Where do you sell old knives?

[attila]

I've heard the secondary market mentioned many times, but, like the darkweb, I don't know how to get there.

So, when it comes time to make room for new acquisitions, where does one go to sell their knives?

I apologize for my ignorance and appreciate the help.

[DigDug72]

Bladeforums Exchange. You have to buy a membership in order to sell though - it's around $30 if I remember correctly. There's also a sub-Reddit called Knife Swap, or something like that, which is pretty popular. BF Exchange rules though...

[The Deacon]

BladeForums, and several other knife forums, have "Buy-Sell-Trade" sections, but eBay is the largest venue for secondary market sales and purchases. You'll also find knives being listed for sale on Craigslist and Armslist, at least occasionally.

[ZMW]

ebay is not too bad. But it depends on the type of knife you want to sell and buy there. Military's and PM's - too many fakes so the price reflects that risk. research and watch their pricing before you sell/buy on ebay. But, I have found a few steals...

[this_is_nascar]

Various Facebook groups and Craigslist.

[VashHash]

Jerzeedevil is a good place too.

[Mr Blonde]

Selling old Spyderco knives? Heresy!

[SG89]

EBay, bladeforums, Instagram

[bearfacedkiller]

Who sells knives?

The few that I have sold have gone on Ebay and I have done no reserve auctions and so far I have done quite well. I have bought quite a few on BF.

[attila]

My thanks to all respondents!

I'm just thinking about the future, for a time when I might want to send unused examples to homes that'll provide more affection than I do.
I dislike the thought of my plain-Jane delica ending up in a junk drawer (with a pos SOG and Boker Plus that I never carry) since it already sits untouched for weeks or months at a time. To make things worse for the the poor little blade, a pakkawood Delica is on the way with a Caly 3 and Para 3 expected in the near future.
The other example is that I thought of selling my modified Breeden Rescue a few times because it's not as enjoyable or functional in my usage as my HAP40 Endura or Manix 2.

My selling would also be small-time, so I'm not sure which is the best option to unload just a few blades. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I don't social media, so that apparently limits my options a bit.

Thanks again!

[twinboysdad]

Have done well on USN but no longer a member

[vivi]

reddit.com/r/knife_swap

doesn't require a paid membership like bladeforums, better interface, less drama etc.

[jpm2]

reddit.com/r/knife_swap

doesn't require a paid membership like bladeforums, better interface, less drama etc.

Thanks. Just now signed up and bought a knife that a co-worker has been looking for.

[para-para-paramilitary]

E-bay, blade forums, Instagram, facebook, yard sale?, that guy under the bridge. Its just like any other type of goods.