The original knife thread.
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Nice Gerber Classic and a PK 1 Skookum - The coin isn't so bad either
nice, carried a Gerber Classic for much of the 80's
nice knife. functional i guess. i dont know the function though with serrated on both sides.
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Don’t underestimate the value of that knife. Blackie Collins design. Cult following on this one.
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There were three different versions of this knife. They were part of his river series.
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I wouldn't sell it for any less the $100 - It's in good condition as it is, so it wouldn't be too far fetched to see $150. If you had the original box (orange and white, or blue and black), with papers, you can go north of $150. Because yours is a double side serration, there will be more interest. There was also a ballistic nylon sheath option that worked with the injection molded sheath. Uncommon and adds more value.
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These are snips from two different catalogs in the early 90s. Yours isn't listed. Which would mean that they made at least four different versions. They remained in the catalogs from the 80s through the aughts, but a full fledged new in the box from the 80s has fetched around $300 in recent history.
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A couple of earlier Swiss Army knives. The top one is by Wenger and has an uncommon and sought after can opener. The bottom one is stamped Elinox. My recollection is that this was a sub line of Victorinox knives that were value oriented. Their lack of finish seems to be more desirable for certain collectors.
I’ve ignored this thread until now and just went through all of it. Wow, a lot of nice knives displayed. The older ones especially intrigued me and I remembered that I had a couple that were my Great Uncle’s that had been passed down to me.
I know nothing about them and they may have no value other than as heirlooms, but I thought I’d share them anyway.
1) Boker that he must have used a lot.
2) Just says LL Bean Freeport, MA
3) Case USA on the handle, and CASEXX with five “x’s” on the blade.
(Sorry, I can’t seem to get the photo to display horizontally like my original).
I know nothing about them and they may have no value other than as heirlooms, but I thought I’d share them anyway.
1) Boker that he must have used a lot.
2) Just says LL Bean Freeport, MA
3) Case USA on the handle, and CASEXX with five “x’s” on the blade.
(Sorry, I can’t seem to get the photo to display horizontally like my original).
The scales on that Case knife are really pretty! Maybe antler?
Edit: I mean the Boker, which @Replicant describes below as: "Honey and Molasses" celluloid scale pinned flush with nickel silver pins. I'm going to go out on limb and assume he's right!
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Nice knives. While that Boker has seen a lot of love, I find it to be interesting. Those canted and grooved bolsters and the "Honey and Molasses" celluloid scale pinned flush with nickel silver pins is a sign of high quality. Schrade and Camillus made knives for LL Bean for a long while. That Case Jack in blue is pretty slick. Looks like a doctor's knife, but I'm only guessing.
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A couple more SAK oddities. The top knife is a Victorinox Recruit with the Scouter emblem. This was part of a short series that was wholesaled out of Canada. The bottom knife is a Wenger with the vague and less descriptive pictogram. Looks like somebody got their hand lopped off, but in fact it is to show that this is a southpaw. Note the nail nick is not present on the left side of the blade but on the right. Goofy and highly sought after by SAK nerds.
Edit: Since no one claimed it, I turned this in to the Edmonds PD (as it's still illegal to possess a switchblade as of today) Check with them if it's yours!
I know this is a long shot, but figure anyone on PNWFF who might own something like this would be reading this thread, so...
I found this on the ground next to a boat ramp out in the Basin last week, no one else around. It's a Benchmade 9051, listing at around $300, so someone is probably pretty unhappy.
Anyone here missing it, by any chance?
If so, name the lake and I'll get it back to you!
I know this is a long shot, but figure anyone on PNWFF who might own something like this would be reading this thread, so...
I found this on the ground next to a boat ramp out in the Basin last week, no one else around. It's a Benchmade 9051, listing at around $300, so someone is probably pretty unhappy.
Anyone here missing it, by any chance?
If so, name the lake and I'll get it back to you!
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You probably figured out that this is an auto - In WA, not legal to own or carry if you are not LEO, active military or some form of first responder. I would be careful about just handing it over to just anyone, but I don't need to tell you that.
Oddly enough, it seems that WA passed a law just last year specifically making them legal again.You probably figured out that this is an auto - In WA, not legal to own or carry if you are not LEO, active military or some form of first responder. I would be careful about just handing it over to just anyone, but I don't need to tell you that.
Why? Who knows!
"The changes from SB 5860 to remove spring blade knives from lists of dangerous weapons took effect on July 1, 2024"
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I don't think it has passed yet. WA Legislature still list's it as illegal.Oddly enough, it seems that WA passed a law just last year specifically making them legal again.
Why? Who knows!
"The changes from SB 5860 to remove spring blade knives from lists of dangerous weapons took effect on July 1, 2024"
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.250