Does anyone know how to get in touch with Walter Brend, the knife maker? I have a #2 fighter that I would like to get refurbished.

Thanks in advance!
Paul

Beautiful knife.  I have one as well.

If you don't mind, how much did you pay?

I can pull his address from my knife book, but it might be outdated.  Somewhere in South Carolina.  Worth a stamp to try though.

I'll find it later and post it.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'd appreciate that info.
I bought the knife from Mr. Brend in '84 or '85 for a couple of hundred dollars. He was up here in Fayetteville, NC visiting a local knife shop (the Black Dragon, now defunct).  I believe that he was just getting into knife making as a profession. You are correct, I believe, in that he's from SC. He used to label his blades with the Confederate flag, though I'm not sure he still does.
Nice fellow and makes a nice knife. Mine is phosphated into a black finish with black micarta scales. I've carried it at work since I bought it and it shows. It's even been cammied with paint at times.

Time for a refurb (if he'll do it!)

Thanks again,
Paul

At that price, he must have been a novice!

I was lucky to get mine for $600.00.

Look at what they're getting now:
[url]http://robertsoncustomcutlery.com/brendtf.htm[/url]

Over there, they are sold as soon as they arrive.  Time to get on that 2-3 year waiting list.

[b]Walter Brend
309 Forest Circle
Walterboro, SC
29488[/b]

Here's mine with the Alleycat.  If I ever see the model with the "saw teeth" on the top, consider it sold.
[img]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid26/pdf6dd78010b03b8889ae97b284f805bf/fe3fbd07.jpg.orig.jpg[/img]

Try Mike Kyle at [url]http://www.tactical-knives.com/[/url].  They have a new knife company called Cutters.  I'm sure Mike can take care of you.

Giz

Guys, thanks for the info.

U_N_1846, My knife does have the saw teeth. Is this a rare configuration?  It also doesn't have the flag, just "Brend" in italics by the cross guard. Is it collectable? What's it worth?

Here's a photo. Do you think it wise to get it refurbed or will that hurt the collecting value?

[img]http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=pdm&album_id=30818&image_id=1&courtesy=1[/img]

Thanks again,
paul

"Saw teeth" must be the early models.  I've never seen the "saw teeth" version for sale before.  Only pics in a book.

I would say all Walter Brend made knives are collectable.  They are definitely one of the most desirable in the knife biz.  

By my estimates, I would say the knife is in the $600- $800.00 range depending on wear.  Is your's serial numbered?

I've noticed on knife sites people can sell their used Model 2's in good condition for $800.00!

I wouldn't get it refinished unless it was done by the master himself.  Of course that could take a long while.

There's also a mirror polished version of the Model 2.