Get the best deals on plain collectible vintage fixed blade knives when. You realize by now that this is not a sales site but i do sell a few knives to help me expand my collection. Buy instock great value picks from listing the original and largest online catalog of cutlery great value picks 1 to 30 of 2744 results instock knife center see a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Western knife company westmark 703 vintage usa knives. Jan 26, 2010 there are more than 50 brands in this edition with each illustrated knife having a 2010 collector value listed. Western knives model 703 hunter klc08270 cutting edge.
Over seven hundred pages pack in details on major knife companies, issues, collectible ratings, current stampings and more, with small black and white photos and illustrations. Follow these suggestions to assist you when attempting to place a true or fair market value on a knife you are prepared to purchase. Hey woodrat, your knife was made by the western cutlery co of boulder colorado. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Identification and value guide by jim sargent maybe the best for case knives goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings by john goin this is the best book to give history and general knife info. Price history for significant coins sold at auction since 1941. List of manufacturers carried by knife country, usa. I purchased it about 1972 while home on leave from japan.
Sports afield magazine levines guide to knives is a book carried and used at gun knife shows and flea markets. I also suggest checking out my list of the best edc knives at any price point if you want a comprehensive curated list of the best edc knives on the market today. The knife identification and value guide 9780940362000 by bernard levine and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Big book of pocket knives by ron stewart, paperback barnes. May 01, 2001 there is detailed coverage of the important aspects of knife collecting, followed by major sections on popular collectible folding knives and fixed blade knives. I was young and knew very little about knives, but. Our founder, jim sargent, is one of the most respected authorities on antique knives in the nation. First picture is my two 702s, one i got with a browning sheath and the pommel was used as a hammer. Value is in the eye of the beholder is never more true than when buying collectibles. How to identify western knife company knives our pastimes.
Big book of pocket knives enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 20 cutlery companies. I have three westmark custom shop knives the 701 702 and the 703. Need info on westmark knives the firearms forum the. Westmark 702 vintage bowiestylesheathknife western cutlery. Camillus cutlery company purchased western in 1992. Plain collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale ebay.
How to determine the value of a knife our pastimes. We also direct you to other sites where you can learn even more. When selling wholesale, or selling your entire collection at one time, expect to be offered anywhere from 30% to 50% of the total retail value depending on the quality and condition of your items. In february, 2007, camillus closed as a result of bankruptcy.
Here is a fine wwii us fighting knife and original scabbard made by western model l468. When i was 16, my best friend got a westmark 701 from his girlfriend for christmas one year. I found them both at the same time but the price was really off the mark and. The symbols stamped onto your blade indicate which year your knife was made. Antique and vintage kitchen collectibles collectors weekly. Best high value knives this is the section of the website containing my top picks for a budget aka, high value blades.
Knife has been handled but doesnt look like it was ever used. Comes with cleaning kit in the stock, oiler pouch with can and kit, chest p. Are you interested in buying westmark 702 vintage knife collectible today. Knife company westmark 702 vintage jagdmesser usa knives hunting bowie ein sehr schones klassisches bowieklingenjagdmesser. Jul 25, 2009 hi all, i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get the date codes for the westmark serial number sor production codes. In fact, its the standard that most collectors use for proper id and valuation of their pocket knife collections. I have a westmark 701 hunting knife that ive had for years. Lots of history, lore, illustrations, and solid information. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by. Come see us and you will find the largetst selection of westmark 702 vintage knife collectible and westmark 702 vintage knife collectible related accessories for sale online. There is detailed coverage of the important aspects of knife collecting, followed by major sections on popular collectible folding knives and fixed blade knives.
Vintage westmark western 702 knife in original box. Wwii us army 225q fighting knife a fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. Westmark hunters sheath knife model 702 feb 11, 2017. Knife appraisals or evaluations are free to our customers. The knife designs survived two ownership changes in its long history before the final owners, camillus cutlery, went out of business in 2007. Vintage case knives found in this category were produced in the year or prior to the year 2000. Westmark 702 vintage knife collectible for sale vintage. Absoulutely no eidence that the blade has ever been used. Identification and value guide, is well known to avid knife collectors. The stewartritchie team has updated its comprehensive big book of pocket knives, which enables collectors to examine knife and cutlery products from more than 50 cutlery companies. Not really rare but because the company is out of business no more knives have been made for a while. It comes with the original brown leather sheath in a wood display box and a westmark registration card.
Feast your eyes on the craftsmanship and quality that is synonymous with case pocket knives with this oneofakind guide. This site provides information on over 18000 case xx pocket knives for collectors and continues to be updated daily. The 703 has an extremely heavy skinner style blade, which is 4 12 inches long, a large brass guard, and a large thumb rest. Western knife company westmark 703 vintage usa knives hunting. International blade collectors association price guide to commemorative knives 1960 1990 by bruce voyles this is the best book to to cover commemoratives, even though it is out of date. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. This knife would be near mint accept for the scratches on the blade which could be buffed out if desired. The reference materials for this category is as simple as an outofprint knifemakers guild directory of members, which started in the 1970s with a small book by mel tappan and included subsequent editions by beinfeld publishing in the late 70s. The fifth updated edition of the standard knife collectors guide remains a must pick for any who would regularly consult a bible of knife values and history. Look for cracked handles, worn or short blades, or evidence of repairs.
