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Old 01-11-2012, 08:56   #13
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by Drizabone View Post
Thank you for giving a comment to this knife, Mr. Harsey !
It is a privileg to learn about the making and the background of a knife from the designer and maker himself.

This special knife was in stock at a knife-shop in Dortmund/Germany for over 11 years. I found it while searching the internet for an Applegate/Fairbairn Combat Smatchet. According to the dealer it is unused except some feeling up by more or less interested customers. I purchased it online last Monday - hope, it will arrive undamaged.....
First, please know that from your photographs I can guarantee this knife is made by Butch and I.
You paid a fair price as I have not seen one offered for less.
These knives were really made 100% by hand, no CNC machines involved.
All parts cut out by hand, all grinding and finishing by hand.

Your knife does look like it has the original edge that I did.
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