Once a SAK is damaged.....

TheDude · **on:** August 07, 2013, 04:09:04 PM

....is it virtually worthless to a collector?

jazzbass · **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2013, 04:46:32 PM

Quote from: TheDude on August 07, 2013, 04:09:04 PM

....is it virtually worthless to a collector?

It depends on the SAK and how rare/old it is.

Xavsbud · **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:51:14 PM

You should prolly just a send it to me. I have never owned a worthless SAK! I'll make sure it lives a good life.

Dave

HankSolon · **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2013, 06:17:46 PM

Quote from: TheDude on August 07, 2013, 04:09:04 PM

....is it virtually worthless to a collector?

To a collector? For sure. But you may restore it or let it be restored. Have a look here (my old fisherman)

RoboYeti · **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:00:21 PM

I'm sure a serious collector wants only mint condition knives. There are a lot of casual collectors though (many are on this forum) who don't have the funds to purchase mint condition knives, but who happily pay for rare models with minor or repairable damage.

GigaHz · **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:02:57 PM

Need pics.

Gareth · **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:08:01 PM

very much depends on the SAK and just what's wrong with it. For example; I am sure a scuffed Voyageur would still be of interest to a collector who doesn't already own one.

captain spaulding · **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:15:56 PM

Like others have said (and I agree) it depends on the SAK, the damage, and the collector.

I'm sure there is always a use for mostly any SAK even if its for parts for a Mod.

nate j · **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2013, 06:20:10 AM

For collectors' items, condition is everything. However, a discontinued model with only normal/minor wear will often find ready buyers who intend to make it a user anyway and thus have no incentive to pay a premium for a new, NIB, or mint item. Even SAKs with serious/major damage are still generally good mod fodder.