Trade value on Kephart in AEB-L?

[Mr. Tettnanger]

I am looking at possibly trading into a Carothers Kephart in AEB-L steel, in basically like new condition. I've had a few in 3V. This would be my first try with AEB-L steel if I make the trade.

Thanks!

 

[ironwagon]

There's some good info in here.

AEBL vs Delta 3V

Both sound like great knife steels. How do they compare? Edge holding Toughness Corrosion resistance Ease of sharpening Other... I saw a little info in the Ask Nathan thread but it was somewhat buried. I thought this might get more information from users. Good luck on 4/5 everyone

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[ferider]

Here is the last Kephart sales thread: Kepharts in AEB-L, D3V + UF2

 

[Meridian]

I wonder what the hrc is for CPK aeb-l? Aeb-l at higher hardness is an excellent still with toughness, good edge retention, and fine grain structure. 61-63 hrc seems ideal.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I wonder what the hrc is for CPK aeb-l? Aeb-l at higher hardness is an excellent still with toughness, good edge retention, and fine grain structure. 61-63 hrc seems ideal.

I don't know what he was running the Kephart at, but he referenced something in AEBL at 60.5 - See

AEBL vs Delta 3V

Both sound like great knife steels. How do they compare? Edge holding Toughness Corrosion resistance Ease of sharpening Other... I saw a little info in the Ask Nathan thread but it was somewhat buried. I thought this might get more information from users. Good luck on 4/5 everyone

www.bladeforums.com

 

[dericdesmond]

Trade values, imo a true constraint when it comes trading. Hate when Im asked that,,if you have what Im after Im often willing to trade away something worth significantly more in order to get what I want. If i mention its true trade value though it will often put a hault to things,,shame. Msrp is a good starting point,,add a few bucks if discontinued.

 

[Hammer67]

From what I've seen, I'm not sure there is much of a difference in trade value between Carothers with AEB-L and D3V. People may debate the merits of one vs the other and have their preferences, but at the end of the day, it's a Carothers, and they don't tend to last long on the open market, either way.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

mine is priceless

 

[dericdesmond]

Id say so,,never seen a ghetto one.

 

[luethge]

AEB-L is good stuff, probably tougher than most of us would ever need. Easy to keep sharp. I was completely surprised by the performance of that steel. It’s kind of difficult to gauge a value on a Kephart on AEB-l . Considering that secondary market tends to always be higher than factory drop prices ( availability ).. I’m no expert but I’d say trade value on Carothers AEB-L Kephart anywhere from high $200 to mid $300 depending on condition. Nice knives.

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

Thanks for the help fellas!

I have decided to pass on the trade. If I am going to get another Carothers, it will be a Basic Field knife again.