How much is my old Manila worth

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I've got a few Manila Folders I've had for about a decade now. I've got three that I used to flip alot and I stupidly cut the locks off in my youth for ease of manipulation. Looking back I see I shouldn't have done that since I guess I ruined their value. I do have a fourth one that I wisely left alone and never used at all since I found it to be unusual. It has bone looking handle and a "serial" number stamped on it with the number 349. I've been told it was some sort of limited edition Manila Folder. Anyone have any idea what its worth? I tried to upload the picture of the serial number 3 times but was not able to for some reason. Thanks.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1009496&a=12984721&p=48841871

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Nice Bali. Someone just had a couple similar to yours for sale on the forums for $145.00 each MIB. Don't know if they sold though. Also, they made these with wood inserts, micarta, and I believe jigged bone. Back in the early 1980's you could buy these from Taylor Cutlery for @ $20.00 - $30.00

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Most used Manila Folders, depending on condition, sell for $60 - $100. A new Manila in the box that's never been used will sell for around $125 - $150.

TJ
 
Nice knife. yah I've seen these but in wood go for $125-150. That might go for more because of the bone insert but I'm not an expert. Hey if you really dont like the latchless ones you can send those to me
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[This message has been edited by Kyui Su Kim (edited 05-20-2001).]
 
Well, on that note. I do have two Manila's that I'd be willing to get rid of real cheap that don't have the latches. I've got one that has solid stainless handles w/holes. The strange thing is when I bought it, the top edge wasn't sharp at all so I sharpened it. I didn't do the best job sharpening it (looks wise) but it works. I never flipped it much becase the thing soo heaavvy. I also have the classic solid brass with no inserts and holes. The brass one is in perfect condition. I never sharpened either edges. All I ever did was saw the latch off that one but never flipped it much. I had a Cho-No-Shi at the time I flipped like crazy until I broke it. Anyone interested send me an email for pictures and what you think is fair. Thanks.
 
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