These knives are “Second Quality” with one or more imperfections. They are not “First Quality” and are sold at a deeply discounted rate. The knives pictured are examples of this pattern, NOT images of the exact knife you will receive. While the second quality knives you receive will function as safely as any First Quality knife, they are ideal as a “users” or “tinkerers” not collectibles and are sold “as-is” with no return or refund after purchase.

What is a Second? In general, Seconds have a “look” or “feel” that is not in line with First Quality. It will have one or more of the following imperfections: discoloration or wide variation in the handle dye, imperfect jigging, small cracks or fractures near pins, minor blade/bolster/shield imperfections like scratches or poor polish, minor blade wobble, weak or “mushy” blade stops, light pull between stops, poor blade centering (without rub), minor gapping in liners or between handle material and liners, and rough or unfinished edges or transition.