Matt,
I feel I need to put in two cents worth after reading all of this thread. First off, I collect slipjoints I will swear on a big stack of the Good Book that I have no interest in this knife.
That said, I read your posts and you seem to not really have any attachment in the history line, to this knife. But, seem to be considering holding it till the "market" improves. If it is only a item of income value to you, not a heirloom, I will tell you that across this nation of ours there are goodly number of folks who would want that knife in a bad way.
I just can't believe you will ever increase you income on the sale by very much by waiting for a "better" market. Collectors have deep pockets, several of them much deeper than mine, as witnessed by my losses in the auction world. If you sell it as planned in near future I do not believe you will lose money. I do believe our economic world will NEVER be high flying enough again, that values will increase quickly for obscure collectables .
Wait for Joe's report. Fix up good auction. As much publicity as you have gotten here all the Buck Nuts that want a old - highly desireable- fixed blade will be on point. An feel good that you are selling it to someone who will act like a little kid, an may even dance around, when they hold it in their hand for the first time.
Or not, it's your knife. Best of Luck
300Bucks
