This lot includes two folding knives handcrafted by Knifemaker Guild member Mel Pardue. Both knives have blades boldly marked "PARDUE". 1) Knife with a 2 3/4 inch blade, stainless steel frame with ivory scales. The scales have a scrimshawed feather signed by the scrimshander, "Wh". OAL: 6 1/4". 2) Knife with a 3 1/4 inch blade, stainless steel frame with horn scales. OAL: 7 1/2". Making knives since 1957, Mel Pardue has served as the Vice President of the Knifemakers' Guild and continues to handcraft custom knives while also designing knives for the Benchmade Knife Company.

1) Excellent, with some mild to minor scratches on the frame. The ivory has a nice grain pattern. 2) Very good plus, with some minor scratches along with a couple small chips on the scales.