Free knife appraisal app
Use a free knife appraisal app to identify fixed blades, pocket knives, military knives, condition, maker, and market evidence.
Found an old item and want to know if it matters?
Upload photos. We identify the object, check real sales, and show the right appraisal path.
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Use a free knife appraisal app to identify fixed blades, pocket knives, military knives, condition, maker, and market evidence.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, maker, completeness, legality, and demand can materially change value.
Quick checklist
- Photograph the full item, maker marks, serials, inscriptions, measurements, materials, accessories, cases, scabbards, labels, and documents.
- Document condition before cleaning: corrosion, sharpening, repairs, missing parts, moth damage, replaced components, fading, holes, and restoration.
- Keep provenance, service records, capture papers, certificates, unit history, receipts, and related groups together.
Get a free first read on your knife
Upload photos of the blade, handle, maker marks, sheath, and paperwork. Start with a free screen before choosing a written appraisal.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are examples, not a price promise for your item.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie knife bayonet | Sofe Design Auctions | Apr. 25, 2026 | American Civil War English made Bowie knife plug bayonet by G. Nixon & Son | USD 950 | Maker, form, and condition define the market. |
| Fixed blade knife | Amelia Jeffers | Apr. 25, 2026 | Native American fixed blade knife with bone handle | USD 150 | Cultural attribution and authenticity require caution. |
| Folding fruit knife | Claydon Auctioneers | Apr. 26, 2026 | George III silver folding fruit knife with mother of pearl handle | GBP 22 | Pocket-size knives can be modest without rarity or condition. |
Screen your knife before pricing it
A quick screen can separate maker marks, model, blade type, handle material, sheath, provenance, and condition clues before you rely on a sale comparison.
Use the free screenerWhen to use Appraisily
Use the free screener for first-pass identification and market direction. Use a professional appraisal for insurance, estate, donation, sale, or authenticity questions. See the professional sample report.
FAQ
Can Appraisily identify this from photos?
Photos can support first-pass identification when marks, condition, measurements, and provenance are visible.
Is auction evidence a final appraisal?
No. Auction records are market evidence only; condition, authenticity, provenance, completeness, legality, and demand can materially change value.
Should I clean or restore it first?
Usually no. Photograph the item as found before cleaning, polishing, sharpening, repair, deactivation, or restoration.
Choose your next step
Use the path that matches the decision you need to make about the item.
Need a signed report?
Use this for insurance, estate, donation, resale, or documented value decisions.
Start a signed reportNot sure it is worth appraising?
Start with a lower-friction screen to understand the likely category, evidence, and next step.
Use the free screenerNeed local or specialist help?
Compare directory options when the work needs in-person review or a specialist near you.
Find local specialistsSee what the report looks like
Sample reports show how photos, comparable evidence, condition notes, and a value conclusion are documented.
Need a clearer answer before you decide?
Upload photos. Appraisily identifies the item, checks real sales where available, and shows whether a free screen or professional report makes sense.
Start with the free screenerStart a professional appraisal