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I messed up and replied to my original post with this info so here it is as a fresh post. My bad. I'm new at this. For other knives up for trade please check out the other thread I posted here:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...sse-Bussekin-knife-or-Strider?highlight=busse
I went through the knife boxes and dug up a few more that I'd be willing to mix and match:
TOPS Hoffman Harpoon. New with certificate. The included fire rods have some scratches (I made sure they worked) and the knife sharpener was used to touch up a kitchen knife. The actual knife has never been used to cut anything and still has the grease on the blade. Cordura neck sheath.
Lightly used Spyderco Military with digi cam handles and satin blade, C36GPCMO. Carried it a few times and decided I prefer tip up carry instead. The blade has a faint scratch near thumbhole (from car keys probably) and the black clip shows minor wear. Box included.
Benchmade Griptilian tanto with blade, partially serrated blade, green handles. Model 553SBKOD. New in box.
ESEE Izula, tan. I already wrapped the handle in paracord. Never used but choil area shows wear from sheath (sheath design fault not abuse).
Authentic Vietnam era CIA "letter opener", orange, with hard color matching sleeve. Unused in original box. Blade is stamped on one side with bird and the words Solingen Germany. I'm not exact on the words, but i can get back to you on it. One small tanish discoloration "circle" near the handle. I bought this from the retired agent himself; this is what he told me about it - He was a case handler stationed in Guam during the Vietnam War. He would bring sources to his office and debrief them. The letter opener was issued by Uncle Sam for use if the sources got out of hand but discreet enough to blend into an office environment. The edges are blunt, not like a real letter opener, but the tip is sharp and it's sturdy. You do the math. Only ever seen one other one like this but not in this condition. A must for the collector.
I have pics of all of the items now. Send an email and I'll foward them.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...sse-Bussekin-knife-or-Strider?highlight=busse
I went through the knife boxes and dug up a few more that I'd be willing to mix and match:
TOPS Hoffman Harpoon. New with certificate. The included fire rods have some scratches (I made sure they worked) and the knife sharpener was used to touch up a kitchen knife. The actual knife has never been used to cut anything and still has the grease on the blade. Cordura neck sheath.
Lightly used Spyderco Military with digi cam handles and satin blade, C36GPCMO. Carried it a few times and decided I prefer tip up carry instead. The blade has a faint scratch near thumbhole (from car keys probably) and the black clip shows minor wear. Box included.
Benchmade Griptilian tanto with blade, partially serrated blade, green handles. Model 553SBKOD. New in box.
ESEE Izula, tan. I already wrapped the handle in paracord. Never used but choil area shows wear from sheath (sheath design fault not abuse).
Authentic Vietnam era CIA "letter opener", orange, with hard color matching sleeve. Unused in original box. Blade is stamped on one side with bird and the words Solingen Germany. I'm not exact on the words, but i can get back to you on it. One small tanish discoloration "circle" near the handle. I bought this from the retired agent himself; this is what he told me about it - He was a case handler stationed in Guam during the Vietnam War. He would bring sources to his office and debrief them. The letter opener was issued by Uncle Sam for use if the sources got out of hand but discreet enough to blend into an office environment. The edges are blunt, not like a real letter opener, but the tip is sharp and it's sturdy. You do the math. Only ever seen one other one like this but not in this condition. A must for the collector.
I have pics of all of the items now. Send an email and I'll foward them.