Do you have any dealbreakers?

[Londinium Armoury]

All of the old Schrade line is made in China most of Camillus , a lot of Gerber , Fiskars . 99% of rough rider knives are copies of traditional American pocket knives same with Marbles.
I have 8 years of experience in the auto industry, keeping the machines running that heat treat drive train parts. I have seen steel coming from China not be what it was supposed to be enough that I have no confidence in Chinese steel

Aren't 99% of American traditionals copies of Sheffield and German traditionals lol.

 

[skipin7ro]

bad clips
colored backspacers

 

[Lee D]

I'd rather spend any more than that on other things, including firearms and/or ammo.

The demands and prices are so high, I feel lucky to be able pick up ammo nowadays…and I’m not even pricing firearms.

 

[DMG]

Clones. They are usually crappy copies and are stealing intellectual property. The Chinese are doing this way too much.

 

[Andrew George]

I have quite a few.

-Titanium frame locks without a steel insert.

-Assisted opening.

-Omega springs on Benchmades. (Not really a dealbreaker, but I’m done buying them until they switch to an Anthem style, if ever).

-Slipjoints without a half stop.

-3Cr, 5Cr, 7Cr and 8Cr are a no go

-$100+ liner locks.

-Polymer scales on anything above $70.

-Poor F&F (blade play and centering that can’t be adjusted out).

-Stainless steel scales.

 

[Daddyjax]

"Damascus" under $100
VG10(Dont know why, just do)
Anything "Hand Made" for less than $100

 

[mmyron1]

For me:
Half serrated
Chinese blade steels (some exceptions)
Double edge
Non locking (except SAK)
Added "safety" levers or buttons