Are you spending less on Knife Purchases in 2016 vs. same period in 2015?

Are you spending less on Knife Purchases in 2016 vs. same period in 2015?

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I think more than any other type of knife, slip joints are easy to buy quite a few of just because you like them in general or you're looking for the size that fits your lifestyle the best.
 
I'm spending less; but more per purchase so it may average out the same LOL by year end.

After discovering a few nice custom makers out there I'm addicted and a knife from one of them has been the only blade I've bought this year so far.

I'm on the hunt for the "one" folder that will be my forever EDC knife if finding that is even possible... Looking at a Rockstead TEI/Higo or a custom framelock but not certain which way to go. :rolleyes::foot:;)
 
I'm spending less by far, over almost exactly the past year, as my daughter was born last June. Priorities have shifted, and my wife and I have taken a lot of steps to stretch our funds. One of those steps, for me, has been to be a lot more discriminating when it comes to purchases relating to guns, knives and outdoor activities like hiking, camping, etc. I'm now researching my knife purchases a lot more so as to get what I really want (and need) rather than buying on impulse.
 
mjpgolf1 said:
I'm not sure if anyone agrees with me but I find that prices on knives is becoming more and more expensive and to the point where it's almost ridiculous. I mean how much do the materials really cost to ask $200-$300 for production brand mid tech knives. I know manufacturers are using better steels but cmon, it can't be that much more. Prices for knives are becoming close to the same as buying a quality firearm and there is way more moving parts and materials used in making a firearm. If I'm looking at a new concealed carry pistol at $400 or a small piece of steel on a handle for $300, 9 out of 10 times I'm going to add another firearm to my collection instead. I still buy them but I'm having a harder time lately swallowing the cost of some of these knives, and I've gone from never buying used knives to spending more on second hand unused or lightly used examples instead of paying 30-50% more for the same knife from the dealer. Let's face it, as soon as you put it in your pocket and cut something it's used anyway so why not save some money and just start that way. As an example I just bought a new Benchmade 698 Foray. I loved the look of this knife and had to have it so I bucked up and paid $200 with the shipping to own it. Well I'm cruising thru the classifieds here and I'm seeing these knives being put up for sale at $130-$140 in new unused condition. Now I would think that a new knife on the market this year would hold its value a little better, but in reality $130-$140 is probably what the knife should sell for from the manufacturer in the first place.

I am sure this is playing a part in why business is down. That's not to say that people won't get used to it and numbers will rise again, but for me especially I'm just amazed at how much it cost to buy a very small slice of steel with a slab of handle material on it. I think it's time for prices to level off and even come down a bit.
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I couldn't agree more. I'm spending less this year for sure and it is mainly because of the pricing. Too many knives from production companies in the $200+ range that shouldn't be there.

Hey, if the demand dies down or if people are only buying knives that cost under $200 then maybe they will drop prices or rethink their strategy. If people keep buying.....they will just keep raising the prices.
 
Far less this year . . . but then I'm getting ready to retire. Moving to a fixed income has its limitations.
 
mjpgolf1 said:
If I'm looking at a new concealed carry pistol at $400 or a small piece of steel on a handle for $300, 9 out of 10 times I'm going to add another firearm to my collection instead.
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I've traded guns for knives. ;)
And in fact, I have never spent as much on a gun as I have on some of my knives...don't see the point.
I use my knives pretty much every single day.
I use my guns not nearly as often.

I might buy an expensive gun someday when I get more cash...but on that day, I will order a knife that costs more than whatever gun I just bought. :D
 
I am spending way way less;as someone else posted, 200+ per knife is getting tiring and expensive, I am having trouble justifying it at this point.im pretty happy with what ive got its really gonna take something unique and special to make me buy it. ive also come to an unfortunate realization when it comes to Chinese brand knives.i have some reates,kizer,stedemon, great knives as good as anything out there,but if you ever need to sell them,for the most part your going to take a loss,sometimes a big one.they remind me of hyundia cars; well made as good as anything else,but on a used market their value is not very great,and id hate to buy a ton of them, and down the road try to move a bunch and take a huge loss.They are getting expensive,too, like the rike knives, and we brand;buy one of these for 285-425 ,get tired of it and sell it I guarantee your gonna lose.its like throwing money away,and I'm tired of wasting it like that.
 
