Help identify these folders: Mel Pardue & JJ McGovern

[Addicted_to_Knives]

Dear Bladeforum Members,

Very grateful for your help in past with helping me to identifying the knife's history, story behind the knife and model.

I was lucky to get these from estate auction. Most of the knives sold (about 40) were 1980s-1990s and early 2000s models.

I would like to gather a story behind these two knives:

1. JJ McGovern folder with liner lock. - I searhced through forums early 2000s posts and found out he is no longer in business and resides somewhere in NH. JJ was a great knifemaker.

Looking for any info when this knife was made, model name?

2. Mel Pardue folder with liner lock. I know Mel Pardue is a great knifemaker but I have no idea about this model, no info provided. What is this knife? Or when was it made?

Looking for any info when this knife was made, model name?

Very grateful for everyone's help!

Thank you!

1. JJ McGovern

2. Mel Pardue

 

[Addicted_to_Knives]

The only info I was able to get is just the specs that I measured. Will appreciate any info and help please!

Total Length: 10 inches
Blade length: 4.25 Inches
Blade thickness: 0.20 inches
Closed length: 5.75 inches
Blade steel: ATS-34
Weight: 5 oz
Lock: Liner Lock
Maker: James J. McGovern
Year: 1990s

 

[killgar]

Mel Pardue has a website with a contact phone number, and an email address. You might be able to find out all there is to know about your Mel Pardue knife direct from the maker himself.