PAUL KNIFE

[Terry4570]

I come across a paul knife made by gerber,didn't know anything about it or have ever saw one before, but i liked the looks of it so i bought it for 30 bucks.The knife is mod.2 p m micarta handle and unused with the plastic box.Dose anybody here know about these knifes?

 

[Bradsknives]

I come across a paul knife made by gerber,didn't know anything about it or have ever saw one before, but i liked the looks of it so i bought it for 30 bucks.The knife is mod.2 p m micarta handle and unused with the plastic box.Dose anybody here know about these knifes?

First of all, your Gerber Paul knife is very collectible. Paul W. Poehlmann left Gerber some time in the late 90's and Gerber discontinued the Paul knife. Gerber Paul knives will bring $150 to $200 plus depending on the handle material that is being used. I strongly suggest that you keep your Paul in mint condition and not use it.

A little history behind Paul W. Poehlmann and the Paul knife:
Paul W. Poehlmann received a patent for his axial lock folding knives in the mid 70's. This new lock design was revolutionary. The axial Lock was amazingly smooth when opening and closing. Nothing this smooth in the knife industry existed and it set off a flurry among most of the major knife companies to achieve one-handed opening without violating Paul's patent. Paul W. Poehlmann left Gerber in the late 90's and in the either 2001 or 2002 hooked up with Lone Wolf knives and continued to design knives for Lone Wolf. Note: Lone Wolf knives was formed/started by former Gerber employees.
Last year (2010) Benchmade bought out Lone Wolf Knives and continues to use Paul's designs under the benchmade name.

 

[Terry4570]

Thanks for your reply,sounds like i got a good deal.It will be going in the safe.

 

[tradertator]

I'm not sure why, but it kind of bummed me out when Lone Wolf got bought out.

 

[451_Detonics]

Thanks for your reply,sounds like i got a good deal.It will be going in the safe.

I have never understood the concept of safe queens...if I own it it is going to get used. My customs are worth far more than the Paul is worth yet they go in my pocket for daily use just like my $30 Case knives do. I have no desire to make some collector happy years after I am dead. I take good care of my knives and don't abuse them but they do get used.

Carry the knife, use it, and enjoy owning a nice piece of gear.

 

[Bradsknives]

I have never understood the concept of safe queens...if I own it it is going to get used. My customs are worth far more than the Paul is worth yet they go in my pocket for daily use just like my $30 Case knives do. I have no desire to make some collector happy years after I am dead. I take good care of my knives and don't abuse them but they do get used.

Carry the knife, use it, and enjoy owning a nice piece of gear.

While I respect the fact that you have every right to do with whatever it is you own. In the collecting world most collectors try and keep whatever it is they collect in the best condition possible. In other words they don't use it or put the collectible item in a situation that would lend it to wear or damage. You won't see a coin collector carrying around a Carson City silver dollar...I'm just saying.

 

[shootersix]

my dad picked up a lonewolf paul Lone Wolf Knives Paul Defender Black Carbon Fiber LM24140 - Blade HQ

beautiful knife, smooth opening BUT he will never carry it it is a safe queen for him. i'd love to get one of those (i WOULD carry that one!) but the one above has been discontinued

lone wolf makes BEAUTIFUL knives

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

Agree with Brad on this - If I was ever lucky enough to own a Jay Fisher knife - it sure as heck wont be found where it can be damaged. Even his "working knives" are too collectible to use, I think... but hey, to each their own.

 

[Knife Lady]

Some people value their collectibles more than others obviously.

I guess that's why you don't see a classic car collector driving their vintage cars for eveyday usage. Whether it be a classic car , coin, stamp, or a knife. I appreciate the fact that they are collectibles and should be treated as such.

 

[grunt soldier]

i kinda agree with 451, i'm sort of a collector but i use all my stuff. i'm the same with my expensive guns. i wouldn't buy a knife for the purpose of putting it in the safe. but my dad does and thats his choice he buys them for there beauty where as i buy them for there beauty and functionality they are extremely nice tools for me

 

[shootersix]

i have one i'll never carry

IZULA USA Freedom Commemorative Edition Knife - ESEE Knives

2 (or more) i cant carry
AUTOMATIC KNIVES
Buck 560 Double Action Prototype

quite a few that i WANT to carry(but cant afford)
Chris Reeve Knives For Sale - Chris Reeve Sebenza Knife - Chris Reeves Knives
Strider Knives

and about 15 that i can, and have carried, everything from a
Kershaw Chive Blue Black 1600BBCKT
to a
Spyderco Endura4 FRN

BUT THE ONLY ONE I CARRY NOW IS A
ESEE Knives

i can see why some people collect, but if i own it...i'll carry it (as long as i can carry it legally!)

NOW all we need to do is get indiana to make it where we CAN carry a auto knife

 

[prowland]

I see the beauty in functionality... I prefer to use rather than collect. It was how I was brought up.

I can see how someone would treat a knife like a coin collection but that is not my style. Jay Leno is a good example... he drives every car he owns and he owns some crazy expensive cars. Then he rebuilds them and drives them some more.

 

[451_Detonics]

I guess I just don't understand how you can get enjoyment out of something that will always live in a box in a safe, unseen, untouched, and unused. If I were to marry Miss America you better believe I will be consummating on a daily basis!

Question for the collectors of safe queens...

Who are you keeping the knife (or gun or whatever) mint for? Your kids so they can sell it? Some collector you will never know? I don't get it...does it give you a sense of pride to say "I own something I can't ever use."?

 

[Bradsknives]

I guess I just don't understand how you can get enjoyment out of something that will always live in a box in a safe, unseen, untouched, and unused. If I were to marry Miss America you better believe I will be consummating on a daily basis!

Question for the collectors of safe queens...

Who are you keeping the knife (or gun or whatever) mint for? Your kids so they can sell it? Some collector you will never know? I don't get it...does it give you a sense of pride to say "I own something I can't ever use."?

I collect knives (both safe queens and users) for the enjoyment of collecting...the challenge of finding that one knife to complete a set...the enjoyment of being around people with the same interest as you..the satisfaction of putting a deal together and of course bragging rights when you end up with that special knife. As for the "safe queens", I enjoy just having them and getting them out from time to time and just looking them over. When I leave this world, I really don't have anyone that I can leave my collection to. I have thought about this for awhile and my plan is when I get old/older, I will start selling off my collection to fund some of my retirement. I would hope that the person that ends up with any of my safe queens will enjoy them the way I have over the years.

 

[cubby]

there are users and there are collectors.

each has their own needs and wants. each has their own money. give each what they want, independant of the other.

and then watch them fight on the interwebs! or go make more knives.........