Reese Weiland Custom Folding Knife Abalone Shell Handle Tampa FL Collectible For Sale

Offered for sale is a beautiful and unusual Reese Weiland Custom Folding Knife, featuring an attractive iridescent abalone/paua-style shell handle, satin-finished blade, and distinctive Reese Weiland maker’s marking with Tampa, Florida identification.

Reese Weiland is an established American custom knifemaker known for his distinctive designs and craftsmanship.

This is an interesting collectible custom folding knife with beautiful multicolored shell handle scales displaying shades of pink, green, gold, purple, and blue.

Measurements & Features:

• Maker: Reese Weiland

• Marking: Reese Weiland – Tampa, FL

• Type: Custom Folding Knife

• Closed Length: 3⅛ inches

• Overall Open Length: 5⅜ inches

• Blade: Single Satin-Finished Blade

• Handle: Iridescent Abalone/Paua-Style Shell Scales

• Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock

• Opening: Thumb Stud

• Construction: Metal Bolsters, Liners, and Screw-Mounted Handle Scales

Condition Details:

• Pre-owned in fair-to-good overall condition.

• Blade shows scratches, surface marks, and discoloration consistent with age and previous ownership.

• Blade has a small amount of looseness/play at the pivot.

• Pivot adjustment may help reduce the looseness, but no adjustment or repair has been performed or guaranteed.

• One handle screw is missing.

• The threaded hole for the missing screw is not stripped.

• The remaining handle screws appear to be the same size and may be used as references when locating a replacement.

• Iridescent shell handle scales retain attractive color and patterning but show age-related wear, surface imperfections, small chips, and areas of damage.

• Metal bolsters and other components show patina, scratches, and discoloration.

• Blade tip appears intact.

• Knife is being offered in its present, pre-owned condition with the noted imperfections.

Collector Information:

An interesting example of Reese Weiland’s custom knife craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully patterned iridescent shell handle and traditional folding knife construction.

The colorful handle scales give this knife a distinctive appearance, making it an attractive addition to a custom knife collection.

The knife would also make an interesting restoration or maintenance project for a collector familiar with custom folding knives.

Important Condition Disclosure:

Please be aware that one handle screw is missing and the blade has some looseness. The handle scales also have cosmetic imperfections and localized damage. These conditions are reflected in the photographs.

The knife is being sold as-is, with no repairs or adjustments performed.

Photography & Color Disclosure:

All photographs were taken using an iPhone 16 Pro Max with the Neutral photographic setting under Amazon Basics Portable Foldable Photo Studio LED lights (5600K daylight-balanced).

Actual colors may vary under different lighting conditions and display settings, particularly with the iridescent shell handle.

Smoke-Free Environment:

This item comes from a smoke-free environment.

Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact knife and its condition.