How much is well used Skirmish worth?

You could always save up for the Blackwood Custom Skirmish original....shown with a large seb for size comparison:
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You got a nice user there.... enjoy it.
 
Hey that looks pretty good for $100. For reference, here is my Skirmish that I bought used off the forums for that same price.

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ElectrikHellfire said:
Hey that looks pretty good for $100. For reference, here is my Skirmish that I bought used off the forums for that same price.
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I didn't pay $100 I paid $150. I said I thought it was worth (well maybe that's not the right word, able to sell for) around a $100.

I don't know if I should ask for a refund or not. I really want to like the knife and I do, it's just in a significantly more used condition that I thought. I guess I need to go back and read our correspondence and read his description of the knife again.

I was just looking it over and on both sides there are some wavy dips into the metal. Almost looks like someone was trying to do something to it with a dremel tool and took away some metal in a couple spots. I guess I'm just anal about my tools and belongings and this hasn't been treated quite like I would treat my tools.

I just wanted to see what others thought a fair price would be for the knife and what others would do if they thought they were given the full detail of how used it was. I took some pics but the batteries died so they are charging. Will post them when I can assuming they show any better detail.

Thanks!

Ryan
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
I don't know if I should ask for a refund or not. I really want to like the knife and I do, it's just in a significantly more used condition that I thought. I guess I need to go back and read our correspondence and read his description of the knife again.
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did the seller only send you pics of the clip side of the knife or did you just not post them here? curious to know where most of the wear/damage is...
 
I think you paid a TAD bit too much but they are only going to become more uncommon and it's an awesome knife. Use it hard. It'll last forever and Benchmade stands by their products. I wouldn't spend any more time worrying about it.
 
Besides the sub par sharpening I don't see too much wrong.
 
If they sell new for about $180 then I'd guesstimate that it would go for about $135 used and abused. I suppose it if hadn't gone for $150, then it would have eventually been lowered to whatever the seller was willing to do (to him/her/unanimous). Even for $150, it is a great knife and something that should be put to use.

I like used knives gained in trades or sales here on the exchange, I'm about 99.99% more likely to use it and keep it than a new condition knife. I usually pamper my new knives with the subconscious thought that if I don't like it I can eventually sell it off for about what I paid for it. If I had money and/or something to trade, I'd happily take that user skirmish off your hands :D

Maybe you could post it up for trade and see what options you have besides just the possibility of a refund.
 
I was just looking it over and on both sides there are some wavy dips into the metal. Almost looks like someone was trying to do something to it with a dremel tool and took away some metal in a couple spots. I guess I'm just anal about my tools and belongings and this hasn't been treated quite like I would treat my tools.
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If you mean on the blade, that could be why the Blackwood logo is mostly gone. If someone's been taking metal off the blade that way, I'd find a way to send it back...
 
Looks like about a $100 knife to me. When I buy a user Ti framelock I usually have a project in mind, so, I try to figure up what the work is going to cost me and then how much I value the final product. In this case I would plan to have Tom Krein do a full flat grind on the blade and put a wicked swedge on it ($35 plus shipping), then send it to someone to have the scales blasted and anodized (about $50 depending on the artist). Leave a few bucks on the table for extras like a leather pocket sheath and a nice lanyard or a low ride clip..... after all that, you got yourself a pretty nice $200 knife.

The beauty of buying beater Ti framelocks is that you can usually make them exactly what you want and don't have to worry about the factory warranty. Most competent makers/pimpers can fix any issues you might encounter with some ingenuity and off the shelf parts.

My advice to you...... if you can't get your money back..... turn it into a knife you will love. No sense in owning one you don't love.... right?
 
spiralarchitect said:
Looks like about a $100 knife to me. When I buy a user Ti framelock I usually have a project in mind, so, I try to figure up what the work is going to cost me and then how much I value the final product. In this case I would plan to have Tom Krein do a full flat grind on the blade and put a wicked swedge on it ($35 plus shipping), then send it to someone to have the scales blasted and anodized (about $50 depending on the artist). Leave a few bucks on the table for extras like a leather pocket sheath and a nice lanyard or a low ride clip..... after all that, you got yourself a pretty nice $200 knife.

