Horse Brand?

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I'm newer to knife collecting, but a huge cyclist and made this discovery recently.
Anybody have experience with these knives? Horse Brand

Thanks in advance.
 
Not at all, I’d rather buy from makers that sell here. At least I know what I’m getting and be able to read/know what other customers say about the knives they have used.
 
A friction folder in 1095 carbon steel for $225? I'll pass.
Nor do I need a $195 oyster knife in AEBL.

I am equally unimpressed with their description for their "naval knife".
the brass handle and 440c stainless steel blade has amazing corrosion resistance and will hold up to any maritime task.
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440C has relatively poor corrosion resistance as blade steels go. They'd have done better to use AEBL if they wanted corrosion resistance. Lord only knows what grade of brass they used. Many brass alloys fair poorly in seawater. Clueless they prove themselves with that description.

I agree with the informal assessment of ScooterG ScooterG
The designs are all bling. Pretty to some, but not to a knife knut.
 
Thank you so much for your help! I am very glad I asked before purchasing. I appreciate everyone's honest thoughts.
 
Those are absolutely too expensive for what they are. There are a few brands like this, they prey on those just getting into either collecting or just wanting a knife and not knowing what's really out there.

Also they look like crap.

And they most likely don't make those knives. All of the pictures are of the dude making bicycles. Seems kind of weird to not show the knifemaking process on your knife website, no? That is unless you have something to hide. *Cue dramatic music*
 
I don't think he's preying on people. I think he makes these as a side part of his bicycle business and has equated his price more inline with that rather than the knife community.
 
jmgruber said:
I don't think he's preying on people. I think he makes these as a side part of his bicycle business and has equated his price more inline with that rather than the knife community.
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Well then he's a horrible businessman who did absolutely no research into what he was making, the materials he was using and the statements he makes about his products. So a hard pass.
 
But where else can I get a knife handle made with reclaimed Coney Island Boardwalk wood? I kinda want one now.
 
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No listing of blade length, overall length, etc. I think Hipster sums it up.

The shop being in Brooklyn NY would help explain the crappy prices.
 
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Those are absolutely too expensive for what they are. There are a few brands like this, they prey on those just getting into either collecting or just wanting a knife and not knowing what's really out there.
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I wish this wasn't accurate, but there are too many of these pop-up hipster d-bag companies. I wouldn't name any names because that's not nice, but some obvious examples *cough* the james brand some jump immediately to mind.
 
I went to an “outdoor show” at the arboretum here a few years back. All overpriced hipster crap designed to look good rather than just be good. This reminds me of that. One thing I will say in their favor is that unlike most makers who, IMO, f-up Scandi grind knives with 1/8” or more stock thickness that at least there’s is 3/32” thick.
 
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