BENCHMADE. USA. "MINI-GRIPTILIAN".

A very nice example of this popular model from Benchmade, featuring their superb Axis locking system. This is the smaller version - 4 inches closed. Excellent condition. £95 inc. UK p&p.

ROBERT 'BOB' TERZUOLA. "MICRO STARFIGHTER".

Despite being one of the Custom Knife World's biggest names - and some might say the 'Father' of the Tactical Folder - Bob's knives are extremely rare over here in the UK. This knife is the smaller version of Bob's 'Century Starfighter' model and is now discontinued. The blade has had a chemical treatment to blacken the blade and the handle is G10, with a single titanium liner and titanium pocket clip. The liner lock locks the blade safely but there is a small 'up & down' movement, so the lock needs a little 'tweaking'. Because of that, I have priced this knife very competitively. Blade:3 inches. Closed:4 inches. No box or pouch. (Patch & business card are my own and not included in sale).

Excellent condition. £350 inc. UK p&p.

GERBER KNIVES. USA. "Discontinued Model".

Details to follow.

Unused condition. £49 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON. SHEFFIELD. "Antique JACKKNIFE".

Not the type of knife I'm usually known for but Wow!!

At first glance, it appears to be one of the many 'refurbished' (over polished!) Sheffield folders seen in many an antique shop. However, I'm firmly convinced that this is a 'sleeper' and is in the same condition as when it came off a workbench over 130 years ago. Rarely does one come across knives of this age in this condition, unless you are looking at Exhibition knives from the same period. It's almost unheard of for a regular folder from pre-1894 to survive in this condition. Blade:3-1/4 inches. Open:7-1/4 inches. Jigged Bone scales.

Nr. mint condition. £175 inc. UK p&p.

WILLIAM HENRY. USA. "TITAN".

An earlier model from WH that may have now been discontionued. Looking at the superb quality of this folder, it is easy to see how WH have gone from strength to strength and are now firmly established as one of America's premier knife producers. The blade is San Mai with a core of ZDP-189 (which may have had a 'tickle'?) and the frame is lightweight aerospace grade titanium, with a heat-blued titanium pocket clip. The button lock and thumb stud are set with sapphires. Blade:2-1/2 inches. Open:5-3/4 inches. Complete with box & papers.

Nr. mint condition. £325 inc. UK p&p.

SHINGCRAFT KNIVES. UK. "EDC".

The first time I have offered a folder by Shing. One of the few UK makers still offering folders, this non-locking folder ticks a lot of boxes for some, with it's RWL34 steel blade and black linen micarta scales with red liners. Blade:2-7/8 inches. Open:6-7/8 inches. The s/steel bolsters show some light scuffs/scratches. No box or papers.

Excellent condition. £225 inc. UK p&p.

SPARTAN BLADES. USA. "HARSEY - DAMASCUS/BRONZE".

This particular version from the Spartan/Harsey Series, has now been discontinued. Designed by the renowned William 'Bill' Harsey and coupled with the superb quality offered by Spartan Blades, makes this a knife that would please the most critical of collectors.  With a titanium liner-lock frame and Damascus blade plus anodised bronze fittings, this is an eye catching folder with superb ergonomics. ( I would place the quality of this knife on a par with a CRK ! ). Blade:3-1/4 inches. Closed:4 inches.

Sadly, no box or papers.  Mint, unused condition. £395 inc. UK p&p

SOLD KANSEI MATSUNO. JAPAN. "NEW YORK SPECIAL".

I first became aware of Kansei's knives at the SICAC Knife Show in Paris, France, where he was part of a contingent of Japanese Knifemakers who regularly attended the show. The Japanese knife collectors have a particular fondness for Bob Loveless and he had a huge following there, so it's no surprise to their Makers replicate his knife designs. What set Kanei apart - and made him unique - was that he made folding versions of Bob's models, an even harder task to accomplish. This is an excellent version of Bob's New York Special, handled in Bob's favouriter materials - green micarta with red liners and with a Liner-Lock locking mechanism. Superb grind lines and excellent workmanship means that will be a knife that gives a lot of 'Pride of Ownership'. Closed:4 inches. Blade:3-1/8 inches. This knife is out of a Collection. 

Mint condition. £395 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD PERCEVAL. THIERS,FRANCE. "LE FRANCAIS - HANDMADE".

