Help with this old knife

[USAconsumerDad]

Hey all, I have this old knife which I understand is a Model Q/C35SBK. It appears to be a promotional piece for Cairns Leather.

I'm looking to find it a new home but not sure the value of it. There aren't many comps out there to base a price off of so any help would be appreciated! Also if anyone knows the history behind it, would be cool to learn.

Thanks.

 

[yablanowitz]

I'm no expert on the history of the Q. I know they made a lot of them for different customers, they sold for about $50 new and I've seen some of the less common ones fetch as much as $200 at auction. I don't recall ever seeing that particular one before.

 

[nephron]

I recently sold the standard bug one in new condition for $121.50 at auction.

C35 Q - Spydiewiki

www.spydiewiki.com

 

[USAconsumerDad]

What are these Auctions you both speak of?

 

[yablanowitz]

I see them pop up on eBay from time to time. I usually watch the auction just to see what they go for.

 

[nephron]

What are these Auctions you both speak of?

PM'ed you.

 

[RattlerXX]

Never seen that model Q. Nice!

 

[brownshoe]

The pattern and condition drives the price. For example the flag pattern commands a lot more than the standard. It’s 440c steel. Yours is pretty worn. My lady has had one as a purse knife for >15 years. It cleans up good with a brush and a ride through the dishwasher.

 

[dano]

Cairns makes leather fireman's helmets.

 

[Bohica1960]

Actually, yours is listed on the spydiewiki Q page. 940 made of this one. 440C steel.

https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php/C35_Q