What Is Your "Holy Grail" Knife

[Madmarco]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

[1967redrider]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

From Ron Stewart's The Standard Knife Collector's Guide, 6th Edition. Hope you can read this.

[Madmarco]

Thanks John! I was able to read it directly from your post, but particularly well when I enlarged it. I get it now, no wonder it's considered special.

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

Interesting about the Charter Oak RR ... good info!
This is one of my grails awaiting shipment from the Bay.
Hattori made Kershaw Special Agent

[Madmarco]

You're a blessed dude, Tony, congratulations on that terrific find!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

You're a blessed dude, Tony, congratulations on that terrific find!

Thanks Mark, been waiting a long time for one in this condition. Most of them found previously had chipped handles, etc.
Had to pay more than I wanted, but but the one I wanted was available.

[Madmarco]

I've been watching those daggers for a minute, Tony, and I've yet to see the price go down by much, a bit here and there but not really much; it's a timeless knife and will very likely command the prices it's getting for it's existence. I also have overpaid for a piece, but I've always maintained, I'll only be here once and perhaps not much longer, so I'm going to enjoy my self and my possessions, and I've got a room full of knives to prove it. Grant it, I'm in a unique situation regarding funds, but anyone can make adjustments to their finances for something they desire so much, IMO, but what do I know!
You are now officially a Trooper! lol!

[Corn Creek Cutlery]

I've been watching those daggers for a minute, Tony, and I've yet to see the price go down by much, a bit here and there but not really much; it's a timeless knife and will very likely command the prices it's getting for it's existence. I also have overpaid for a piece, but I've always maintained, I'll only be here once and perhaps not much longer, so I'm going to enjoy my self and my possessions, and I've got a room full of knives to prove it. Grant it, I'm in a unique situation regarding funds, but anyone can make adjustments to their finances for something they desire so much, IMO, but what do I know!
You are now officially a Trooper! lol!

If one has the 1007 Trooper, they have to have the Special Agent with it, in my opinion. As you know, my reasons for collecting are what I like first, and secondly, for an investment. That is why I always buy near mint/mint knives for my collection. I have many knives I use, purchased at low cost or traded for through my business. They don't have the same value to me. Their value is use, but I do like them also. Long story short ... I sell knives, and I am always looking for a deal. However, the best time to get a grail knife is when it is in front of you and have the funds available. Paying a little more occasionally is part of it, but there are other occasions when "Wow, I got a deal"!

[Madmarco]

Got it, Tony!

[Gtrclktr-351]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

If anyone else is as uneducated as I was and is interested, there is a very interesting AAPK post from 2013 discussing the "Charter Oak Knife".
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... hp?t=38816

[Madmarco]

Many thanks, Bill, John posted an article from your link 8 posts above this one, too.

[1967redrider]

Man, there are some true Grail knives here. Next thing you know someone will whip out a Charter Oak.

What's a "Charter Oak", John, and what's special about it? Thanks!

If anyone else is as uneducated as I was and is interested, there is a very interesting AAPK post from 2013 discussing the "Charter Oak Knife".
https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... hp?t=38816

I just re-read that thread. A great insight to old knives and knife collectors.