Picked up this little guy in shockingly good shape for having the tenite handles. Pretty rare and the tang is pre-1950 and the steel guard dates it to WWII.
Latest estate sale find - Early 1960s Victoria Tinker Small 84mm. $15 for this guy and I've already cleaned the clip point. It looks barely used!
Anyone else feel criminal after getting gems like this for less than $15?
Top one has customization and dirtier scales but they function exactly the same with smooth action like you'd expect from a Benchmade.
How much less would you pay for the top versus the bottom considering function is 100% the same.
Trying to figure out maker with generic U.S.A. on both tangs. Thinking Imperial/Colonial. These have pinned on synthetic scales instead of the clamshell ones I usually see on Imperials. Liners are very thin. Probably around the 1970s?
Won lot for $30. Seller cancelled and said "sorry I sold it offline". At least they gave me a reason. Bummed as I really wanted this one.
Should I leave negative feedback? I don't want to mess with their business but I saw they have a 97.7% and the other negative feedback is for them doing the exact same thing....
Gemini says this Hewing axe is likely a Warren Boston Broad Hatchet from the 1920s-1940s. The mostly gone label is the key piece evidence since I haven't seen a stamp beneath surface rust yet.
It says that the handle alone is worth >$65 because of that old label and I should leave this untouched for future restorers.
I'll take a closer look with a lighted magnifier in a bit. What would you do with this? It says if it has the Sager Chemical brand on it and a year, add $100.
Came across a seller of this 1997 Anniversary LC. He's put a ton of time into wrenching it. New wiring harness. New leather seats. Rebuilt birfields and brakes all around. He Rhinolined the entire car and put punisher logos on the hood and rear quarters.
What do you think of the paint job? He's asking $12k for this 1997, rust free, partially fixed up LC that is in good driving condition.
Is it a dream or a nightmare?
I sent it to Connecticut in November 2025 with the primary complaint of a broken back spring on the awl/opener layer, but it also had bad scales and a tipped long nail file. They quoted me $54 and they'd have to send it to Switzerland for 3-4 months. I approved and after 8 total months, I got it back with new scales, all polished up and a new nail file too!
Second image is the after/before. Any guesses on what this may be worth? I'm pretty sure this is now the most rare production knife I've ever had.
Tang reads:
"Woodslasher"
"Made by"
"Kelly Axe & Tool Works"
Thinking the handle is original with the square head nails on top. Anyone know how rare these are or any other interesting information?
Trying to gauge how valuable an old 2 line inverted Buck 118 might be. Only way I knew this was a 118 is the sheath. It looks pretty similar to the 105...
With so many different designs over the years on the Classic 58mm... What are the most valuable? What do collectors search for?
Picked up this grand canyon that is pretty cool. Obviously gold and silver clad will be more valuable but thinking more about pictoral versions.
Picked this up at an antique store for a song. Looks to be in such good condition it still has England ink stamped on the blade. Anyone know more of the history of these?
Pros in favor:
Anyone see reasons this isn't real?
Taking it camping this summer instead of my wave+ to see what it can do! Anyone have experience with these?
Small but cool collection of 2005 Idaho knives. I know I'm missing the 055. How many others from this year? Do you have a favorite years?
Top one is a 1940s Imperial Boyscout
I have white bone but that's unusual and harder to work with. I also have Oak and a few other wood scraps that may work. Original was some kind of yellow/white plastic that shattered.
Super functional and fit in the pocket. The Style and Squirt are probably my favorites though I keep Micras in all my first aid kits and cars so I use those the most. I can't believe a brand new micra is $50 as I can find them all the time for $5 bucks at flea markets and estate sales.
What's your favorite?
First knife from my dad was an Ambassador. Loved MacGyver growing up and the executive is a huge favorite. The top 3 (second pic) are the most valuable all 3 have the 1950s "Victoria" tang. What's your favorite model? I'm on the lookout for more!!
Main blade is ground down and cork screw is bent on the golfer. 84mm scissors are pretty rare so I I think it's worth sacrificing the 84mm Spartan for the main blade and cork screw.
Any recommendations?
I saw somewhere that there were 4 variants for this year. This one doesn't have the 50 years shield and doesn't say 110 or Buck even anywhere.
Wondering if this was a rare version that was replaced later by several other tangs.