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I have a Weidmannsheil 4" lockback with a damascus blade that I got on the bay 5 years ago. I've carried it a few times and have a

few light marks on 1 of the bolsters. I like the knife a lot but don't carry it much because the shiny bolsters scratch easily. I don't know

if the value of Weidmannsheil's has changed much in the last 5 years or not. The pattern of the damascus is a little different on 1 side than the other.


Should I used this knife or get another traditional folder ? I have a few older users I got for free but they're all smaller than I like.
 
I would use it - but not to clean car battery cables.....:rolleyes::D

Carry it and light use - what's so bad about that if you like the knife?
 
I wouldn't worry about the value of the knife being adversely affected. Weidmannsheil knives are apparently made by Friedrich Olbertz (Solingen) and imported via Parker Cutlery. Decent knives, but I don't think collector value is much of an issue. I have one Weidmannsheil locking folder with stag handles, bought secondhand years ago. Initially thought it was more 'collectible/valuable' (and I'm sure I overpaid for it), but the workmanship of it convinced me it wasn't quite so (lots of blade play, most notably). As a user though, it's fine.


David
 
Obsessed with Edges said:
(and I'm sure I overpaid for it)
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Based on the prices I've seen, just about everyone who buys a Weidmannsheil overpays for it.
They look like decent knives to me, and most are aesthetically pleasing, but the stickers seem a little high for mystery stainless and quality that's comparable to much more affordable options.
 
puukkoman said:
Based on the prices I've seen, just about everyone who buys a Weidmannsheil overpays for it.
They look like decent knives to me, and most are aesthetically pleasing, but the stickers seem a little high for mystery stainless and quality that's comparable to much more affordable options.
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My purchase was one of those that I chalked up to 'lesson learned' after I bought it. I winced and then made every attempt to bury the memory. :D

Even so, as you say, they are aesthetically attractive knives, with sort of an old-school European look (to me) that I found unique. Mine was in carbon steel, BTW, which is thankfully part of the reason why it should be a decent user.


David
 
Simply carry it and give the bolster's a polish once in a while. They'll come back good as new:)
 
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