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Wanted to know if this Western knife would be worth buying
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As you know, Western has been sold a couple times over the years. I've seen some of those selling for well under $100. I suggest looking at the bay and see what they're selling for. But it comes down to what it's worth to you...if you would enjoy it because it comes from your hometown, then it doesn't matter the market value, it's your value.
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Welcome. As said, you have to upgrade to ask value. As to the rest of your query, Western made some good knives, but were not expensive. If it is an older one it may be more interesting. What I like about this knife is the leather stacked handles. If that knife is in good shape and is not pricey I would be tempted by it.
Sticky threads, at the top of the thread listing on the forum page. Specifically, this thread. Also good to review the others.
As for your knife, the blade's definitely not pristine but it appears to be mostly full and you can probably buff out some of the scratches if you so desire. The handle looks intact and overall it seems like it would make an excellent user, though the guard may call for some TLC as well as any active oxidation that might not be pictured. This knife appears to be from before the Camillus ownership days; the tang stamp places it somewhere in the range of 1935-1950, give or take. I can't speak to the originality of the sheath but it looks like a fine fit. All told, for a 65-80 year old knife, it's in remarkable shape. As long as you don't feel like you'd be getting snookered, it might be an excellent pickup.
As for your knife, the blade's definitely not pristine but it appears to be mostly full and you can probably buff out some of the scratches if you so desire. The handle looks intact and overall it seems like it would make an excellent user, though the guard may call for some TLC as well as any active oxidation that might not be pictured. This knife appears to be from before the Camillus ownership days; the tang stamp places it somewhere in the range of 1935-1950, give or take. I can't speak to the originality of the sheath but it looks like a fine fit. All told, for a 65-80 year old knife, it's in remarkable shape. As long as you don't feel like you'd be getting snookered, it might be an excellent pickup.
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The knife itself is what I would call an Americanized puukko, a real woodsman's knife. Camping, hunting, fishing, it's hard to find a better all-purpose design.
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The knife itself is what I would call an Americanized puukko, a real woodsman's knife. Camping, hunting, fishing, it's hard to find a better all-purpose design.
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