone wanted it at a discounted price before I send it in. $250 *SOLD*
More Lightfoot pictures here.


Thanks for looking. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
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I am interested in the Hummingbird, entertain a trade for a Benchmade AFCK 806SBK-901? Limited run of only 250... mint in box.

Just noticed you like plain edge so how about a Neil Blackwood Mini Rukus 615 1st Prod. Release, run of 1000 Winewood scales and origional scales included.
 
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what is it about the lockup on the lightfoot that you don't like?

It just doesn't seem quite right. If you snap the blade open at the end, it engages solid right at 50% across and can even be a little hard to disengage. If you open it gently, it locks at about 33% across and disengages very easily. It may or may not be a problem. If I was going to keep it, I'd likely live with it, just taking care to make sure it engaged each time, so I figured I'd give somebody else the same chance before going to the trouble to send it in.
 
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