Seeking information on set of case knives 1972

[Cmywheels]

Hello, I'm seeking information on a set of 23 case knives made about 1972. There are 5 fixed blade knives and the rest are folding pocket knives. All knives have stage handles. There were maybe a 100 sets made but I'm not sure. Thank you.

[jlw257]

Cmywheels, there were 2,000 # 1 Sets made of 23 knives 5 fixed blades and 18 folders ( USA to 10 Dot ) and also 700 #2 Sets made of 12 knives 5 fixed blades and 7 folders ( USA to 10 Dots ).
These sets are very hard to find because most people that bought them could sell the knives individually for more money.

Larry

[Cmywheels]

Larry, thank you for the information. It seems I have the #1 set of 23 knives. I know condition is everything and would say the set is near perfect. They never been outside of a safe in a knife roll. Would you venture a guess to market value sold as a set?

[timgreene48]

Cmywheels, I also have the 1973 collectors set that you speak of. A few years ago, I was offered $4000, which I believe to be a good price. I just wasn't ready to part with them at that time. Should you decide to split them up and sell them individually, I think you could get a bit more. Just my personal opinion, Tim

[Cmywheels]

Tim, thank you for your information. I have not really decided yet. My father and I collected knives when I was young. I have a lot of 70's case knives some are collector sets. They just sit in a safe. I guess one day I'll part with them. But like you say it's not time.....yet