Aesthetics QC for users important?

[Delgadonine]

It's easy to associate a higher price with better qc, because they are an expected pairing, I don't count blade centering as part of aesthetics because if the centering is bad enough it will eventually affect performance or function, which is not a aesthetical.
And I agree that it would be offensive to pay so much for a knife to have it arrived like it went through a washing machine cycle.

I agree with you on so many levels!

I guess I'm high maintenance and picky.

Your subject matter is on a high fence, I suppose. I'm on that fence.

Fantastic subject BTW!

 

[ShaiHulud]

I agree with you on so many levels!

I guess I'm high maintenance and picky.

Your subject matter is on a high fence, I suppose. I'm on that fence.

Fantastic subject BTW!

Glad to have you participate!
I guess i myself have gotten to a point where I just don't care until a certain level of "now this is just ridiculous" has been reached

 

[Delgadonine]

Glad to have you participate!
I guess i myself have gotten to a point where I just don't care until a certain level of "now this is just ridiculous" has been reached

Obviously, you are correct and making a point for custom knives' makers. There might be a few here abouts.

I may need to go on a run for fixed EDCs.

 

[norcalAF]

There is a range of acceptable QC I expect for a new product. The width of that range varies based on planned function and price. If there are cosmetic flaws outside that range, and I bought it to be a user, I may still be a little bit disappointed or change my expectations of the brand quality overall, but in general I will just use the thing.

Some of my most frequently carried and used knives were ones that I either bought used, or had some minor issues in fit/finish that I did not care about because it was never going to be a museum piece anyway.

Conversely, sometimes I have purchased a knife with the intention of it being a user, and it came in so flawlessly executed that it seemed a shame to mess up such a pretty knife. With those, I would be more like "dammit, I was gonna use this one."

 

[Knives&Lint]

Scratches, dings, stains, etc. don't bother me one bit. Aesthetics insofar as design that I find appealing, as well as quality control, are very important to me. Not just with user knives, but with all tools to be honest. I get enjoyment out of using quality items that look cool to me.

 

[crk1984]

Honestly? Anymore, my answer is yes. It's 2024, there's really no reason to carry a shoddily put together knife, user or no. If all I cared about was a sharp edge, my user would be one of those $3.99 Ozark Trail folders from Wal-Mart.

Agree. The "basic" knife needs can be accomplished with said 4 dollar knife. If we pay 50+ dollars for a knife, it needs to be correct. And that, to me goes no matter the cost. I understand the "well it costs more to make it in america".. and i agree. But i dont decide your prices, you (speaking to the company) do. If you say "i will sell this knife for 150 dollars".. ok. Fair. Then give me a defect free knife for the $150 you need. If you need more, charge more. The market will decide if its worth it.