3 knives, no markings.

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AkSilvers

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Picked up 3 knives from local sell and trade site. Bought because they looked interesting. Yes I'm a newbie at collecting knives! Any info on where made, quality, or anything relevant for a beginner is appreciated.
First, how do I put images on here? lol

Knife 1 pics:
https://ibb.co/i1XJya
https://ibb.co/dAxwjF
https://ibb.co/jyZ3Wv
https://ibb.co/nOjWJa
https://ibb.co/fBpnrv
https://ibb.co/cufXPF
https://ibb.co/jKDxrv
https://ibb.co/jwTiya

Knife 2:
https://ibb.co/b77e4F
https://ibb.co/kAifBv
https://ibb.co/kcK94F
https://ibb.co/ceKbjF
https://ibb.co/nawdya
https://ibb.co/kkjWJa
https://ibb.co/nBqrjF
https://ibb.co/cSiYya

Knife 3:
https://ibb.co/gU4HPF
https://ibb.co/epBE4F
https://ibb.co/knJGJa
https://ibb.co/bMRQBv
https://ibb.co/mXUyya
https://ibb.co/n93Qda
https://ibb.co/cc3ada
https://ibb.co/nAqABv
https://ibb.co/j9ktWv
 
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Upload your pics to an image hosting site. Post links to those images here. If you use IMG tags, you can embed the image directly.

If you prefer, I can use my vast powers of logic and intuition to answer your questions about where they were made, the quality, and relevant information for beginners, based solely on the fact that they are "unmarked" and bought from some random "sell and trade" booth.
 
jc57 said:
Upload your pics to an image hosting site. Post links to those images here. If you use IMG tags, you can embed the image directly.

If you prefer, I can use my vast powers of logic and intuition to answer your questions about where they were made, the quality, and relevant information for beginners, based solely on the fact that they are "unmarked" and bought from some random "sell and trade" booth.
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You are welcome. The sarcasm was yet to come. That was just sardonic wit. Or perhaps irony, considering that you were asking for help ID'ing knives with no descriptions, no pictures, and nothing else to go on.

See post #5 in this thread for info on posting images: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ting-rules-paid-memberships-faqs-more.494370/

You may have scored some wonderful antique treasures for all we know.
 
not with my luck. they will end up being stolen from a museum! lol. uploading pics to share site now.
 
So as legit (non sarcastic) advice to someone wanting to get into knife collecting as a hobby:

1. It's your hobby. Collect whatever you enjoy, whether it is $5 convenience-store counter knives or $5,000 customs, or anything in between or beyond.

2. If you have an intention of later selling your collection, or expect the value to increase, ignore #1 and only seek out knives that are relatively expensive AND in high demand, and likely to remain in high demand in the future. Rare does not equal valuable. Rare + sought after = valuable.

3. Notwithstanding #2 above, expect to be lucky if you break even on a knife sale, unless you scored some limited edition and were able to flip it during the buying frenzy for it. Usually you will lose money.

4. There is an industry that makes a profit by selling poor quality but nice looking knives to uninformed buyers. Many of these are made in certain countries in the world where labor is cheap and exporting crap to wealthy foreigners is a good way to avoid starving.

5. There are plenty of legitimate knife manufacturing companies all over the world, and many reputable dealers, all of who will sell you good quality knives that are a fair value for the price, and generally stand behind their products with warranties, service departments, or return policies. All of that costs money to provide, so don't expect ultra-super-bargains. Hence my use of the term "fair value."

6. If you want some nice knives to carry and use, you don't have to spend a lot.

7. Have a sharpening plan for any knife you buy that will be used. That means either find someone who will do it for you, or learn how to do it yourself and acquire the tools and skills needed for the particular categories of knives you own. How much time and money that requires is variable, but something to consider.
 
Good points. I'm starting to collect because I've always liked knives and their vast array of designs, and my son collects. Plan on passing whatever I collect on to him. I put more value in interest factor then cost at this point.
 
Welcome to bladeforums, interesting folder you've got there. My first guess is Pakistan, but I have seen that style of knife selling from other sources.

Laguiole knives of France has a similar style.

Also "grizzly blades" makes similar products. I stumbled upon their website looking for Canadian talent. I'm not 100 percent sure but these might not be Canadian made.

I will do a little research and edit as needed.

I checked the website and they're based in Toronto but the knives are made in Pakistan.
 
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Thanks, added pics for second knife. Much like the first. 3rd is most interesting to me. uploading those now.
 
I'm going to have to agree with the wood & steel dude above.
Cheap stuff, but they might get you into the hobby......if they interest you that is.
Hope you hang around and check out some really amazing knives.
Joe
 
Welcome to Blade Forums!

Collect what you like. If you like them, that's all that matters. Blade Forums is a great resource for the collector to do research on their areas of interest in the knife world. Just a heads up, you need to be a gold member or higher to ask questions about value. You can still read what's been posted on your areas of interest without one, but if you're getting into the hobby, $30/year for a gold membership is pretty cheap to be able to get estimated values on a particular knife before (or after) you buy it. It also allows you to sell extras in the exchange to fund future knife purchases.

Enjoy the hobby!
 
Thanks for the info. I wasn't expecting much value wise, and got them at a price that a stop at McDonald's for two would cost. I really like the look of Damascus knives, but know little about them. Will hit the web to research. Guess these will not get carried if not we'll made, but will stay in the collection as still nice to look at. One final question: the blades are etched?
 
"Etched". Sort of. They look to be actual Damascus. That's different steels folded, twisted and pounded together to form a bar. The bar is then ground into a knife. (Simplistic, I know...just giving you a start on what to research)

They are then etched in acid to bring out the different layers of steels that give the pattern.

Kinda answer your question?

Good luck, have fun. You don't have any "pay off the house" money there. But if you like the way they look, good on you. Keep a little oil on them. Most Damascus will rust easily.
 
AkSilvers said:
Thanks for the info. I wasn't expecting much value wise, and got them at a price that a stop at McDonald's for two would cost. I really like the look of Damascus knives, but know little about them. Will hit the web to research. Guess these will not get carried if not we'll made, but will stay in the collection as still nice to look at. One final question: the blades are etched?
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I don't see any reason not to carry them if you like them. While they do appear at first glance to be inexpensive imports, that doesn't mean they'll explode if you open a letter or cut the tape on a package. Put and keep a good edge on them and they should be fine for light edc use. If your edc will be used for heavier tasks, you may want to look into a sturdier knife for that, but for the basic, light tasks that are the bulk of most people's knife use, nearly any knife will work. Carry what appeals to you and works for what you need. Having a knife that YOU like in your pocket or on your belt is the best part of the hobby for many of us.

Also, in your internet research about Damascus blades, and basically any other knife related info, your first stop should probably be the blade forums search bar.
 
Thanks! I think I will carry one. I like the unique look and if it busts I'm not out a fortune.
 
AkSilvers said:
Thanks! I think I will carry one. I like the unique look and if it busts I'm not out a fortune.
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The main issue with knives like this is that you have to find out for yourself if the steel is good on a specific example.
one of them might hold a decent edge so you just have to give them a shot, you may get lucky. If you can put a nice sharp edge on it , there's a chance it may still be sharp enough to cut stuff at the end of the week.
 
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