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what is this?

Started this discussion. Last reply by db Nov 20. 2 Replies 1 Like

suppose to be a chinese knife/bayo multi , it looks like a para length sks spiker someone got creative with , maybe 3D printed handle…Continue

are Valor 599 knives collectable

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Nov 7. 6 Replies 1 Like

one locally fairly cheap in good shape , are these collectable? i was price checking for it on ebay and they are in worse condition and 3x the money…Continue

the one that started it

Started this discussion. Last reply by db Oct 23. 4 Replies 0 Likes

i was pretty much just a firearms collector until my grandmother passed , my mother was going through her things and found this hunting knife that was my Grandfathers who passed while i was still…Continue

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chinese police dagger ?

grabbed this the other day , only info i can find on it is it is a Chinese Police dagger , it partially retracts into the handle , locks up tight when opened , and has a very nice clean edges on it , serial numbered and Chinese star on the cover and blade , cover serial numbered to the bladei collect chinese AK47 and SKS rifles , mags ,accessories ,bayos ect ,,, so i seen it and had to have and impulse bought it , never seen one before , but figured if it was serial numbered it would likely be…See More

Nov 21

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db replied to db's discussion what is this?

Nov 20

Lars replied to db's discussion what is this?

"I think you nailed it...a reworked SKS bay into a dagger. I've seen other bayontes done this way by civi's as well (meaning non-thrench or theater made). Bay's like the Swiss SIG 57, M1's, and French Labels come mind for…"

Nov 19

db posted a discussion

what is this?

suppose to be a chinese knife/bayo multi , it looks like a para length sks spiker someone got creative with , maybe 3D printed handle See More

Nov 19

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Lars replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"You nailed it DB! So from the "return on investment" perspective, the Valor is not going make you money. The collectible value would be the personal satisfaction. I have some S&W's, a few Gerbers, and a boatload of historical…"

Nov 7

db replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"thanks fellas , when i assess collectability ,im not afraid to stretch from my collecting focus for something that is special , but it must not only have value ,but there needs to be value that will increase ,preferably value that out paces…"

Nov 7

Lars replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"Typical...just typical. In the time I spent crafting my original reply, DLKG snuck in there with his. At least we are all consistent in our comments. I would hate for you to walk away dissatisfied or confused by conflicting responses for a a valid…"

Nov 6

Lars replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"Oh man...I'm glad I read my esteemed colleague's comments before entering my own...he literally took the words out of my mouth! As a brand, Valor is collectible - for those who like Valor. The 559 is collectible - if you like…"

Nov 6

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"I second what Kevin said. Now, are they worth much money? Good question. But it would seem they're worth something, from your research. Valor was not classically a highly sought-after brand back in the brand's…"

Nov 6

Kevin D replied to db's discussion are Valor 599 knives collectable

"In my opinion, collectability is entirely based upon your own personal attraction to the item. While I am not a big fan of the Remington Bullet knives, they are widely considered to be very collectable. In the Remington world, I like the…"

Nov 6

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are Valor 599 knives collectable

one locally fairly cheap in good shape , are these collectable? i was price checking for it on ebay and they are in worse condition and 3x the money…See More

Nov 6

6 Comments 1 Like

db replied to db's discussion the one that started it

"lol!!!!"

Oct 23

Kevin D replied to db's discussion the one that started it

"No need to get accusatorial... ;D Oh! you were talking about you, not me. LOL!"

Oct 23

db replied to db's discussion the one that started it

"it is addictive for sure , same with firearms and bayonets "

Oct 23

Kevin D replied to db's discussion couple WW2 US Knives

"Nice find! Congrats!"

Oct 22

Kevin D replied to db's discussion the one that started it

"It is so highly contagious! You do not even have to be in the same town. Start doing a tiny bit of research on a knife or even a company that makes them... Yep. I caught it too. Haven't found a cure for it yet."

Oct 22