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Kimper

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Just wondering what knives you guys think will appreciate in value over time?

I am mostly interested in fixed blades, and think it would be fun to have a high quality blade that will go up in value over the years.

Maybe give me 2-3 production knives and several custom makers with a reputation for increasing value? (links appreciated)
 
Just a comment or two:

I think that Bark River knives will appreciate over time. For one thing, the popularity of their products continues to grow. For another, their knives are reasonably priced, even budget-priced if on sale; it's easier to see a value appreciation if you don't pay too much to begin with.

Any factory knives that are discontinued have the potential to increase in value. It's difficult to predict, but I've noticed that popular knife brands and models appreciate more, while lesser-known knives continue to be lesser-known.

-Bob
 
Randall knives (but only order one, else they are over-priced for your use IMO)

Limited (or short run) edition Busse knives

Judging whether or not a knife will increase in value is a big gamble. However, limited edition and discontinued models from known, reputable makers seem to at least keep there value. If there is no "following," there is no value. (people need to be interested in collecting them)
 
The more popular the custom maker the more likely his knife is bound to resell for higher value. Also the harder to get his knives are the higher their value. Look at BREND, his knives demand premium prices and resell for as much if not more. Randalls are another investment. Not sure what prices you are looking to collect at, but in the lower prices, I would agree with Bark River and Ranger knives. I think these will be the up and comming collector knives. They cannot be beat at their price range.
 
Bark River fixed blades will become more valuable (like Randalls and Marbles only 10x better, IMHO).

http://www.barkriverknives.com/

I'm thinking the older Spyder FB-01 Morans might become more valuable now that the has passed away, RIP.
 
My Busse collection would easily sell off at 125% of what I paid for them. Some of them would sell for twice what I paid.

That being said, however, I look on knives as an enjoyable hobby, not an investment. I have never sold a Busse. Possible appreciation is sometimes a side benefit.

If I want an investment I'll buy stocks. If my Busse collection tumbled to half it's present value, I would still consider myself ahead of the game, in the pleasure I have derived from them, including the "hunt", associations with the people who make up the core of Busse "Hogs", and exposure to the active, creative mind of Jerry Busse. The way this group of special people has treated my brain-damaged daughter (hit and run victim) has been priceless.
I could say the same of some other makers, such as Bobby Branton, as well.

There have been some fine knives of other brands mentioned in this thread, as well. I am unqualified to comment on them because I have never owned any of them. However, Busse or anything else, if your primary goal is capital appreciation it is best to look somewhere else. If you are going to enjoy the ride, the process, and the knives themselves, then you can't go wrong with any of them.
 
There's some very nice Centofante (sp?) knives of knifeart at around $800, I'd but those in a heartbeat if I had the moeny.
 
I think it is a gamble to try to buy knives as an investment just like guns. You are better off with a CD. My Randall's are all worth more than what I paid for them. But, if I had put the same money in a CD, I imagine the CD would win out in most cases. Plus CD's are a lot easier to liquidate. Special edition knives are the ones that could out-preform the financial markets. But, there are so many now. Buy knives because you like them.

My brother in law has at least one knife made by Bill Moran. There is one that is special. But Moran was special too.
 
22-rimfire said:
I think it is a gamble to try to buy knives as an investment just like guns. You are better off with a CD. My Randall's are all worth more than what I paid for them. But, if I had put the same money in a CD, I imagine the CD would win out in most cases. Plus CD's are a lot easier to liquidate. Special edition knives are the ones that could out-preform the financial markets. But, there are so many now. Buy knives because you like them.
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Yeah, I agree. I do like them, but I am a knife novice and just thought this would give me some ideas about high quality collector type knives. Plus it is always fun to have something that you like as a hobby appreciate some over time.
Don't worry I am not trying to send the kids to college off of knife investments :)

My price range was roughly $100-$500 range.
Those Randall blades looked pretty nice.

Thanks for the input guys!
Recap:

1. Randall knives (I liked alot of those)
2. Busse
3. Bark River
4. Spyder FB-01 Morans
5. Brend (didnt see a main web site on google?)
6. Bill Moran

Any other makers come to mind besides those mentioned??
 
Well...

Figured I would start my collection out right.

Went with a Walter Brend 25th Anniversary Fighter!

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Here's a thought. Go to eBay and do a search of "custom knife" -- completed auctions only - sorted by highest price achieved first. This will show you whose knives are getting the big bucks.

Trying to find a maker who has yet to "arrive" in the marketplace so you can get the product before the price rises is a matter of opinions. At one time, Randall, Loveless, Morseth - even Scagel, were pretty reasonable for high quality user knives. Now . . . . .

I just buy what I like. If it goes up, so be it. If not, I still got what I liked.
 
Kimper said:
Well...

Figured I would start my collection out right.

Went with a Walter Brend 25th Anniversary Fighter!
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That's probably the most beautifully done fixed blade I've ever seen, or will ever see. I've got the standard 8" model 2 custom by Walter, & I know for sure it will appreciate, but the one you have there is destined for Hope Diamond status (!). Congrats on that purchase.
 
Glad to hear you're not trying to send the kids to college on knife investments. Though...if you did...you'd have LOTS of cool knives. =)
 
I've searching around trying to get my hands on a small Swamp Rat knife that originally cost about $50. Just in case you're new, Swamp Rat Knife Works is a Busse company that sells tough and (normally) affordable fixed blades. I recently located one of these knives and the guy wanted $150 for it! Now I was fully prepared to pay double the original running price, but 3x I just couldn't stomach. It should be noted that this knife I speak of is not a production knife. It is A) a limited run knife that has B) been discontinued and C) is made by a company with a large following. Those three aspects are driving the price upwards. Good luck with your investment.

P.S. I'm speaking of the Rat Shaker 1st edition, and if anyone has a spare one, email me PLEASE. doctorbenny@gmail.com
 
The price of some knives on the secondary market is sometimes in excess of the retail list price. The premium is for immediate gratification - not waiting the months or years to get the knife from the maker.
 
Just lately got around to researching after picking up my first but not last Rodrigo Sfreddo.Sfreddo,Vilar,et al,(the boys from Brazil).IMO,these gentlemen are making some very high quality investment grade pieces.
I buy what I like and have no designs on getting rid of them.
Would also rank Don Hanson III,way up there,as well as John Fitch.:)

Doug
 
Kimper, you might consider the Camillus OVB Fisk knives. They are fairly expensive, are well made, and are all limited edition knives. I would bet any of them would be a safe bet to appreciate in a 10-year time frame.
 
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