Custom Knife by WC Nichols

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Volfather

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This knife was handed down to me from my Grandfather. It was supposedly made from the blade of a running saw and white tail stag. The knife is approximately 40 years old. It was made around Lexington, TN. I have two knives by this maker. They are very similar in style, but the other one doesnt have the gaurd. This knife has a tapered tang. WCN stamped on the blade. WC Nichols stamped on the sheath. Trying to get more info on the maker.




 
I checked my Knives Annuals from 1981-present No mention of W.C. Nichols.

You have a nice knife made by a nice maker. The individually hand stamped initials are always a sign of a hobbiest maker. It's an effective way to mark a knife, because anyone can purchase an individual stamp(s).

Lesser known makers never make it into the Annuals. They have to submit their info and attempt to get renown. If they care about that.

If Google doesn't show up anything, then you have found an heirloom to cherish. Beyond that it's got not much history.

Enjoy it!

Coop
 
If I owned it, with the kind of history you outlined above, I would hold it dear, for it's sentimental value. However, it would have negligible value, and be of little interest, to the custom/handmade knife collector, based on many factors, some of which are included in the above comment by Coop.
 
Volfather said:
I'd never sell it it's just curiosity.
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I can definitely relate to that, given the circumstances. I wouldn't either. For years, I used a family heirloom knife as a letter opener, because it tended to bring back memories. Find a way to use it and you"ll cherish it even more.
 
The reason negligible value was used above to try and answer your question may be best explained by a review of a few online definitions of "negligible":

Merriam-Webster:
"so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention <the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it>

The Free Dictionary:
Not significant or important enough to be worth considering; trifling

Tax Law:
shares were found to be of negligible value where they had no “market value”.

A dealer would generally not buy or accept a knife of this quality as a consignment because it has no market value. It's more flea market material, no disrespect. Any value suggested to you would just be a toss of the coin on what someone might pay for it at a flea market.
 
^^^ Words of solid advice.

Here's the scoop: The maker is unknown. It's nicely made, but with old school materials, and it is a simple hunter or utility knife. If I saw this online or at a tag sale, I would not even give you $20 for it. Worth it to someone (?), but not to me.

Now, if your grandfather took you out fishing when you were 8yrs old and used this knife and you remember him so nicely, you might not wish to 'sell' it for $500. It's got intrinsic heirloom value, but only to YOU.

We avoid answering questions like this because now your cherished piece has been devalued to a mere $20 on the market. How DARE I call it so cheap! Stoopid jerk..... :eek: :thumbdn: ;)

It's got neglible resale value and immeasurable personal value.

Thanks for showing us. :) Enjoy that, and pass it down to YOUR son.

Coop
 
If it is structurally a sound knife, in like-new condition, with a good edge and good "in hand" ergonomics, plus it has a functional sheath, it's probably worth $50-150 depending upon the market and buyer.
 
Out of the knives I collect, I would have valued it at $ 100 to $150. I don't mind anyone's opinion on value, I was asking for it because I'm new to the forum. The knife is a beautiful specimen of this man's work. Put together beautifully. Only thing Id have changed would be to exaggerate the point a bit more. one of those you'd have to hold. Thanks for everyone's comments much appreciated!!!
 
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