Tru Balance value

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Ok I am thinking about buying a Vietnam era tru balance thrower from local shop he wants $250 for it . Has never been thrown is this worth it?
thanks
Brad



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I don't know, but...

A lot of stuff sold as "Vietnam era" (or WWII era, or Civil War era,) isn't. When Bobby sees this, he may be able to give you some tips on how to tell whether or not it actually dates from that era.
 
Just because it was made in the seventies do not make it more valuable. That one looks like it was made in the eighties. The only Viet Nam era Tru Bal that are valuable is the Bowie Axe and you need to have someone who knows them check it out. How is he determining what year it was made??
Bobby
 
Thanks Bobby I have no idea who he came up with his timeline?
If this model is currently availble what does it sell for?
thanks
Brad
 
If this model is currently availble what does it sell for?
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I couldn't find the leaflet I've got when I ordered my Tru-Bal knife, but I'd say the price would be around $100. Just give them a call and leave your address on the answering machine and they will send it to you.
 
That model has been discontinued by Tru Bal for many years. I bought the rights for that design. I've changed the shape a little to suit my knifemaking style. I don't remember if I have any blades left over.
BB
 
250 is not outragous, IMO. If you want to collect and can afford it, buy it and put it away. 250 is what he is "asking". Make him an offer. It is what it is and there will be no more. Try to find another for sale and you will see how hard they are to find. Money is only paper, but a McEvoy thrower is a tangable piece of throwing knife history. Not being rich, it would sting me to pay that, but I would be very tempted.
 
R. Ellis said:
250 is not outragous, IMO. If you want to collect and can afford it, buy it and put it away. 250 is what he is "asking". Make him an offer. It is what it is and there will be no more. Try to find another for sale and you will see how hard they are to find. Money is only paper, but a McEvoy thrower is a tangable piece of throwing knife history. Not being rich, it would sting me to pay that, but I would be very tempted.
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Yes you are right when there gone thier gone and the one I posted was GONE...
But seller had this one for sale so I bought it instead..

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Sweet! It is an older one, judging by the sheath.( learned that from Bobby) Wonder what year they started with the darker sheaths?
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