Price check: Shadow III, Small Inkosi Carbon, and Sebenza 21

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I see values on eBay, but they drift a bit and small things like cards, dates, and condition can matter.

All of the knives have their boxes and everything they came with. None of them have been sharpened, or ever used to cut anything. None have been carried or left the house.

Questions:

Can you tell if anything is missing from each "kit". I can't recall how the Inkosi was packaged and there's no way to secure the knife in the box, other than simply wrapping it in the Reeve cloth. Seemed odd to me.

The Sebenza has an empty spot in the case. Was there a second lanyard perhaps?

Also curious what each is actually worth and whether selling as one lot might have some appeal.

Thanks for any insight.

Shadow III
Small Sebenza 21 Insingo
Small Inkosi Carbon Fiber

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Both the Sebenza and Inkosi look like everything is there. Albeit the lanyards are untied.

I couldn’t tell you about the Shadow III.
 
Small 21 is probably $425-$475
Small Inkosi is around $400-$450
Shadow III is anywhere between $650-$900 I believe. Being new with box and sheath I think it’s closer to $900
 
John Phillips said:
Small 21 is probably $425-$475
Small Inkosi is around $400-$450
Shadow III is anywhere between $650-$900 I believe. Being new with box and sheath I think it’s closer to $900
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Thanks. I would have thought the Inkosi carbon would have been higher than the 21.

Actually, I paused before sending the above message. The 21 was purchased here and had a spa treatment prior to me buying it, which might knock it down a bit in price. It looks perfect though, aside for the very tip of the thumb stud with a bit of rub. Looks like I had this 21 listed for $535 a long time ago, then a squirrel ran by... I'm just trying to be as thorough as possible.
 
Small Inkosi’s just don’t bring the demand unless they are an extremely rare version and then it takes specific CRK collectors to buy them. The large Inkosi is my absolute favorite model, so I’m pretty familiar with them and greatly appreciate them!!!

The 21s are becoming more and more sought after as more people figure out that they are better than the 31s. However, any that have been sent to the spa loses their collectibility value immediately and are pretty much viewed as a carry knife regarding value and pricing. I’ve seen small 21s go for $425 or so that are similar to yours. I haven’t seen any sell for more than $500 if thy have been spa’d and have any marks.

Large 21 PJ Sebenzas go for $500-$575 or so if they are like new in box if that helps give you a point of reference.
 
John Phillips said:
The 21s are becoming more and more sought after as more people figure out that they are better than the 31s. However, any that have been sent to the spa loses their collectibility value immediately and are pretty much viewed as a carry knife regarding value and pricing. I’ve seen small 21s go for $425 or so that are similar to yours. I haven’t seen any sell for more than $500 if thy have been spa’d and have any marks.
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Just curious, what evidence do you have of this? Quite often, a knife just back from the spa and one that's LNIB are indistinguishable except for maybe thumb stud wear if it's got blue thumbstuds. Not sure how someone would know, and I haven't heard of value changing on CRK because of a spa done at CRK.
 
WedgeAntilles said:
Just curious, what evidence do you have of this? Quite often, a knife just back from the spa and one that's LNIB are indistinguishable except for maybe thumb stud wear if it's got blue thumbstuds. Not sure how someone would know, and I haven't heard of value changing on CRK because of a spa done at CRK.
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LMAO. My evidence is just my experience over a few years of collecting and seeing things sell or not sell. Also, I’ve bought and sold several 21s in new and like new condition and watched others sit when priced too high.

If a knife is sent back for spa treatment it’s no longer original and collectors prefer all original, that’s a fact not even worth discussing. Not here to argue with you. Price them however you’d like and I hope they sell for you. ✌️
 
John Phillips said:
LMAO. My evidence is just my experience over a few years of collecting and seeing things sell or not sell. Also, I’ve bought and sold several 21s in new and like new condition and watched others sit when priced too high.

If a knife is sent back for spa treatment it’s no longer original and collectors prefer all original, that’s a fact not even worth discussing. Not here to argue with you. Price them however you’d like and I hope they sell for you. ✌️
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Wasn't trying to argue, just ask, as I hadn't seen that occurrence. I don't sell very often, even less with CRKs. Especially as a lefty, I know I'd potentially take a hit anyway.

I also collect action figures, so I understand original condition versus cleaned up or reproduction. I also know that for example someone trying to clean the patina off a WWII knife is a terrible choice. I'm not aware of a spa done directly by CRK negatively impacting price. Not saying it can't happen, just that I was unaware of it. Sorry if my post didn't come across that way.
 
WedgeAntilles said:
Just curious, what evidence do you have of this? Quite often, a knife just back from the spa and one that's LNIB are indistinguishable except for maybe thumb stud wear if it's got blue thumbstuds. Not sure how someone would know, and I haven't heard of value changing on CRK because of a spa done at CRK.
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While spaing may or might not reduce the appeal to some depending on the type of collector. It certainly is not worth as much as a LNIB.
The 1st indicator of spaed, would be that an honest seller will divulge that.
And the OP has
2nd would be wear on the studs but none on the knife.
3rd and this may have changed, but I could tell the difference of the reblast from the original, on the ones I spaed
Still nice knife, that many would gladly purchase, and what they are willing to pay is up to them. But if you put a spaed next to a LNIB at the same price, I will certainly take the LNIB
Which to my thinking makes the spaed worth less, and it would need to be discounted to equal things out..
 
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Can’t help with values, but I sure wish I could find a decent shadow III like yours. Beautiful knife Sir.
 
double gun said:
Can’t help with values, but I sure wish I could find a decent shadow III like yours. Beautiful knife Sir.
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Nonsense. You absolutely can help with values. If you found a nice Shadow like mine, how much would you pay...KIDDING, don't answer that. We'd probably violate a rule or two :D
 
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