9” Kissing Crane humpback
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9” Kissing Crane humpback
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I ran across this KC humpback a few weeks ago at an antique show. It’s in great shape with nice scales and an unsharpened blade. There are a few scratches near the tip of the blade and the Spring is broken so I guess it will be going to Bill’s shop to get that spring replaced.
I ran across this KC humpback a few weeks ago at an antique show. It’s in great shape with nice scales and an unsharpened blade. There are a few scratches near the tip of the blade and the Spring is broken so I guess it will be going to Bill’s shop to get that spring replaced.
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Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
I like that. Nice piece. If you don't mind me asking, what did that set you back?
Fishtail Picklock
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Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Since it was broken, he sold it to me for the special price of $25. And that was okay with me.Fishtail Picklock wrote:I like that. Nice piece. If you don't mind me asking, what did that set you back?
Charlie
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Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
I hope to spit in your mess kit! That may cost about $150.00 (more or less) to repair, Then you could sell it for $200.00 - $225.00.hearandgone wrote:Since it was broken, he sold it to me for the special price of $25. And that was okay with me.Fishtail Picklock wrote:I like that. Nice piece. If you don't mind me asking, what did that set you back?
Charlie
That was a reasonable investment for a "fixer-upper".
Fishtail Picklock
Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Very nice addition to the collection. I tried for one just like it about 15 years ago on auction and got sniped at the last second. To this day I vividly remember my disappointment. Bill will do a great job for you.
Jim
Jim
Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Given the overall appearance of the knife in the photos I'd say it would be worth the cost of having it repaired. Don't see a lot of KC's with those attributes and condition any more.
DonC
DonC
Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Fantastic knife.
Love these Patent marked knives and the cracked ice /pearlex scales pattern is just great .
I would have gladly given that bargain asking price as these are very rare knives and have that older build quality that transitionals have .
Add that great KC mark on the blade and its well worth a repair imho.
Not many more to compare it to ill wager.
Great find and congratulations .
gravknife
Love these Patent marked knives and the cracked ice /pearlex scales pattern is just great .
I would have gladly given that bargain asking price as these are very rare knives and have that older build quality that transitionals have .
Add that great KC mark on the blade and its well worth a repair imho.
Not many more to compare it to ill wager.
Great find and congratulations .
gravknife
Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Excellent addition to your collection. I bet you can’t wait to get that spring replaced.
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Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Wow, really nice! I honestly don't see many KC autos around. Great piece, great price!
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Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Definetly worth fixing,.thats worth a pretty penny!!!