Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

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Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

#1 Post by hardgainer » Thu May 31, 2012 9:52 am

I picked up what I felt was a great bit of Ladder Damascus by Grand Leavitt. The Buck Tarini Strider was customized by ePrague.
The handle is Elk. The handle also has standoffs of 7075 aircraft grade aluminium. The liners are Buck Strider with a 440c custom thumb stud.I thought the blade work was a winner and it sure holds a edge.
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#2 Post by flyne » Thu May 31, 2012 4:17 pm

That's a nice folder mate
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#3 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu May 31, 2012 4:30 pm

That looks a nice bit of kit mate. Love that damascus.

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#4 Post by timbow » Thu May 31, 2012 6:06 pm

awesome pocket knife Tony, :mrgreen:
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#5 Post by hazard » Thu May 31, 2012 6:58 pm

Now that is very appealing :biggrin:

Nice!

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#6 Post by Gringa Bows » Thu May 31, 2012 7:06 pm

Very nice. :wink:
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#7 Post by slayer » Thu May 31, 2012 7:10 pm

very nice indeed! probably my favorite style of p.k. too,how much? and where from ?i,m in the market now for a new one.and something like that would be just dandy!
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#8 Post by littlejohn » Thu May 31, 2012 8:44 pm

Beaut looking folder.

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Re: Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

#9 Post by hardgainer » Thu May 31, 2012 9:27 pm

Thanks for comments guys its great in the hand and I feel a nice piece of work.
Slayer....google ePrague knives and you are there.
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#10 Post by ole_silver » Thu May 31, 2012 9:32 pm

sure does look very nice mate...

should do a picture with it open and holding in the hand,

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Re: Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

#11 Post by hardgainer » Thu May 31, 2012 10:02 pm

Slayer....ment to mention take care. The new custom restrictions now make this a bit of a minefield if importing.
Australian customs are now grabbing folders they feel are a one handed opening knife which are now restricted underSection 13 item 16 .
Suggest you avoid USPS/Australia post service link and use Fed/Ex/USP (costs more but safer). Get supplier to tighten down blade pin if you are importing.
Just another crazy rule. If you want a samuri sword/Gurkha Khukri/Bowie you are ok. Not folders... figure that out
If your goods are seized and you file for recovery and lose (most people will) you are up for all legal costs.
I gather the odd one gets through USPS but you are at the mercy of the mood of the day risky. Could be a big buck writeoff.
You may be aware but I thought I should mention.
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#12 Post by Nephew » Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:20 am

The blade is spectacular, but it's always antler handle scales, or bow tips, that catch my eye! Elk or deer, I just like it. :smile:
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Re: Could be a nice bit of Ladder Damascus

#13 Post by grof » Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:44 pm

stunningly beatiful blade surely a treasure
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