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  1. 17-07-11, 12:30 PM #1
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    Rockstead 'Higo'

    Rockstead 'Higo' for Sale

    One of my sharpening service customers has asked me to sell this rather special knife for him.
    The knife came to me for the removal of a tiny nick in the edge, which I have done. I have re-sharpened and polished the entire edge, which has come up to a properly hair popping quality

    As can be seen in the (typically rather poor) pictures, the knife does show a couple of small marks on the anodizing of the handle where it has been carried, but other than that it is in excellent condition.
    This knife is as solid as a rock, yet light as a feather in the hand. I wish I could afford to keep it myself, but cannot, so now is your chance to buy a truly 'top-end' knife for far less than it would cost new.











    This knife comes with all original paperwork, including the original purchase reciept, and it's original box with torx driver. Any inspection welcome (I could bring it to Jacks next weekend if anyone is seriously interested)
    The 'Higo' sells for over £500 new.

    Now available for a futher reduced price of £370
    Last edited by Longstrider; 22-09-11 at 06:38 PM.
    If it's not sharp, it's just a piece of metal.

    www.longstrider.co.uk is now up and running :)
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  2. 17-07-11, 12:40 PM #2
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Blade Material Alumite coated DLT571

    so whats your opinion on this steel and its edge geometry, having got intimate with it
    in my dream i had a new knife .. so i put it under my pillow for when i awoke ..
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  3. 17-07-11, 01:03 PM #3
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Quote Originally Posted by etorix View Post
    Blade Material Alumite coated DLT571

    so whats your opinion on this steel and its edge geometry, having got intimate with it
    It's tough stuff ! I don't know what it's supposed to be on the Rc scale, but I'd compare honing it to something around Rc62. Then edge geometry is good for 'general usage' i.e. not too fine like a razor where chipping might become a problem, but plenty fine enough to become (as it is ) a VERY effective cutting tool.
    As said, I wish I could afford to keep hold of this one for testing (via EDC pocket clipped carry for a couple of years or so ) but, alas, I simply cannot.
    If it's not sharp, it's just a piece of metal.

    www.longstrider.co.uk is now up and running :)
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  4. 17-07-11, 01:16 PM #4
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    nor can i even make an offer , at this time

    nice lookin blade geometry tho
    in my dream i had a new knife .. so i put it under my pillow for when i awoke ..
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  5. 26-07-11, 08:25 AM #5
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Think you are about right with the hardness. There should be a certificate in pocket in box that shows Rc
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  6. 01-08-11, 06:17 PM #6
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Price drop on this piece. Original post ammended to show it.
    If it's not sharp, it's just a piece of metal.

    www.longstrider.co.uk is now up and running :)
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Nobody interested ın a good knife????
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    What would be the price in USD shipped to US?
    I have handled most of the Rocksteads at Blade. I just can not get used to the handles. But, you are right, awesome blade.
    I am interested. Thank you.
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  9. 07-08-11, 12:56 AM #9
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    hm, 380, comes hinged
    in my dream i had a new knife .. so i put it under my pillow for when i awoke ..
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  10. 01-09-11, 09:49 AM #10
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Price now reduced to £370.

    Original post ammended to match.
    If it's not sharp, it's just a piece of metal.

    www.longstrider.co.uk is now up and running :)
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  11. 04-09-11, 01:09 PM #11
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Hey your pm box it full!
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    payment sent!!!
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  13. 17-09-11, 07:45 AM #13
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Ian, be very careful....

    http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...e-f****n-life?

    The guy's got form for doing PayPal charge-backs on big money blades.
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Reading that thread he seems like a lowlife piece of turd!
    Good spot Martyn! Hope it all works out ok for Ian!

    Is there any way to contact paypal and alert them in advance to this kind of behaviour?
    My biggest fear in life is that when I die my wife sells all my stuff for what I told her I paid for it!!

    Paracord bracelets, keyrings and lanyards available for sale, pm me for details.
    SRM and Bee knives for sale - In dealer sales or pm me for details.
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    Re: Rockstead 'Higo'

    Quote Originally Posted by Hatethatgiraffe View Post
    Good spot Martyn!
    It was a tipoff mate - another member spotted the potential connection and a quick dig into his account confirmed it. Like always, we rely on you guys for so much of this. I just hope Ian doesnt get stung.
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