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A long dry spell (At least for me!)

The last knife I purchased was a Polish Army 6H4 Bayonet for the KBK (Polish made AKM) Assault Rifle. That was back on December 6, 2013.

I attempted to buy a Czech Bayonet for the Vz 24 Rifle (Czech Mauser Carbine) yesterday but was out bid on eBay. I went $5 over the street value ($25 plus the $10 shipping). I refused to go higher as the condition didn't warrant it.

Today, I won a bid. This was only my second attempt to purchase a knife since December 6. I think that's like 68 or 69 days without buying a knife.

Pictures to follow when it arrives. Until then, I'll divulge no details on the knife that broke the dry spell.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 6, 2014 at 17:15

Cant wait to find out what it is! Congrats

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on February 6, 2014 at 17:34

I'm with you Tobias, I think I have bought maybe 2 knives since Christmas. Or something like that. My last one was that Robt Klaas Yellow fixed blade, I really like it.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 7, 2014 at 18:11

Well my dry spell is just starting, I think. My two grand daughters are in college and I am having to help with everyday expenses. This is a problem, financially that has been plaguing me for a while, but just got worst.

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Permalink Reply by Ms Data on February 8, 2014 at 22:33

LOL Jan. Maybe we need a sign like they have at work that says how many days it has been since an accident. "It has been ## days since I bought a knife."

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 10, 2014 at 14:39

I've already broke down and bought one last night on eBay....lol

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Permalink Reply by Ricky L McConnell on February 10, 2014 at 21:08

I too have only bought one knife in the last two months. I added up how much I spent last year ,and figured I went a little over budget. I have a daughter in College so Robert I feel your pain. I see alot of nice knives on Ebay, but usually someone drives the price too high for me.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on February 11, 2014 at 19:49

The knife that ended the dry spell arrived. A Craftsman Camp Knife. Overall price was $18.00 ($14.00 + $4.00 shipping anf handling) The overall condition I would put at Used, Very Good. The blades are full, really good snap, no wobble. Really tight scales, very little wear. .Absolutely no light shines through the back springs. Tang stamp extremely clear (Craftsman/ USA 9549. Nice patina. Only problem is some round on the screwdriver tip. Much better than I thought it would be.