Aftermarket knife prices.

North

North

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I was wondering; when you are considering purchasing a knife from a custom maker, do you guys check out the aftermarket value for that makers work? If so does the aftermarket value of a makers work influence your decision whether or not to purchase from that maker? Or, if you like a particular makers work do you watch the aftermarket for examples that you may purchase there, perhaps at reduced prices?

Bill
 
By the time someone is recognized as a "Premier" maker (Like Randall, A.G. Russell, Hibben etc.) they have a company that makes knives, but they personally do not make them. At least not the one you are going to buy. Doesn't mean those knives are not excellent, they just are not 100% made by the person whose name is on the blade.

Their original personally 100% made knives tend to have high aftermarket prices. Much higher than current production in many cases.

Sometimes you see aftermarket of the up and coming makers that are still 100% making knives (like those on this forum), but I think the best bet is to look at the reviews here rather than the aftermarket prices.

Just one man's opinion.

Carl-
 
North said:
I was wondering; when you are considering purchasing a knife from a custom maker, do you guys check out the aftermarket value for that makers work? If so does the aftermarket value of a makers work influence your decision whether or not to purchase from that maker? Or, if you like a particular makers work do you watch the aftermarket for examples that you may purchase there, perhaps at reduced prices?

Bill
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Bill, I don't have any experience with buying knives from well known high dollar custom makers (Iwould like to own a Loveless or D'Holder though). I prefer to have an up-and-coming maker custom build a knife to my design specs. Aftermarket value isn't in the equation for me since I don't buy my few customs for investment purposes. I have them made to be used. I do look at the maker's work closely and read what others have had to say about working with that maker.
 
No I don't.

My knives are users, "Aftermarket prices" are something my kids will deal with after I am gone.

In my opinion the beauty of a custom is in its function. Not in the looks or maker's name.
 
No, don't plan on ever getting rid of them. I am somewhat of a pack rat. Things don't leave my house. :thumbup:
 
It's not often I move a thread into General Knife, but this is not a W&SS topic. :)
 
Raisedby wolves said:
By the time someone is recognized as a "Premier" maker (Like Randall, A.G. Russell, Hibben etc.) they have a company that makes knives, but they personally do not make them. At least not the one you are going to buy. Doesn't mean those knives are not excellent, they just are not 100% made by the person whose name is on the blade.
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:confused:

Maybe you should head over to the Custom Forum, and see all the great work, done solely by the men who's name is on the blade.
 
A collectible knife, yeah sorta, but there are a ton of factors there. For a working custom? No. Honestly, any use of a custom knife kills the resale value by quite a bit, and collectors are fickle, so I just buy what I like.
 
No, I don't consider the aftermarket prices when buying a custom knife. I am more concerned with the actual maker.
 
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