Price Check: Spyderco Captain?

[ICSK]

Hello forumites, I recently came across this knife on the second hand market and bought it as an impulse purchase. I was wondering if you guys could tell me how much it's worth.

The blade is in GREAT condition (as detailed in the photos) with a couple of minor scratches that can only be seen in the right light. It's a shame I couldn't capture them. It still has the factory edge; though that edge is worn down and the knife is dull. I couldn't capture this on photo. The pocket clip is probably the knife's biggest problem - as it has the most wear. The rest of the knife seemed pristine!

Almost forgot to mention: I don't have the box. Does this hugely detriment the value?


This is not a thread with the intention to sell the knife.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

What a great knife....one that I myself am on the hunt for. Congrats! Looks a bit worn in places but overall a solid knife!

[Blerv]

I would be surprised if it wasn't in the $115-140 range. NIB maybe closer to the $150 mark.

It's a very unique knife with an eccentric loyal (and perhaps scarce) group. None of this in a bad way; it's just not a model with many comparable models. Similar to the Dodo except to a lesser degree as it was discontinued only a couple years ago.

Really it comes down to how much the person wants it and what the seller wants for it. Thy don't come around often I reckon.

[mikerestivo]

I would say $85 to $125, based on clip wear and no box. It's a great knife and sought-after. Anyone buying this on would be a user, not a collector. No box will probably not impact value on this one due to the fact that the knife is not in mint condition.

[Rockcrawler]

Im jealous, they go for a pretty penny on the evil bay

[Lord vader]

I purchased mine at the 2010 Blade show,and paid $100.00,It was in new condition without the box.

[Blerv]

Goodluck with your eBay auction.

[spyderHS08]

I was able to grab one on the USN a couple years ago for $65 but it was lightly used so it wasnt NIB. Good luck!

[spyderHS08]

Also if you could get ahold of a new clip before you sell it I think you will have a much better turn out. It would just be easier on the eyes, i know that clip probably works perfect but I think it would help out quite a bit to have a nice new all black one.

[ICSK]

Also if you could get ahold of a new clip before you sell it I think you will have a much better turn out. It would just be easier on the eyes, i know that clip probably works perfect but I think it would help out quite a bit to have a nice new all black one.

I was considering it. I don't think there are any more Spydercos made with that clip though. The closest one I could think of is the Military but that one is slightly curved whereas this clip is straight.

[Minibear453]

Can you possibly recoat it? On second thought, that'd probably be too expensive, and not worth the little price gain. I would keep the knife myself.

[INFRNL]

It might be worth taking the remaining coating off and putting a nice shiny finish on it though.