Canal Street Knives for collection.

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It appears Canal Street Cutlery has some very nice product and I was thinking about starting a collection, not to use but for the Grandkids down the road. Their numbering system doesn't include the year built, it's only printed on a small slip of plain white paper. Should this be a concern as far as holding it's value should one get very serious with a collection?
Also, on the Internet I've read where they have just started the company a few years ago, this being the start of their third year, but I have also seen knife listed by reseller listed as a 5th year anniversary product. This has me sorta wondering, OK just how long have they been around?
Thanks in advance!
 
I can't make any suggestions as far as collectability ..only time would tell and as far as the paper included many collectable companies never included dates................though the company was started in 2006,the 5th year anniversary knives were produced last year....
 
I cannot answer your question about dating individual knives as I have only owned one CSC knife and I donated it to a local charity event. I can tell you though, that I bought that knife sometime in 2007.
 
Their numbering system doesn't include the year built, it's only printed on a small slip of plain white paper. Should this be a concern as far as holding it's value should one get very serious with a collection?
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Not an issue, IMO.

It's impossible to predict what knives from what companies will be sought after by tomorrow's collectors or increase in value, but I doubt Canal Street's numbering system will be a factor. :)
 
Down the road, I think serial numbers are a drawback when they are scrawled on a bolster. In my opinion it is a wannabe tactic to try to tag a knife as a collectible, mars the bolsters, and looks like crap. I would much prefer it on a piece of paper.
 
If you collect the knives that you enjoy and share that enjoyment with your grandkids, the rest isn't of much importance.
 
I agree with Jake. The memories and the fun are the true dividends.

Collecting knives as a financial investment is an iffy proposition.
 
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