Private Sale Knives, Khukuris & Swords
All items on this Private Sale page are available for individual or "lot" style purchasing. Click photos to enlarge.
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When possible, links to same or similar knives are in the lower portion of each item box, for pricing comparison.
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All blades are photographed with an iPhone, and there may be some distortion. I have tried to keep this from happening.
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All blades are labeled to the best of our ability. Cleaning may be required in some instances.
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In regard to all Himalayan Imports blades, Alan Shepardson (prior acting GM at Himalayan Imports) has helped with valuations.
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If purchasing any "lots", shipping will be USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail, except for items which cannot fit in a USPS Flat Rate Priority box. In those special cases (such as long swords), shipping can be USPS Ground or whatever we agree on with the buyer.
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If you wish to purchase all of the available items on this page [CS9, CS7, CS8, Anza1, Anza2, Anza3, Anza6, Anza7, Anza8, Anza9, K10, K11, S44, S45, S47, Q1, H8, H19, H21, S27, S28, S29, S1 & S2]: Current lot price = $2,025 +postage. (~55% off)
Click this link for more info on purchasing.
Cold Steel Fixed Blades (SRK & Collector's China Doll Recon Scouts):
Buy these blades individually or use group "lot" pricing for CS7, CS8 & CS9 = $525 +postage. (~20% off)
CS9 - #SRK - SRK Carbon V
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Like New
Overall Length: 10¾"
Blade Length: 6"
Price: $145 +postage
by Cold Steel
Similar to this one (SRK $195.00) at Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRMR
(both 'China Dolls' and the SRK will fit together in one USPS - Flat Rate Medium box)
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CS7 - "China Doll" (2007) Recon Scout w/ Tough Secure-EX Sheath (SK-5 steel, which at the time was imported from Japan)
{Clear "Made in China" Stamp}
[Original Box]
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Like New
Overall Length: 12¾"
Blade Length: 7½"
(1 of 2 available)
[Researched: Cold Steel used SK5 imported from Japan, the guard was also SK5 under the black; short lived run in 2007.]
Price: $255 +postage
by Cold Steel
Similar style to this one (Recon Scout $295.00) at Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRMR
(both 'China Dolls' and the SRK will fit together in one USPS - Flat Rate Medium box)
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CS8 - "China Doll" (2007) Recon Scout w/ Tough Secure-EX Sheath (SK-5 steel, which at the time was imported from Japan)
{Clear "Made in China" Stamp}
[Original Box]
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Like New
Overall Length: 12¾"
Blade Length: 7½"
(1 of 2 available)
[Researched: Cold Steel used SK5 imported from Japan, the guard was also SK5 under the black; short lived run in 2007.]
Price: $255 +postage
by Cold Steel
Similar style to this one (Recon Scout $295.00) at Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRMR
(both 'China Dolls' and the SRK will fit together in one USPS - Flat Rate Medium box)
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Anza1 - Anza USA 97
Anza File Hunter
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Overall Length: 10"
Blade Length: 4¾"
Price: $80 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Hunter $195.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRMR
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Anza6 - Anza USA 03
Anza File Bowie
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 8"
Blade Length: 3¾"
Price: $100 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Bowie $237.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRSm
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Anza9 - Anza USA 03
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 8¾"
Blade Length: 4"
Price: $100 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Hunter $295.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
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USPS - FRSm
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Anza2 - Anza USA 97
Anza File Hunter
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Overall Length: 10"
Blade Length: 4¾"
Price: $80 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Hunter $195.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
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USPS - FRMR
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Anza7 - Anza USA 02
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Overall Length: 8¼"
Blade Length: 3¾"
Price: $125 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Hunter $295.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRSm
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Anza3 - Anza USA 04
Anza File Hunter
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 8¾"
Blade Length: 4"
Price: $100 +postage
by Anza
Similar to this one (File Hunter $295.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRMR
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Anza8 - Anza USA 9(illegible second number)
Anza File Hunter
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear
Overall Length: 8½"
Blade Length: 3½"
Price: $70 +postage
by Anza
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Similar to this one (File Hunter $195.00) found on Arizona Custom Knives.
USPS - FRSm
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K10 - Mission Artesania Arg. w/Deer Horn Handle [this is not a culinary knife]
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair with some Wear
Sheath: Not original.
Overall Length: 15¾"
Blade Length: 9¾"
Price: $175 +postage
by Mission Artesania Arg.
