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Posted: 2/26/2013 9:25:29 AM EDT
| I have a small Benchmade Balisong, all stainless. The handles and blade are about 4 inches in length. I bought it when I was stationed at a Navy base in Millington, TN. back in 1985. It comes with a ballistic nylon style sheath. Can anyone shed any light on the value of this knife? |
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Can you post a picture or at least post the model number (it will be printed on the blade under the butterfly logo)?
Older benchmade balisongs are very desirable to balisong collectors, some of the most desirable models like the 42 are worth $350-400. ETA: I just realized you said 1985 which was back when Benchmade was Bali-Song USA, I don't believe they marked the blades with the model numbers back then. |
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I contacted Benchmade knives and sent them pictures. This what they came up with...anyone care to take a shot at the current value?
Timothy, I shared the pictures you sent me with our Product Services Team and they believe you have a model 10 from Pacific Cutlery. In 1987 that model retailed for $49.95. I hope this helps! Miss Whitney Fisher Customer Service Representative BKC 300 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City| Oregon |97045 Phone: 1-800-800- 7427 X 172 |
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I contacted Benchmade knives and sent them pictures. This what they came up with...anyone care to take a shot at the current value? Timothy, I shared the pictures you sent me with our Product Services Team and they believe you have a model 10 from Pacific Cutlery. In 1987 that model retailed for $49.95. I hope this helps! Miss Whitney Fisher Customer Service Representative BKC 300 Beavercreek Rd Oregon City| Oregon |97045 Phone: 1-800-800- 7427 X 172 Nowadays an excellent condition PC model 10 will probably bring over $300 to the right buyer. Condition is everything, if it shows signs of use or any rust it'll probably be more in the $100 range. |
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Can you post a picture or at least post the model number (it will be printed on the blade under the butterfly logo)? Older benchmade balisongs are very desirable to balisong collectors, some of the most desirable models like the 42 are worth $350-400. ETA: I just realized you said 1985 which was back when Benchmade was Bali-Song USA, I don't believe they marked the blades with the model numbers back then. Hey so I just created a post about a knife I stumbled across while going through some of my old gear. It's a Benchmade Balisong that I bought about 10-12 years ago. I've been trying to figure out if its the model 42. I don't know much about knives so if you could enlighten me I would be very appreciative. Here's my post with pictures of what I've got.mthanks in advance. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_4/396403_Benchmade_Titanium_Balisong.html |
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