Rare Andy Roy Fiddleback Forge 2 Finger Karda for Serious Knife Collectors
Lee's Cutlery Mesa AZ offers interesting products for collectors everywhere. Welcome to the original shop celebrating over three decades of providing customers the finest custom blades and high quality production options. Shoppers looking for vintage items will find an impressive andy roy custom fiddleback forge fixed blade knife available today. The store remains an Arizona Regulator authorized dealer. J.D. used to make hand built Buck 110 Autos for many years. Finding a unique vintage blade takes careful searching across available categories.
A Legacy of Premium Custom and Vintage Blades
Visitors can browse multiple product categories at Lee's Cutlery Mesa AZ. Available inventory includes automatic knives, budget blades, and kitchen cutlery. The shop also carries holsters, military knives, and self defense items like batons, comb knives, and pepper spray. This specific piece comes directly from a long held private collection. The shop obtained the item straight from Andy himself many years ago.
It proudly displays a Made U.S.A. label. The store features an extensive selection of vintage fixed blades alongside vintage folding models. Brands available include ProTech, Benchmark, Kershaw blade trader, Mike Irie, Presto, and Schrade Walden. Buyers can find customized items by Lee or explore the Jim Ort custom collection. Navigation categories make browsing different brands simple.
2 Finger Karda Handle Design and Collector Features
The specific model featured here is the 2-Finger Karda. Shoppers seeking an authentic andy roy custom fiddleback forge fixed blade knife will admire the unique details spanning its curved handle. Brown burlap handle scales cover the grip. Andy's unique micarta black pins hold the handle scales securely together. White spacers add distinct visual contrast beneath the burlap material.
The maker also included his unique lanyard tube at the base. A brown cord lanyard was added later to complement the handle perfectly. Finding a well preserved 2-Finger Karda from this era gives collectors a fantastic piece. The maker designed this specific tool for comfortable handling during outdoor activities.
Forged O1 Steel Blade and Custom Sheath Details
The cutting edge features forged spalted 01 steel. A satin finished blade gives the piece a stunning appearance. Buyers may notice a faint mark on one side of the blade, though part of what appears in the image is simply a shadow from the product photo. The tool measures exactly five and three quarters inches OAL. The blade itself measures two and three quarters inches. Blade thickness measures exactly one eighth of an inch. During those early days, Andy did not provide sheaths alongside his creations. A very nice heavy duty brown leather belt sheath was specially made for the tool later. The custom leather sheath protects the spalted 01 steel perfectly while worn.
Why This Andy Roy Karda Stands Out in Any Collection
This rare andy roy custom fiddleback forge fixed blade knife brings vintage craftsmanship directly to eager collectors. The 2-Finger Karda model features beautiful brown burlap handle scales alongside white spacers. Unique micarta black pins hold everything securely. A custom heavy duty brown leather belt sheath completes the set perfectly. The forged spalted 01 steel blade showcases exceptional craftsmanship from an earlier era. Lee's Cutlery Mesa AZ proudly offers this unique new old stock piece today. Finding such pristine tools requires careful searching.