Case Kodiak collectable

[OLDE CUTLER]

I was always curious about what Case collectors thought about this type of specialized collectors edition knives. It is the Kodiak that was issued in 1998 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the North American Hunting Club. This is a stock photo of one of these knives. Did Case actually have anything to do with producing these, other than possibly furnishing Kodiak blades to someone else to customize? For what you see these for sale for today, it does not seem like they would have increased in value much from the time of their initial introduction in 1998, or maybe that is not why people buy them. I have to admit they are impressive to look at with the blade etching, stag handle, and wooden presentation box. Anyway, curiosity on my part on the subject of this knife as well as other similar collector editions.

[gsmith7158]

As a Case Collector I would much rather have this one.

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

I think what Greg is trying to say is that the knife he shows had absolutely no reason to be mint in the original box with all the paperwork. It is a true rarity that such a knife survives to 2018. On the other hand, it would be rare for a knife produced and intended to be a collectible to have ever been used. It would have been sold when new to a collector where it sat in their collection until being offered for sale to another collector. So, it should be absolutely no surprise that this knife is still new and in it's display case. That's the difference between a true rarity and a manufactured collectible. Of course, for many collectors, knives like Greg's are unicorns, and we must settle for knives like yours!

[OLDE CUTLER]

I think what Greg is trying to say is that the knife he shows had absolutely no reason to be mint in the original box with all the paperwork. It is a true rarity that such a knife survives to 2018. On the other hand, it would be rare for a knife produced and intended to be a collectible to have ever been used. It would have been sold when new to a collector where it sat in their collection until being offered for sale to another collector. So, it should be absolutely no surprise that this knife is still new and in it's display case. That's the difference between a true rarity and a manufactured collectible. Of course, for many collectors, knives like Greg's are unicorns, and we must settle for knives like yours!

No, actually the knife I have shown the picture of is not mine, I don't own any collectables like these. I am asking the question of "do these ever appreciate in value and there fore are they worth owning'"?

[gsmith7158]

Olde Cutler that's what I was getting at in a round about way. It was produced as a collectable for a limited group. In my experience those types of knives don't appreciate very fast and sometimes will not bring what their purchase price was. Of course there are exceptions but the sheer number of collectables that are made today make it very difficult to pick a winner. One that comes to mind that I would have never picked is the first edition Case Trapper for F.F.A.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Thanks for your info. In the example I showed, the N. A. Hunting club knife, a dealer that I regularly see at the local gunshows has had the same one for over a year on his tables and has reduced the price from $175 a year ago to $150 and I saw it yesterday for $125. I don't know what they were originally issued at 20 years ago, but probably not too much different than that. So I get from this that any one buying these would be rolling the dice as far as it increasing in value over time. It just got me to wondering about such "collectables". Maybe I should wait another year and make him an offer? LOL

[Mumbleypeg]

I'm late to the game on this thread, and my opinion's not worth much anyway. I agree totally with what Greg and TFL have said regarding "manufactured collectables".

But I'll add that there's another element to this. If you're contemplating buying the knife as an investment, don't. If you're buying it because you like it, and you can afford it, do! And if you like it AND think it's a good investment, so much the better. That way if the investment doesn't pan out you still have a knife you like.

Ken

[Randyurstrange]

I bought the North American hunt club one myself. Lucked out at a swap meet and walked away with this gem for $60. No sheath and no box though. In person it is a beauty! Impressive gold etching and just a pure joy to see and hold.
A collector I am, no doubt. But this is as nice as they get .
No I’d not use it to skin my deer....well maybe once just to call it a user! Haha!!