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jimwalter

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I've been bitten by the garage sale bug, what are some good brands too keep an eye out for?
I'm guessing I'll likely run into some vintage cutlery :)
Thanks in advance!
 
The ladies who mainly seem to run "house" and "estate" sales in this area know about many sorts of merchandise, but not much about knives. I picked up all manner of European-made "brand name" kitchen knives for no more than $2.00 (I did pay $4.00 for a forged Abercrombie & Fitch-marked 1000mm Chef's Knife also marked Sabatier 1230) plus some Japanese knives with brands I never heard of that take and hold a scary edge. My deal with my better half is that I must give one away before buying another before the house collapses from the weight of knives.

Sadly, I also encounter the remains left after the curse of the "electric sharpener" has done its evil. The good knives are among piles of dross, but the hunt is entertaining.

It's not the brand. Many classic brands are junk today. You need to recognize quality in the knife. Take a small crock stick to test hardness.
 
Well, if you're looking to give some away! :D
Any other tests I can do?
I better look out for sabatiers too ^.^
 
The best "Sabatier" seems to be the one with the elephant and four stars mark. "Sabatier" is like "Solingen."
 
i look for carbon steel knives. i would start by eliminating all with serrated edges then see what's left. went to local junk shop and found 2 workable knives out of 100+. would also look for anything labeled "Sheffield". alot of junk out there.
scott
 
old dirty carbons!

forgecraft, dexter, lamson, old hickory (the longer 10") chef knives, etc.

practically any old school knife brands.
 
Thanks for your responses guys! No luck today, I did find some victorinox marked above MSRP though :rollseyes:
perhaps tomorrow!
 
I found this knife today at a garage sale today. I paid 20 bucks for it. I couldn't find it anywhere on the internet. Was wondering if anyone here could help me find out what it's worth? It's an IC Cut with three interchangeable blades. It has Silver Collection Classic Series Custom Craft Seki Japan on the blade.

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I wouldnt have paid half that for it. But you never know, could be diamond in the rough?
If you like it thats all that counts!
 
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