A favourite French brand of mine, this Liner-Lock model has a simplistic design but often the simplest of designs are the hardest to do well. Despite it's supposedly less than ergonomic shape, I find these knives comforable to use and this particular example is handled in some very nicely figured Pistachio wood. The steel is 19c27 which has had a cryogenic heat treatment, making a superb blade. Closed:115mm. Blade:90mm. Complete with original box.

Unused, as new condition.

OTTER MESSER, SOLINGEN. GERMANY. "SHEEPFOOT LINER-LOCK"

A high quality pocket knife, with a solid liner-lock mechanism, from a well respected German maker. While Otter offer a range of knives at different price points, this Sheepfoot model is obviously from the higher end and, in fact, may now be discontinued? Made from Premium Bohler N690 s/steel and handled in Plum wood this hand crafted folder would be a pleasure to own. Blade:90mm. Closed:115mm. Complete with original box.   As new, unused condition. NEW PRICE: £155 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD W.R.CASE & SONS. USA. "EQUAL END PEN".

A really lovely knife out of my own Collection. While I would be the first to agree that the quality of Case knives can vary, this particular example would delight the most fastidious collector. Made in 1982, this would be a perfect 'EDC' (Every Day Carry) or addition to a collection with near perfect 'walk & talk' and a nice firm snap on opening & closing. Main blade: 1-7/8 inches. Pen: 1-1/2 inches. Closed:3-1/8 inches. Delrin jigged bone scales. Whoever buys this will not be disappointed.

Mint, unused condition. 

CHRIS REEVE KNIVES. USA. "SEBENZA - BIG FIVE Series".

Wow! An unique opportunity for the CRK Collector to acquire a rare Set of CGG (Computer Generated Graphics) large Sebenza folders that I've never seen for sale in the UK before.

This is actually the complete Set as despite being issued as the African 'Big Five', CRK have never made the other two animals (Elephant and Lion). The Leopard was made in 2017, followed by the Cape Buffalo in 2018 and finally the Rhino in 2019. All knives have their boxes and paperwork. Mint, unused as new condition. £2550 inc. UK p&p.

SPYDERCO. USA. "SpyOpera" - Sprint Run".

Spyderco are renowned for their Sprint Runs - "a special production run of a knife not found in our regular product line". This is a particularly nice model with its Damasteel blade was and made in Italy for them by Lionsteel. Blade: 2-7/8 inches. Closed: 4-1/8 inches. This knife shows very light use but could do with resharpening. Complete with original pouch and paperwork.   Near mint condition. £275 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD SPYDERCO. USA. "Stretch V-Toku2  - Sprint Run".

Yet another Sprint Run edition from Spyderco, famous for using 'exotic' steels, with this one having a blade made from V-Toku2 steel. One of my favourite models, this folder has many years of service left in it having only had the lightest of use. Blade: 3-1/2 inches. Closed: 4-3/4 inches. Complete with original box. Excellent condition. £155 inc. UK p&p.

WENGER, SAK. "PORSCHE DESIGN 35 - TRAVELER".

One for the SAK Connoisseur. Introduced in 2002, this is the first model from Wenger's Elite Series created in conjuction with Porsche's Design Studio. Sadly, the presentation box and paperwork have long since seperated from the knife but this is still are very rare model. (Complete boxed Set are priced in the high hundreds!). This particular version has the logo of the watch company 'Valgine' on the blade, so quite possibly a knife & watch Set ? I'm sure there are SAK Collectors out there more informed than myself.  Mint, unused condition. £145 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD GEORGE WOSTENHOLM. SHEFFIELD. "LOBSTER".

A nice, Made in Sheffield, example of a latter day 2-blade from the Egginton Group of Companies. Faux Jigged Bone scales, with n/silver bolsters and a main Spearpoint blade (1-5/8") and smaller Pen blade (1-1/8"). Both blades shut with a nice 'snap' although both are 'lazy' on opening. Closed length: 3 inches. Complete with original box, which shows storage marks. Mint, unused condition. £35 inc. UK p&p.

SPYDERCO. USA. "PYGMY WARRIOR".

One for the Spyderco Collector ! Even though Spyderco are world famous for their folders, they occasionally make fixed blades and this is a rare chance to obtain a long discontioned model, complete with it's original box and the even rarer Booklet by Michael Janich. Complete with kydex sheath, which shows a few storage marks, as does the box. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FIXED BLADE - NOT A FOLDER.

Mint condition. NEW PRICE: £425 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD  STAN SHAW. "LOBSTER".

