Issued DEVGRU Masters of Defense Duane Dieter CQD Mk1 and MK2

[Retired SOF guy]

I've had some feedback that some folks are comparing these to commercial versions that go for a couple hundred dollars. To be clear, these aren't commercial versions, these are the ones issued to DEVGRU, hence the no markings other than the serial number.

I don't expect most knife buyers to have an interest--hoping to find specific collectors. Kind of like there are a lot of Colt revolvers out there, but if you find one owned by a known figure from the old west it goes for more. If you want a typical CQD then yeah, these aren't for you. I'm looking for a specific kind of collector, similar to the kind who spend this kind of money on an Emerson CQC-6, and I realize those kinds of folks are few and far between. Thanks.

These were issued back in 2000/2001 and I figured I'd keep them and someday either give them to nephews or my own kids if I ended up with some. As it is, my boys think they are neat but would rather we got a UTV. These are unused (on the Mk1 I did have the holster on my kit for a brief time then decided I'd rather use my cheaper pocketknife) and I no longer have the box for the Mk 1. As you can see in the pics, they are sterile other than the serial numbers (which I hid for posting here--not sure if these are ever counterfeited but if so, no need to help the frauds). I wasn't sure how to price these since I couldn't find any for sale online--which makes sense to me--but I did see an Emerson knife that was made for a SEAL go for about $5k. Since these were actually issued at DEVGRU for a brief period and that comes with some scarcity and interesting pedigree I figured I'd see what the market will bear. I prefer to not put my complete pedigree online, but serious buyers can contact me directly and we can chat and hopefully dispel any concerns about my background and their legitimacy. It's the internet, so no worries expecting some bona fides with this kind of cash on the line. Prefer Paypal but can also accept a direct transfer bank to bank--I'll cover shipping and insurance (they'll be sent requiring a signature, etc). Asking $6200 each, but would prefer to sell as a set for $12000. Thanks.

 

[Boru13]

Any further thread interference whether by comments or laugh emojis will result in warnings with points.

 

[HOKIE_FAN]

I could see the price possibly being justified if it had paperwork showing it was issued by DEVGRU or if it had the Trident with team # engraved etc. I have Team friends, for example that have Microtechs with all the above.
I'll take a point. This listing is ridiculous and by allowing it, you are supporting it.
Also, am I reading his profile correctly..joined this past Friday, the day before his first post, which is this sell post? Come on....really?
I'll take 2 points.

 

[Jeff Mathis]

These were issued to vanilla seals and reg Navy. DEVGRU has their own contract, as well as other SOF entities, who get different options than a standard contract for extreme use conditions. 12k, new account, anything but silent professional, hit that crack pipe one more again!

 

[HOKIE_FAN]

Moderators should moderate.

 

[Boru13]

I could see the price possibly being justified if it had paperwork showing it was issued by DEVGRU or if it had the Trident with team # engraved etc. I have Team friends, for example that have Microtechs with all the above.
I'll take a point. This listing is ridiculous and by allowing it, you are supporting it.
Also, am I reading his profile correctly..joined this past Friday, the day before his first post, which is this sell post? Come on....really?
I'll take 2 points.

Nope, 10 points.

Moderators should moderate.

Just did.

 

[Boru13]

These were issued to vanilla seals and reg Navy. DEVGRU has their own contract, as well as other SOF entities, who get different options than a standard contract for extreme use conditions. 12k, new account, anything but silent professional, hit that crack pipe one more again!

10 point warning issued as well.

 

[Retired SOF guy]

Moderators should moderate.

What kind of paperwork would you recommend? They didn't come with any, although I recall at the time the knives being issued was covered online or maybe in various "tactical" magazines. As to notarized documentation or sworn affidavit regarding my time in and where I received them, I have no issue with that. And no, these didn't come with Tridents.

As to ridiculous, again, that's fine. For me spending $500 on a knife is ridiculous, let alone $5k, but Arizona Custom Knives is replete with examples.

And to that point, not being a knife guy I only heard about this forum from a buddy who recommended trying to sell them here since this is section is similar to GunBroker or Armslist in that regard, hence me joining and then posting.

Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[Retired SOF guy]

These were issued to vanilla seals and reg Navy. DEVGRU has their own contract, as well as other SOF entities, who get different options than a standard contract for extreme use conditions. 12k, new account, anything but silent professional, hit that crack pipe one more again!

I can't attest to them being issued to vanilla SEALs or regular Navy. These were what were issued at the command. See my comments above regarding $12k and new account. As to silent professional, I'm simply selling something acquired over the course of a great career because I'm not emotionally attached, some folks collect things like this who might appreciate them and I have other things I could do with the cash should it work out--however, you won't see my name on the cover of a book so I'm quiet enough I guess.