Here we go...I have first a Tanto knife that was made by James Bowen of Bowen Blades, Baker, West Virginia. He is Tilton's oldest son and was in partnership with his father until early 1990s. His blades are marked "JB", while is father's are marked with a stylized "TB". I designed the Model 19 Tanto in 1985 in three sizes, 4", 6", and 9". After a few minor refinements (I made a wooden model of the 6" to show changes in handle contours), this model went into production in February 1986. The distinctive Black/Red Pakkawood was used on the Tanto models exclusively. The 4" model has a boot clip sheath and the 6" and 9" have a canted cross-draw belt sheath. We purchased the last Model 19s produced in 1998. This is some info I have received off of another site....this one is even Rarer for it has no sheath and the Stand...it's super nice....the handles are pakkawood...with what looks like brass pins....it is a very thick knife...and it is massive ...feels sweet also...you probably won't see nothing like this being offered..I heard the steel could be D2..but I am not sure..what I am sure of it is not stainless.....to me it has a grain...very nice indeed...275.00 shipped..
2. Secon I have an early Alan Elishewicz Tanto..I got this off the bay and I wasn't happy with the finish so I sent it to Mr. Elishewicz...and he did his majic...cleaned the grinds up..polished it out...I also have the receipt from his work done...This tanto has a sharpened false edge also....very sharp..the handle is laquered with a figure of a fox wrapped on each side...sheath is Kydex..not sure of steel...but I do know Mr. Elishewicz makes all his knives hand made....a nice piece..SOLD
3. Third is a Custom Tanto neck knife by Don Polzien...Kind of reminds me of a Kozuka....it's a nice compact knife with a pretty good heft for the size....I am not sure of the steel that was used...but the handle is copper with black ito....and comes with a chain also...I think this could also be worn on the belt...nice piece..
175.00 shipped
4. Fourth one isa Black Filipino Figther made by Jon Walker ...I purchased this from Mr. Walker here on USN....I know the steel is 5160 and there is oil on the blade..the tang is tapered and feels light and fast in the hands....here is the link to the original thread..http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/s...d.php?t=442095
I would like SOLD shipped...that is what I paid...thank you...
2. Secon I have an early Alan Elishewicz Tanto..I got this off the bay and I wasn't happy with the finish so I sent it to Mr. Elishewicz...and he did his majic...cleaned the grinds up..polished it out...I also have the receipt from his work done...This tanto has a sharpened false edge also....very sharp..the handle is laquered with a figure of a fox wrapped on each side...sheath is Kydex..not sure of steel...but I do know Mr. Elishewicz makes all his knives hand made....a nice piece..SOLD
3. Third is a Custom Tanto neck knife by Don Polzien...Kind of reminds me of a Kozuka....it's a nice compact knife with a pretty good heft for the size....I am not sure of the steel that was used...but the handle is copper with black ito....and comes with a chain also...I think this could also be worn on the belt...nice piece..
175.00 shipped
4. Fourth one isa Black Filipino Figther made by Jon Walker ...I purchased this from Mr. Walker here on USN....I know the steel is 5160 and there is oil on the blade..the tang is tapered and feels light and fast in the hands....here is the link to the original thread..http://www.usualsuspect.net/forums/s...d.php?t=442095
I would like SOLD shipped...that is what I paid...thank you...
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