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Ha! Got the picture posting figured out(computer genius that I am, it only took me two weeks! I'm SO proud of myself!) So I have liberally edited this post. May the Moderators be patient with me.
Ran across a once in a lifetime find at a local auction this week. Some pristine J. Greco knives that a gentleman in my area collected. He had a pile of them, all pristine, brand new condition. Many have Certificates of Authentication tags with Mr. Greco's signature and the month and year(1989) on them. I sent off some pics to Mr. Greco, and gracious individual that he is, he answered me back.
John Greco to me
show details 3:03 pm (5 hours ago)
Mark and Holly
Less see if I can answer some of your questions
I started making knives full time back in 79'
And used the Etched logo for several years then switched over to the die stamp
So you have a few of both, the transition time
#4 has a Cocobolo Handle
#5 has a Packa Wood Handle
#7 and #10 Have a Zebra Wood Handle
Their was a company that made Drum sticks [I believe their name was "Thunder Sticks"] the rest of the handle material came from them
You should be able to identify the Drop Point's, Clip Point's and so on
We would not be surprised to see, in the right market, these bringing what you suggest or more since these are the only old original mint models I've seen being offered in many years. April 15 [Tax Time] ant that time.
Hope this has been of some help
Have a great day
John Greco
Remainder going on EBAY
Thanks all
Ran across a once in a lifetime find at a local auction this week. Some pristine J. Greco knives that a gentleman in my area collected. He had a pile of them, all pristine, brand new condition. Many have Certificates of Authentication tags with Mr. Greco's signature and the month and year(1989) on them. I sent off some pics to Mr. Greco, and gracious individual that he is, he answered me back.
John Greco to me
show details 3:03 pm (5 hours ago)
Mark and Holly
Less see if I can answer some of your questions
I started making knives full time back in 79'
And used the Etched logo for several years then switched over to the die stamp
So you have a few of both, the transition time
#4 has a Cocobolo Handle
#5 has a Packa Wood Handle
#7 and #10 Have a Zebra Wood Handle
Their was a company that made Drum sticks [I believe their name was "Thunder Sticks"] the rest of the handle material came from them
You should be able to identify the Drop Point's, Clip Point's and so on
We would not be surprised to see, in the right market, these bringing what you suggest or more since these are the only old original mint models I've seen being offered in many years. April 15 [Tax Time] ant that time.
Hope this has been of some help
Have a great day
John Greco
Remainder going on EBAY
Thanks all