Schemp Tuff is discontinued : collectability attractiveness ?

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Being newly struck by the knife / Spyderco virus, I just acquired a Schempp Tuff (after a Techno that I love) and realized that it was being discontinued now. As this blade seems fairly original, I wondered if it could somehow enhance its collectability, and if, at some point, it was reasonable to see a future increase in price ?

I understand we are all here to enjoy and exchange on a hobby, but I am new in the community and also try to understand what makes the perceived value of a knife by the community.

From what I understand, a knife being discontinued by Spyderco does not mean that it is discontinued forever, as it can be relived in a slightly different form.

I am in general curious about what discontinued Spyderco blades started to increase in value versus others which, while being discontinued / and / or in a limited edition, did not really attract any interest ? I am more interested in examples for production knifes manufactured by Spyderco, rather than very limited series where value can be seriously distorted.

Whatever the response, I will keep buying knives to satisfy my new addiction, whatever the perceived value by the community, as the most important value is definitely the one that I give to the blade... :)
 
I have one NIB Tuff and have sold one. I keep it because it's a great hard-use knife; the CPM-3V steel is extremely tough and will hold a decent edge. It was designed to be a "fixed blade that folds" and it fits that description quite well.
If pushed off into the woods someday, I would hope to carry that folder. I suspect it will increase in value at some point, as it's a great design, but that will happen long after I cease to care.
 
I'm no expert on collectability but if you browse the big auction site you'll quickly gain knowledge of the resale market.
 
Increased value depends on finding a future buyer who is willing to part with the cash :)
A lot of knife buyers around here remember what things originally sold for and unless they really want a particular model for their collection may be unlikely to place a much higher value on a model just because it was discontinued.
So unless it is a rare sprint or dealer exclusive, just buy / keep it because YOU like it / want it - that's how I view it anyway, fwiw, ymmv, etc ;)
 
Production knives are a bad investment, unless you have something that is extremely unique, in very high demand, and owns the front page in a forum. The Tuff is a cool design, it's a weird, highly ergonomic knife, and it's one worth owning. In order to be profitable, you must strike when the iron is hot so to speak. A knife may increase in value but it will not continually increase over the weeks, months, years, etc.
 
id use it or sell one year later. there is always new and cool hard use knives coming out. it is a design that doesn't have a very large following. i can't see you getting that much more then you paid for it long term. use it and see how far and long it goes. you would be surprised how long good knives last. most of us hardcore hobby knife dude just like to change it up a bit and carry something new...often. now if a PM2 would discon...start saving your money or buy all that you can.
 
I believe some day it will be sought after and in demand. A Titanium hard use knife in 3V will be remembered with more fondness than is apparent now that it's available. It has everything it takes to have that effect on future spyderco users and collections. Sort of like the Ti ATR now. They are trying to talk Spyderco into a sprint but those sat on the brick and mortar store shelves for a couple years after they were discoed. I know because I bought a PE Ti ATR good two years later.

I agree with the idea that knives make poor investments except in rare occasions. High volume, low...ish overhead dealers that buy from the factory at dealer prices have a difficult time staying in buisness. Buy one for full price and try to flip it for profit is almost useless except when you can get a hot sprint run that is in demand and get it early selling it to someone who can't even get a pre order in. ( Don't laugh, this often happens with a groundbreaking knife introducing a new ")super steel"

Of course one needs to be prepared to be looked down on as a "flipper" and will read threads about hoe sleazy they are.

Personally, I have made money off knives here and there including having a table on the gun show circuit for a while but I'll be the first to say it's better to get a decent part time job money wise.

Joe
 
Still hope to score one in the coming year!! I know one is out there with my name on it!! :D John :thumbup:
 
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