How do you stop bad knife gifts?

Hickory n steel said:
I've moved on from collecting the junk I used to collect to accumulating users, but family members still don't know much about knives so the occasional bad knife gift will happen.
If they buy me a Cheapo knife I'll look it over a bit, say anything good I can think of about it with a positive tone and enthusiastically say it's going right into the ol' collection.

One of the last cheap knives I got was one of those Tac-Force " rescue knife " with the little built in flashlight that you can point towards the blade.
I really could not think of anything at all good to say about the knife , but luckily this plastic piece that attaches the flashlight was broken.
This was a good thing because I was able to remove one philips screw and have the perfect little light to attach to my jacket zipper, it's decently bright for what it is and I couldn't be happier.
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For an ingrate like you, stopping bad (or good) knife gifts, or any gifts for that matter, would seem to be very easy. Just keep being who you are, and your problem will be solved.
 
peterbright said:
A bit expensive way is to gift them a $500 knife. It works every time for me. They also get to appreciate a fine knife. Another way is to mention an expensive brand and say that one of their shirts/caps etc. would be nice.
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This. I make it a point to close friends and family members that I use and support certain brands (one of my dogs is named Ruger for crying out load). While no one gets me a a $200 knife or a $800 pistol, I get a lot of nice small stuff that I tend to use and love. Hats, clothes, keychains, etc.
 
Would you guys feel the same about being gifted a display knife as you would something intended for use ?

I was gifted a wall hanger once , I thought it was cool and am happy to have it hanging on my wall.
I appreciate all gifts, but I like not having to find a use for something and all I had to do was decide where to hang it.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Would you guys feel the same about being gifted a display knife as you would something intended for use ?

I was gifted a wall hanger once , I thought it was cool and am happy to have it hanging on my wall.
I appreciate all gifts, but I like not having to find a use for something and all I had to do was decide where to hang it.
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I'm just happy to get gifts. A knife of any sort at least shows that some thought was given to it. Paki-crap damascus or bud-k wall hanger is still better than a gift card.

I really don't understand gift cards. It's just cash with limitations... Seems like a good idea for teenagers, but why not give them actual cash inside a greeting card? And giving cash to an adult, who isn't a starving comedian or some such thing, seems odd.

I like giving gifts and I like the thought and research that goes into it.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
I'm just happy to get gifts. A knife of any sort at least shows that some thought was given to it. Paki-crap damascus or bud-k wall hanger is still better than a gift card.

I really don't understand gift cards. It's just cash with limitations... Seems like a good idea for teenagers, but why not give them actual cash inside a greeting card? And giving cash to an adult, who isn't a starving comedian or some such thing, seems odd.

I like giving gifts and I like the thought and research that goes into it.
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Me too, and when I got said wall hanger they also got me a knife book.
Some thought definitely went I to it.
 
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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This...all day, every day.
 
I also just say thank you. I have been lucky enough that while the knives I get aren't what I would carry, they aren't total junk either. I usually find someone on the forums that is looking for a starter knife for their child and pass it on.
and they say Thanks :)
I appreciate their gift, but it will get better use in another's hands. If I ever explained to them what I buy and how much I pay they would have me committed, or at least committed sooner.
These however are not gifts from anyone that would be hurt by my passing them along. I would certainly not do it if I felt they would be.
 
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Rather than just putting it in a box...I would try to re-gift it to someone who might be well-pleased with a $50 knife. There are lots of folks who don't carry $700 worth of fixed and folders on a daily basis.
 
I would just accept and leave as decoration. But also I would get her a Goach or him a Bolex in return.
 
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