Two Saddlehorn Slipjoints in CPM154 *Sold*

David Schott

David Schott

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Hello,
This is my first public slipjoint sale here on the forums so it is a special one for me. I have been dabbling in slipjoints lately and have finally been having some success!

I have for sale two saddlehorn patten slipjoints. I've done my best to represent all angles of these in the pictures. I have full WIP pics of these in case anyone is interested. Each has its own character. I've tried to price these reasonably as they are my first slipjoint offerings here. I am humbled by the incredible talent that sell slipjoints around here :)

Here are the specs:

Knife #1:
OAL: 6-1/4"
Closed Length: 3-3/8"
Blade: CPM154, Hand Rubbed Finish
Liners: 416 SS
Bolsers: 416 SS, Dovetailed, Rat Tailed
Pins: 416 SS
Handles: Burgundy Micarta (I've included a final pic at the end that shows the color under bright sunlight. )
Pull: Pretty light. 3/10. My wife loves it :)
Price: $SOLD plus shipping, includes padded case, lifetime sharpening, services, etc.


Knife #2:
OAL: 6-1/4"
Closed Length: 3-3/8"
Blade: CPM154, Hand Rubbed Finish
Liners: 416 SS
Bolsers: 416 SS, Dovetailed, Rat Tailed
Pins: 416 SS
Handles: Ivory Micarta
Pull: 5/10
Price: $SOLD plus shipping, includes padded case, lifetime sharpening, services, etc.

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Very nice work on both of them. Just a little clerification, is the price for both or one? Not for me but for others in case.

Thank you
 
bbabear01 said:
Very nice work on both of them. Just a little clerification, is the price for both or one? Not for me but for others in case.

Thank you
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Thanks!

My apologies. The price is for each individually. I will edit the main post to clarify this.
 
Very nice David. The Burgandy one in particular came out very well. the handle has a fair curve to it. could you post an in-hand pic to show how it sits in the hand ?
Congratulations on beginning this challenging path. Everyone of the accomplished makers who post here were once just beginning, as you are now. Keep on making folders and before that long you'll be one of the accomplished makers.
roland
 
David I like the fact that being a saddlehorn theres enough blade to grip without
using the nail nick, as roland said above keep at it.
Ken.
 
David these look great. Keep at it! BTW: I really enjoyed your WIP on these, or some others like them.
 
O.K. David, I can't hold off any longer. I'll take the Burgandy knife please.
My shipping is USA.
THANKS ! Neat !
roland
 
I picked up my burgandy Saddlehorn yesterday and immediately got so excited and enthused that i couldn't post anything sensible last evening.
So, it's morning now and here goes:
Great Knife ! Simply put: David's "got it". I would never have thought that this knife was from a maker who to this point has only made a few folders. I actually feel badly because David's price undervalues his skillful work. He deserves more than i paid, but i am going to rectify that today.
The overall design is right-on; pleasing to the eye and natural in the hand.
The fit of all components is very good. Not quite up to a Halfrich or Davison, or Erickson as examples, but nothing to seriously detract from my pleasure of ownership. The finish of handles, bolsters and blade are all top notch.
The blade action is 'buttery smooth'. The spring tension is a bit light but i expected this as David rated the pull as a "3", which i agree with. I'm sure his subsequent knives will have a slightly stiffer pull. However this knife's function and my enjoyment of it, is not affected by the easy pull.
Now for the best part: Stupid Scary Sharp ! Even sharper than my Halfrich and Menefees which are Scary Sharp. Not all knifemakers can put a truly great edge on their knives. Add David Schott to your list who can and does.
Summary: I am surprised and thoroughly pleased that i took a chance and bought this knife from an established knifemaker but one who is new to making folders.
"Old Dogs" watch out. If David continues devoting his time, enegy and considerable skill to making folders, you're going to have a new dog biting your heels within a couple of years.
'Nuf said. If the white Saddlehorn is even close to this one, it's a super good deal.
roland
 
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone and thanks for the kind review, Roland!

The ivory micarta is still available. I reduced its original price down to $250 as I'd like to get these first few into the hands of collectors.
 
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