Knife experts, I need a bit of assistance

[TripleDigitRide]

I am working out a deal with someone, and part of that deal is a Woodard automatic knife. He's not sure which model it is, but after looking at some pictures, it looks to be this Combat Auto. The pictures he sent aren't the greatest help, but I think I can make out enough.

 

As you can see at the link, the price is a bit steep. I am not that much of a knife expert to know if the listed price is realistic or not, and I definitely don't want to overpay for something I'm probably going to sell anyway.

 

Are these knives any good? Could I get anywhere int he ballpark of what they are listed for at the link above? The link states that the knife is "pre-owned", and so is this one. He claims it's in perfect shape, and has never been used.

 

 

Edited March 14, 2014 by TripleDigitRide

[MacGyver]

Would you still be satisfied with the deal even if you can't turn it around and sell it?

[TripleDigitRide]

Would you still be satisfied with the deal even if you can't turn it around and sell it?

I could use the money more than the knife, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I had to keep it for a while.

[TripleDigitRide]

Anyone have an opinion?

[peejman]

I agree that it looks like the one you linked. If you think you can flip it or don't mind hanging onto it, go for it. Price seems absurd to me unless it's very rare and/or hand made, but I have no idea what the market is like for boutique knives. Personally, I'd take a case of ammo over it any day. Edited March 15, 2014 by peejman

[Capbyrd]

Arizona is usually a little high but sometimes they get it right.  Good people though.  

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about that particular knife or maker so sorry I can't help.  

[jimmydeuce]

I don't know anything about Woodwards but I know a guy who owns one. I'm not sure of the model but he loves it. He got it used at a gun show several years ago for around $250-300. I honestly hadn't heard of them before he mentioned it.

[hso]

 

 

Are these knives any good?

 

Yes

 

Buck Woodard is a very good knife maker.

 

 

 

Could I get anywhere int he ballpark of what they are listed for at the link above?

Depends upon what you consider the ballpark.  You should be able to get 80% of that listed price with no difficulty as long as the knife is in mint condition. 

 

With knives the critical question is:

 

Has it been carried or just part of the collection that has never been sharpened and only flipped but nothing cut with it?  

Edited March 19, 2014 by hso

[TripleDigitRide]

It looks uncarried to me. I have it listed here on TGO for $275. There is several pictures.

[TripleDigitRide]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/index.php?/topic/77033-Custom-Knife---Woodard-Combat-Auto#entry1124976