http://www.geocities.com/buxtonknives/ I picked up one of these via a trade. (Buxton is on the Top) I think I could cut my way out of an Elevator Shaft with it if I had to. Check out the Torture test pics at his site: http://www.geocities.com/buxtonknives/History.html Here's one:
There was an awesome article on him and his knives as well in Blade.... full on torture test with cars and steel doors.... no problem..... Bill is a real gentleman and a pleasure to do business with....
I'll check.... if not I'll try to scan it..... he just sold a bunch on Blade Forums.... even one with a Koa handle.... its the 3rd one down... heh heh heh... guess who he got the koa from?????
These are all new.... its a green micarta.... The EDC is a standard line in his knives.... "All knives are made using 52100 and they have been 3 times quenched, cryo treated using dry ice, then tempered 3 times. The OAL lengths are similar ranging from 8 3/4" - 8 7/8",blade lengths are also similar ranging 4 1/8""- 4 1/4". The handles all have 8 nickle/silver pins but with different handle material. Prices vary with handle material. Each knife comes with leather, pouch style sheath, buyers option of right or left hand carry. Top knife is Redwood burl- stabilized professionally - $265 + shipping 2nd knife is Ivory micarta handle- $250 + shipping 3rd knife is Hawaiian KOA- professionally stabilized- $265 + shipping 4th knife is green canvas micarta - $250 + shipping" he makes some high end stuff too.... in addition to what you see here and on his website.... check here..... http://www.bladegallery.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=572&cat=Buxton,+Bill&websess=18997414023046
Bill checked out this thread and gave me this: and then this after some banter y melbo: Sounds like a wicked cool guy. Might need some more