At first glance this looks like one of the (very!) many 2-blade s/steel knives produced in Sheffield over the years, but on closer inspection you will see it has come from the talented hands of that great Sheffield 'Little Mester' - Stan Shaw, now sadly deceased. Whilst Stan's work never really reached the level of the best USA slipjoint Makers, he had a pedigree unequalled (and envied by US makers) and was rightly revered by all of us who love hand made folders and waited patiently on his list for a knife. Main blade:2 inches. Pen blade: 1-5/8 inches. Closed; 3-1/4 inches. Nice main blade 'snap' opening/closing although the pen blade is a little 'lazy' on opening but snaps nice on closing. The blades show a few rub marks and the body shows handling/storage marks. His work will only become harder to obtain as the years go by and more collectors seek his work.

Excellent, unused condition.

PAULSEN. SOUTH AFRICA. "LINER-LOCK".

A well made liner-lock from another of those superb South African Makers. Excellent fit & finish with a handle scales of Warthog.

Nr. Mint condition. £315 inc. UK p&p.

KERSHAW. USA. "SCRIMSHAW WILDLIFE SET".

A lovely Set of Kershaw folders from 1982 (made for them by Kai, Japan) with American Wildlife hand scrimshawed on Bone, which has been signed by the artist. This was one of various animal themes offered by Kershaw around that time, although this particular Set appears to be the most popular as over in the States boxed Sets are being priced at $850! Unfortunately in this instance, the presentation box and the knives have long since parted company during the last 40+ years and while it would be a shame to split this Set up, I will offer these knives individually as the box is missing. The knives may show light storage 'marks'.

Excellent, unused condition. Prices include P&P.

Top: 

HONCHO Model- PUMA (6-3/4 inches opened) = £175. 

Middle:

MACHO Model - MOOSE (5-1/2 inches opened ) = £150

Bottom:

LITTLE STUD Model - ANTELOPE (4-3/4 inches opened ) = £125

COMPLETE SET OF ALL 3 KNIVES = £350.

SOLD BUCK KNIVES. USA. "DUKE 500".

A classic Buck folder that has now been discontinued. From my research this Duke appears to have been made from about 1979-1981 and has s/steel bolsters with what appears to be Rosewood (?) scales. A very collectable knife, complete with its original belt sheath. Closed: 4-1/4 inches. In very good condition, with light scratches on the bolsters but original factory edge. 

Very good condition. New price: £105 inc. UK p&p

OPINAL. FRANCE. "N0.12 - Carbon".

The largest version of this classic French folder (who hasn't owned one at some point in their life!). Blade: 12cm. Closed: 16cm.

Excellent, near mint condition. £18 inc. UK p&p.

PHIL JACOB. USA. "TRAPPERS".

Amazing work from this sought after Maker in the US. 

Please email for details.

Mint, unused condition. NEW PRICE: £340 each inc. UK p&p.

AL MAR KNIVES. USA. "OSPREY - ABALONE".

Lovely little knife. Please email for more details.

Excellent condition. No Box. NEW PRICE: £110 inc. UK p&p.

WILLIAM HENRY KNIVES. USA. "T10BT - LANCET".

Please email for more details. Discontinued knife from WH.

Mint, unused condition. £295 inc. UK p&p

JANUARY SALE: £295 inc. UK p&p.

ANDRE THORBURN. S. AFRICA. "Model L-3".

PLEASE EMAIL FOR DETAILS. £325 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD W.R.CASE & Sons. USA. " SLIMLINE TRAPPER -TONY BOSE '1999 YEAR KNIFE' ".

Not to be confused with the Tony Bose designs range of knives by Case, this is, in fact, the first year of the yearly Case/Bose Collaborations - which Tony personally oversees himself.

Having met Tony - arguably the World's best maker of Slipjoints - at the Blade Show, he was subsequently invited back to the Case factory, which resulted in Case then producing in 1999 the best knives ever to come out of that factory ! ( I know because I have owned Case Folders from "The Golden Age" and this surpasses them by far ! ). These folders are limited in number simply because of the high level of hand 'f&f' by a small group of the very best of Case employees, who were taught and supervised by Tony. The venture was such an outstanding success, that Case have gone on to produce a different pattern each year, again highly supervised by Tony - who actually makes the Prototype for Case to set up the tooling for production. This first model is still one of my favourite patterns of all the year knives and is of better quality than some Custom work I have seen over the years.

Mint, unused condition.