How do you stop bad knife gifts?

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PirateSeulb

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So I fortunately had an out but recently someone was saying they found a knife to buy me which if they aren't part of this hobby or at least been part of my knife shopping is a scary thing to hear. I got to see the knife it was on Amazon some brand starting with an N but bottom line it was a paki knife something I don't really want. I wasn't sure the most polite way to say I appreciate the thought but don't buy me that it is garbage. It is hard to convince people too sometimes as sure the picture it looks nice and the ad is saying all these fancy things like hand made and/or hand forged. Despite the fact they would ask us what knife to get for something if we tell them the description is a lie or at least a serious stretch of the truth they don't believe us. Before I saw it it was mentioned that the knife was "damascus" I knew the price point, around $50 USD, so I knew it couldn't be real but my remark that there was a high chance it was not real Damascus was disregarded because it said it was real on the page. I then got to see the knife to confirm my suspicion and fortunately buying me dinner was on the table but hadn't discussed where and then that topic came up and I got a good diner instead of a paki knife.

Story time is over how to you guys handle stopping someone from buying you a bad knife assuming you have some heads up or clue to what they are buying you?
 
This will come off harsh, but it's actually (semi) tongue-in-cheek: I don't, because I'm not an ungrateful ingrate. LOL

I just say "Oh wow, this is beautiful! Thanks!", accept the gift and the thoughtfulness behind it, and move on. I would never seek to dictate someone else's financial choice or try to influence a gift if it wasn't directly asked of me.

I have a few Paki-crap blades in a box in the garage, but hey, they were gifts from people who were showing that they cared enough about me to know my interests and want to give me something they thought I'd enjoy.
 
Yeah all you can really do is accept it and say thank you. The one thing you need to understand is we're not normal. "Normal" people don't spend $500 on a custom knife, or carry a $200 knife in their pocket on a daily basis. So if someone knows you like knives, they don't especially know you like good knives, so they get something they think you'll like.

I will add, though, I've been surprised by some of the ones that were gifted to me. Even the cheap knives can have some good qualities to them.
 
Constantly remind your friends and family that you only accept cash or bitcoin. Go into long rants about PayPal F&F being history's greatest achievement.

If anyone ignores you and presents you with a gift blow up and destroy it in front of them.

There will be a period of adjustment but they'll figure you out.
 
Yeah, if the gift is offered, say thanks and move along.

If they are asking you what you would like, and you feel uncomfortable pointing them at a $150+ knife (knowing they are thinking of spending $50, etc.), I just tell them that I am "narrowing it down" and ask for a gift card to my favorite knife shop. Then I show them "what they bought me" after I pick out what I want. They're happy; I'm happy; everyone's happy :D
 
Quiet said:
This will come off harsh, but it's actually (semi) tongue-in-cheek: I don't, because I'm not an ungrateful ingrate. LOL

I just say "Oh wow, this is beautiful! Thanks!", accept the gift and the thoughtfulness behind it, and move on. I would never seek to dictate someone else's financial choice or try to influence a gift if it wasn't directly asked of me.

I have a few Paki-crap blades in a box in the garage, but hey, they were gifts from people who were showing that they cared enough about me to know my interests and want to give me something they thought I'd enjoy.
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I agree 100%:thumbsup: I have received numerous “cheap” knives from family members and even co-workers. But I cannot fault a non-knife person for not knowing any better and as stated above the bottom line is if someone is willing to put effort into getting you a gift in something you’re interested in and willing to spend their hard earned dollars on it just be grateful.
 
I'd be seriously flattered and I'm a tad jealous.

The fact that this is a hobby for me would seem to provide an easy option for gift ideas for family, but I haven't been gifted a knife of any quality for some time (at least since my father routinely gave me autos for Christmas as a teen). I think people are intimidated to give them to me because they think I will judge it poorly or perhaps I just naturally come across as that kind of a shallow prick :rolleyes:.

Be happy for the sentiment and another human taking the rare moment to attempt to make you happy :thumbsup:
 
People are thoughtful enough to gift you knives and you are picky/complaining about what people give you?:rolleyes: Remember the knives you have or think are good ones might be crappy in some other people's eyes.
 
And on topic: I was just handed a simple folder today by a co-worker, blue aluminium scales, double locking backlock (you need to press the backlock to pull the blades out) one standard blade one of those utility blade holders, not bad, good for work I think an legal to carry, so I try to look at the good side.
 
Easy I use it, my son gave me a cheapy knife for Father’s Day and said I quote “don’t carry those $300-400 knives use this one in case you lose it”
So I do and have found that except I have to sharpen it every couple days i have discovered I really like the sheeps foot blade! So now I’m looking for a “good” knife with the same style blade, thinking a Grayman Tiga
 
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Usually when I receive gifts from someone it's because they want to do something nice for me. In return I let them enjoy the experience, even feigning a love for the item if it turns out to be crap.
Its all a matter of perspective; instead of seeing the knife as a crap knife try to view it as a token of someones kindness or friendship.
 
solphilos said:
Usually when I receive gifts from someone it's because they want to do something nice for me. In return I let them enjoy the experience, even feigning a love for the item if it turns out to be crap.
Its all a matter of perspective; instead of seeing the knife as a crap knife try to view it as a token of someones kindness or friendship.
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The second part of what you say is really important. The knife even if you just put it on display is a symbol of their love.

You should be honoured they atleast paid enough attention to know you like knives. It could have been a paikistani fork.

Come to think of it I think it would be kind of cool if those pakistani damascus factories started turning out damascus chopsticks and forks etc.
 
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