How Much - For How Much

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It has recently been brought up, "How much does a quality tactical knife cost and what should I expect for what I spend?"

Anyone interested in the following topics can also look elsewhere on this forum, Knifeforums, and knives.alt messageboards:

What to expect when spending large amounts of money on a ($900) Tactical knife. What quality controls should be expected from a knifemaker.

What testing should be performed upon each individual knife before it is field tested. Just because you shelled out lots of cash, doesn't mean you should trust it with YOUR LIFE..

Practical costs for producing a highend high-quality tactical knife.



These subjects are not directly aimed at Kevin or Maddog products, but should be questioned of all knifemakers. The broken TUSK incident (described on knifeforums.com) may have provided fuel for these questions, but they do not reflect negative ideas upon a single knifemaker.


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Well, when buying a custom knife, you will usually get what you expected. As far as custom knives breaking prematurely, well I'm sure we have all seen Mercedes broke down on the side of the road. It happens even to the best. A bad lot of steel, maybe the maker was in a hurry and did not do enough quality control, etc. If the custom maker is good he will work on it to your satisfaction.
 
Only a moron would spend $900 on a tactical. if you are thinking on spending that kind of money, you're being scammed bro.
 
Come on Tom. Tell us how you really feel.

I bet there are more than a few "morons" on this forum, myself included. To quote James Keating, "Don't judge the world by your own $hitty standards"

Derek
 
Let's keep it civil, guys.

My personal opinion is, if you are spending that much money on a knife for daily personal carry, more power to you. IMO, you could probably do better for a lot less, and won't feel bad if you lose it, but whatever floats your boat.

Heck, for that amount of money you could get a nice pistol, AND a good knife, like a SOCOM and a HK USP/ Glock 23/ whatever.

But that's just me, and I don't have that sort of money to "invest"

Spark

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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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putting all the joking aside spark/derek
if there is a tactical knife worth $900 i'd sure like to know what it is and what makes it WORTH the lofty price tag.
 
MORON'S, MORON'S!!!!
did he say MORON'S??????

Hey Tommy boy,

send me an address so i can send you a belated x-mas gift. A little lite reading( i'm pretty sure you've never read)

" HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE"

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Worth is a relative term. There are many who feel that Ernest Emerson's knives are worth $900 and above, look at the current wait on his custom knives.

Me personally, I don't see what's so special about them, and I certainly wouldn't carry one of those custom versions when a production version costs a hell of a lot less and won't break my heart if it gets lost/stolen. So, an Emerson's worth to me as a defensive knife is different from someone else who thinks that they are the top of the line and wouldn't carry anything else, fixed blade or otherwise.

Again, if you have that sort of money where you can afford to carry a $900 folder as your defense knife, more power to you. Me personally, I'd carry the production knife and spend the rest of the money on a good sidearm and ammo.

Spark

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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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don't need any more friends TX especially if they're morons and wouldn't even try to influence a moron it's impossible
 
Thanks Tom,

You have just freed up some time for me. Instead of posting a well thought out reply to you, I shall instead continue to watch the playoffs and trouble myself with your inflammatory remarks no longer. My notoriously short fuse has reached its end and I will concede the "dolt of the thread award" to you.
 
Ok, that's it, this thread is locked.

Tom, you need to take a few steps back and calm down.

To everyone taking part in this thread, nothing in here is worth arguing about, or losing your temper.

You all know the rules here, and I am more than a litte dissappointed: This is the very first incident of name calling on these forums. I don't expect everyone to agree with everyone else's opinions, but you are expected to discuss your points rationally and civilly. If you can't do that, then don't resort to name calling.

Spark

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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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