Knife value test.

[espn77]

It seems that lately, maybe forever, there have been a lot of inquiries on knife values. Most owners of the knife believe the knife to be higher and spectators believe the value to be lower. I'm going to post a knife and 100% of your opinions are welcome and I promise my feelings wont be hurt.
The knife is a Remington R6836
No chips or cracks in the stag handles
All blades are tight and have great snap.

So what's it worth???

[Doc B]

I don't know....but, know enough, to know it's out of my price range!

[Railsplitter]

$267.91

I'm just joking. I really have no idea.

[woodwalker]

I am with DocB, I have no idea. I do know that is a beautiful knife! The most I ever paid for a knife is $210.00 and I know it's worth more than that! At least I think it is. You have some beautiful Remington knives. I couldn't venture a guess.

[espn77]

Someone will say the author of the book, I can't remember. But it goes into depth of how to value a knife.
Manufacturer
Age
Pattern
Number of blades
Handle material
Scarcity
Desirability
I've never read the book but have had others talk to me about it.

[Stanwade]

I love it, very desirable knife!

[espn77]

So $315. That knife has been cleaned, its shinier than mine. Mine has an etch. Is shiny worth more than an etch?

[Doc B]

I saw that one, Ryan...but, I don't know if it's bone or stag. It's a slightly different shield...makes me wonder about it being rehandled? No etch evident and polished blades. The OP is beautiful example of old Stag. I've got to believe it's more than the one Ryan posted. Again...my knowledge is nil on this knife.
I'm sure it rates high in the scarcity and collectability category.

[Stanwade]

I think yours is more desirable by far... but who knows what people will pay for knives or anything for that matter when they come up for auction... All depends on who's bidding on them right?

[espn77]

Again...my knowledge is nil on this knife.

Your a knife enthusiast, you have as much of an authority opinion as anyone. All comments welcome.

[Stanwade]

I saw that one, Ryan...but, I don't know if it's bone or stag. It's a slightly different shield...makes me wonder about it being rehandled? No etch evident and polished blades. The OP is beautiful example of old Stag. I've got to believe it's more than the one Ryan posted. Again...my knowledge is nil on this knife.
I'm sure it rates high in the scarcity and collectability category.

I agree Doc... I have very limited knowledge on vivtage Remington knives myself but I do know that I do love it!

[espn77]

All depends on who's bidding on them right?

You make a good point. Lots of different ways to obtain a knife.
Auction/Ebay
Gun knife shows
Private treaty/comes straight out of someone's collection.

[Stanwade]

So $315. That knife has been cleaned, its shinier than mine. Mine has an etch. Is shiny worth more than an etch?

Like I said above-- I personally think yours is way more desirable but some people mistake "shiny" for mint condition also..

[Stanwade]

All depends on who's bidding on them right?

You make a good point. Lots of different ways to obtain a knife.
Auction/Ebay
Gun knife shows
Private treaty/comes straight out of someone's collection.

Right--I've found myself caught up in a bidding war at public auctions and on eBay myself... Sometimes you just can't help it though I've learned as I've gotten older not to get trapped as easily LOL

[espn77]

Where is the highest value of knives going to be realized?

[Stanwade]

I would have to say that that can change on any given day.. like my dad and my uncle always told me-- sometimes you're in the right place at the right time to buy something reasonable or you're in the right place the right time to get top dollar for your collectible.. that could be an eBay auction, a knife show, a yard sale, a flea market, posted on here etc.. --all depends on who happens to look at that given moment..jmho

[espn77]

I know exactly what the knife was worth to the guy I bought it from. Certain knives never get offered to the general public. They go from collection to collection. Only by word of mouth does a person know they are out there. So that can make it more difficult determining a value. Its 2 guys saying how many times they have seen a particular knife it its condition. Examining all the factors and coming up with a price.

[Mumbleypeg]

Where is the highest value of knives going to be realized?

At auction with two or more knowledgeable collectors, all of whom want the knife and can afford it.

Ken

[1967redrider]

I think Price & Zalesky have it listed for $800 Mint. Bernard Levine has a pricing system in his 4th Edition, if one chooses to go that route. Honesty, a knife is worth what someone will pay, that's why I use Ended eBay auctions as a price guide, which might be hard to do for rare antique knives (there might not be any to compare).

[espn77]

At auction with two or more knowledgeable collectors, all of whom want the knife and can afford it.

Ken

I agree Ken, I know I've been a victim to paying more because I didn't know when the next time I'd have a chance to get another one.

[espn77]

I think Price & Zalesky have it listed for $800 Mint. Bernard Levine has a pricing system in his 4th Edition, if one chooses to go that route. Honesty, a knife is worth what someone will pay, that's why I use Ended eBay auctions as a price guide, which might be hard to do for rare antique knives (there might not be any to compare).

Do we put much value in these price guides anymore?

[OLDE CUTLER]

It is worth EXACTLY the acceptable amount of cash you can get someone to put in your hand at THAT MOMENT.

[espn77]

It is worth EXACTLY the acceptable amount of cash you can get someone to put in your hand at THAT MOMENT.

That is exactly my thoughts. We buy, sell, trade these knives all the time. We determine the value of the knives in our collection. Unless we are forced, we wont sell them for less than we are willing to take for them.

[Stanwade]

I agree-- good conversation here all

[zzyzzogeton]

Any given knife is worth what YOU are willing to pay for it the day you BUY it. AFTER you buy it, the value of the knife will change from day to day.

The knife's final value (to you) becomes either at what price you are willing to let it go or what price someone desperately in need of THAT KNIFE is willing to pay you to let it go.

I have some knives I would have to pay you to take, some that can be had if one waves enough money under my nose and still others that will be sold for whatever my nephew decides to sell them for after I'm dead, if he so chooses.