For sale is one:  Vintage Bulldog 1 of 10 Limited Production 8 1/2" Display Sunfish Knife; Crystal Synthetic Scales with 7 Color Sunfish Deep Etch; Third Generation; Made in Solingen. 


This Bulldog Sunfish knife is in overall good condition.  It has superficial handling and actuation wear but has never been used to cut.  Factory edge is quite sharp.  Hinges have been oiled.  The scales have a few surface cuts and nicks that don't show up on camera; there is some shrinking but no cracks.  Fit and finish is typical for Bulldog; not excellent but about the same as found on the normal knives.  Apart form the scale shrinking, the gaps aren't too bad, given the size of the knife.  The bolster pin outlines are visible, and one is slightly recessed.  Walk and talk is as you'd expect with a knife of this size; satisfying but not at all impossible to open.  Main blade is debossed and painted with the 'Bluegill Sunfish'.  Tangs are stamped with the double pit bulls and "BULLDOG BRAND HAMMER FORGED SURGICAL INST. SOLINGEN GERMANY".  Main blade is stamped "Bulldog Brand 1995 Hammer Forged Solingen Germany".  Bolsters are nickel-silver; liners are brass.  Plain bar shield.  Box not included but does come with COA.  While a novelty, it remains a functioning scale representation that should make a unique addition to any sunfish collection.  Please see photographs for details.


Specifications:

  • Year:  Unknown; Third Generation
  • Scales:  Crystal Synthetic
  • Length closed:  210 mm
  • Overall width:  79 mm
  • Scale width:  55 mm
  • Thickness:  21.5 mm
  • Main blade length, bolster to tip:  153 mm
  • Secondary blade length, bolster to tip:  105 mm
  • Weight:  ~2lb 7oz

 




Shipping:

Your order shall be carefully packaged and shipped immediately after payment is received with insurance included free from additional charge.  I ship the same day of payment (depending on when it is received).  Please expect about 3-5 days for arrival.  Expedited shipping is available with overnight delivery to most areas.  I will gladly ship to APO/FPO addresses.  International shipping shall be calculated by weight.  Any applicable tax and duties are not included and may be due upon receipt.


That's it!  I know that the buyer shall be most pleased.  Do feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you so much for looking!


All original text copyright September XXIX MMXVIII by Blodwulf.