SEKI CITY. JAPAN. "SOQUE - Lockback".

This has been in my Collection for so long I cannot even remember how I came to acquire it. It is a lovely, well made Japanese folder with a really unique method of opening - the blade has 'circular' indentations enabling the blade to be pushed open by the user's thumb. (A variation on Spyderco's famous trademark 'hole'). A search on the 'Interweb' produced a 'Soque River' brand, which was heavily associated with Camillus, USA in the 1980's but I believe that name is purely a co-incidence and is not connected to this Seki City knife (although I would be happy to learn otherwise) and I've never come across or seen another one since. I assume the steel is stainless, as befitting Seki City, and the handle is white Micarta, with s/steel fittings. Blade: 3-1/4 inches. Open: 7-1/4 inches.  Mint, unused condition. £185 inc. UK p&p.

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 ).  Mint, unused condition. £55 inc. UK p&p.

LEATHERMAN, USA. "Discontinued STYLE PS & CS".

Mint, unused condition !

Style CS (01/11)- £95 inc. UK p&p.

Style PS (12/11) - £105 inc. UK p&p.

LEATHERMAN, USA. "Discontinued FREESTYLE".

Mint, unused condition !

Freestyle CX : Carbon Fibre Handle. (12/09) - £145 inc. UK p&p.

Freestyle : (04/09) - No box/papers. £110 inc. UK p&p.

LEATHERMAN KNIVES. "STYLE".

Now discontinued by Leatherman, this is a chance to acquire a very useful 'EDC' for your keyring or pocket. Sadly, the box and paperwork are missing. Mint, as new condition. NEW PRICE: £39 inc. UK p&p.

VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY. "CLASSIC - SLIM USB FLASH DRIVE".

Two now discontined folders from the SAK Classic range aimed, initially, at the Air Traveller as they do not have a blade or tools. Possible Collector pieces or still very useable for the more 'computer savvy' among you ?

Mint & unused with original boxes.

Silver: 8GB - £10 inc. UK p&p.

Green:64GB - £20 inc. UK p&p. 

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.

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.

TIM BERNARD. FRANCE. "LINER LOCK".

One of France's most respected Makers (his knife graces the cover of the Coutellia programme) and a long time acquaintance, this Liner-lock knife immediately caught my eye on Tim's table. The handle is Lace Sheoak wood with a 14c28N mirror polished blade and some very attractive filework on the spine. Blade: 90mm. Closed: 120mm. Tim's folders are some of the most ergonomic I have held.

Brand new from Maker. £295 inc. UK p&p. 

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. £275 inc. UK p&p. 

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: £375 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

REMINGTON. USA. "R1613 - FISHERMEN'S KNIFE"

For all lovers of vintage (antique?) slipjoints, this is from one of the great names of yesterday year. Remington knives were prized for their highest quality and edgeholding and favoured by many outdoorsmen of that time. Although still manufactured (now owned by Buck Knives) this knife hails from the 'Golden Age' of between the wars and would make lovely addition to a collection. Closed: 5 inches.

Genuine 1924-1933 model. Good cond. £75 inc. UK p&p.

POCKET KNIVES by Bernard Levine. 2002.

See BOOKS section for more details.

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.