Chris Reeve = Rolex of Knives

[Ankerson]

i do agree that people who are solely collectors shouldn't be doing knife reviews because they don't have the hands on experience that an actual user may have. that being said, i'm still not going to get big headed and brag about how i use my knife more than you do...that's childish IMO.

I wasn't bragging...

I was just pointing out what has been becoming more common place as time goes on.

That is also the spread of bad information for the most part.

THAT is my gripe...

 

[Zidfeldts]

There is a guy who works for me that has been wearing the same Rolex watch since 1977. He has worked in the oilfields as a roughneck the whole time and he has never had it repaired. He had the crystal changed out about 2 years ago but other than that has done nothing to it. I think that any knife company should aspire to be the Rolex of the knife world.

 

[four_shore]

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[four_shore]

I wasn't bragging...

I was just pointing out what has been becoming more common place as time goes on.

That is also the spread of bad information for the most part.

THAT is my gripe...

It's subliminal bragging at the very least

The spread of bad information only affects those that are simple minded enough to believe it.

IMO, not something worth getting upset about.

 

[RubiconSS]

Not that you guys need help, you obviously do not as you are both articulate and intelligent. You aren't far away within this particular universe. I say that because I have seen these similar position occur before just a different "vehicle"
Ankerson- Your points are well taken and understandable. I have watched your videos (quite a body of work, and well done) for a guy like you who has invested the sweat equity in earning a position in the knife world, it is an afront to see/hear someone espouse an opinion that you feel (and they know) they have not researched (a groundless opinion if you will).
Four-Shore - You see and find objectionable someone who expressed a seemingly imbedded view of those who have opinions about knives that may not quite rise to the opinion holders level of first hand experience.
It's all been said before. None of it matters. Fact is, WE ALL love knives and (in different examples) Camaros, Glocks, Widgets, etc - pick one.
Ankerson does good work, Why? who cares. Four-Shore expresses an opinion (been there, felt that) sometimes those well ensconced in the Hobby have to accept the New and different with more open arms.
Fact is, when knives started - they were to Kill-Clean-Eat Food as the three(3) missions. Add to that defend against and kill enemies.
Today - There is "Pocket Jewelry" "Functional Art" yes, there are still knives, Better Knives!
We use. We Collect. We take photos, and talk about how we use them and guess what?
We spend precious little time logging onto computers and entering a Forum where we meet and communicate with fellow "Knife Lovers" and we talk about and share stories about our lives as they relate to -Knives.
So, praise be to that. Thank you to ALL who make, test, improve, buy, use, collect - these wonderful...... knives.
The thing that fundamentally brings us together as a community.

 

[Ankerson]

It's subliminal bragging

The spread of bad information only affects those that are simple minded enough to believe it.

IMO, not something worth getting upset about.

Or those who just don't know any better, you know... those newer people to the knife world looking for information.

Bad information doesn't do anyone any good in the end and can hurt both the end users and Manufactures.

 

[cziv]

that's all fine and good but i think it's time for you to lay your assumptions to rest. we all share the same hobby, just on different levels. i wouldn't have jumped on you if i didn't recognize how common it's become for you to just assume nobody uses their knives. i can't speak for everyone on the forums but we all live different lives with different potential applications for our blades.


i do agree that people who are solely collectors shouldn't be doing knife reviews because they don't have the hands on experience that an actual user may have. that being said, i'm still not going to get big headed and brag about how i use my knife more than you do...that's childish IMO.

It's subliminal bragging at the very least

The spread of bad information only affects those that are simple minded enough to believe it.

IMO, not something worth getting upset about.

Why don't you stuff a cork in it man, if you don't want to read the post skip over and read a Rolex report. Talk about a long winded, childish, unwelcomed, heap of subliminal trolling.

 

[four_shore]

Or those who just don't know any better, you know... those newer people to the knife world looking for information.

Bad information doesn't do anyone any good in the end and can hurt both the end users and Manufactures.

i agree with that to some extent but again, i don't see the solution in repeating yourself 66 times a day.

people have both bad and good information sources readily available. it's up to them to figure it out.

that's how i did it and i'm sure you did too.

we all start somewhere and sooner or later the truth makes itself known.

if you were an employee of spyderco (or another manufacturer) i would agree more with what you're saying.

in the end you just play pretend because you don't (but wish you did)...

 

[four_shore]

it's off topic and i don't want to ruin the OPs thread anymore so, agree to disagree...
cziv, take a chill pill. this debate didn't concern you and what's more childish is to butt in and get offended when people say something that you don't agree with. jim doesn't need little cheerleaders, he's a big boy...

 

[cziv]

it's off topic and i don't want to ruin the OPs thread anymore so, agree to disagree...
cziv, take a chill pill. this debate didn't concern you and what's more childish is to butt in and get offended when people say something that you don't agree with. jim doesn't need little cheerleaders, he's a big boy...

PM inbound - let's leave the the thread on topic as you so belatedly suggested.

 

[Tim616]

I think it's quite pointless to have such a long debate over this anyways; what's the point of talking about real world use and what will and will not do jobs/ perform better or who has used what more or knows more about it's (use).

My grand daddy carried a Schrade knife made in USA; for so long during his life that the blades were sharpened small and heavily patina. Same with a small Buck folder, only it was a stainless; still sharpened small.

Today we have much better knives. But the truth is we do not need them, the old knives do the same jobs, we're here because we enjoy knives (in the section in particular, CRK knives).

The Irony being, no matter how a knfie is reviewed, or performance tested, knives from many many years ago would do just fine for anything a knife is supposed to do.


In reality we will never truly NEED the performance a CRK knife, but that is what makes them desirable.
Just like no one needs a Rolex. But still you understand my point.

I think many of us here should just be happy we are able to use these amazing tools (or stare at them if you'd rather not use it; IT DOESN'T MATTER YOU PAYED FOR IT); Instead of arguing about them.

 

[Bluesummers]

Back on topic... or just a pic of CRK's with a Rolex. Anyone interested in watches should have at least one Rolex. Anyone interested in knives should have at least 1 CRK. Maybe you don't own one anymore but you had to see what all the fuss was about and that is where CRK and Rolex are comparible imo.

Expensive? Can be
Good looks? to some
Built with quality? Check
Classic design? Does the Submariner or Sebenza really ever change? Nah.