About Prototypes and other numbered blades
I would like to hear opinions about the relative merit/value of a knife labeled prototype versus say numbered first productions and unadorned regular production knives of otherwise the same knife. I have a few of each and never really thought much about it until I dusted off a G10 Bone Collector box today. I bought it long ago with the thought of doing a blade swap with one of the M4 Presidios. Turns out the Bone Collector is labeled a Prototype. Now I am hesitant to do the swap. I doubt the Bone Collector is every going to turn out to have been a fabulous investment. Then again, some folks do get rather excited about collecting these things, yes?
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Of the three choices you presented I along with many others (I think) would take the Prototype.
You could easily trade your proto for a reg or first pro model.0 -
Protos are most likely to be worth more, compared to pre-production and first-production blades, and especially if the prototype is for a famous model or if the prototype exhibits differences from the eventual production model (3-hole Skirmish, Al-scaled 710, etc.).
Some enthusiasts think that an unmarked blade from a regular production run is actually cleaner and nicer than a pre-prod, first-prod model, and might prefer/pay more for it.
In short, it probably goes something like:
Special Proto
Regular Proto
Pre-prod/First-prod/Regular Prod
If you had a proto, I'm sure you could easily trade for a regular one and some cash. The proto would go to someone who would appreciate it as such, and you'd have some funds towards your M4 blade.
HTH!0 -
From what I've seen, there's usually not a lot of difference in value.
Prototypes do generally seem to bring a bit more (or a lot more for a few models), but a first production rarely seems to be worth anymore than a regular production, sometimes even less since some don't like extra writing on the blade.
My guess would be you could trade your prototype for a regular production model and get some cash to boot, but I have no idea how much that would be, or if it would be worthwhile. If someone who collects prototypes is looking for one it would probably be worth it.0 -
Except for Prototypes, I think most people prefer no writing on the blades.
As a collector, I put no more value on 1st productions as regular productions. Numbered Limited Editions are more valuable than regular editions, because they're Limited.0 -
quote:I think most people prefer no writing on the blades.
I like to see the blade steel and model number on everything and brand .......LOL0 -
Thanks guys. Oddly, I have not been inundated with offers to trade Bone Collectors. I have had both knives for well over a year already, so obviously I am not in a hurry.
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I would have to agree with the guys 1st production runs aren't any different then the regular runs they are just part of the first 1000 produced.
I am trying to figure out however the Production Pilot I have on the blade of my 960-400.0 -
Well, so much for my son's 950-1 Prototype...
I wonder how much more it's worth over a regular production now that it has been used on a camping trip, had the scales swapped for 2-tone scales, and had those scales dyed?
I guess he'll just have to keep it.0 -
quote:it has been used on a camping trip, had the scales swapped for 2-tone scales, and had those scales dyed?
The value has died too ..........
Its no longer a proto , its still a good knife though0 -
quote:Originally posted by dj:quote:it has been used on a camping trip, had the scales swapped for 2-tone scales, and had those scales dyed?
The value has died too ..........
Its no longer a proto , its still a good knife though
Yeah, I was basically being facetious, as it's nowhere near original now...0
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