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Miscellaneous => Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling => Topic started by: coyote on November 29, 2011, 02:35:18 PM

Title: SOLD: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: coyote on November 29, 2011, 02:35:18 PM

I know that folks in this forum love really high quality tools, so here you go:

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/oregoncoyote/Obernauf-Silver-Twill.jpg)
my photo

Obenauf Model 3 Silver Twill
Blade size: 3.1"
Blade shape: Wharncliffe Plain Edge
Blade material: S30V Hand Rubbed Satin Finish
Blade Markings: "OBENAUF"
Scales: Silver Twill G-10 scales
Frame: Bead Blasted Titanium
Locking style: Liner-lock
Weight: 3.6 oz.
Closed: 4.25"
OAL: 7.5"
Thumb studs: Dual Stainless Steel
Thumb rest: Filed
Clip: Stainless Steel Tip-Down Carry
Spacer: G10 Backspacer
Case: Brown Leather Slip Case
Other Features:
-Strong detent
-Blade beautifully centered
-Smooth action
-Solid lock-up
-Shelf Queen so she's in minty condition. Just fondled lovingly.

It originally sold thru Steel Addition Knives (http://steeladdictionknives.com/store/index.php?cPath=152 (http://steeladdictionknives.com/store/index.php?cPath=152)), shown here in their right-hand column, seventh knife down.

Here's their original image of it. It still looks just like this today.

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/oregoncoyote/ObenaufModel3S30VSilverTwillG-10.jpg)
(Steel Addiction Knives Photo)

Backstory:

Mike Obenauf is famous knife maker Kit Carson's son-in-law and its easily see how much their work is alike.

Kit taught Mike the right way to make knives. Allowing Mike to use his shop and tools, Mike quickly became a master craftsman.

It has stunning handwork, is incredible smooth, solid & tight, and feels great in hand.

SOLD (fyi - price was $500)

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: yankee2500 on November 29, 2011, 03:59:15 PM

The shape of the blade looks like it would work good to scrape a battery terminal. :o

Fine looking knife for sure. ;D

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: coyote on November 30, 2011, 05:12:51 PM

Quote from: yankee2500 on November 29, 2011, 03:59:15 PM

The shape of the blade looks like it would work good to scrape a battery terminal. :o

Fine looking knife for sure. ;D

you were right yankee, it sure does!  :o

thnx for fun and kind comments both.  ;)

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: Reinz on December 02, 2011, 11:34:32 AM

Very nice Coyote.

Hope it finds a worthy home.

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: coyote on December 03, 2011, 01:28:54 PM

thank you Reinz, you always do have kind things to say.

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: AmmoToad on December 03, 2011, 03:42:26 PM

A beauty of a blade indeed...

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: kjtrains on December 03, 2011, 09:11:24 PM

Excellent knife, for sure, coyote!

Title: Re: FS: Obenauf Custom Folder
Post by: coyote on December 04, 2011, 11:51:30 AM

you guys, you're like family with your compliments.

it's no wonder why we all enjoy this forum so much.

thnx guys.  :)