Ever feel guilty carrying a different brand?

There are a select few brands that have earned my loyalty as a customer. I try to buy from them, exclusively, when it comes to production knives.

There are a couple of brands that I'm not thrilled about supporting because they've down some things that I find dishonorable as companies. I own a knife that I really love by one of those companies, and i do feel kind of guilty when I carry it.

There is also another knife that I really, really love by a different company that I also don't want to support, but I can barely resist buying it because I love the knife.
 
I often have a tough time deciding which knives will join me for the day. Once I clear that hurdle, I'm good. Its not a major dis to the blades I leave at home, more like a day off for them.
 
My only problem is form carrying one knife to long and then be confused when its a totally different knife or if its not there.
 
J85909266 said:
There are a select few brands that have earned my loyalty as a customer. I try to buy from them, exclusively, when it comes to production knives.

There are a couple of brands that I'm not thrilled about supporting because they've down some things that I find dishonorable as companies. I own a knife that I really love by one of those companies, and i do feel kind of guilty when I carry it.

There is also another knife that I really, really love by a different company that I also don't want to support, but I can barely resist buying it because I love the knife.
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Which companies and what knives? (unless its private)
 
J85909266 said:
There are a select few brands that have earned my loyalty as a customer. I try to buy from them, exclusively, when it comes to production knives.

There are a couple of brands that I'm not thrilled about supporting because they've down some things that I find dishonorable as companies. I own a knife that I really love by one of those companies, and i do feel kind of guilty when I carry it.

There is also another knife that I really, really love by a different company that I also don't want to support, but I can barely resist buying it because I love the knife.
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Kudos for not mentioning the Companies and inciting a flame war.

MEJ said:
Which companies and what knives? (unless its private)
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See above. ;)
 
Not loyal to any brand however, there are a couple of brands I won't buy from.

I tend to give my dollars to companies that exhibit some sort of honor and integrity.
 
I know how you feel, I carry a knife for about 3-5 years before I move on. I recently bought my first Benchmade and I feel a little wierd leaving my old knife behind, but, I really like my Benchmade and wish i would have bought one sooner.
 
As some as said I have my preferred brand, but I carry different brands, I don't care about politics in the knife industry I care about the quality of the product I'm purchasing, I own knives from several different companies, and I don't feel guilty about it.
 
You won't know and appreciate what you really like until you've tried out a few different brands.
 
The Knives of Bob Dozier, Bark River, BlackJack's Classic Series, Spyderco, Fiddleback Forge, Koyote Knives, Stephen Fowler, and knives of my own creation are the ones I use the most.

If there's a common denominator, it's that they're all Home Grown.

God bless the USA.




Big Mike
 
Nope. Don't particularly care who made it or where it was made as long as it has a combination of properties I like. That being said, there are companies owned by or affiliated with people that irritate me and I stay away from them. There are also a few brands that have had enough quality control issues that I am very cautious when buying any of their products. Bottom line is brand loyalty really pays off, but only for the brand not so much the consumer.
 
I don't have any particular brand loyalty, but there are some brands I buy more of (and recommend to others more) because I like their designs and am willing to pay at their price points. I have 5 knives that collectively cover the majority of my EDC use, and there are 4 different brands among those.
 
I have a few favorite companies but I purchase from many others as well. If I like it, I buy it. That simple :)
 
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