HK Ghost 3 ??

joekarp

• December 29, 2012 17:29

Surfing eBay this morning I found an HK model called the 'Ghost 3' with a number of: HK14131SBT-1001. With a coated tanto blade, carbide tip, strap cutter and bottle opener it looks real but is it really? Do a search, you'll find it easily enough.

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  loonybin

  • December 29, 2012 18:24

  I would have to say know based on a couple of indicators. For one, the can opener is the kind I had on my Wenger SAK, and I've only ever seen that style on a Wenger knife (unless Benchmade got a license to use it and add a thumb stud...). There are some other things that make me think it's not Benchmade-made.

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  joekarp

  • December 29, 2012 19:21

  I agree with you P., doing a search there was only one reference to a company selling the item for very low dollars. And there's no box label in the photos...problem it's about the same low-end quality as are many of the real items in the catalog - unfortunately.

  

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  different

  • December 29, 2012 20:27

  I think that it's real. I searched that model number on google and all I come up with is a link to BIg 5 Sporting Goods. I doubt they would sell a fake. I could be wrong.....
  
  what is interesting is that Big 5 only is asking $27 for it

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  joekarp

  • December 29, 2012 23:08

  That's the only place I was led to as well and the price made me wonder. But it looks real eh?

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  different

  • December 30, 2012 00:29

  Well I personally have no experience with Big 5 but used to spend a ton of time on a certain gun forum that had a lot of people who liked Big 5 quite well so I know it's a good legitemate company.

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  joekarp

  • December 31, 2012 18:27

  Jason, what's the story with this 'HK Ghost 3' 14135SBT (121045644940) knife up on eBay with the rescue hook, carbide bit and pop top opener?
  
  It looks legit but I can't find a reference to it anywhere.

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  rmcginnis

  • December 31, 2012 19:38

  This is a legit knife, just happens to be a Big 5 exclusive knife. Nice catch =)

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  different

  • December 31, 2012 19:58

  thank you Ryan for affirming the legitimacy of this. It looks like a handy little knife

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  joekarp

  • December 31, 2012 20:02

  +1...thanks for the confirm Ryan. If it was USA-made it would be tempting...!

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  joekarp

  • December 31, 2012 20:16

  FYI - called BKC CS Dept. and confirmed the knife is Chinese-made. So now you know...

  

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  different

  • December 31, 2012 23:22

  it would be more than tempting. at that price if they were usa made Benchmades I would buy them out.

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