I recently read a recommendation on one of these threads that if you want to collect knives for appreciation in value, your best bet is to find an elderly knife maker who is well known for his work and when he dies his knives will increase in value. This may sound cold-hearted but it makes sense. The "Scagal on ebay" thread reminded me of this and now I want to purchase a custom knife from an elderly knife maker.
I don't know where to start. I am not familiar with any custom knife makers young or old. Can anyone recommend some well known knife makers?
I live in midstate Illinois but any part of the USA would be fine. Thanks.
Custom knife makers
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Railsplitter
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Custom knife makers
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"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
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justold52
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...I live in midstate Illinois. I bet you live in a CORNFIELD..Well it may have been me that said that to you.
One custom knife make that I really like is D'Holder.
I have some of his Schrades and Canal Street knives.
If your looking to buy one CHEEP for get it...
As far as investing goes I feel they will increase in value like an artiest painting. But his knives are a thing of beauty.
Check the web search with his name.
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Nice to have another Illinoisian with us! Spent 4 years down in Champaign. Spent most of the rest of my life in Chicago.
As for a custom let me recommend any of the fellow AAPK members who have AAPK stores and make knives. For example, muskratman, his nessmuks are awfully nice.
Somebody else I really, really like is Bill Buxton (doesn't have an AAPK store)
http://www.geocities.com/buxtonknives/
If I had the money...(his knives aren't crazy expensive, I just don't have the money!)..I'd buy one of his. He should be famous, if you ask me.
As for a custom let me recommend any of the fellow AAPK members who have AAPK stores and make knives. For example, muskratman, his nessmuks are awfully nice.
Somebody else I really, really like is Bill Buxton (doesn't have an AAPK store)
http://www.geocities.com/buxtonknives/
If I had the money...(his knives aren't crazy expensive, I just don't have the money!)..I'd buy one of his. He should be famous, if you ask me.
John
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Welcome Sablemaster,
IMO, investing in knives (whatever kind) strictly with an eye on appreciation will always be risky. A safer route will always be investing in your IRA, with an intelligent investment counselor. You MIGHT find a Scagel for $5, but you also MIGHT win the lottery.
However - If you want to COLLECT quality knives, the first thing I would advise, is to read everything you can find, regarding custom knives. The makers that receive the most "press" will be the names people remember. Next, collect the knives that appeal to YOU - you're going to look at that knife a heckuva long time, while you're waiting for the value to appreciate.
As with any wise investment, knowledge is the key. Buy all the old "Knives XXXX" annuals you can find, and read 'em, cover to cover. To maximize profit, over the long run - try to buy from the maker, himself - regardless of his waiting list. Buying from a reseller, will include his profit that you'll have to recover, before it will appreciate.
There are, for sure, some "safe bets" - D'alton Holder is one, but there are many others. Buying what's "new and fashionable" today, won't be in demand, 20 years from now.
Buy what you like, but remember it's a gamble, at best.
Just my $.02,
JR
IMO, investing in knives (whatever kind) strictly with an eye on appreciation will always be risky. A safer route will always be investing in your IRA, with an intelligent investment counselor. You MIGHT find a Scagel for $5, but you also MIGHT win the lottery.
However - If you want to COLLECT quality knives, the first thing I would advise, is to read everything you can find, regarding custom knives. The makers that receive the most "press" will be the names people remember. Next, collect the knives that appeal to YOU - you're going to look at that knife a heckuva long time, while you're waiting for the value to appreciate.
As with any wise investment, knowledge is the key. Buy all the old "Knives XXXX" annuals you can find, and read 'em, cover to cover. To maximize profit, over the long run - try to buy from the maker, himself - regardless of his waiting list. Buying from a reseller, will include his profit that you'll have to recover, before it will appreciate.
There are, for sure, some "safe bets" - D'alton Holder is one, but there are many others. Buying what's "new and fashionable" today, won't be in demand, 20 years from now.
Buy what you like, but remember it's a gamble, at best.
Just my $.02,
JR
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Ringmaster VERY well siad you are RIGHT.
GEE I wish I was as good with words as you just said it all....
I just happen like D' Holders knives.
Happy you added the IRA thing. Next year I will be 59 1/2 so I will be adding some high priced knives then. But what ever I take out Uncle Sam gets 35% of it...
GEE I wish I was as good with words as you just said it all....
I just happen like D' Holders knives.
Happy you added the IRA thing. Next year I will be 59 1/2 so I will be adding some high priced knives then. But what ever I take out Uncle Sam gets 35% of it...
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You guys are great! Thanks for all the advice. So far I have only done research on D'alton Holder and boy were you guys right. His knives are spectacular! I'm gonna check out the others as well when I have time. I found out from a guy at work today that we have a good knife maker right here in my hometown. He's gonna be at a knife show here around Thanksgiving and I plan to meet him and see some of his work. I don't feel right posting his name since I don't know him or his knives yet. Thanks again for all the help. I love this forum!
Rick T.
"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
"What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
Proud member of the Buck Collectors Club Inc.
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Just to wet the whistle you understand... 
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