Knife Kit info wanted

[BibleronKJV]

Is it true that S&W completed some of the kits and sold them that way? Did Collins complete any kits and sell them as completed knives? I have one that looks very professionally assembled. Ron

 

[MAZ711]

I've never read or heard of any pre-assembled by Blackie or anyone at S&W prior to sale.
I was surprised when I ran into the kit knife....I didn't know they existed....and a high quality piece too.
The one I acquired also looks professionally done....and came in original box !! Must be some very patient and talented people out there with the quality work put in on the build.
I'm always looking for those rare and beautiful Blackie Collins knives. Grabbed some very unique ones....let a few sadly slip away.
Knife fever is so hard to control

 

[Smithandwessoneverything]

For what it's worth, here's a pic of mine #518 finished, a copy of page 376 of the 3rd ed. Std. Cat. of S&W and a close up of the stated value.

Hello I have a Smith & Wesson Blackie Collins kit knife but the person I bought it from has the handguard on the the wrong way. It's backwards. How do you get the pommel off to take the wooden handle off and handguard to switch it around the right way?? Thank you for your answer