Benchmade Value?

[colt45er]

Well I was up in norther Indiana today and I stopped by a few antique shops to see what they had.

The only thing that caught my eye was a beat up Benchmade Knife.

I don't have any other benchmades, but I figured for the price why not. It is dull....very dull, but if I can't get it sharp I am sure Tyler can for me

It says Mel Pardue Design on one side and Benchmade USA on the other. Blade is half serrated and was at one time coted in black. About half of the black is warn off. Blade also says its 154CM which I have heard of so I'm guessing its decent

Looking online now, it appears it is a model number 350, which is the non-automatic version of the 3500.

I will get some pics posted up later, but any idea what the value of a beat up one would be?

It appears to be this one Google Image Result for http://www.shootersshop.com/benchmade_photos/350.jpg

 

[Ben]

Spring Assisted Knives - Blade HQ Here is a resource for Benchmade. I just bought an older, but as new in the box 9550 AFO full auto for $85. In the condition you described, I have seen them for $20-$50 depending on blade condition.

 

[tyler34]

Spring Assisted Knives - Blade HQ Here is a resource for Benchmade. I just bought an older, but as new in the box 9550 AFO full auto for $85. In the condition you described, I have seen them for $20-$50 depending on blade condition.

just fyi you may want to brush up on indiana knife law about auto knives.

 

[Pale Rider]

Well I was up in norther Indiana today and I stopped by a few antique shops to see what they had.

The only thing that caught my eye was a beat up Benchmade Knife.

I don't have any other benchmades, but I figured for the price why not. It is dull....very dull, but if I can't get it sharp I am sure Tyler can for me

It says Mel Pardue Design on one side and Benchmade USA on the other. Blade is half serrated and was at one time coted in black. About half of the black is warn off. Blade also says its 154CM which I have heard of so I'm guessing its decent

Looking online now, it appears it is a model number 350, which is the non-automatic version of the 3500.

I will get some pics posted up later, but any idea what the value of a beat up one would be?

It appears to be this one Google Image Result for http://www.shootersshop.com/benchmade_photos/350.jpg

I've owned (before a tragic boating accident where I lost all my knives from Georgia) a 3500, nice little knife, delicate is the best way I could describe it though. I'd say what you;ve got might be worth $40 or $50 bucks cleaned up and sharpened.

 

[colt45er]

I only paid 12 bucks for it. I figured I can buff the blade to a satin finish, get it shaprened and cleaned up and it will be a good knife for something.

 

[Pale Rider]

I only paid 12 bucks for it. I figured I can buff the blade to a satin finish, get it shaprened and cleaned up and it will be a good knife for something.

Sounds like you a got a good deal and a fun little project!

 

[Ben]

I am familiar with Indiana laws about auto knives, and other nonsense laws like beer sales on Sunday. It's funny that I bought this one from a police officer.