Thread: antique hunting

I'm planning a new antique hunting expedition soon...

i was wondering what would be the brands to hunt for...

as in the best resale price once restored...



thanks...

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It happens that sometimes the best brands are those you can't find in lists! This could mean: (a) rare > appreciated by collectors, (b) unsigned > maybe very old, (c) unknown brand > price underestimated by the seller.

Originally Posted by clavichord

It happens that sometimes the best brands are those you can't find in lists! This could mean: (a) rare > appreciated by collectors, (b) unsigned > maybe very old, (c) unknown brand > price underestimated by the seller.

good point...
so i guess i should go with instict...

last time i end up with a Griffon from the 20's and a Elliott from the 1850's!

When you go antique hunting it is best not to go looking for any particular brand or brands but rather know what to stay away from. Knowing a top list of brands helps some if there is a toss up due to budget constraints. Basically, if you find blades made in Sheffield, Sheaf Works , Solingen or Sweden it is a decent buy if the blade is not cracked and does not have heavy pitting on the bevel. Good scales is a plus from that list. It also depends on how much restoring you can do. FInding a 'good' brand that needs work and you are planning on sending it out to someone for work may end up costing more than the blade is worth to you, but only you can decide that.

Good luck.