Condition Guidelines

While we prefer knives in excellent condition, some wear is acceptable.

Acceptable Wear (may have reduced payout)

  • Missing shields (nameplates on handle)

  • Missing thumb studs

  • Missing/broken clip

  • Missing sheath, pouch, or storage device.

  • Less than 50% of a blade is missing.

  • Missing screws

  • Blades are difficult to open

  • Limited sharpening of blades

  • Chipped, bent, or burnt tip

Unacceptable Wear (may have no payout)

  • More than 50% of a blade is missing.

  • Excessively sharpened blades that have wavy patterns or are difficult to repair.

  • Excessive rust or visual damage.

  • Excessive damage to mechanics of blade

Example #1: An excellent condition knife with a USA marking on the blade. Full offer.

Example #2: A knife that was sharpened extremely poorly. No payout in this case.

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