Sign In

Shipping Policy

Any customers with separate shipping and billing addresses are subject to follow up contact. If no contact can be made, your order will be cancelled. Please understand that this policy is to protect our customers from fraud and theft.

Shipping costs are calculated automatically when you checkout. Orders to P.O. Boxes or military addresses require shipping via USPS.

Orders placed by 3:00pm EST will be shipped the same day. All orders shipped USPS (including Express) may take an additional business day to process and ship. We strongly recommend shipping UPS if you need guaranteed delivery by a certain date.

For our international customers, you must call or email after ordering to arrange for duties/customs and declarations before we will ship your order. USPS Express International shipments with declarations greater than $200, incur an additional $15.00 fee for postage/insurance.

Disclaimer

By placing an order the buyer represents that he or she is of legal age and that the products ordered will be used in a lawful manner. We assume no responsibility for any harm or injury resulting from the sale, trade, use or handling of any product purchased from us. It is the responsibility of the buyer, not the seller, to ascertain and obey all applicable local, state, federal and international laws in regard to the possession, and or use, of any item purchased. We are unable to provide refunds in the event that the package that you have ordered was seized by customs or other agencies. Consult your local and state laws before ordering if you are in doubt.

Happy Holidays! Our office will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as we spend time with our families. Regular office hours resume Thursday, 12/26. 

close banner

Home Products Original Prototype Paul 2P

Original Prototype Paul 2P

by Poehlmann, Paul

SKU 418306

Date Added 01/25/2021

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $1,200.00

Overview

This Model 2P by Paul Poehlmann features his patented Axial Locking Mechanism. This rare custom knife features a hand rubbed satin finish blade and frame. Nice function. Minor scuffs and scratches are visible; overall the knife is in good condition. Comes with leather slip sheath. Note from the consigner: "I purchased it in 1997, it has been my safe since then. I purchased it from Steve Alexander who owned Ramrod Gun and Knife in New Castle,In. Steve was instrumental in developing the “art knife” market, giving such notables as Imel and Cronk who were from this area their start. I do not know how the relationship developed between Paul and Steve, but I do recall that Paul relied on Steve’s marketing skills and was a guest at his home in British Columbia on several occasions. Hence, when Paul wanted to divest himself of some of his more notable pieces, Steve was his man. Please notice there is not a serial number on this knife, it is not a production item."

Product Details

Blade Length 2.5

Overall Length 6

Closed Length 3.5

Weight (oz) 2.7

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Blade Material Unknown

Blade Details Drop Point

Handle Material Bone, Metallic

About the Maker

Poehlmann, Paul

Paul’s interest in things mechanical led to a fascination with firearms and knives. He became intrigued with the mechanical aspects of their design and function. In the early 1970’s Paul started to design folding knife mechanisms as he became convinced there had to be a better way to lock a folding knife blade open and closed than what he had seen. Paul holds over forty utility patents and numerous design patents. Twenty of these patents are for folding knife mechanisms. He gained notoriety for inventing the Axial Locking Mechanism, which was then made famous by the Gerber knife company.