Micarta JD Smith Plain edge

[MCM]

Just bought a black Micarta JD Smith Plain edge #507
Its been on my list for over a year.
Impulse buy, had to have it.
Can anyone give me a current value?
(I paid quite a bit more for it than the new sprint model)
But I really wanted it, so no complaints. Love Black Micarta! :D

[Caly E]

depends on who is willing to pay it but I wouldn't expect to see a Plain Edge one go for under $150 these days. If two people wanted one and it was on an auction site than Im sure more. If it was an open bid auction with a low starting cost and the people who are after the old Smith decided to stay off line for the week, then maybe less than $100. Many variables to account for.

I personally have always thought it was one of the nicest looking Spydies ever made, nice find.

[bh49]

I think, if it is NIB, than the price is about right.
I like original model much more than sprint. Very nice knife.
Congrats.

[MCM]

Thanks, paid $140.00 shipped. (new in Spyderco pouch , no box)
I see lots of Serrated one's, 1st plain blade I have seen for sale in the past yr.
I too am not a fan of green G-10. I have the new Sprint, but think I will like this one much more. I had it on my grail list for some reason?
Maybe because I never see 'em for sale...... LOL LOL :D

Am now running out of Grail Spyderco's. I guess thats a good thing.
Just waiting for a few new one's to come out.

[thefly01]

I think you did pretty well considering the new one is close to what you paid. Besides does it really matter when it's one you've been after

[rlw1979777]

With most PE older ones going 170-200 when mint, I think you did great. nice find!

[ozspyder]

Nice catch :D . As it is not in a box you will obviously have to use it :)

[soldier1231]

I am very new to knives but love spyderco. Can anyone tell me if a Sprint Run means that the knife will only be made in a limited number or does spyderco just change the color of the handle and make a "new" sprint run of the same model?

I'm not judging anyone who collects different colors or anything. I just am more of a blade man, I suppose.

[The Deacon]

I am very new to knives but love spyderco. Can anyone tell me if a Sprint Run means that the knife will only be made in a limited number or does spyderco just change the color of the handle and make a "new" sprint run of the same model?

I'm not judging anyone who collects different colors or anything. I just am more of a blade man, I suppose.

Little of both. Sprint Runs are either "revivals" of discontinued models using either a new steel, new handle color, or both or existing models in a special steel, color, or both and are limited editions, normally consisting of 1200 pieces.

[Peter1960]

Hi soldier1231,

If you are new to knives from Spyderco, you maybe want to read the Spydiewiki in detail. :)

[MCM]

"I'm not judging anyone who collects different colors or anything. I just am more of a blade man, I suppose"

And so it begin's................ :D

Imagine your Tenacious with an S90v blade?

Or Delica 4 SS with Carbon Fiber scales?

Endura 4 SS in Black Micarta......?

See how easy it is? LOL LOL

[clovisc]

for an idea of what it is "worth" -- watch the next 3-5 that come up on ebay, and take an average of the final price. that'll give you an idea of how much you could resell for.

[MCM]

Let us know the next time you see a P/E on the bay.......
or some reason, they are far and few between.
Serrated? They pop up..........

[Elsilrac1]

I think you did great - JD plain edge is hard to catch. The Sprint run brought back it's interest I think. One of the best. Here is a pic of my set.

[GeorgeMaggos]

Great score on a classic :spyder: I love black micarta as well :) Please show us some pics of it when you get a chance

~George

[MCM]

OK, but I am not known for my mad photo skilz......... :D
Even worse at night.......... :eek:

[soldier1231]

Thanks for the help guys!