Need a little schooling

[Blueboy1]

I just came into a lot of knives via death in the family... I'm really enjoying them and researching the ones I'd never heard of... I'm having trouble learning much about my Napanoch.. I'm pretty sure mine is from year 1907 but outside of that I have no idea of a value on it and I'm seeking help with that.. also I need help finding a place where I can buy badges

[Gunsil]

Hi, for good info you would need to learn to post photos of what you have. As far as badges, if you mean the shields that go on knife handles, there is no place to buy them for vintage knives. Some companies still in business still have and may sell or do the repairs but for most out of business old companies you need a donor knife or sometimes people take apart junkers and sell the parts.

[btrwtr]

Welcome to AAPK!

As Gunsil said you will get some good response and information of the knives you have questions on if you can post some pictures.

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK, and condolences for your loss. There’s a lot about Napanoch knives here: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=22997

While Napanoch is a brand well known and respected among knife collectors, knife values are largely dependent on condition. Searching auction sites like eBay, for completed sales only, of similar items is typically the best source for current values. You may or may not find comparable sales of the exact same knife, but similar knives from the same company, relatively same time period, etc will usually get you in the ballpark for value. Recommend you read this “sticky” thread for more about determining knife values. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... hp?t=77592

Gunsil has given you good advice regarding your question about replacement shields. On old knives whose makers are no longer in business, parts from a donor knife are usually the best, if not the only option. There is a subforum here where folk swap parts - you can search, or post a request there for what you’re wanting. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... m.php?f=54. Don’t be surprised if you don’t receive an instant reply - I’ve been searching years for some blades for a rare old Robeson knife. Some day patience may work!

Posting clear, in-focus close-up pictures, accurate measurements, etc will help readers understand what you are talking about far better than words. Instructions for how to post pictures can be found here in the AAPK Tips & Tricks subforum. https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... m.php?f=98

Sorry I don’t have a simple 10 second answer for you, but hopefully those links will help.

Ken