All About Pocket Knives

Newbie here and pack rat and trying to clean out parents estate. I'm guessing these knifes won't be like finding that million dollar Ming vase. Here are some pictures. 1st pictures just under 4"
Pics 2 & 3 2.75 "
Pic 4. 5" PK 500 which is on the knife and case. Case says Duracraft
Next pic almost 3.5"
Next 2 pics a Buck knife
Next 2 pics a little over 3"
Next 2 pics 3"
Last 2 pics little under 4"

The only one I can comment on is the 3 blade Buck knife. It’s a model 303, also known as the Cadet. Yours has the 2008 date symbol.

It’s not worth a whole lot. Maybe $25-$35. A collector looking for that exact year might pay a little more but not much more.

It is however, a very well constructed knife. I took one apart and I can assure you that you don’t have to worry about the handle slabs or the shield becoming detached from the knife.

Picture #4, the PAKISTAN knife.
You might get a couple of $ for both the knife & the holder.
DEFINITELY NOT a high end item.

Pictures #7 & #8, the Imperial "trick" knife.
You might get $20-$25 for it, IF IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

These are just my opinions.

I appreciate all opinions. TY

I agree with Rick. Some nice usable knives but nothing rare or unusual. The little Imperial “trick” knife is a novelty but they’re common and sell on eBay for $10-15 or less. Sorry for the loss of your parents. The knives will possibly have some sentimental value, so divide them among your siblings or cousins, making sure they know the provenance. JMO

Ken

I'll probably keep the first one. The Craftsman. It was my dad's - he was handy with wood. He lived in the mountains outside of Asheville, NC.

Here are some CURRENT ads for "trick" knives on EBay.
There are definitely more.

TY

That first knife, the Craftsman, is a good knife. It was made by Schrade for Sears, and is the same basic knife as the Schrade Old Timer 8 OT. A good, solid knife, though value is probably around $40.
I am sure that the sentimental value is much higher to you.
My condolences on their passing. I am glad that you have things like this to own, and to honor their memory.

You might be looking at about $75 for the lot.

Thanks for all the kind words.

I noticed my trick knife doesn't always latch (for lack of a better word) when storing the blade away. Also it doesn't always pop up when depressing the blade. Guessing not much can be done to this old bone?

BoxerDog wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 2:38 pm Thanks.....

I've had the same "problem" with a couple of my "trick" knives.
First, I made sure the "trick" knife blade well is cleaned out.
With the blade open, I put a tiny drop of oil in the blade well.
I took another knife, put the blade tip in the well and moved the
tiny ball or rod, that is on the bottom of the well, back and forth.
Or, up and down if you prefer. Depending on whether you are opening
or closing the "trick" knife, with the blade depressed, tap the end(s)
on a hard surface a few times. Repeat the opening and closing procedures
a few times, and your "trick" knife "should" function as designed. If not, well.....

Thought about a little canned air then a little PB Blaster