Hey y'all. New to the forum. Have an opportunity to purchase this vintage latama. 13" and owners says its hus fathers from the 50's. I've only been collecting for a short time and most of my knives are newer custom builds. So, hoping for some clarity on what looks like a pretty nice vintage latama with a bit of wear. More importantly any insight on the monetary value would be greatly appreciated!
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Adam
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Zonkeydonkey
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sammy the blade
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Re: 1950's latama
You came to the wright place, lot of collectors here. Won't be long before you get your answers and probably some offers on it too. Sorry i can't help but I'm sure it worth more than you may think.
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Re: 1950's latama
Good to see a 1950's latama.Like the scales .The real mc coy. The price???Blade cond. may play a big factor in price.Rust starting A good fine emory cleaning and knife oil may fo the trick + keep oiled Have a fix blade hunter turned on me . I oil +clean it.All you can do. Like it anyway.Good pickup.
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Bill DeShivs
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Re: 1950's latama
Scrub the blade, dry, with 0000 steel wool. Then oil.
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Zonkeydonkey
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Re: 1950's latama
Appreciate the advice! I think it'll clean up nicely. Any clue what the value of this knife might be?
Re: 1950's latama
The thing about these is that there's a Million of em..they are very highly prized,among collectors..in the shape it's in I'd offer ya 250.to 300. For it..I'd get it professionally,cleaned.and depending on what it looked like I'd value it between,350./to 500.Condition is EVERYTHING!! any "shrinkage" of the horn,bug bites holes etc.will drive the price down..you have a knife with some potential to be worth.500.taking the above mentioned points considered.you also have the buyer's with more dollars than sense...but beware those buyer's often have "buyers remorse" and can lead to an ordeal..and problems,No seller wants to deal with.so beware.and thanks for sharing.
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Zonkeydonkey
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Re: 1950's latama
Thanks lance. That puts things in perspective. Much appreciated
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Re: 1950's latama
Very nice one. Prices are not what they were, I would say it would bring between between 400 - 500. Best, DanZonkeydonkey wrote:Appreciate the advice! I think it'll clean up nicely. Any clue what the value of this knife might be?
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