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Looks more like a $30 knife to me.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:06 pm Looking to get estimate of value as way it sits, has slightly sunken springs, was told it snaps still as do not have in hand yet, pin in bolster appears someone tried repairing with no luck, pen blade is used a decently and main blade appears used slightly. Looking to get some feedback on worth, got this recently off eBay paid seventy in total, what’s your thoughts and thanks in advance!
Thanks for the reply, I know it’s rather rare and made only 5 years 1930-35 thank you!edge213 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:11 pmLooks more like a $30 knife to me.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:06 pm Looking to get estimate of value as way it sits, has slightly sunken springs, was told it snaps still as do not have in hand yet, pin in bolster appears someone tried repairing with no luck, pen blade is used a decently and main blade appears used slightly. Looking to get some feedback on worth, got this recently off eBay paid seventy in total, what’s your thoughts and thanks in advance!
It may be rare, but the condition is pretty rough.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:14 pmThanks for the reply, I know it’s rather rare and made only 5 years 1930-35 thank you!edge213 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:11 pmLooks more like a $30 knife to me.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:06 pm Looking to get estimate of value as way it sits, has slightly sunken springs, was told it snaps still as do not have in hand yet, pin in bolster appears someone tried repairing with no luck, pen blade is used a decently and main blade appears used slightly. Looking to get some feedback on worth, got this recently off eBay paid seventy in total, what’s your thoughts and thanks in advance!
What if I found a person to repair who’s great, what would be in your opinion. Hoping the price doesn’t exceed over 30-50max to get fixed eventually.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:23 pm Those sunken springs are the biggest problem. Could be spring wear or blade wear. Pivot pin looks bad too.
Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:27 pmWhat if I found a person to repair who’s great, what would be in your opinion. Hoping the price doesn’t exceed over 30-50max to get fixed eventually.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:23 pm Those sunken springs are the biggest problem. Could be spring wear or blade wear. Pivot pin looks bad too.
Gunsil wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:37 pm Who says it was only made five years? It is not the first model KA-BAR-LO which has more fancy bolsters. Fixing that knife would likely not be worth the cost. Welding up blades and/or springs is not an inexpensive process. Then you would have a "repaired" knife which would not be worth what a nice original is.
Doubtful you could get that fixed for $30-50. Even then the rest of the knife is well worn.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:27 pmWhat if I found a person to repair who’s great, what would be in your opinion. Hoping the price doesn’t exceed over 30-50max to get fixed eventually.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:23 pm Those sunken springs are the biggest problem. Could be spring wear or blade wear. Pivot pin looks bad too.
I said $30 because I am a Barlow collector. Most collectors probably wouldn't pay that much.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:27 pmWhat if I found a person to repair who’s great, what would be in your opinion. Hoping the price doesn’t exceed over 30-50max to get fixed eventually.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:23 pm Those sunken springs are the biggest problem. Could be spring wear or blade wear. Pivot pin looks bad too.
I found someone who would do for 50 shipped on repairs. It’s not too worn considering as I have seen much worse out of much newer knives.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:12 pmDoubtful you could get that fixed for $30-50. Even then the rest of the knife is well worn.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:27 pmWhat if I found a person to repair who’s great, what would be in your opinion. Hoping the price doesn’t exceed over 30-50max to get fixed eventually.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:23 pm Those sunken springs are the biggest problem. Could be spring wear or blade wear. Pivot pin looks bad too.
I'm not trying to argue or hurt your feelings. You asked a question and received answers.Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:26 pmI found someone who would do for 50 shipped on repairs. It’s not too worn considering as I have seen much worse out of much newer knives.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:12 pmDoubtful you could get that fixed for $30-50. Even then the rest of the knife is well worn.
What is going to be done as far as repairs to the knife by the repairman you have chosen?Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:26 pmI found someone who would do for 50 shipped on repairs. It’s not too worn considering as I have seen much worse out of much newer knives.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:12 pmDoubtful you could get that fixed for $30-50. Even then the rest of the knife is well worn.
I am going to have the slight sunken springs and the pin in bolster fixed Plus having blades sharpened.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:26 amWhat is going to be done as far as repairs to the knife by the repairman you have chosen?Clark23 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:26 pmI found someone who would do for 50 shipped on repairs. It’s not too worn considering as I have seen much worse out of much newer knives.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:12 pm
Doubtful you could get that fixed for $30-50. Even then the rest of the knife is well worn.
Great, be sure to show us a picture of the repaired knife when done.Clark23 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:40 pmI am going to have the slight sunken springs and the pin in bolster fixed Plus having blades sharpened.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:26 amWhat is going to be done as far as repairs to the knife by the repairman you have chosen?
Will do, May not for a few weeks but I’d post the results.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:57 pmGreat, be sure to show us a picture of the repaired knife when done.Clark23 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:40 pmI am going to have the slight sunken springs and the pin in bolster fixed Plus having blades sharpened.OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:26 am
What is going to be done as far as repairs to the knife by the repairman you have chosen?