Help with knife collection

[littleracers]

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and new to knife collecting in general. I inherited a large knife collection from my father-in-law and really have no idea what some of them are worth because some are custom, one of a kind knifes. Dick Faust is one of the custom ones I remember off hand. I was hoping to go to the Chesapeake Knife Show but I found out it is no longer being held. Does anyone know of a place where I can go to find out more? I am in Baltimore County, MD. Thanks for your help!

 

[Bigfatts]

Spend a few bucks for a gold membership here and you will be allowed to ask for values. We have some incredibly knowledgeable people on here whether it's production or custom knives.

 

[dragonsprayer]

Be carefully, some appraisers will attempt to cherry pick you. Best place is fast internet search then a lot of time on sites like this. Ultimately you want to have them appraised, besides for insurance, so you can care for them!

BF has a wealth of knowledgeable people, go slow, get a lot of opionins. Pick out what you want after you understand the collection.
Sell off what you do not want add new ones.

Usually you get 80% from an auction site, or reseller.

Feebay is a good place to get a feel if the knives are easy to sell. If knives are rare it may take a while to find a buyer.

Go gold you get more respect! Ask questions and thicken your skin for bf!

 

[arskrg]

Welcome to the forum.
I thought the Chesapeake Knife show was just this past weekend?
There are occasional gun or outdoors shows at the Timonium Fairgrounds. I wouldn't haul my collection there, but you may meet someone there who could give you an idea of values if you have pictures and descriptions.
Just a thought.

 

[red mag]

Sorry for your lost.

You could get a copy of the book: KNIVES 2014.
This is a yearly publication, where you can find lot's of info on knives in generall.
Most inportant: Contact Info: Makers, Dealers, Organisations, Forums.

All the best
red mag