Does packaging effect your purchase?

mak1277 said:
Not at all for me. Everything except the knife goes in the trash immediately.
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Same for me.

I sometimes look at the space my knives take up and wonder whether it really makes sense to have them all around. I can't imagine also storing all the stuff they come with that I will never use.
 
Citori said:
Same for me.

I sometimes look at the space my knives take up and wonder whether it really makes sense to have them all around. I can't imagine also storing all the stuff they come with that I will never use.
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This is true… but I don’t hoard them like I use too.
 
I feel that nicer packaging just means more of my $$ went to something I don't need and less went into quality knife materials. However, the clam-shells look damn cheap so poly-bag and cardboard box seems like a good middle ground.
 
irsh said:
I feel that nicer packaging just means more of my $$ went to something I don't need and less went into quality knife materials.
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While I agree your paying for the packaging, I can’t imagine any makers cutting back on the knife quality so they can provide better packaging.

I think the knife is probably made as intended regardless of how much they spend on packaging but you do end up paying for it.
 
mitchnola said:
While I agree your paying for the packaging, I can’t imagine any makers cutting back on the knife quality so they can provide better packaging.

I think the knife is probably made as intended regardless of how much they spend on packaging but you do end up paying for it.
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I'd assume the knife is designed to a price point with different packaging schemes baked in from the start to give an appropriate retail price.
You would get the same Buck 110 from Walmart as you would Harrod's but one comes in a clam-shell and the other a hummingbird-foreskin pouch with an appropriate price to reflect that.
 
irsh said:
I'd assume the knife is designed to a price point with different packaging schemes baked in from the start to give an appropriate retail price.
You would get the same Buck 110 from Walmart as you would Harrod's but one comes in a clam-shell and the other a hummingbird-foreskin pouch with an appropriate price to reflect that.
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Agreed, but the knife itself is the same right?
 
I second the notion that, for the most part, less is more. Packaging does not impact my purchase decisions.

I like Spyderco’s minimalist, yet protective approach.

All that said:
A sticker is a nice touch.
I dislike taco pouches.
I very much like the little cloth knife condoms Protech and Benchmade include.
 
hate packaging. its all cheap junk and trash that adds cost the the knife price and a pain to keep and takes up room for storage. which doesn't matter if you only have have a handful of knives, but get to 100s plus and it's a problem.

Buck used to do it the best with the yellow box and card. box was easy to fold flat and store with the card. took up no room and easy to protect packaging for collectors who care about that. now they use large boxes that can't be folded flat and stored easily.
 
I would say yes, because I think I have been spoiled on CRK's ! having own six of them, not only do they make a great knife they pack every thing you need in the box to maintain it.
 
Personally, I could care less but I do understand the "experience" of premium packaging.

I'm jaded in that I always remember that as the customer, I'm paying for it. The older I get the more I appreciate streamlined practicality.
 
If the knife came in a curly maple, velvet lined case. You bet. It's the same with watches. Everyone wants a nice well made box.

It's that first opening. Showcasing the object. It's classy. Gives the buyer an extra-extra.

Then there's cardboard boxes. Like Spyderco and Benchmade. And like it or not. The original box to the knife is always worth something. Because folks like opening things. The presentation.

If Spyderco came in a black walnut case, red felt lining, stainless hinges. If Benchmade came in a Cherry box, green felt, brass hinges. How would feel about it?
 
Grasshopperglock said:
If Spyderco came in a black walnut case, red felt lining, stainless hinges. If Benchmade came in a Cherry box, green felt, brass hinges. How would feel about it?
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I’d feel pretty crappy paying $249 for a Delica.

…and…

Given Benchmade’s price and lack of QC, they should be in a cherry/brass presentation box anyway.

—Yes, I’m trolling. Lighten up and laugh a bit, ok? 🤣
 
BD_01 said:
I’d feel pretty crappy paying $249 for a Delica.

…and…

Given Benchmade’s price and lack of QC, they should be in a cherry/brass presentation box anyway.

—Yes, I’m trolling. Lighten up and laugh a bit, ok? 🤣
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It's all Good. Happy Sunday, Mr BD.
 
mitchnola said:
While I agree your paying for the packaging, I can’t imagine any makers cutting back on the knife quality so they can provide better packaging.

I think the knife is probably made as intended regardless of how much they spend on packaging but you do end up paying for it.
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Have you seen the packaging for “The James Brand”?
 
Grasshopperglock said:
If the knife came in a curly maple, velvet lined case. You bet. It's the same with watches. Everyone wants a nice well made box.

It's that first opening. Showcasing the object. It's classy. Gives the buyer an extra-extra.

Then there's cardboard boxes. Like Spyderco and Benchmade. And like it or not. The original box to the knife is always worth something. Because folks like opening things. The presentation.

If Spyderco came in a black walnut case, red felt lining, stainless hinges. If Benchmade came in a Cherry box, green felt, brass hinges. How would feel about it?
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This would be even worse because the price would increase accordingly. Watch boxes are the most absurd nonsense. Ten pounds of nothing. I was able to sell my original Omega box for $200 once though so that was a bonus. In general though, watch boxes also get sent to the trash immediately
 
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