Same style as this one (Mission Artesania Arg 15.5" Stag Handle Fixed Blade Knife - Goucho Knife $250.00) found on ebay.
USPS - FRMR
(both the Mission Artesania Arg, & VL Knives Argentina will fit together in a USPS - FRMR)
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K11 - Stainless Steel Gaucho Knife with Sheath [this is not a culinary knife]
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Very Good, but with verdigris on guard/quillon
Overall Length: 16½"
Blade Length: 10½"
Price: $165 +postage
by VL Knives - Argentina
Similar to this one (Rare Custom Hand Made Argentina Gaucho Makers PERPINA & PORCEL Hunting Knife $549.00 &/or Gaucho Knife Bowie $220.00) found on ebay.
USPS - FRMR
(both the Mission Artesania Arg, & VL Knives Argentina will fit together in a USPS - FRMR)
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S1 - Zatoichi Cane Sword with Black Scabbard and Flannel Dust Bag
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 42"
Blade Length: 28½"
(1 of 2 available)
Price: $125 +postage
by Unknown Maker
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Similar to this one (Blind Fury Zatoichi Stick/Cane Sword With Black Scabbard $199.00) found at True Katana.
NO FLAT RATE OPTION.
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S2 - Zatoichi Cane Sword with Black Scabbard and Flannel Dust Bag
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 42"
Blade Length: 28½"
(1 of 2 available)
Price: $125 +postage
by Unknown Maker
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Similar to this one (Blind Fury Zatoichi Stick/Cane Sword With Black Scabbard $199.00) found at True Katana.
NO FLAT RATE OPTION.
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What to know about the CS "China Doll" Recon Scouts for sale above (typically found in Collector Circles):
Collectors commonly call these "China Dolls"; they are fairly rare.
In 2007, the Cold Steel company set up a short-lived, transitional China production run, which represents a manufacturing transition point in Cold Steel history.
This short-lived SK5 import series created good quality blades made with steel which was imported from Japan. Performance depended on heat treatment in the Chinese factory. They were marked "Made in China" to be in compliance with legal requirements.
It is well known that China cloned Cold Steel blades (mainly the Trail Master's at that time); the cloned versions were marked "Made in the USA".
The guard is steel (not brass or stainless, as was found in the earlier versions).
Though there were not universal quality control issues, manufacturing was eventually moved to Taiwan, citing QC as a reason.
Our valuations are fair for the normal market. But, it is noted that collectors can pay higher prices on occasion, reaching $275 to $325. We are comfortable leaving our prices where they are.
Anza:
For more information on Anza Knives, you can read more here (https://anzaknives.com/index.php/about-us/) & here.
Buy these blades individually or with use group "lot" pricing for Anza1, Anza2, Anza3, Anza6, Anza7, Anza8 & Anza9 = $525 +postage. (~20% off)
VL Knives (Argentina) and Mission Artesania Arg.:
S27 - Khyber Sword | BWS-8 - Paracord Grip with Sheath ("The Swords of Black Wind")
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Light Use
Sheath: Not original.
Overall Length: 24½"
Blade Length: 16"
(1 of 3 available)
Price: $105 +postage
by Ontario Knife Company
Similar to this one (Swords of Black Wind, BWS-8 Khyber Sword $139.95) found on WorthPoint.
USPS - FRLR
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S28 - Khyber Sword | BWS-8 - Paracord Grip with Sheath ("The Swords of Black Wind")
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Light Use
Sheath: Not original.
Overall Length: 24½"
Blade Length: 16"
(1 of 3 available)
Price: $105 +postage
by Ontario Knife Company
Similar to this one (Swords of Black Wind, BWS-8 Khyber Sword $139.95) found on WorthPoint.
USPS - FRLR
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S29 - Khyber Sword | BWS-8 - Paracord Grip with Sheath ("The Swords of Black Wind")
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Fair
Sheath: Not original.
Overall Length: 24½"
Blade Length: 16"
(1 of 3 available)
Price: $85 +postage
by Ontario Knife Company
Similar to this one (Swords of Black Wind, BWS-8 Khyber Sword $139.95) found on WorthPoint.
USPS - FRLR
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Buy these blades individually or use group "lot" pricing for K10 & K11 = $275 +postage. (~20% off)
Swords over 28":
Buy these blades individually or use group "lot" pricing for S1 & S2 = $175 +postage. (~30% off)
Khyber Swords
Buy these blades individually or use group "lot" pricing for S27, S28 & S29 = $210 +postage. (~30% off)
This page will be on-hold from 08/15 to 09/05.
