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Great Used Condition

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:53 pm
by cody6268
I noticed this on the store as I Iogged in this morning-- a Gerber 06 said to be in "good condition" for a price barely less than new.

The blade has been heavily resharpened to the point a massive amount of steel is missing, and whoever did so was so ham-fisted they even took some of the serrations with it. Plus, some random guy's name is engraved on the blade. Yet, the seller thinks they can get $199 out of it. Same knife, brand new, is $207. It's neither rare nor vintage either. Heck, I think some branches of the military issue these to troops.

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ding-knife

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Re: Great Used Condition

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:13 pm
by RedRaiderRick
As a new guy to the site, I can say that buying from the store here doesn't mean a good or even a fair price. I frequently see new knives posted here for prices above retail from GPknives.com. Buyer beware and do your research.

Re: Great Used Condition

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:15 pm
by edge213
cody6268 wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:53 pm I noticed this on the store as I Iogged in this morning-- a Gerber 06 said to be in "good condition" for a price barely less than new.

The blade has been heavily resharpened to the point a massive amount of steel is missing, and whoever did so was so ham-fisted they even took some of the serrations with it. Plus, some random guy's name is engraved on the blade. Yet, the seller thinks they can get $199 out of it. Same knife, brand new, is $207. It's neither rare nor vintage either. Heck, I think some branches of the military issue these to troops.

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... ding-knife


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I also saw this one, I had to laugh at the description.
I have two of these. One with tanto blade that was US Air Force issue.
The other is a clip point. I bought it used a few years ago in mint condition for less than $100.
This one is missing a lot of blade and the handles are in poor condition.