Scott Hartman
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I realize that there are 2 sides to every coin, and 2 sides to every story. Occasionally I read threads with requests of or from Buck Knives for upgraded steels,custom inlays and unique blade and/or frame configurations. Buck accommodates BCCI with super rare limited runs on different models of knives, and do the same with some of their larger distributors. These rarer models become very collectible and highly sought after because of their rarity and limited supply. This keeps values on the high side. Since I consider myself a collector, this side of the coin, brings me pleasure.
Now for the flip side. I'm a knife fanatic and a consumer, and always want more of a good thing,and feel that if I want it, I should be able to buy it. If Buck were to become more diversified or accomodating, say through the Custom Knife Shoppe, would this have an affect on the values of knives previously made?
Just as an example, drop point blades. I really like my BCCI fundraiser 112 and 110 with Stag and drop point s30v blades. Would these knives retain their high values, if s30v drop points became an option available at the Custom Knife Shoppe? Since less that 200 of each were made, would only that many folks be at risk for a downturn on value.
Or, would these 200 be the same 200, and possibly more potential buyers, that might purchase another Stag s30v drop point, because they like it enough not to care if the market is flooded with great knives.
Do decisions of this nature fall on 1 man at Buck? I hope not
(and I really hope it's not Joe's shoulders)
Now for the flip side. I'm a knife fanatic and a consumer, and always want more of a good thing,and feel that if I want it, I should be able to buy it. If Buck were to become more diversified or accomodating, say through the Custom Knife Shoppe, would this have an affect on the values of knives previously made?
Just as an example, drop point blades. I really like my BCCI fundraiser 112 and 110 with Stag and drop point s30v blades. Would these knives retain their high values, if s30v drop points became an option available at the Custom Knife Shoppe? Since less that 200 of each were made, would only that many folks be at risk for a downturn on value.
Or, would these 200 be the same 200, and possibly more potential buyers, that might purchase another Stag s30v drop point, because they like it enough not to care if the market is flooded with great knives.
Do decisions of this nature fall on 1 man at Buck? I hope not
(and I really hope it's not Joe's shoulders)
, and Scott...Buck should find a way to ID or mark(or not) the BCCI issue knives that would retain their exclusivity. If then offered by the custom shop marked another way. 
