Looking for some help on values . . . . .

moonwilson said:
but from watching the exchange, the market seems to be softer for customs than it is for production models now.
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I have generally observed this as well. The production models seem to retain or increase in value at a greater rate than the customs. Ironically, it has pushed me toward being a lot less squeemish about using a custom. Seems like you can sell a used custom for not much less than you'd be able to sell a mint custom (IMHO)....particularly if it is a satin finish that is pretty easy to restore.
 
Jaxx said:
Looks an awful lot like a BATAC/SJTAC type blank was used on the short one... or is it just me?
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The saber grind made me wonder if it was a NARK. It is really too short for the SJT and the BAT was at least a year away.

Rick
 
Thanks for the input from those that provided their thoughts on these blades. I appreciate the assistance. :thumbup:

RedWolfHowlin

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Rick,

Thanks for the information. I am not sure that the large ST-56 actually came from a BM-e blank though and is nearly a 9" blade. I think it may have come from a FBM blank. As for the small ST-56, I really am not sure which blank it came from. They both are very fast in the hand and definitely unique.

Thanks,
Ron

rbmcmjr said:
The ST-56 protos were sold at Blade '06. That might be a useful data point.

The long one was billed as a BM-e Variant, which is another clue for pricing. Short one looks like a TAC handle, but the low saber grind throws the profile of the donor blade in question.

Rick
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gimmejr said:
Well they can move blade to California and you wouldnt have to pay that aweful sales tax anymore. :D
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Move Blade to California? Probably not the best idea- the weight of all that INFI in one place might nudge the whole state into the Pacific. Here in Georgia, we are on much more stable footing. :D
 
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