Made with Starrett 496-O1 high carbon tool steel (hardened and
selectively tempered, then hard-chromed), G10 glass epoxy composite
handles, and Kydex sheaths. Great workmanship and ergonomics.
While good knives, I've developed ardent objections to the maker.
At his insistence for "engineering truth" I published in Safari Dreams his
disdainful cast-steel rifle receiver "thesis", which was quickly discredited
(and with no defense, correction, apology, or retraction from McClung).
www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=20673&page=2 (read to its end)
(Ron Smith has faith in his own cast-steel M14s. That's good enough for me.)
Thus, my vintage Mad Dog knives no longer interest me, and are now for sale.
They include:
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10" Panther $1300
hand-engraved with Mad Dog maker's sig, very good condition, original edge
two Kydex sheaths: Dundee, and belt
once Kevin's personal Panther, which he sold to me for gun show spending cash
I have twice taken this to Africa for self-defensive carry
Blade Length: 10.0"
Blade Thickness: .250"
Blade Width: 1.75"
Blade Finish: Hard Chrome
Blade Material: Starrett 496-O1
Overall Length: 14.9"
Weight: 16.2 oz. (Knife Only)
Sheath Material: Kydex-individually hand crafted
Handle Material: Hand shaped Glass/Epoxy Composite
prototype "Gunsite Scout V" pre-A.T.A.K. $3975
hard-chromed 6" blade and guard, with file stress relief
rare green G10 composite handle with ultra-rare hex socket
two Kydex sheaths (with older-style brass rivets): Dundee, and belt
near mint but for light sheath scuffs on blade, original edge
bought new from Kevin McClung in Feb 1992 as my first Mad Dog knife
a one-of-a-kind blade, and rare predecessor to the ATAK
Mad Dog Street Razor $750
curved edge blade was only 1 or 2 ever made according to Mad Dog
near mint but for light sheath scuffs, original edge
Kydex pocket sheath with brass rivets
bought new from Kevin in Feb 1992
"Buster" Video Card (1992, very rare) $450
near mint but for light sheath scuffs, original edge
bought new from Mad Dog in Feb 1992
"Old School" Frequent Flyer (made of G10) $350
two sheaths (belt, and suit jacket inside pocket)
very good condition, original edge
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Within a couple of weeks, I'll post a pdf with photos and specific prices.
Meanwhile, PM me for specific details or offers.
I've enjoyed these knives for years, but it's time for new owners.
A reasonable offer will be entertained for the entire collection.
Terms are cash or U.S. postal M.O.
Please add for insured FedEx to any CONUS address.
(I will not ship overseas; please arrange that with a USA friend.)
Regards,
Boston T. Party (Kenneth W. Royce)
P.O. Box 4241
Gillette, Wyoming 82717
