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Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
on: July 07, 2009, 12:53:41 PM
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 01:15:12 PM
They're rare.  Kershaw only made the one plier based multi as far as I'm aware and that's it.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 01:22:51 PM
Aren't them Kershaw A-100's ???
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 03:19:38 PM
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 03:23:11 PM
Chako I have a bit of a theory regarding MT's made by knife companies. They attract crazy arsed knife collectors with lots of cash.Kershaw A100's have roughly doubled in value since I started to  look at getting one(18months). When I first looked at them they were going for $40ish they seem to go for $90+ now.They have not been made for quite awhile too.I was very fortunate to get my one thanks to a three way trade with Neil & Dunc.
Another one is the Case/Zippo Fixxit tool. I would love a Case one with reference to Blackie Collins on it. But not the extra $100us they get over a Zippo Fixxit(Identical Tool different sticker/markings) is plain crazy.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380130349451


The leather sheath that is with the Kershaw A100 auction, if it is a genuine Kershaw sheath , is quite rare.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 03:32:09 PM
Yikes. Well I would love to add one to the collection...but not at that price, at least not for that item.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 04:48:36 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on July 07, 2009, 03:23:11 PM
The leather sheath that is with the Kershaw A100 auction, if it is a genuine Kershaw sheath , is quite rare.

I was wondering about that...mine has a nylon sheath. Was the leather one an early issue?

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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 08:19:56 PM
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #8 on: July 08, 2009, 06:41:41 AM
Not sure. I have given it some considerating, and have decided to go for it.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #9 on: July 08, 2009, 07:54:19 AM
Quote from: SporkBob NoPants on July 07, 2009, 04:48:36 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on July 07, 2009, 03:23:11 PM
The leather sheath that is with the Kershaw A100 auction, if it is a genuine Kershaw sheath , is quite rare.

I was wondering about that...mine has a nylon sheath. Was the leather one an early issue?

I picked up a new nylon sheath that included possibly the worlds most bulky bit holder  :o(I love it ::) :D :D) , from memory the paper work that came with it said the leather sheath for the A100 was an available option at that time. I have only seen 1 or 2 for sale with the leather sheath.

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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #10 on: July 08, 2009, 01:53:53 PM
That is insane...and the other bidders don't know it yet..but that Kershaw is mine.  :drink:
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #11 on: July 08, 2009, 05:28:42 PM
$162!!! with 3 days to go :o :o :o.
Yikes that be some serious cash being thrown at that A100.
Chako I hope you do not have to pay too much for it mate.
You could always try to trade for one here mate(not my one though :D)

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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #12 on: July 08, 2009, 05:58:23 PM
Well I have a Sheffield copy coming in someday that I won for a great deal. I would love to have at least one real Kershaw A100 though. I haven't seen many come up, and if they are that rare...
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #13 on: July 08, 2009, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: Chako on July 08, 2009, 05:58:23 PM
Well I have a Sheffield copy coming in someday that I won for a great deal. I would love to have at least one real Kershaw A100 though. I haven't seen many come up, and if they are that rare...

If ones come up, more will always come along.  ;)  That is some serious dosh for a tool that other members have got for much cheaper.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #14 on: July 08, 2009, 09:10:51 PM
Quote from: Benner on July 08, 2009, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: Chako on July 08, 2009, 05:58:23 PM
Well I have a Sheffield copy coming in someday that I won for a great deal. I would love to have at least one real Kershaw A100 though. I haven't seen many come up, and if they are that rare...

If ones come up, more will always come along.  ;)  That is some serious dosh for a tool that other members have got for much cheaper.

I've never seen one with the leather pouch though.  That's probably what's pushing it higher.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #15 on: July 09, 2009, 04:36:33 AM
Well I reckon I am owning it soon unless it goes up significantly. I also have a high bid on another with a regular sheath. If all goes well, I may have them both. only time will tell.
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #16 on: July 09, 2009, 04:58:53 PM
When speaking with the two members of CRKT's i.d. Works team (who previously worked at Kershaw) at last year's Shot Show, they confided in us that the A100 was always a "loss leader" for Kershaw. At a time when the leading Leatherman's were going for $40US, the A100's suggested retail price was over $60. Yet Kershaw was not able to make any money on it (according to these fellows)

Now fast forward to 2009. I wonder if $162 is high enough for Kershaw to be profitable? :o :D
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #17 on: July 09, 2009, 07:07:59 PM
I also got one of these in the mail. A Sheffield Crocodile.

Looks like a knock off of the Kershaw, or is there a more interesting story behind this?

http://www.piclist.com/techref/ecommerce/beststuf.htm
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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #18 on: July 09, 2009, 10:42:43 PM
Quote from: Chako on July 09, 2009, 07:07:59 PM
I also got one of these in the mail. A Sheffield Crocodile.

Looks like a knock off of the Kershaw, or is there a more interesting story behind this?

http://www.piclist.com/techref/ecommerce/beststuf.htm

Nope, its a copy, nothing more than that. :-\

By the way, there's a comparison pic or two in this thread:  http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,10322.0.html

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Re: Why is this so high? Kershaw Multi-tool.
Reply #19 on: July 09, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
Thanks for the link. Well hopefully, I shall have both by July’s end.  :cheers:
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