Do you mind a scratched EDC?

I've said before that the first scratch on a new knife is liberating. When I get a new knife and it looks all pretty and pristine, I dread getting that first scratch; however, once that first scratch inevitably comes, I feel like I can finally relax and start really using it. As the scratches and dings accumulate, it just shows that the knife is being used and adds to its character. :thumbsup:
 
Legendary_Jarl said:
I don't EDC expensive knives. I EDC a great dirt cheap multi-tool I wouldn't mind losing, breaking, scratching, etc. It baffles me why anyone would take out $100+ in their pockets knowing that at any given instance these things may happen to their knife.
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Because they want what they consider the very best they can afford.
To me any maybe you the very best needed and afforded may top out at $50, but I can understand their priorities even if I don't share them.
 
Comeuppance said:
I don’t mind scratches on knives that look good with them - which, honestly, isn’t all of them. I like the look on knives I see as utilitarian or workhorse knives, but the more ornate knives tend to just look bad to me when damaged. This is also why I don’t own any particularly fancy knives - what’s the point of a tool you don’t use? What, am I going to start a hammer collection next? Get a polished micarta handle and get timascus inserts in the claw? Get tritium on the sides of it? Now I kinda want one.
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Haha! Nice, that gave me a good laugh. You may have just paved the way for the next new trend!
 
G. Scott H. said:
I've said before that the first scratch on a new knife is liberating. When I get a new knife and it looks all pretty and pristine, I dread getting that first scratch; however, once that first scratch inevitably comes, I feel like I can finally relax and start really using it. As the scratches and dings accumulate, it just shows that the knife is being used and adds to its character. :thumbsup:
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I feel about the same way with scratches on knives whether it be the handle or the blade. I wouldn't use the word "liberating", but that first scratch does impact the way I feel about using a knife regardless of the cost. Personally I would love never to scratch a blade, but I do it sharpening by hand sometimes if I'm not paying attention. Not going to loose any sleep over a scratched knife. If I don't want to scratch a knife, I would just keep it for oogling at home and never carry or use it.

I EDC a knife that works for me. The cost is not totally relevant. The cost only comes into play on "how I use" the knife. I'm not going to totally abuse an expensive knife to me.
 
ZTFan said:
... Sorry for the rambling, but I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that anything I buy and use in any practical way is going to incur damage. A phone, a car, shoes, and yes even an expensive knife. And that’s ok. That’s the real world. And I still couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
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You did ramble a bit, but I understand. ;) You really don't like the scratch thing on a nice knife. I get that. Knives are more than tools to knife knuts. If you choose to use a knife, use it and don't worry about it showing some signs of use. If you never think about selling, those scratches really don't matter much as they seldom impact the function of a knife.
 
Do you mind a scratched EDC?
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I better not because all of mine are.
But that's a shame it happened to yours so soon.

lock inside a display cabinet and never use
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yes that is about the only way to prevent it.

Glad to do what I can to help you come to terms with it.

Do you know what would be really nice ?
A photo of your new knife ! ! ! !
 
If you are planning on ever using a knife you are edcing then you’re going to have to learn to live with a scratch on it.

Even if you don’t use it and only carry it then you can still expect pocket wear, especially on the clip.
 
Wowbagger said:
I better not because all of mine are.
But that's a shame it happened to yours so soon.


yes that is about the only way to prevent it.

Glad to do what I can to help you come to terms with it.

Do you know what would be really nice ?
A photo of your new knife ! ! ! !
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Here you go!
 
I'm pretty reckless in general, so I couldn't care less. You should see what I did to my truck at Bladeshow:D
 
At first I did think it was a shame back when I first started buying high end blades. Nowadays I really don't care about it. Just today I scraped my 940-1 real bad against a diamond rod. It's half a mm wide and goes from the bevel all the way up the spine, took the stonewashed finish right off. Made a picture of both sides of the blade and showed a friend who would go nuts about it, 'check out my new bevel, it needs some fine finishing touches but I much prefer it like this. And on the other side you can see that the bevels are completely even.' not mentioning the scrape which is so long and in contrast with the stonewashed finish of the rest of the blade. Had a laugh about the drama he kicked up about it and finished the bevel, adjusted the pivot and that's that. I'm all for functionality over looks. All my hard use knives have badges of honor on m, and I'm not shelling out big bucks so I can keep it pristine in a closet and show the occasional friend, let me see you're worth my investment and then a knife really starts to grow on me,

Chips are my bane. Ugh I hate chips on orborne edges. So much.
 
I couldn't care less about scratches. I buy knives I like to use.

I don't collect or sell so holding the resale value doesn't matter to me.
 
I kinda like seeing users with several sharpenings and scratches.

But for an expensive version you are fond of in perfect form, I totally understand not wanting to see it marked up.

This Endura 4 has been sharpened so many times it’s belly is mostly gone, but it still cuts great!
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Sometimes the first scratch makes you cringe but it doesn't take long to get the first if it's a user ... after that each one is kind of a memory of how the scratches got there ...

so no I prefer my users to show some wear ... if not I haven't carried them enough
 
I usually tend to hesitate using my knives when they are pristine. Once I drop/scratch them (happens a lot with knives I actually use everyday) all my reservations are eliminated, and then I can really enjoy using the knife as an actual work tool. Of course... this is one of the reasons why if I really like the knife, I'll buy two.
 
I’d like to say it doesn’t bother me but I just can’t . Guess it’s the collector in me ;)
 
First time I carried this besides waving it out of my pocket around the house dunno were this came from didn’t even cut anything. Can’t recall may be the first knife I’ve actually scratched noticeable like this that’s not a Case bc their SS scratches pretty easy. Anyways slightly annoyed FF3C3714-D26B-4050-9025-D1E039B84FCA.jpeg
 
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Scratches, dings and the like are history (got quite a few of my own by seven decades:rolleyes:). They add to character.
 
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