Would you like to see a "new" Jumbo made today and what affect would it have on the old ones?

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Permalink Reply by Scott King on August 4, 2009 at 10:54am

Here's my reply:

Delbert- I can only speculate about what affect "new" jumbos will have on old ones. My opinion is it will help, long tern. Short term- no affect at all.

Long term, folks buying the affordable new ones could eventually decide to get an old one. These folks might have never really thought 'bout buying a jumbo before...and as you know once you get hooked- katy bar the door.

Short term- it is two different buyers. The new ones will have to be somewhat affordable, probably under $500. And as you know an old one can't be gotten for that, so I don't see any competition between the two. Heck, the old junker jumbos sell for between $500 and $1000. The really good ones are $3500 to $6000 today.

I'd love to see a "new" old knife. Ka-Bar is now making a replica of its Union Razor and I don't believe that has hurt the old authentic ones...don't know that it has helped the old ones either, for that matter. Case makes the "Case Family" knives and don't see any affect on the old ones as a result either.

Rare knives will stand on their own, as you know.

And, to answer question #1: YES I'd be a prospect...as long as its made in stag, ebony, bone and pearl and is as close a replica of the old ones, otherwise.....NOT :)

Permalink Reply by Roger Cunningham on August 4, 2009 at 12:22pm

Ditto.

Permalink Reply by A. G. Russell on August 6, 2009 at 6:26pm

I think that I can speak with a little bit of authority on this subject. A new knife, if well done, will bring new collectors, thereby enlaring interest and raising prices of the old knives. I am sorry to be repeating Scott's words, but, he has it pretty well nailed.

Permalink Reply by Mike Walters on August 17, 2009 at 8:01pm

I have almost no chance of ever owning an original Case Jumbo, so I would welcome the chance at a new one. I agree that the long term is what we all look to in any knife

Permalink Reply by Jack Crook on December 17, 2009 at 7:36pm

I am glad to bring this topic back to the top, Congrats and thanks for agreeing to make our first knife....

jack