Gwi0033, wwii german army hat wreath and cockade typical example shown. A comprehensive appendix provides useful reference. We created this website to help fellow puma knife collectors learn about and gain appreciation for their collecting passion. Gm501 wwii german national id card kennkarte our price. Mar 30, 2011 reference sources for vintage handmade collectors. Westmark 702 one shot hunt hunting knife originally from his personal collection. Aside from their aesthetic appeal, many of these items are still usable, which makes them both functional to. Classic puma knives a community resource for puma knife. Please email me to check availability and price of secondhand copies. The 15th edition includes fullyupdated prices, 50 pages of new listings, 100 new blackandwhite photographs, and for the first time, an eightpage fullcolor insert. Study available books, price guides, brochures, catalogs, reference books and auction guides to determine current price ranges. Hello, offers an appraisal, evaluation, rating, valuation, estimate, history, general information, approximate value or assessment service of your knife or knife collection for either personal use or your insurance company.
Today my travels are limited mainly to oregon, but much of the knife industry is now located here, and the oregon knife show is one of the biggest in the world. The standard knife collectors guide book by roy ritchie. Westrmark knives are by far the finest knives western ever made. Westmark 702 knife with original box and sheath ebay.
Western cutlery company started production in 1896. As a person that has a few western knives and a couple of westmark knives, mostly prior to the camillus days, i have always wondered if there are any records or places that have information on the serial number system used on the westmarks. Official price guide to collector knives by c houston price. You cannot ask for the price, it is against the forum rules.
Check the fourdigit serial number on the knife blade for more information. Westmark knives are the top of the line from western. The knife comes with a small catalog, wood grain velvet lined box. In the 1970s, a series of three models of knives was produced in the western knife company cutlery custom shop they were model 701, 702. We hope each time you come here and each site you visit, you will learn something new and exciting about these beautifully designed classic knives. Westmark germany stainless steel double blade mezzaluna mincing knife. Hi all, i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get the date codes for the westmark serial number sor production codes. While the western knives used a letter system a 1977, the westmarks were serial numbered.
In 1984 harvey platts sold western to the crossman airgun co and to the best of my knowledge model 701 went out of production then. Sale pending 2120 norinco sks very good overall condition. Please refer to this chart to find out the age of your knife. View the top gainers and losers across the entire price guide. This knife is in excellent, never used, mint like condition. Each section goes into great detail about companies, brands and models. These are the types of knives that appeal to collectors as well as sportsmen or hunters looking for effective survival tools. Although since the end of trench warfare, most military knives have been primarily designed for utility or tool use. However your knife was actually made in longmont, colorado from 1977 thru 1984.
We can also research your cutlery for historical, age and patent information. T was a limited series which included the 701, 702 and the rare 703. Obtain approximate grades here with this free tool. Buying or selling without checking iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. The company is probably best known for its bowie style hunting knives. Still in the original box with a signed note from colorado governor richard d. Collectible kitchen items span a wide range of objects, from teakettles and toasters to skillets and stoves. Collins machetes and bowies 18451965 by daniel henry. There are more than 50 brands in this edition with each illustrated knife having a 2010 collector value listed. The western knife company was a manufacturer of hunting knives which began operations in boulder, colorado in 1911. The company was purchased by coleman the famous manufacturer of outdoor equipment in 1984. More than 2,000 illustrations allow the serious and curious collector to look directly at original company.
Book bnf the bayonet in new france, 16651760 by erik goldstein. Call an expert who offers feeappraisal services for knives and pay for an appraisal. Companies and brands represented include belknap, case, winchester, remington, robeson, northfield, imperial, john primble, russell, shapleigh diamond edge, schrade, and marble. Westmark 702 vintage bowiestylesheathknife western. Blue scroll pieces, 75th anniversary pieces and 10 dot case knives can all be found right here. Western factory manufactured vintage fixed blade knives. Western knives are outdoor knifes used for hunting and fishing, and early models and those used by soldiers in world war ii. This is the best book for custom knife makers info. Search over 3 million price reports spanning art, antiques, coins, collectibles, memorabilia, and other tangible assets of value. The first digit indicates the number of blades on the knife.
I was a little jealous as i loved how the knife felt in hand and just thought it was a sweet piece of work. A brief history is included for most of the companies. The estimated values shown on each web page are outofdate in many cases. However, if employed with care when usingcleaning, its definitely worth having one of these. Collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale ebay. Knife books i have written include four editions of the standard reference work in the field, levines guide to knives and their values 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997. I know that a date code exists but cant find it anywheres. Westmark usa western 702 wood fixed blade campinghunting. The only fullcolor book focused solely on the work of w.
This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. The official price guide to collector knives is designed for all collectors, from novice to expert, and presents information about the hobby, its history, and value identifications. Henry, collector all youd ever want to know about identifying, valuing, and collecting knives. The uncle henry knife, marked uh, was a stainless steel knife made between 1965 and 2004. As far as value you will have to keep an eye on the bay. The blade measures 5 and has some scratches from use. Some restoration work is almost impossible to spot, but once a knife is repaired, its value is greatly diminished regardless of how well the repair is done. This book is a must have for collectors who are interested in studying antique cutlery collectibles as they were described to merchants and customers. I have a model 703 in the original box, with the scabbard and the brochure that came with the knife. Collectors guide for case xx pocket knives facebook. Low prices on name brand fixed blades, folding knives, knife sharpeners, and limited edition collector series. Western knife company westmark 702 vintage jagdmesser usa.
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