I can't contain my 0777 lust any longer. (Clones)

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ibute21 said:
I love how a 13 year old is lecturing people to save money when he can't even legally work and he's buying and displaying a bunch of high end knives.....
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Sounds like he's had good teachers in his up bringing to me. Doesn't water down his advice.
 
Ya counterfeits suck and all that but as far as quality goes I've read and seen reviews that favor this particular knife.
Titanium sub frame lock, bearing system, milled G10/ carbon fiber... looks like a solid knife for the money.
I was on the preorder list for the original 0777 but after the complete fiasco that ensued I wouldn't want to own the
original or counterfeit.
And at least this knife the OP is talking about doesn't have any logo pretending to be a different company. Cant say the
same for the Microtech Matrix. So which is worse... buying the Chinese fake or the Microtech counterfeit.
 
I don't have any experience killing another etc. but would give advice on why it wouldn't be in your interest to kill another.
See the logic?
 
Kowan said:
I don't have any experience killing another etc. but would give advice on why it wouldn't be in your interest to kill another.
See the logic?
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I would actually prefer the advice from a murderer, but well I guess that's just me.
 
Kai Corp. said:
Thomas here...

A most disturbing thread on multiple levels...

Finished off with a MT reference.

Wow, and sickening.

Out.
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I'm at a loss. I love KAI products, but hate that you always stir the pot then leave. I think the last few times you even said you were never coming back again.

I was honestly thinking about getting in on an 0770 pre order after looking around, but I think I'll stick to hunting down an 0777 instead.

I'm going to pass on the clone. No matter which way I look at it, I just can't justify that much for a Chinese knife made of mystery materials.

Spydercobenchmadekai, please, come back when you've actually bought a knife with your own money. I'm glad you're into the hobby at such a young age, but recognize that 99% of the knife market is not 13 year old kids having their parents buy them knives. So save the condescending tone for the kids at school that you just might have more knife experience than.
 
Save up for a 777. Its worth it. It is one of the nicest folders I have ever handled and owned.
 
instructed2 said:
I would actually prefer the advice from a murderer, but well I guess that's just me.
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You mean face to face or on media that everyone can watch?
Self defense instructors giving advice on what to expect if you're placed in that situation would be my choice since they are repeating testimony from numerous "normal" people being forced into it.
 
unwisefool said:
Save up for a 777. Its worth it. It is one of the nicest folders I have ever handled and owned.
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I don't understand how $800 (or whatever the going rate is) for a production knife is worth it when an array of customs are in that same range, some would say better in every way than the 0777. Can someone help me understand this? If the person just loves the knife and it speaks to them, I get it, but is there any logical reasoning behind it?
 
Kowan said:
You mean face to face or on media that everyone can watch?
Self defense instructors giving advice on what to expect if you're placed in that situation would be my choice since they are repeating testimony from numerous "normal" people being forced into it.
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Oh sure face to face or maybe if any of them start answering my letters through the mail. I'm not picky. In all seriousness you drew a ridiculous false parallel between the two situations which is obviously not applicable.

Bottom line, I prefer to get advice from those who know what they are talking about.
 
Benchmade has it's Gold Class that can reach those prices.
I own Benchmade Blue and Black Class, but would be looking at a custom in that price range myself instead of going for one of theirs in that range.
 
instructed2 said:
Oh sure face to face or maybe if any of them start answering my letters through the mail. I'm not picky. In all seriousness you drew a ridiculous false parallel between the two situations which is obviously not applicable.

Bottom line, I prefer to get advice from those who know what they are talking about.
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Actually I didn't. He's had teachers that have taught him to save for what he wants. Obviously unless he gets a huge allowance, saving for a high priced knife is going to take much longer than someone with a decent paying job.
 
o4tg said:
I'm at a loss. I love KAI products, but hate that you always stir the pot then leave. I think the last few times you even said you were never coming back again.

I was honestly thinking about getting in on an 0770 pre order after looking around, but I think I'll stick to hunting down an 0777 instead.

I'm going to pass on the clone. No matter which way I look at it, I just can't justify that much for a Chinese knife made of mystery materials.

Spydercobenchmadekai, please, come back when you've actually bought a knife with your own money. I'm glad you're into the hobby at such a young age, but recognize that 99% of the knife market is not 13 year old kids having their parents buy them knives. So save the condescending tone for the kids at school that you just might have more knife experience than.
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Good decision. I am sure you will find one down the line on the exchange when the time is right.I hope you get the real McCoy.Treat yourself well and acquire knives that you will have for the rest of your life.I am sure you will ultimately be happy with your choice for a real 0777.My opinion is that the 0770CF or the 0562CF would make a fine alternative and far less costly option than the 0777.If you want the Real McCoy then settle for no less..
Best,
salmonkiller
 
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Kowan said:
Actually I didn't. He's had teachers that have taught him to save for what he wants. Obviously unless he gets a huge allowance, saving for a high priced knife is going to take much longer than someone with a decent paying job.
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You know you're right, murder and knife buying are actually very closely related. How could I ever forget that? I think if you paid a little tiny bit more attention to the points made in this thread you would see that one of the main issues brought up is that this individual has no financial responsibilities. As a teenager with nothing like a mortgage, car insurance, or what have you to deal with, literally all of his income is disposable. In that sense his financial experience is nothing like that of an adult, and therefore has no business lecturing one on how to spend their money.
 
I respectfully request and vote that the OP o4tg closes this thread.I believe he has found his answers and made a decision.
 
Kowan said:
Sounds like he's had good teachers in his up bringing to me. Doesn't water down his advice.
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- I was thinking the same exact thing. Sounds like he's had some good role models to look up to.

Strong-Dog said:
I don't understand how $800 (or whatever the going rate is) for a production knife is worth it when an array of customs are in that same range, some would say better in every way than the 0777. Can someone help me understand this? If the person just loves the knife and it speaks to them, I get it, but is there any logical reasoning behind it?
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- I wouldn't pay $800 for the ZT0777. That being said, I think it was a bargain for $380. But back to your original argument, what other custom knives do you know even in the $800 range that are better in every way than the ZT0777?
 
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