Vintage GE canvas micarta value?

[spketch]

I've been traded some GE canvas micarta from the 50s or 60s that I have no use for. It looks brownish but from what I've read it's likely maroon that has oxidized on the surface.

I have 3 pieces, each 8.5x1.5x.5".

This is NOT a sale thread, just trying to figure a fair value and I'll post in the exchange. Looking on eBay the prices are all over the place and I don't see the exact same material listed.

Thanks for any assistance!

-Steve

 

[spketch]

Here's a wet picture.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Pricing a product you plan to sell in The Exchange is not really a good thing. You could just check Jantz, USA knifemakers, TKS, etc. and compare a sheet of Canvas Micarta or a set of scales.

However, these aren't worth much, so it is moot. Maybe worth $2 each stick......max.

 

[javand]

Other than the vintage ivory paper micarta, is any of vintage stuff particularly valuable?

I know the maroon/brown stuff is pretty common.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

The GE material is nice looking in my opinion, I would think it is more valuable than regular micarta but don't really know. I heard that it is likely 50's vintage but am not sure.

I have some of the same material.. or at least mine looks really close and I think is from the same source. It has a nice deep reddish brown exterior and fades to this lighter color. Next time I'll be sure to thin the scales from the inside to leave some of the aged color.

 

[spketch]

Thanks Stacy. I was under the impression that the vintage stuff was "true" micarta, and therefor different and more valuable than the readily available stuff.
I only asked because I can't find it anywhere to find a fair asking price. I thought asking value was one of the benefits of a paid membership.

If this thread is inappropriate please feel free to close it down.

 

[spketch]

I believe it is the same stuff you have Daniel, thanks for the picture. Looks much different than I would have expected. Nice though.

 

[butcher_block]

the ivory paper seems to be a value adder but i know westinghouse rag was a hateful high price when you could find any