Custom knife

[gearguywb]

I know squat about knives....

Won this at a SCI event. Was told it sells for $250. How about $125

Of course if you happen to have a Rigby/Heym/PW in 9.3x62 we could work out a trade

 

[BeeMaa]

Nice mosaic pins. Do you know the maker?

 

[gearguywb]

I do not know who the maker was

 

[rookhawk]

Take a good close-up high res photo of the maker's mark. Then paste it into ChatGPT and ask who made it.

I tried that for you, but the resolution is too low. The knife could be worth $50, it could be worth $850. In either case, your best bet getting full value is if you can figure out who made it.

 

[gearguywb]

Thanks! Here is a close up of the mark:

 

[rookhawk]

AI couldn't find a match for the RW or PW maker's stamp on it. I tried. It looks like a nice knife for the field.

 

[Safari Dave]

For me, the value of most "custom knives" are in the realm of the beholder.


The knife that I use the most is a Marble's 80502

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/MR2210/marbles-plainsman-stacked-leather-handle-?srsltid=AfmBOoqfj3bBVCtBKp9F_VQA_1HpHxdrLdmHTGqvJ3arimzZ6eqLSB1n

I was just pleasantly surprised to learn in was made in the US.


I "won" a custom knife at a silent auction at a fundraiser a few years ago. I like it, but have no idea of what it's actually worth, being made by a local knifemaker who doesn't have a widespread reputation.

There is another local knifemaker who's knives have a touch of "fantasy," made into them.

They may be worth $1,000 or more, but I have absolutely no interest in them.

 

[375Fox]

How long is the blade?

 

[yumastepside]

As a leatherworker, it always amazes me how knife makers put these beautiful and often very expensive custom knives into a cheap and nasty sheath....doesn't that sort of quality deserve better ?

Roger

 

[gearguywb]

How long is the blade?

3 1/4"

 

[coreydb]

The blade length is perfect for medium to small game.

 

[coreydb]

The steel is 011 and made from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel, which is often considered a Chinese equivalent to 440C steel. It is pre-heat treated and hardened to an RC hardness of 57-59, making it suitable for custom handle addition. New, it might cost $177-$225. The Cordoba handle adds value.....possible to $250. Buck knives uses 440C steel and I've had one of their folding knives since 1972. Respectable steel although Chinese.