Marbles - laser markings of Gladstone, MI

[AAPK Email]

Hi, can you tell me where the laser markings of Gladstone, MI on their blades rank amongst the history/values in Marbles Knives?

[stagman]

The laser was done in 1999-2001 while Mike Stewart headed Marble's
knife division. Alot of them were 52/100 steel.
I believe they were some of the best Marble's made.
W.L. Marble would be smiling down on that time peroid
in his Co.'s history
Will
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/clearcreekknives

[outdrlvr]

Thanks Will for your reply. A knife specifically in question has "2004" and "Custom" and "MSA" lasered onto it so it doesn't fall into the dates you mentioned. It has a burlwood handle and a sheath type that comes with the sharpening stone and is a Woodcraft model. Do you know where these rank? Thanks Again, John.

[stagman]

Sounds like that was made at the Custom Shoppe by Andy & Dave
They made alot of the MSA stamped knives
Still right in Gladstone & very nice quality knives
I know the woodcraft you speak of & its a dandy
Its a shame when Brinkley took over, he ruined Marble's
Case must have been happy to
get rid of him.
And John, on your 1st post you asked about Gladstone, Mich. laser
stamped knives, not MSA addressed knives
I think I may have an MSA knife in my store
I know I have several woodcrafts, give a look at link below
Hope this helps ya John
Will
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/clearcreekknives

[outdrlvr]

Hi again Will. Thanks for replying. The knife I am referring to is laser marked, not laser stamped, nor tang stamped or etched. The markings on it are MSA, Custom, 2004, Gladstone MI and are all laser marked. The name Marbles is not on it either, just MSA. Just wondering what the value of it might be and it's rank amongst all the other Marbles. I think I saw some of these knives that sold on an online store for $225. Also, I did see your store. I like the stag Expert but noticed the wavy lines do not appear above and below the name Marbles. Did the wavy lines come after these? Also, I am poor folk and can't pay $195. As for other knives you might have, I am interested in the Marbles knives that have the wavy lines above and below the name Marbles as that seems to denote and era, 1997-2001. Feel free to email me directly too at [email protected]. Thanks again, John.