Dyna-King Vise with 794 embossed on bottom. What is it's value?

Question

I'm sorting through my father's flytying equipment. I know Dyna-King is a quality name, but I don't know the age of the vise, or how much I should ask or expect to get if I sell it. It is a Large vise, a Barracuda maybe? I don't see anything referencing the 794 number so I don't know what it is comparable to. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I don't believe they make a model that's called the 794, so your best bet would be to match it up the best you can by sight, and here's the sight...............

Answer 2

Providing its in good condition , it should reach a fair price of around $150(up to $250+, depending on if its a better model), maybe a little more, i don't know that much about dyna-king vises(more a Renzetti fan myself) however i do know that they are a quality vise that have hardly anything go wrong with them, you could take it to a fishing tackle antiques sale and get it valued, but why not take up fly fishing/fly-tying, I'm sure your father would appreciate it more than it being sold, if not keep it a few years and it should gain value. Dont sell it on ebay a quality vise would be wasted on there, and the chances of getting its real value would be small.

Answer 3

I've had a couple DK vises.  Excellent tools, though possibly a bit overbuilt.

Contact DK directly for information on your dad's vise:

http://www.dyna-king.com/

FYI, these are lifetime tools.  An experienced tyer will expect to pay something for it.