Matched 1977 Pat Crawford Custom Sub-Hilt Fighter Set #30 – 4″ & 7″ Companion Pair

Presenting a premier, investment-grade acquisition for the serious high-end custom knife collector: an ultra-rare, factory-matched Two-Piece Companion Set of Pat Crawford Custom Sub-Hilt Fighters. Both knives are individually hand-engraved with the identical serial #30 and dated 1977 on the ricasso.

Why This Matched Set is Exceptionally Valuable: In the high-end custom knife market, finding a single early 1970s sub-hilt fighter from a legendary master is a rare event. Finding a factory-matched companion pair sharing the exact same serial number elevates these pieces from individual collectibles to a museum-grade set. High-end collectors pay a significant financial premium—often 25% to 40% above individual values—to acquire and preserve an intact, serialized set. This specific 4″ boot/utility fighter and 7″ primary combat fighter configuration was the pinnacle of elite, multi-size custom ordering during the golden era of the 1970s tactical knife boom.

Both knives exhibit the flawless craftsmanship that launched Pat Crawford into the Knifemakers’ Guild hall-of-fame status. Each piece features an immaculate, mirror-polished hollow-ground blade stamped with the classic, clean “CRAWFORD” maker mark .

The handles are perfectly matched, using premium genuine ivory scales that have aged in unison to a breathtaking, rich cream patina over the last five decades. Built on full tapered tangs, both fighters showcase Crawford’s signature attention to detail, highlighted by a masterfully executed, multi-pinned metal frame reinforcing the spine of the handles.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a complete, serialized chapter of American custom knifemaking history in pristine vintage condition. The 4″ Knife does not have original sheath.