Anyone else not quite "feeling it" anymore?

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I think it might be good that a lot of us kinda stopped buying stuff. If enough people stops buying - prices will have to go down eventually.
 
As long as the US producer price index and the cost of energy keeps going up, I am not sure about the prices going down.. If they sell less knives it's more likely that businesses will go bankrupt and people will become jobless.
 
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These 3 are new to me - I’ve been beating the crap out of them and loving it. I could care less about the steel of the week these days - simple carbon steel’s with proper heat treatment make me happy ( unless we’re talking about folders 😂). I’ve quit buying knives about 35 times in the past 20 years.. I’ll stop next year, maybe, maybe not.
 
TheOne45 said:
Here you go ... a very good reason to buy as many knives as you can. There is a reason for saying: money must circulate.
Just think; how would you feel if all those people in the US knife industry end on the streets?
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By that logic - I also gotta keep the Eastern European maker in the business.

The guy is also currently cheaper than Bark River, TRC and plenty of companies - while even using some steels that aren't really available in production knives (K390 and S390 and some REX steels).

The knife that he made me is by far the best performing fixed blade I have. I did compare some knives with my friend who has TRC South Pole and S390 has outperformed it when we tested both of them.

Sure, you can't compare production knife to a custom, but the thing is - why the hell is production knife more expensive than a custom knife of same size???

S390 custom - 300€
TRC South Pole in Elmax - 350€

And they are both made in Eastern Europe so you can't put that on the economy.
 
LostCause said:
By that logic - I also gotta keep the Eastern European maker in the business.
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Well, to be honest I'm not here to keep anyone in business and sure won't support those ones who charge $500 up to $1500 for a pocket knife no matter, how smooth action it has.
There has to be a limit.

LostCause said:
I think it might be good that a lot of us kinda stopped buying stuff. If enough people stops buying - prices will have to go down eventually.
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Somehow I doubt people would stop buying.

Why people buy Leica if you can get much better camera for 1/3 of a price?
Why someone would buy a Gucci bag? Is it really for $3000 more quality in this bag?
Why someone would buy Medford? Is there really so much more quality in there as the price suggests?
 
LostCause said:
It's been months since I bought my last knife and I made that purchase after selling more expensive knife.

That "magic" of wanting and getting something gas been gone for a while.

It's always something. It's either the price or the fact that I already have a knife for that which is about as good or even better for the task.

After getting S390 custom for 300€ and using it and knowing I can get the same in 3V, 4V or CruWear for about the same price (if I wanna wait for few months) - all expensive production knives now just don't look special anymore.

After using Mora Robust, I just sold Fallkniven F1. And it's hard to justify spending a lot on a knife of similar size.

Getting MagnaCut? - why would I?
I have 3 larger fixed blades in CPM-3V, S390 and SK5 and folders in VG10, S35VN and K390. What can MagnaCut do so much better than those in either fixed blade or folder?

I would want to get something, but nothing is special or exciting anymore... so I keep looking and I just don't want to get anything I see.
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“Not feeling it anymore” because I suspect your current collection already fills all your needs, which is good for your wallet lol. I’m quite happy with my small fixed blades, folders, and choppers. I don’t see the need for $500+ pieces.
 
ShaiHulud said:
You go enjoy your thick knives, just remember, they're supposed to be knives, not axes.
I remember a time when knives needed to be thin enough to actually cut stuff, not chop down a forest
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I will, they cut just fine; enjoy your little SAK.
 
There's really not much out there that appeals to me, that I can afford anyway..... However, I have 4 pages on my watch list on the exchange and.makers here!!😜......

I really only want, I mean WANT a few more....🤔......A birch bark handled Puukko and something in the 13-16" blade range.......thee Puukko is in the worx so at least my real list.is short.....😉
 
I think that as we get further into the hobby we start seeing the same trends repeat themselves. I think we all get to a point where we find what works for us and don't see a real reason to change. These days my EDC rotation changes only when I'm either at work or wearing a suit (at my other job), but the basics remain the same; big folder, tool knife (SAK), flashlight, wallet, bandanna. When not at work I carry either my Glock 26, Kahr CM9 or my Ruger LCP (or a combination of these if I feel so led). I think I've reached the finish line:(
 
I have been on a bit of a binge in the last few months, but have reached a point where I feel I have scratched a few itches. I'm still feeling it, but I can slow down a bit now. 😁
 
ebidis said:
I have been on a bit of a binge in the last few months, but have reached a point where I feel I have scratched a few itches. I'm still feeling it, but I can slow down a bit now. 😁
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Salve works sometimes, but the itch does return. 😁 I don’t recommend using WD 40 on your joints, would be ok on the knives.
 
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I’m getting what I can now because I think inflation will be worse next year. Plus, I discovered the Inkosi and it’s my true love in a folding knife, large or small. I may sell off everything except for my Inkosis, but I also hate selling so I’ll see how it goes.

For me the hobby slows down because selling excess has become a pain after doing it so much. Also, with the knife market the way it is, I would rather keep than take a bath in a sale.
 
It's a hobby. All my hobbies have ebbs and flows.
Right now my main collecting focus is watches. There are some deeeep rabbit holes, and they are incredibly expensive...

However, just today I ordered a Spyderco Street Beat lightweight as a stainless fixed right front pocket EDC for sweaty hikes in the summer...

Also, I'm still in the honeymoon phase with Crags' EDC he built for me...

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And even if I don't participate that much, lurking & reading here on a regular basis keeps me up to date :)
 
Wasty said:
It's a hobby. All my hobbies have ebbs and flows.
Right now my main collecting focus is watches. There are some deeeep rabbit holes, and they are incredibly expensive...

However, just today I ordered a Spyderco Street Beat lightweight as a stainless fixed right front pocket EDC for sweaty hikes in the summer...

Also, I'm still in the honeymoon phase with Crags' EDC he built for me...

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And even if I don't participate that much, lurking & reading here on a regular basis keeps me up to date :)
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Hey..... I've got a Bunch in Nitro V (stainless)
Hahhaha....... Just joking, I think the Street Beat is super Cool looking, and It was always on my radar, before

Glad you are still Rocking the HSS edc 🤪
 
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