What Factors Make Some Knives More Valuable*

• RARITY—Knives made in smaller editions tend to bring more $$
• BEAUTY—You know it when you see it. The handles and embellishments affect this the most.
• CONDITION—the scratches, fades, rust and others subtract $$.
• CUSTOMIZATION–Every factory embellishment adds additional cost when the knife is made.
• ORIGINAL PRICE—The higher the original price, the higher the probable price in later years.
• COMPLETENESS—Is a box or sheath, or other accessory present?
• AGE–The passage of time increases the $$
• POPULARITY—The more collectors interested, the higher the $$.

*Note that these are guidelines, not guarantees.