Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's Knuckle Duster
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Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's Knuckle Duster
I’m looking for a replica of knife that has sentimental value. I believe it’s called a Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's "Knuckle Duster". I stole it from my mother in the early 2000’s and traded it for weed when I was a punk kid. She still jokingly gives me s... for it as it was a gift from her older brother. The look on her face if I could gift her a replica would be priceless. If anyone has one of these in their collection they’re willing to part with for the right price please contact me. I’ve attached a photo of the exact knife I’m looking for. Thanks
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Re: Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's Knuckle Duster
Had one decades ago but some jackass stole mine too. Always got attention though. Might have been my little brother. Good luck finding another.Mjb1013 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:59 am I’m looking for a replica of knife that has sentimental value. I believe it’s called a Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's "Knuckle Duster". I stole it from my mother in the early 2000’s and traded it for weed when I was a punk kid. She still jokingly gives me s... for it as it was a gift from her older brother. The look on her face if I could gift her a replica would be priceless. If anyone has one of these in their collection they’re willing to part with for the right price please contact me. I’ve attached a photo of the exact knife I’m looking for. Thanks
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Re: Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's Knuckle Duster
Today is your lucky day. I’ve had this knife from the first collection I ever purchased. Never knew what to do with it. Not a high quality knife by any means. Made in Taiwan and not Japan. I believe the CI stands for Compass Industries. They had a lot of very nice knives made in Japan back in the 80’s and early 90’s. This knife opens up and locks up just fine. The release is easy. No real spring action on closing it, it’s all manual closing. Some wear on the handle, as you can see in the pictures. The blade is about as dull as a butter knife. I am uncertain of what to even ask for this knife so send me a reasonable offer and see if we can get you together with this knife, if you want it.
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Re: Japanese Valor "Assassin" - Vintage 80's Knuckle Duster
I just happened to pick one up if anyone is still looking for it. I was looking around to see what people were saying about it and stumbled onto this forum. Cool little piece!