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Roy,
Thank you very much for posting the picture. The debate I often hear is one group of collectors want mint unissued items and others want the battle worn/used pieces that have seen action. In the case of the V-42 knife, it appears the unissued condition demands the dollars. Cheers
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I’m always interested in purchasing 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion memorabilia. |
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Hi,
I find collectors are as diverse in their views as the knives they collect. Some prefer mint/unused examples, others knives with history or provenance while others well used 'been there' examples. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to approach the topic, it's whatever interests you. My advice is to always by the knife that speaks to you personally. From experience I have noted that mint knives command the highest value, closely followed by knives with genuine provenance. A good example of the latter is this F-S First Pattern belonging to a member of the Darby's Rangers I acquired from the family earlier this year and subsequently sold. Cheerio, Roy P.s. sorry to take this thread off track a little.
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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Exceptional Roy! Once again, thank you for posting the pictures.
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I’m always interested in purchasing 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion memorabilia. |
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Truly outstanding knives, Roy!
In the interest of showing the other side of the street, here are two original V-42s I have purchased over the years. Both well worn and both sadly lacking provenance, but the price of admittance was much much lower...
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With regards, Dob |
#20
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Very nice Dob! I might need one for my display.
Cheers
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I’m always interested in purchasing 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion memorabilia. |
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Very nice indeed Bob,
Good honest examples. A credit to you. Cheerio, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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Great collection with provenance. I would also add that looking at the 1st Ranger Bn scroll,would be an earlier English made example. Phill |
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At this years SOS a very nice numbered V42 with a full length scabbard for $3,500.00. Another mint example sold for $5,000.00 at the show as well, so there are nice ones out there to be had for reasonable prices. Regards, Grant
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