Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:52 pm
Ken Steigerwalt custom hawkbill. This knife is a handful. Firework on the back springs.stag handles. I have this one listed on eBay. My eBay user name is knife-nut.
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Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:01 pm
That is a gorgeous Hawk! Beautiful file work and that stag.............yikes!
Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:36 pm
That is a beauty! 
Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:27 pm
Thank goodness I don't collect hawks anymore! 
Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:09 pm
Interesting. I already have this knife saved in my ebay watch list. Do you know how long ago it was made ?
I know of Ken Steigerwalt but am not familiar with his work or prices, new or on the secondary market.
Are you concerned about the risk of taking a loss without a reserve ?
kj
I know of Ken Steigerwalt but am not familiar with his work or prices, new or on the secondary market.
Are you concerned about the risk of taking a loss without a reserve ?
kj
Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 2:00 am
I don,t known when it was made. I am very concerned about no reserve on this auction, but a lot of people will not bid on auction with a reserve.
Re: Ken Steigerwalt
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:12 pm
I agree many people will not bid if a reserve is placed, but i think this applies mainly to production knives. A reasonable reserve is seen as acceptable on a high value custom knife. All it will do is stop the bottom fishers from bidding, those who hoped to score the knife for say 1/4 of it's value.
A reasonable reserve will not deter the serious collector as it still allows for a good deal for the buyer.
But what is 'reasonable' for a reserve ? I think it depends in part on the knife as every custom is a unique item.
I have bought custom knives on ebay that had a reserve. One of these is a magnificent pearl with a gold chain wrap, DL Jack by Joel Chamblin. The $500 reserve was likely around 50% of original price and this i find quite acceptable. Now i have this knife for a reasonable price and seller did loose out totally.
kj
A reasonable reserve will not deter the serious collector as it still allows for a good deal for the buyer.
But what is 'reasonable' for a reserve ? I think it depends in part on the knife as every custom is a unique item.
I have bought custom knives on ebay that had a reserve. One of these is a magnificent pearl with a gold chain wrap, DL Jack by Joel Chamblin. The $500 reserve was likely around 50% of original price and this i find quite acceptable. Now i have this knife for a reasonable price and seller did loose out totally.
kj