Please help Value A Parker Custom Handmade Balisong

[garys]

An old friend & shooting partner knows where I may be able to get one of these Balisongs.
Please See Pics at this gentlemans website.
http://www.pbase.com/balisong/parker_custom

Here is What I Found

Rare Custom Hand Made Parker Cutlery Stainless Steel Balisong Knife.

Tang stamp on other side of blade says "HAND MADE" over "JAPAN".

One Piece Solid Stainless Steel Milled Handles.

The blade is 3/16" thick.

Specifications:
Closed: 6 inches
Open: 10.5 inches
Blade: 4.5 inches

Could Someone Give me a possible value on this 80's vintage Japanese Knife
in the current market. Thanks For Your Time
Gary

[lachrymalex]

that's a nice one. i don't know what Parkers or Taylors go for, especially customs like that, but i've seen other models go up to $100.

[silkworm]

I'd say $200 - $250. But I really don't know either. They're very rare and you never see them exchange hands so you can't get a definitive value on them. It will sell for more than $100 that's for sure as regular old 1980's Japanese balis are in that range. Depending on the price, I'd buy first and figure out the value later.

[garys]

Thank you very much for answering Lachrymalx & Silkworm.
Your input is appreciated.