Collecting DWAINE CARRILLO AIRKAT Custom KNIVES attractive or not ?

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FinestWarblades

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Hey guys,

i am a collector since some years and i would like to see your suggestions about how you think about collecting Carrillo Knifes. His knifes are somehow outstanding and sought after - but maybe i am way oldschool and lost the objective view on that theme over the years. I would like to see what your suggestions are about quality todays, resonable price in case of waitingtime , all over popularity in the collectors community ....something like that ?
I would be glad to see you opinions about that theme. Greetz , FWB
 
Collect whatever you want. We can't tell you if you like those knives. :confused:

As far as "investment resale" value....knives are a terrible investment.
 
...You werent asked to tell me what i should like or not .....i wanted to know what you think about the knifemaker and his reputation....and his handling with buyers and fans.....thats what i like to know.
Investment yes or not ....doesnt matter really - money is not my problem....i am interester to hear personal experiences with orders and what the result was .....cheers
 
I have no idea who that is, so I can't tell ya, man. :confused:
 
I had never heard of him before, but I haven't been following the custom knife scene for very long. Thus, I can't comment at all on his reputation. After a cursory glance, I think most of those knives are ugly as sin. Some interesting blade profiles, but the majority look very impractical. I suppose they appeal to the same crowd that enjoy Direware and Medford knives, but those all look ridiculous to me.
 
I used to like them a lot, just for their super-tactical and sci-fi look. I got to handle a Kondor that someone brought with him at a knife show, and it was very well-made, impeccable and symmetrical grinds, overbuilt in every sense of the word, definitely a serious knife in-hand, and still remains one of my most coveted folders ever since I saw pics of it years ago. I have some big folders, even one that's bigger than the Kondor, but the Kondor is not pocket-friendly. It's a massive piece of folding knife sculpture that's cool.

I don't know much about Dwaine Carrillo himself other than that he remains firm in his statement that he won't resurrect a discontinued knife to preserve its collector value and exclusivity. I like that, even if it means I might not ever own one. There's always a chance though.
 
A lot of his knives look incredible, design wise. I'm not sure about their practicality, but I don't think that's the goal here. There are lots of practical knives and knife-makers, but there don't seem to be many knife-makers who focus on interesting and unique grinds.

I also really like the way he makes the handle on his folders look, relative to blade size, small; also something that is relatively unique, and is something that often makes a folder look twice as awesome. Other notable makers who seem to focus on this are Matt Diskin and Mikkel Willumsen. Mikkel seems to also focus on unique blade grinds.
 
I have a few and i love them. I recommend buying aftermarket. His order times can be bad and he requires payment up front. Pm me for any specific questions about models and options. Under $1300 is a fair deal for the newer models.
 
Thats a point that i need to say has a very very high reputaion to honor. I made some experiences with knifemakers who state " Final Edition" with a numbered run .....and after they sold high and fast they put up a new , limited or non-limited version of the same knife and call it the answer to the overwhelm request of collectors....
Dwain stand his word on that theme - thats true honorable.
His waiting Times in opposite - with a Pre-payment is a conquest to anyones nervs ...considering that each year around May/June the Tornato Period cross this state for sure....and if the cratingtime is over 1 year ...you simply need to take a deep breath and hold it that the Tornado doesnt come over to his shop....
gooeytek said:
I used to like them a lot, just for their super-tactical and sci-fi look. I got to handle a Kondor that someone brought with him at a knife show, and it was very well-made, impeccable and symmetrical grinds, overbuilt in every sense of the word, definitely a serious knife in-hand, and still remains one of my most coveted folders ever since I saw pics of it years ago. I have some big folders, even one that's bigger than the Kondor, but the Kondor is not pocket-friendly. It's a massive piece of folding knife sculpture that's cool.

I don't know much about Dwaine Carrillo himself other than that he remains firm in his statement that he won't resurrect a discontinued knife to preserve its collector value and exclusivity. I like that, even if it means I might not ever own one. There's always a chance though.
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Yes - you are hitting the point .....the head of the nail. The Pre-payment with a crafting time over 1 year is hard to survive.....even when its not sure if the ever year upcoming Tornadoperiod will come exactly along this landscape......
I have noticed that some serious collectors talked way pissed off her in the forum on that theme....
Without question every payed knife will find the way to the buyer but the time is hard....and and some of my contacts struggle about that point.....
awh said:
I have a few and i love them. I recommend buying aftermarket. His order times can be bad and he requires payment up front. Pm me for any specific questions about models and options. Under $1300 is a fair deal for the newer models.
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I used to want one really bad. I have seen and handled a few. I remember when the prices were actually pretty reasonable. They just aren't anymore.

You asked for opinions. My opinion is that they are flawlessly finished "mall ninja knives". If they will stand up to actual use, who knows. I just know the designs aren't for me. If you are buying them to collect, all that matters is that you like them and you want to buy them. For whatever reason. Resale, use, display, investment, whatever. I know I can echo the sentiment that has been put forth in this thread already - knives are a terrible investment.
 
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