Collectible Spydercos?

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Does anyone know of any Spyderco knives which have increased in value and/or become collectible?
 
I have a pearl handled Spyderkey up for auction on Ebay right now and I am quite sure its over the original price. That said I don't think knives particularly production ones make particularly good investments. Much depends on how many were made and how long ago. I do think Spyderco's are good collectalbles but I just not sure of them as investments.

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Roger Blake
 
I'll vouch for the Bladeforums Blue G-10 Native. It was designed for the specific purpose of collecting, but also serves great as an all-around utility or tactical knife. Only 300 of these were made. The Native originally comes with a lightweight fiberglass-reinforced nylon resin handle featuring a web-style pattern. The collectible piece comes with a blue G-10 handle instead, which is of higher quality and greatly reduces slippery conditions. The blade contains the following inscription: "1 of 300", "BladeForums.com", "The Leading Edge of Knife Discussion". There are both plain-edge(my pick) and serrated models (I figure 150 plain and 150 serrated out there?). It comes with a clip that's painted blue, but you can always order a separate non-painted steel clip from Spyderco to replace it and thus avoid wear. I own one of the plain-edge pieces and will soon own a second one.

The piece is beautiful and highly recommended to those who consider the Native to be their favorite Spyderco knife. They are kinda tough to find but you might get as lucky as I did, by finding someone who has them in good condition and is willing to part with his/her piece. I usually got offers between $100 and $125. I don't think I would buy it higher than that last price, unless extras like a Mike Sastre neck sheath and an extra stainless clip were thrown in. I figure they will appreciate in value eventually, given the fact that no other G-10 Natives exist, let alone with a blue colored-handle, blue clip, and writing on blade.

Hope this helps!

-Flood

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-It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a Grue.
 
I must be going Knuts.Thought I'd replied to this one.
Yes there are alot of Spyderco knives which have been sold for more and sometimes alot more than the original price.I know cause I've bought one or two and sold one or two
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Limited edition runs,out of production knives and especially numbered versions are often sought out by collectors.
I know, cause I'm looking for a stainless steel mini mariner.Anyone got one for sale?


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Ricki
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Cutler - If this is the one for your wife, send your mailing address to Olive (DraperO@Spydrco.com).

sal
 
When I was looking for a discontinued "web motif" Spyderco Q recently, I noticed people on E-bay bidding above and beyond it's retail price; still doing it I believe.

Luckily, a well-known internet knife retailer had two left in stock. I bought the "spyder-edge" one. He still has the straight-edge in stock I believe.
 
I have an old NWB(New Without box) SS Plain edge Harpy, where the spring for the lock is formed from the back spacer.

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Keith D.Armacost
If The Women Don't Find You Handsome,
At Least Let Them Find You Handy. R.G.
 
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