Sean McWilliams Panama Fighter

[KimberComp]

Guys, its been quite a few years ago and my first true custom knife. At that time I believe Sean was one a handful of individuals actually forging stainless knives. I bought the 5" Panaman Fighter in 440V from him. Not selling, not trading but just trying to put some value to the knife. I cannot quite recall but I believe is mid $300 knife when I bought it. Sheath in excellent shape but nothing ever to brag about. The knife, its been sharpened 3 times exactly and some mild scratches on the edge but other than that it is in excellent condition. Its skinned several deer in its life.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Les Robertson]

Hi Tim,

There is some demand for Sean's work (about 6 people out there who have to have one). Collectors who have come into custom knives in the last 5 years or so will have no idea who Sean is.

So even though you're not going to sell or trade , you would like to know the value.

If you can find one of those 6 people you might get as much as $500. Although most are looking for the 7" version. If not you are trying to sell a used knife in excellent condition with a decent sheath. Lots of competition out there for that dollar.

I would do a search of Sean's name to look for some collectors here on Blade Forums.

WWG

 

[KimberComp]

Seriously, it a knife I had for years and its one that I don't plan on selling. I just wondering about the value. It was good sum for the knife when I bought years ago. I've ended up comparing all others to! For me, I've yet to own a knife that has taken this sharp an edge and maintained through use. That might tell you just how few custom knives I had in my hands! I have owned a lot manufactured knives though.

 

[fuzzyedge]

A PF-5" / steel unknown/ just went for $600.00 recently on ebay. I have two PF-5s , one forged ATS-34 and one 440v ,and a 3"checkmate in forged ATS-34. They are my favorite fixed blade knife. I sure would like to find a PF-3" (beefier than checkmate). If you ever want/need to part with it, I'd be interested, along with about a half dozen other guys I know, heehee.

 

[Dawkind]

If you ever want/need to part with it, I'd be interested, along with about a half dozen other guys I know, heehee.