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

ON HOLD 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.

SOLD CHRIS REEVE KNIVES. USA. "Small SEBENZA -BG42 Steel".

Well, the previous owner of this knife certainly used this knife - a lot!

An earlier version with BG42 steel (a steel that Bob Loveless has used and was very impressed with), the sides have a polished finish but whether this knife was originally made that way - or something the owner had done - I don't know. This knife has been pocket carried and certainly has the scars to show that, although all of the many marks are only surface scratches. The blade , as you would expect from a knife that was bought new and has been used over the years, also has multiple scratches but, again, nothing really major. This knife would certainly benifit from what CRK call a 'Spa Treatment' which would bring it back to nearly new condition or the next owner could simply carry on using it as it has many years of life still in it. Offered at a very good price due to its condition.  (If you can find a Sebenza at a cheaper price then my advice would be - buy it!) 

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.  £175 inc. UK p&p.

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. £95 inc. UK p&p.

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.

SOLD R.E.K.A.T.  USA. "SIFU".

A truly impressive looking folder, long out of production, this knife is now much sought after over in the US as it was discontinued - according to the 'Interweb' - at the height of it's popularity due to production costs. The scales are Carbon Fibre, with a 'Rolling Lock' and a D2 steel blade.

Blade: 5-1/4 inches. Closed: 6-3/4 inches.

Mint, unused condition. £375 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.

SOLD VICTORINOX. SWITZERLAND. "FARMER - ALOX".

With its superb saw feature, I've always felt this is one of the most practical models in the SAK range, without being too bulky. And having the (discontinued) Red Alox version is an additional bonus. Sadly no box or papers with this one. NB. The can opener/small screwdriver blade is not shown opened ). 

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 AL MAR KNIVES. USA. "FALCON".

I have mislaid my Al Mar catalogue but I believe this size folder is the Falcon and was made in the 1980's. A lovely example with well matched Sambar Stag scales and complete with original sheath and box ( which is a little stained ). Blade: 3 inches. Closed: 4 inches. A great find for the Al Mar collector or someone who simply appreciates quality workmanship.

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

COLD STEEL. USA. "VOYAGER -XL".

These early Cold Steel knives had an excellent reputation and this knife certainly has the 'Wow' factor. This is the second version, as introduced in the year 2000 catalogue I have, with an improved pocket clip and a redesigned, more oval handle. Blade: 5 inches. Closed: 6 inches. (open 11-1/8 inches ! ). Mint, unused condition. £110 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD LOURENS PRINSLOO. S/AFRICA. "BUTTON LOCK".

A nice surprise while visiting Coutellia was to come across the table of South African Maker, Lourens Prinsloo. A member of the highly regarded Knifemakers Guild of South Africa and a knife maker since 1996, the high quality of his work is obvious. This superb folder features Lourens unique button closure of the liner-lock mechanism. The steel is 12c27 with a 'Fat Carbon Camo' handle and Titanium liners. Blade: 2-1/4 inches. Closed: 3-1/2 inches. Complete with zip pouch.

Brand new from Maker. 

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.