I guess I'm just a dusty old fart

TC said:
While I share your sentiments regarding much of current knife design trends, I still see everything I like in knives on offer.

That is to say, the stuff I don't care for doesn't take anything away from me, it's just more stuff in a large market. Additive, not subtractive.
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Yes, you are right. I am a bit hypocritical because I'm sounding like one of those people detesting batoning of knives. Thanks for your indulgence.
 
OCEquestrian said:
What armored vehicle(s) do you own? I have a few myself.
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"Snatch" Landrover we use it for our "wild" camping as its a very capable 4x4 and so easy to work on (300tdi).

I've also got my eye on an FV432 armoured personnel carrier.
 
tony281sc2 said:
There are some trends I’m not too fond of lately, some being
-the lack of finger guards on some newer stuff, I like to keep all 10 digits in case SHTF (I’m clumsy)

-the new hole opening thing SUCKS. Spyderco has it down, but the new Benchmade tagged out is a great example. They made a cool version in magnacut, but they took the thumbstuds off WTF!?!? 🧐 I suck at the reverse flick and shouldn’t have to pull the axis lock back and “wrist” it open for $300+ 🤨 (and that’s just asking for lock stick and excessive wear)

Also, the last couple knives I bought NEW, from the factory (microtech, Shiro) didn’t really come all that sharp. It’ll pull hair out, but for the price!? Come on folks. A $5-600 knife needs to be pretty much perfect, at least sharp. If TRM (and ZT, Spyderco, & Cold Steel) can do it, so can everyone.
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LOL, I'm a dusty old fart, so I don't understand, like 80% of what you just said. :p
 
I need finger guards, a way to open the knife quickly and reliably (flipper, thumbstuds, or auto, with Spyderco being the exception), and a sharp edge at the $300+ price point. That’s all
 
dogstar said:
The majority of stuff being sold today just doesn't appeal to me. If I go to Knifecenter and scroll through their carousel, none their showcased items really excite me. The current aesthetic of sharp angles, CNC machining, torx screws, and slab construction just seems so dead to me. Pretty soon, they will have AI design this stuff, because it is all looking very similar. Also, I don't need my knife to run on ball bearings, drop shut, or fly open in a millisecond.

I just need my knife to cut well, feel good in the hand, and be easy to maintain. A knife is a tool to me, not an object d'art. The more it looks like a human hands made it, the better. If you are a DOF like me, chime in and commiserate.
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I don’t see it as an all or nothing endeavor. I may look at knives that are works of art and then pick up and carry a budget model that is utilitarian and it feels right for what’s going on that day. No frills. I’m that way about a lot of things, well because I am an experienced person and that’s what got me this far. (Not DOF)

Do what makes you happy!
 
I suppose I am a DOF also. I like my classic knives, but must admit that I own and enjoy a couple of those fancy flippers as well.
 
I guess I'm not really sure what it is you want then, and why you don't think you can't find it? There are plenty of "classic knives that cut well, feel good in the hand, and are easy to maintain." That are user-oriented tools made by human hands. And they are available, and/or capable of being ordered from a well-regarded maker. But if you're looking for a good quality handmade knife, and you want it to be cheap, then that's where the disconnect might be, just as it would be with any other tool. You can easily buy cheap tools, whether you're talking about a crescent wrench or a knife or an axe, but if you want good quality tools made to be used for a lifetime, you should expect to spend more.
 
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I like both form and function. I know for heavy use I'll always reach for my most ergonomic knives, generally Spyderco.

I get the $1000+ custom art knives, unique damascus, exotic handle materials, mokuti, zircuti, timascus, etc. What I don't get is $2600 knives that have plain Ti handles, framelock, and an S35V blade. You are basically paying an $1100 premium for a "custom" Sebenza. If I'm going to spend that kind of spinach (which I probably never would) I want something unique, that few (if any) other people have.

I look at the custom knife for sale on the exchange and so much is the same, just a different name, small batches, high price. Stuff that is very similar to knives I could buy for $500 or less. I don't get that, at all.
 
Smithhammer said:
I guess I'm not really sure what it is you want then, and why you don't think you can't find it? There are plenty of "classic knives that cut well, feel good in the hand, and are easy to maintain." That are user-oriented tools made by human hands. And they are available, and/or capable of being ordered from a well-regarded maker. But if you're looking for a good quality handmade knife, and you want it to be cheap, then that's where the disconnect might be, just as it would be with any other tool. You can easily buy cheap tools, whether you're talking about a crescent wrench or a knife or an axe, but if you want good quality tools made to be used for a lifetime, you should expect to spend more.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I do tend to carry traditional knives from the old world. But the actual working folks' models, that are made of carbon steel or basic stainless, with wood or plastic handles. They work just fine for my needs. This thread is about how I guess my knife preferences are far from what the market is clamoring for. Sorry for the rant.
 
dogstar said:
Thanks for your thoughts. I do tend to carry traditional knives from the old world. But the actual working folks' models, that are made of carbon steel or basic stainless, with wood or plastic handles. They work just fine for my needs. This thread is about how I guess my knife preferences are far from what the market is clamoring for. Sorry for the rant.
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No worries and no apologies needed. I had the impression that you were searching for something that you couldn't find. Like I said, I get where you are coming from - most of my tastes, whether we are talking about knives, firearms, or most other things, seem to be out of sync with today's market as well. But I stopped giving a #&$% a long time ago. ;)
 
DOF here(65),
No flippers here. Looked at them for hours at Blade show in 2016-17 though.
I like older stuff, but I pick and choose.. Like the internet. Now where did I put my cholesterol pills.
P.S. this took 5 minutes to type.
 
I am a bit younger than you, but admit that I also enjoy classic designs. I have a lot of modern knives, many of which are exactly as you describe...however, my GEC and Victorinox collection outnumbers them a fair bit. I also tend to enjoy classic design fixed blades...but still have my CPK knives on hand just in case. :D
 
For me there’s classic and fad. Cars, guns, dog breeds, alcohol, furniture on & on.
Some fads hit the target and become classics. But the fad segment seems frantic to reinvent itself. (enter strange)
My problem is, I find things I enjoy in all areas.
I actually (at times) envy those with one focus.
I will say, I have found modern knives, with almost classic lines, maybe I should say tastefull appearance.
One thing I do like most about the modern type is, being able to disassemble them. It brings one more facet to the hobby.
Thats my story, and I’m stickin to it.
 
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