This is a very interesting knife that leaves me scratching my head.
1st off, I've never seen this pattern with threaded bolsters. Not any of the clones, not on any 72, not on any "Made In USA", and not on any "High Carbon Steel" stamped knives. So that's a real head scratcher for me.
Second, I've never seen nickel silver liners and pins with this pattern except for the #80 Deluxe. So there's another head scratcher.
Third, same goes for worked liners (or in this case, liner)
Fourth, seller says "Great snap with half stop positions." It could be a memory failure on my part but I don't recall seeing this pattern with blades that have half-stops. (giving consideration to my weak memory, that one is up for grabs)
Fifth, he says one hairline crack at the rocker pin on the pile side. A little closer examination and it looks to me like there's two cracks and the resulting chip could fall out if not stabilized.
If it had little interest (yeah right) and the bidding was down under $20 (fat chance) I might take a chance on it but because of the current high bid and the reasons given above, I'll be sitting on the sidelines for this one.
Thanks for posting it Greg.
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The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
If I win with that bid I will be super happy!
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