I'm spending way less this year . From dealers I have only bought three spyderco one ZT on two Benchmade . I buy at the exchange and only knives That are hard to find like the G10 Endura and some kershaw blurs .

Map defenetly change my knife buying .
 
RamZar said:
I was reading an article where Odie Tucker of SSI Data ("company that tracks the sales of guns, accessories, and knives across multiple channels") was quoted:

"Knife sales in the first quarter of 2016 are down significantly versus a year ago. There are many more losers than winners in the knife category."​
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Hey RamZar, where's this quote from? I'm curious to read the story.
 
More but used and new mix,putting them away for grandkids and or great great great great grandkids... Lol...
 
I've noticed prices creeping up, but quality seems to have creeped up as well. Even still, my switch to fixed blades has been a breath of fresh air - you really get a lot for your money if you shop around, and there is a lot of variety out there. Even with my relatively specific requirements (plain edge, good price to materials ratio, looks good, low profile Kydex (or equivalent) sheath that can be fitted with a Tek-Lok) my assortment of fixed blades has absolutely exploded because it's so easy to justify the purchases. Boker Plus and Cold Steel account for most of them, and I have a pair of Benchmade SOCPs, a SOG Snarl, a CRKT Dragon, a Boker Applegate-Fairbairn (currently desperately needing restoration), and a Spyderco Aqua Salt to round things out. All of my fixed blades together account for maybe $450 in net cost, yet I have seventeen of them and use them all in rotation. I'll probably get more, too, as the Boker Plus Colubris M2 (5.85") would make an excellent companion to the Tirgonaut (3.25") and regular Colubris (4.25") that I have. Even though the Trig is a Mosier design, I feel like they are all part of a set:

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All three of those combined, at regular retail price, would run me about $200. After shopping around, I was able to get the first two for a total of $75 combined and that makes just outright purchasing the third one a pretty tempting proposition (like anyone is likely to buy it and sell it used any time soon)

Here's a terribly-lit picture of my assortment, in which I neglected to include my Boker Colubris and Applegate-Fairbairn, Cold Steel San Mai Recon Tanto and Mini Tac Kiridashi.

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That brings me to my point, though - all of these knives, which would be eighteen in total after buying the M2, would have cost a total of about $540. My two modern locking folders, a RAT Worx MRX and a Paragon Warlock, cost that much just between the two of them. Fixed blades offer such a superior value that I don't really see myself going back to folders as my primary carry anytime soon - especially with the pricing trend that has been noted so far.
 
Addendum: My order from Smokey Mountain Knife Works just came in and I had completely forgotten about it. For a total of about $34 shipped, I am now the owner of a pair of Bad Blood fixed blades: Decepter and Drifter Tanto. $34 shipped for two fixed blades with well-fitted kydex sheaths.

Why do I ever bother with folders? They're practically a ripoff by comparison right now.
 
Comeuppance said:
Addendum: My order from Smokey Mountain Knife Works just came in and I had completely forgotten about it. For a total of about $34 shipped, I am now the owner of a pair of Bad Blood fixed blades: Decepter and Drifter Tanto. $34 shipped for two fixed blades with well-fitted kydex sheaths.

Why do I ever bother with folders? They're practically a ripoff by comparison right now.
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Unless you can't carry a fixed blade where you live without having a swat team called on you

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Fixed blade knives are not really an EDC option in many locations due to legal constraints.
 
RamZar said:
Fixed blade knives are not really an EDC option in many locations due to legal constraints.
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I can carry one with a 4 inch blade no problem...I just don't feel like it. :)
I like the comfort of carry of folders in that size compared to fixed blades with an annoying handle sticking places.
Carried a fixed blade for some years till I found decent folders; now I'm happier. :thumbup:
 
Comeuppance said:
I've noticed prices creeping up, but quality seems to have creeped up as well. Even still, my switch to fixed blades has been a breath of fresh air - you really get a lot for your money if you shop around, and there is a lot of variety out there. <snip>
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Thought you were buying traditionals and were selling off a lot of moderns. Just goes to show you that we like what we like. I like fixed blades too, but I don't particularly like carrying one in an urban setting or as Stabman mentioned... handles getting in the way and so forth. Yeah, I know there are multiple carry options.
 
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