What the best place to find knife values?

[jtischauser]

I have 25-50 knives from my dads collection that I need to sell. I spent hours searching the last time I tried to sell these on eBay. I was hoping you guys might be able to help me out?

 

[Deacon]

I have 25-50 knives from my dads collection that I need to sell. I spent hours searching the last time I tried to sell these on eBay. I was hoping you guys might be able to help me out?

I'm not 100% sure if there is a "blue book" for blades, but the knife market is heavily influenced by popularity. you'll have to find a specialist if you want them appraised, but for re-sale it's a gamble. Bladeforums.com has a big enough classifieds section to give you an idea of what things are selling for. Unfortunately, knives are like guns, in the way that if they're not custom made or have high end steel etc, they don't really appreciate.

Busse = Wilson Combat
Gerber = Ruger
etc.

I can help you search, if you want, if you PM me the info.

 

[jtischauser]

I'm not 100% sure if there is a "blue book" for blades, but the knife market is heavily influenced by popularity. you'll have to find a specialist if you want them appraised, but for re-sale it's a gamble. Bladeforums.com has a big enough classifieds section to give you an idea of what things are selling for. Unfortunately, knives are like guns, in the way that if they're not custom made or have high end steel etc, they don't really appreciate.

Busse = Wilson Combat
Gerber = Ruger
etc.

I can help you search, if you want, if you PM me the info.

Thanks man! I will post up some pictures when I get them sorted. Last time around I just googled the brand and any numbers onthe knives and can up with several new or used for sale. I used that as a base line. I sold a bunch on ebay but the fees and shipping costs run 15%+ which was a killer.

 

[ldp4570]

Thanks man! I will post up some pictures when I get them sorted. Last time around I just googled the brand and any numbers onthe knives and can up with several new or used for sale. I used that as a base line. I sold a bunch on ebay but the fees and shipping costs run 15%+ which was a killer.

Jesse, PM me with the same info on your knives, and I'll see what we can put together for ya!

 

[ez bake]

Busse = Wilson Combat
Gerber = Ruger
etc.

That's awesome man! I've never seen a more accurate comparison.

Does that make ESEE/RAT = Glock?

 

[nikatkimber]

Gerber = Ruger

I wouldn't put Gerber on the Ruger level. Maybe Gerber = S&W K-frame magnum.

Both look nice, but heavy use will wear them out.

Ruger's are for the most part, unrefined looking, but nearly impossible to wear out.

 

[ranger216]

E-bay

 

[dennishoddy]

Ya'all just need to quit looking for the holy grail and check with Dave MCCroskey in Stillwater.

He will make you a custom knife cheaper than you can find online, and they will be superior quality.

 

[Cadoll]

Ya'all just need to quit looking for the holy grail and check with Dave MCCroskey in Stillwater.

He will make you a custom knife cheaper than you can find online, and they will be superior quality.

tough to beat the feel of a custom.

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