Western 258 Reclothed in Fossil Ivory

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Western 258 Reclothed in Fossil Ivory

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Here's a nice Western I completed recently.
It is a #258 that I bought in nearly mint condition but the handle was starting to off gas and caused a little bit of rust on the bottom side of the tang.
I was fortunate to get the knife before there was substantial damage from the celluloid. I rehandling the knife and fossil ivory.
The sheath shown with a knife, is the factory sheath correct for the knife.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.
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That's one slick knife, Dale !!
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Excellent job Dale ::tu:: ::tu::
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Outstanding work as always Dale. That fossil ivory with the mosaic pins you used is simply a gorgeous combination! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks guys.
It sold within hours when I put it in my store.
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Someone will be very happy when they get that delivered it’s gorgeous. Nice save.
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I don't collect many fixed blade knives, but I'm sure I would have thought very seriously about collecting that beauty if I had seen it before it sold.

Absolutely gorgeous, highly collectible, one-of-a-kind piece! ::tu:: 8) ::tu::

Very nice work, Dale. ::nod::
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Beautiful work Dale! ::tu:: I'm not surprised it wasn't in your store for long! 8)
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Beautiful work Dale. And a great save.
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You did a really great job!
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That has to be the classiest Western ever, Dale!
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Beautiful, very classy!
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Really nice work. The new owner will be pleased.
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That is a BEAUTIFUL little knife Dale!

Great work on saving that beauty!

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:shock: :shock: :shock: WOW Beautiful!!
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