The beauty of buying beater Ti framelocks is that you can usually make them exactly what you want and don't have to worry about the factory warranty. Most competent makers/pimpers can fix any issues you might encounter with some ingenuity and off the shelf parts.

My advice to you...... if you can't get your money back..... turn it into a knife you will love. No sense in owning one you don't love.... right?
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I'll second this reccomendation!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
Thirded.

Speaking of, I need to get my Skirmish blasted again and maybe a torch anodize. Needs a new pivot, screws, and standoffs. The consequences of using the wrong tools for the job often lead to stripped everything :(

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It appears as if the logo was polished off, which means some did some polishing of sorts. I would not buy from a seller who was trying to mask anything on a knife, it is not how I sell, nor do I appreciate people trying to pull one over on me. :thumbdn:

I do not think paper wheels can heat up a knife, I use paper wheels, and the blade does not even get hot to the touch on the grit wheel.

I now think I want a Skirmish. :grumpy: Thanks alot dude, like I don't have enough "wants" already.:rolleyes: I am ever so cross with you right now.:mad:


:D
 
If I thought someone took a dremel to it, I would ask for a refund, eat the shipping charges, and find a less altered one. If the seller does not offer to take it back, please do us all a favor and objectively post a new thread in good bad and ugly so we know who it is.



FlaMtnBkr said:
I didn't pay $100 I paid $150. I said I thought it was worth (well maybe that's not the right word, able to sell for) around a $100.

I don't know if I should ask for a refund or not. I really want to like the knife and I do, it's just in a significantly more used condition that I thought. I guess I need to go back and read our correspondence and read his description of the knife again.

I was just looking it over and on both sides there are some wavy dips into the metal. Almost looks like someone was trying to do something to it with a dremel tool and took away some metal in a couple spots. I guess I'm just anal about my tools and belongings and this hasn't been treated quite like I would treat my tools.

I just wanted to see what others thought a fair price would be for the knife and what others would do if they thought they were given the full detail of how used it was. I took some pics but the batteries died so they are charging. Will post them when I can assuming they show any better detail.

Thanks!

Ryan
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cj65 said:
It appears as if the logo was polished off, which means some did some polishing of sorts. I would not buy from a seller who was trying to mask anything on a knife, it is not how I sell, nor do I appreciate people trying to pull one over on me. :thumbdn:

I do not think paper wheels can heat up a knife, I use paper wheels, and the blade does not even get hot to the touch on the grit wheel.

I now think I want a Skirmish. :grumpy: Thanks alot dude, like I don't have enough "wants" already.:rolleyes: I am ever so cross with you right now.:mad:


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Sorry about that! Good luck finding one as they aren't for sale often.

I use paper wheels to sharpen as well. You can over heat a blade if it is thin and you don't have enough wax or compound on it although it probably would mainly happen at the tip. As thick as this blade is though I doubt it would be an issue. You would have to hold the knife in one place for a long time to get this thick hunk of metal hot.
 
Unless the seller concealed or misrepresented something, you should stick with the deal. Of course, only you know for certain whether this is just buyer's remorse, stemming from a hasty decision, or whether you were misled.

From what you have posted, the seller seemed willing to provide whatever info you requested and provided pictures. Just be honest with yourself and you'll know what's right. However, if you are that disappointed you can always contact the seller and try to reach an amicable resolution.

Personally, for the amount of money possibly in dispute ($15-$50), I'd just keep the knife. Is it really worth the time and hassle? It seems much easier to either resell the knife for as close to what you paid or just keep the knife and enjoy.
 
I don't think you got taken badly, unless you were wanting a collector piece. If it was bought as a user then it's eventually going to start looking bad anyway.
 
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