This is REALLY a nice one. The Sambar Stag is not trimmed to the case profile yet, but it's inlaid. The "blend" if the stag to bolsters is complete and polished. The high contrast deep black background has been completed in the metal carving.

The blade is ground, fitted, and hardened. It will be polished high carbon Stainless Tool Steel with the Barnes hand cut Cartouche. I'll keep the price at $1,200. I've held these really fine 97's there for probably six or more years (unless the knife has Mammoth Ivory, scale carving, or Damascus Steel).

I hope you like it. You can certainly wait to see it complete first, but the Table is Open Now. Drop your marker here if you are satisfied you know where I'm going with this fine Model 97. From there, go up to the top right corner of the page. To the PM (Private Message) section. Choose to Send a PM. CHOOSE "barnespneumatic" from the Rolodex of names and choose "Done". Tell me how you'd like to pay, and when. If we are agreed, it's yours.

My Best to You,
Gary

Very very nice and a steal at $1200!

Hi Sal,

I agree.

I really wrestled with that. The knife really stands out. And I went around regarding the pricing. I finally, reluctantly; decided that a more steady market at $1,200 would be preferable. I hope others see the wisdom of your comments.

Until such time, I can't introduce additional exotic materials, Damascus blades, and more. They take a lot of extra time, cost me a lot of extra investment of materials. I look forward to sharing them. Right now I'm really extended (and over extended) - to offer THE highest value per price tag - of any time in 42 years. Now, I've dealt with lots of dealers before, who would be happy to be the only guy at your going out of business sale. But customers here, realize that there has to be health care and lights money - AND - a few dollars for groceries and steel. So that's the make/break line I price items at today. It's stressful, but it will juuuust work. Now, when we can sell a few more, or add a couple of hundred dollars ..... then there's the opening for a bit more ledger time.

Thanks Sal!
Gary

Gary
That's a very good deal and the price of a couple yrs ago . I'm really suprised at the longevity with little to NO maintanence Im getting outta my and its in my pocket ! No sleeve or sheath . It still looks great too .
Thanks

Thanks
Kurt

Gary,
That is really going to be an exquisite piece when it is finished.
Thanks for sharing,
Jeff