If you *really* want something, please reach out to me.
But, we are preparing for a medical proceedure for a family member. So it may take a bit for me to get back to you.
Himalayan Imports Khukuris, Swords & Large Knives:
Buy these blades individually or use the full group "lot" pricing for S44, S45, S47, Q1, H8, H19 & H21 = $1,615+postage. (~30% off)
Additional Information
All of the following items are made by Himalayan Imports and are listed by maker:
1) The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma [L.B.] (aka "Bura"). He has since passed away. /Mark = crescent moon.
2) Kumar [K.M.] /Mark = Star of David.
U.B. denotes "Uncle Bill" in honor of the late founder, Uncle Bill Martino. It is not a makers mark, but an honorary inscription put on every blade made since his passing in 2005.
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma ; the last kami to make blades for the last King of Nepal, his family and cohorts. He was the best kami and shop foreman; highly collectible. His blades command a premium now at 2X to 4X their original selling price.
Buy the Royal Kami (aka "Bura") blades individually or use group "lot" pricing for S44, S45, S47 & Q1 = $1,225 +postage. (~25% off)
S44 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 2 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Price: $580 +postage
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
NO FLAT RATE OPTION.
[Medium Triangle possible.]
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Q1 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Wear/Fair
Left tip has 3¾" rough area.
Overall Length: 20"
Blade Length: 12¾"
Price: $195 +postage
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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USPS - FRLR
(both the Yvsa Cherokee Rose large knives will fit together in a USPS - FRLR)
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S45 - Manjushree Sword of Wisdom with Engraved Blade and Engraved Handle (Old Style)
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good/Like New
Overall Length: 26½"
Blade Length: 19¼"
(1 of 2 available)
Hand engraved by the Royal Kami, with hammer and chisel.
Price: $580 +postage
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Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
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NO FLAT RATE OPTION.
[Medium Triangle p[ossible.]
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S47 - Yvsa Cherokee Rose Large Knife
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 20¼"
Blade Length: 12¼"
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Price: $280 +postage
Maker: The Royal Kami, Lal Bahadur Bishwakarma
Makers Mark = crescent moon; L.B.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks. Honorary Inscription - U.B.
USPS - FRLR
(both the Yvsa Cherokee Rose large knives will fit together in a USPS - FRLR)
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Maker: Kumar ; second best kami; highly collectible. He still works for Himalayan Imports.
Buy these khukuris individually or use group "lot" pricing for H8, H19 & H21 = $500 +postage. (~25% off)
H8 - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good
Overall Length: 18¾"
Price: $280 +postage
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
USPS - FRLR
(all three khukuris will fit together in a USPS - FRLR)
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H19 - ON HOLD / ZG - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with minimal rust.
Overall Length: 21½"
Price: $215 +postage
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
USPS - FRLR
(all three khukuris will fit together in a USPS - FRLR)
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H21 - ON HOLD / ZG - Chitlangi Khukuri
Blade: Fixed
Condition: Good with a bit of pitting. Nick in bottom edge of grip.
Overall Length: 19"
Price: $175 +postage
Maker: Kumar
Makers Mark = Star of David mark; K.M.; sun with marks coming off four sides; additional marks.
USPS - Flat Rate Large Rectangle
(all three khukuris will fit together in a USPS - FRLR)
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Follow These Links - Continue on to the Other Knife Sections
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Private Sale Knives, Khukuris & Swords (you are here): Cold Steel, Anza, VL Knives (Argentina), Mission Artesania Arg., Himalayan Imports, Ontario Knife Company, etc.
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Private Sale - PURCHASING & SHIPPING, PayPal Details, Shipping and Condition Legend: Information for making a purchase and our condition legend for the blades.
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Special Hold, Sold, etc.: Items which are on hold or pending sale. Plus some of the more recent items we have sold.
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DEAL OF THE WEEK!: We plan to add a DEAL OF THE WEEK each Tuesday, but there may be some hold-over. Stop by to see what is new!
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Consignments / Arizona Custom Knives: Links to all of our knives on consignment at Arizona Custom Knives.
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Consignments / Maida's: Provides information on the items (pocket knives, hunting knives, turquoise, vintage bolo ties, vintage watches, vintage buckles, etc.) we have on consignment at Maida's.
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