Older 107

6thtexas

6thtexas

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My dad passed 3 years ago and I wound up with a bunch of his old knives. One is a 107. It is an older knife with 3 pins in what look like micarta handles. It is complete with sheath and has been used (but not abused) a lot. It really has no sentimental attachment for me and I was wondering if I should send it in for the "spa'" treatment or just hang on to it in its current condition, as it is an older knife. FWIW I also got a 102 that was in wretched condition (it is at Buck right now), a Camillus built 301 (well used), and an older 124 that has been used some but is in better condition than the rest. I bought a sheath for the latter but it is too big for my tastes and resides in the desk drawer.

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The classic dilemma is whether cleaning something up will devalue it. Spa service on a 107 is something that is up to you, in my opinion. 107s in good, original condition are scarce, but I don't think they're highly sought after either.

That knife looks like it would clean up pretty well.
 
Value is relative, it was your Dad’s knife, now it’s yours - to me that is its greatest value. It is scarce, but even mint it wouldn’t make a truck payment and surely won’t pay off a grandkids college tuition. If you want it clean looking send it in, best $7.00 you’ll ever spend on a knife. Me, I like mine with the history of the use marks, not for money value added, but for the intrinsic value of using a working mans knife who held it before me. OH
 
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