Damascus Knives

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rabrador

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Hi all, I am new to the forum thanks for having me. I have several damascus knives which I am thinking about selling and after checking around for their value (they are much too nice for Ebay) I found this place.
I have quite a few knives, too many to list, but makers include Kilby, Jim Jackson, Byran Baker. They include sheathes and, in most cases, they are like new. Is there a site for valuation of such blades? Would anyone here be interested or willing to help? thanks for your assistance.
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You might get help in the custom section of the forum, but you must be a gold member or higher to sell here.
 
thanks Sam. I am a gold member, I just don't know much about the value of these. I'll check the custom section I suppose.
 
If you go to the "upgrade your forums link" at the top of the page it will take you to another page that has a link that says CHANGE YOUR USER GROUP. There you will be able to change your user group so your user name will show up as gold.
 
Yep...post some pics...and good descriptions. Lots of knowledgable folks here.




Also...the secondary market can be a fickle thing....because the knives might have an "appraised value"...but truly...they're really only worth what a potential buyer is willing to pay...and you need to find the right buyer.


Best of luck! :thumbup:

You might start off by finding "high and low" values for each knife
 
Ok, here are some pics of the first two: The Kilby has a burled wood handle and an antique bronze(?) hilt. The damascus is highly figured even on the top of the blade. One side is stamped "Kilby" parallel to the hilt and the other "M.S." It comes with a sheath as pictured. Overall length < 8 ", blade 3 5/8".
 

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The second knife is marked "Sachse 87" horizontally along the side of the blade. It is shiny and stands out against the damascus pattern. The other side is stamped "34" close to the hilt. Again the damascus is highly figured, this time in an eye-type pattern. The hilt is brass as are the pins in the wood handle. Handle material unknown, maybe ebony or rosewood? The sheath is as shown. Overall length, about 8.5 inches, blade just under 4".
 

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Cool. I found some info about the Sachse from a German authority to whom I sent pics:

This damascus knife was definitely made by
Manfred Sachse from Mönchengladbach/Germany. He is probably the biggest
and most interesting damascus smith of our times. He not only made
damascus steel from the early 1960's to 2003 but also did a lot of
research around the world about the material. To do so, he visited
japan, india, malaysia, russia and a lot of other countries during the
1960's and 1970's. He published two books about damascus steel from
which the bigger one, which was published in german and english
language, often is viewed as the "bible of damascus steel". It covers
really every aspect of the material.

During his working time mr. Sachse made about 30000 knives and blades
and material for probably another 100000 blades, mostly for pocket
knives that were made by, for example, Böker cutlery in Solingen.

Due to health problems, mr. Sachse is not able to forge or make
damascus steel anymore and has completely retired from the forge. But he
is still doing research on the steel and is preparing a new book.

The knife you own was made in a small series during the 1980's. The
blade is made from so-called ladder-pattern damascus steel. This
material was forge welded from different tool steels, mostly one nickel
bearing tool steel and at least one tungsten and/or manganese alloy tool
steel. Normally the handles were from exotic hardwood with a guard from
nickel silver. There are some exceptions with ivory or antler handles.
 
rabrador,
Welcome to BF. I think I speak for many here in saying that I hope you stick around and enjoy this place even after your knives are sold.
 
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