Master Series.. What do you think about value at this point ?

[Cumberland Knives]

Considering the value of some master series models at this point and was wondering if any could give me some opinions. I know that it is impossible to get them these days. What would you pay, if looking for one, for a new in box, 110, 501, 532, 119, 192 ? I'm asking because I have been gathering a collection of these for some time, and am debating as to keeping or selling.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I've got a 501 and a 192. I like the checkering, but consider the green handles a liability. I bought these as well designed 'using' knives with BG42 blades. I would think that the custom 110's from Pete's would limit the appreciation of the MS110's. Likewise, the improved 532's probably reduce the value of MS532's. I would guess that the 501 and 192 have some potential, but the price of the 192 is so high it competes with similar custom knives.

Take all this from the perspective of a guy who doesn't collect general commercial knives, just old fighting/military types. I don't think I'll be buying anymore Master Series unless I can find them for less than their original prices.


[This message has been edited by Jeff Clark (edited 06-29-2000).]