How Much do Sterling Silver Knife Handles Weigh?
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Published 2019-08-26
On most silver knives and other large pieces of flatware, only the handle is sterling silver. In this video we'll cover a few tips to identify sterling silver handles on flatware, plus scrap several pieces to find out the silver content and how much they weigh.
All Comments (21)
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Great Video , another thing .... If they say Tiffany or some other Top Shelf Brand Names , They can be collectors Items and Worth Way More than the Silver . Now most dinged up flatware not in Sets is worth More in Sterling , Coin . 800 etc. Silver Scrap .
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Really enjoyed this video ! It was very interesting and helpful !
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I really like the information. Thanks so much for your time
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Great job. I scored a Wallace sterling dinner set (not complete) at a garage sale, and was wondering how I was going to get the handles off to take to the refinery. I appreciate you taking the time to explain the process. All the best.
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This video is outstanding!!!!!
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Great video, thanks.
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Don't loose any Ag.! I used a hammer to loosen the handle and just pull the blade out, then break out the plaster. It's a lot less work also.
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It seems like you could make more money selling the sets or knives whole and intact. I am sure there are collectors looking to complete sets. Especially if it is an old or scarce pattern.
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I really don’t understand why you would be scrapping sterling silverware. I understand wire and motors and copper pipe , appliances lol. But why would you scrap something that you can easily sell for 25 percent more just selling the knives fast. And if you wait it would a extra 50 percent.
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I was just watching another sterling silverware video and I thought- well that's great, but how much do sterling knife handles weigh?..Then scrolling 2 doors down was your video! So thanks very much for the great info! PS- and I always thought that the knife handles were solid silver- but of coarse It makes sense that they are not- they were just as cheap like us back then! lol 👍😉🇨🇦
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Great video, nicely done. What was the starting weight of the knifes? What would the ratio be sterling to other components.
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Nice video Sir God bless you
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What works great is a propane torch heat the handle up and the solder falls out.
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What type of saw do you use to cut them?
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I would have guessed those hallmarked pieces were solid sterling, I myself just came across a vintage beautiful candelabra hallmarked Sterling, New York Starr (maker) but what's new to me is the 4th hallmark... 81 1/2S. Assuming then mine is solis sterling BUT a lower grade than 925?
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Does the plaster cement have lead in it?
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Great video. Where do you sell it or what do you do with it.
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shouldn't you test the inner metal? looks like its silver plating
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Bro your scrapping stuff that’s worth triple if not x5 to x10 the value of the scrap prices!! Let’s say you got 5oz Troy of silver @$26 an oZ thats $130 silver but its 92.5% so it’s ready $120.25 in silver and those antique knifes u cut up we’re worth a little $300 to $350?? People don’t do this jts stupid! Your losing money maybe if you got a really damaged knife and you wanted to make some jewelry out of Sterling then okay but if your just trying to scrap it your missing Obey
