Is there anything a $400 to $600 knife can do that a $100 Knife can;t"

ok, hate away for my asking, but what can a $100 knife do that a $14.95 " truck stop special" TacForce can't do?
I used my TacForce to open a can of gov. surplus pork, no damage to the blade or lock.

Yes, I am a cheap bass turd. The most expensive knife I own is a $40 Buck 110 from Wally World.
 
afishhunter said:
ok, hate away for my asking, but what can a $100 knife do that a $14.95 " truck stop special" TacForce can't do?
I used my TacForce to open a can of gov. surplus pork, no damage to the blade or lock.

Yes, I am a cheap bass turd. The most expensive knife I own is a $40 Buck 110 from Wally World.
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Honestly, probably not a lot in terms of cutting. I think it comes down to, as Insipid said, consistency and paying for what will probably be a more consistent product vs. the "hit or miss" you may get with a truck stop knife.

Having said that, I think it also depends on lifestyle. As an over the road trucker who I assume is on the road a lot, sleeping at rest stops, perhaps buying and using these relatively inexpensive tools is the best option. My father has been a trucker for a few years after a lifetime of self-employed small business, and I can't say I know what it is like to be a trucker, but I think if I was one, I might prefer these types of knives simply because a lot of my job is truck cab to rest stop and back. I'd always be concerned about losing or damaging my tools on the road, or perhaps even theft (not sure how common that is). Some of that is probably irrational, however.
 
afishhunter said:
ok, hate away for my asking, but what can a $100 knife do that a $14.95 " truck stop special" TacForce can't do?
I used my TacForce to open a can of gov. surplus pork, no damage to the blade or lock.

Yes, I am a cheap bass turd. The most expensive knife I own is a $40 Buck 110 from Wally World.
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Until you own and carry daily a RHK XM18 you will alway have this question.
 
I have no idea what a RHK XM18 is.
I prefer traditional slip joint and lock back knives. They cut everything I need to cut, and I am not in the habit of stabbing cars or batoning.
 
Ajack60 said:
You won't truly know until you own one. It's something you have to experience to understand.
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155440 said:
With out getting catty, this. Just handling a higher end blade will give you a better appreciation of the price tag in most cases.
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Translation: it will let you know if such things matter to you.

The short, overgeneralized answer to your question is not really with respect to work and probably with respect to life span, as several posters have already said. Those differences are not likely to be at the same scale as the price difference; so the ultimate valuation is highly subjective to each individual. In other words, is it worth it to you?
 
I own an XM18 and a CRK 21 micarta and I enjoy them both.I wish I would have bought them both years ago.I feel they are both worth what I paid.Both knives were in the $400- $500 range.I enjoy both of my knives more than any ZT that I own.I enjoy my Golden Spyderco knives very much also, but tend to carry the XM and 21 more often.I had to earn those expensive knives and it took a long time for me to acquire them(years), so I better enjoy them for what their worth.A $100 Para 2 is a mighty fine knife for $100.A ZT 0560 can be purchased for less than $200.Both are great values in my eyes, but I still tend to enjoy my more expensive knifes more than the $100 ones.May bee it's because it was a long road for me to acquire them?????
 
When I was a drinker, I always preferred McCallan 18 to Johnny Walker Red. Was it four times as smooth or tasty? Maybe not, but I absolutely convinced myself that it was.
 
Many times it is steel choices . Now though they get special runs of very good knives from Spyderco with Carbon fiber and 90V , or ZDP 189. Those run over a hundred. If you have a choice based on budget The FRN with ZDP from Spyderco is a good buy.
If you can deal with 1095 or O-1 you can find many with very good steel. The hand made knife is something that requires skill sets most do not have. I admire those who have developed skill beyond a master Smith . The hand made pocket knife is difficult to make with steel that is not carbon or ATS34 . Shrinkage seems to be a problem when heat treating Some of the CPM and other powdered metals . If I could make one that was a serious piece of art , I could not sell it.
 
If all you want to do with your knife; and all that you care about, is cutting tape, string and open boxes, then no, a high-end, high dollar knife is not for you.

Trucks stops are full of blades that will make certain people happy, and that is not a bad thing.

Buy what you like, enjoy what your hard work has provided.

best

mqqn
 
LukeTheSpook said:
You'll never attract high level women with a $100 knife. When you start getting over $400 then the 8's and 9's start randomly approaching you. Over $500 and you'll likely snag some 10's.
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Women have some innate sense of what is expensive.It is bizarre.I have tested my 7 and 11 yr old daughters and they like the more expensive things.
A lot.
I wear an old Rolex everyday.Very few notice it.The women that do and treat me extra nice are exactly the kind I like to avoid!


Trust me...women love power and wealth.And the ones who desire it most must be avoided...trust me on this.




So not worth it.
 
mqqn said:
If all you want to do with your knife; and all that you care about, is cutting tape, string and open boxes, then no, a high-end, high dollar knife is not for you.

Trucks stops are full of blades that will make certain people happy, and that is not a bad thing.

Buy what you like, enjoy what your hard work has provided.

best

mqqn
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To put it another, better way: history is full of blades that are similar to today's Opinels, Moras, and Green River knives, and they made certain people - like frontiersmen and, you know, everyone else - happy (usually by helping them do their daily work and survival - jobs substantially more than "cutting tape, string and open boxes"). That was not a bad thing.

Yes....buy what you like, and be confident in knowing that a quality knife made of good, basic steel will neither let you down nor break your bank....much like they've done for centuries.
 
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