Cold Steel confusion

[gp52555]

These have been living in my safe for many years. Its time to move them on. I have spent many hours searching on line for info on these.
I have seen prices from 65.00 to 400.00! (ACK, Ebay, etc...)
Are they collectable/desirable?
Basically, I'm asking for help on a fair asking price.

 

[Benjamin Liu]

The high prices you see are for the USA-made knives in Carbon V which are what you have.

The less expensive knives are likely the imports in AUS8 or SK5, although the SK5 Recon Tanto is pretty easy to find for under $50.00 from online retailers.

 

[KenHash]

They are "collectable" in the sense that Carbon V Cold Steels were discontinued after 2006 (I think) when Camillus went under.
However, having sold quite a few old Carbon V Cold Steel knives myself over the years, I would suggest not thinking that they
are all "old and rare" and command very high prices. Certain models will fetch higher prices than others.

 

[jlauffer]

These have been living in my safe for many years. Its time to move them on. I have spent many hours searching on line for info on these.
I have seen prices from 65.00 to 400.00! (ACK, Ebay, etc...)
Are they collectable/desirable?
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Carbon V stuff is pretty collectible, as it's been discontinued for 15+ years, and was made in the US. And with yours all appearing to be NIB, you should be able to get top dollar.

The Mini Kukri is the rarest of what you have there, so would be the most valuable to a true collector. Don't see any recent similar sales on ebay, but would expect $300+.

For the Kukri, there were 2 recent sales on ebay for $290 each.

For the Recon Tantos, sell prices on ebay are all over the place, but would expect somewhere around $150 each.

 

[Your Name Goes Here]

Carbon V stuff is pretty collectible, as it's been discontinued for 15+ years, and was made in the US. And with yours all appearing to be NIB, you should be able to get top dollar.

The Mini Kukri is the rarest of what you have there, so would be the most valuable to a true collector. Don't see any recent similar sales on ebay, but would expect $300+.

For the Kukri, there were 2 recent sales on ebay for $290 each.

For the Recon Tantos, sell prices on ebay are all over the place, but would expect somewhere around $150 each.

Second this information / opinion. The mini kukri, new in the box, red label still attached, I have seen sell for $400 in the past. What it will sell for now is always what someone will pay for it. Same for the other knives.

The GLK is also a great knife and should bring top dollar.