How much to pay.

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Howard Faltz

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As a retail store owner, and you as a customer. How much tops, would you
pay for a custom, carry/using knife? For
a collectable/investment knife? Assuming
this knife was made by the right person,
and was JUST what you've been looking for.
 
Tops for me on either type is a grand.I have paid that much both for a user and a wall hanger,guess what i still have the user but the wall hanger is history traded it and some cash for a pristine pre-ban Ar-15 with a coll. stock,flat top and stainless match grade barrel and just put a ACOG on it for good measure.
 
Wow, never seen a knife JUST what I was looking for...

...mmmmm...

-Michael
 
Michael, thanks for the note of sarcasim in
a already cruel world. Many collectors, investors, and users would still be collecting baseball cards and using Ecko cutlery from the local grocery store if it
wasn't for the fine makers who have forged (sorry, just had to say it)the way for collectors and users to find what really is a great past-time. Many custom knife buyers really don't know that they can go to their favorite maker and have "THE KNIFE" made for them. With all the trimmings. Materials, filework, and much more. Truly, a personalized, custom knife. Recieving that knife and putting it in your hand is not only one of life's greatest thrills, but one of extreme satisfaction for the maker as well.

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Howard A. Faltz, Owner
Arizona Knife Source
"Keep it Sharp"
Luke 22:26
www.azknife.com
 
Howard,

You are correct about most not knowing they can order a specific knife from a maker.

Knives are very much a visual thing. This is why everyone always asks for a picture. However, visual is only 1/2 of the necessary ingredients. The other half, as Howard has stated is touch. That is the final ingredient.

This is the beginning of how you can start to explore who has the capablity to make a "custom (one to your specificiations) knife".
Ask questions of the maker. If you get, I can't, don't won't (negative speech). Move on. A maker who does not possess a wide range of versatile skills will never achive long term success. Consequently, their knives will be of little interest in both the primary and more importantly secondary market. This is important for those of you who think you may want to sell or trade a knife or two in the future.

As for what will people pay for a knife. Depends on the person, the maker and the knife. As with most purchases of a collectable nature. Generally, the more educated about the collectable, the more the person is willing to spend.

Les
 
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