Ever escalating desires

[Kevin Jones]

As I recall, the bonus and the force that drove the custom tactical market in the nineties and even now, is the fact that you can purchase a 'custom' folding knife for $500 or less and a fixed blade for $350 or less.

That really allowed new collectors to get a taste of the custom market and subsequently their tastes grew.

I would forecast/submit the core of custom knives sold is around $400-700 and that this selection of collectors here on BF is in the upper ranges.

WWG has written pages on this progression.

Coop

In my initial assumption that started this debate that the majority of ALL custom forged and stock removal fixed-blade and folding knives sold would fall in the $1000-$3000 price range was addressing traditional (non-tactical) knives.

 

[tom mayo]

all the knives I would like to have are so expensive that I dont have to even consider it.