Knife pet Peeves.

Like several others, I don't like combo edges.

Crappy knives with "kewl" names, trying to make them seem badass, or most names that have "combat" or "survival" in them

Advertisers that don't say what kind of steel the knife is made of, or just saying "surgical stainless steel". Boy, that tells me a lot.

The decline of companies that used to make quality products, but have now mostly sold out and produce cheap crap, i.e. Gerber and Cold Steel

"Gift" knives that friends/relatives give me, made of cheap material with pictures of animals or motorcyles on them -- but I appreciate the sentiment.

Companies that charge outrageous prices which are not justified by either the materials or workmanship
 
hmmmmmmm

Bead blasted blades. I don't like my knives to have a feature that invites rust.
Half-serrated blades.
Poor fit and finish, lock up, quality, etc (but who doesn't hate that?)
A lot of writing on the blade; just the steel, country of origin, and the name perhaps on the tang please.
Abominations (IE, SOG Tigershark 2.0 Elite)
Good knives with crappy sheaths.
I'm generally not a fan of mirror polish, "fancy" materials, or natural materials but I do believe that there is a time and place for everything (a Spyderco Military doesn't exactly go well with a suit).
Calling balisongs "butterfly knives" and automatics "switchblades."
 
I'm surprised no one mentioned 4-way mounted pocket clips. I understand it gives you more carry options, but I can't stand having holes drilled everywhere on the handle. Totally ruins the look of the knife for me, not to mention it attracts all kinds of gunk into your knife.
 
1) Any serrations....

2) Mirror polish--the scratches just look terrible

3) People that show their edc's and they look newer than the knives they show in knife catalogs--an edc held in a safe, wrapped in a lb of oiled cloth is not an EDC. sorry guys.

4) Big fat tactical knives that cost a ton and never get used by most people.

5) When companies come up with great new designs and decide they should be made in china. Makes me want to puke.

thats all for now
 
1. Knives with a safety lock (a 'feature' of assisted opening models), because a knife just doesn't need it. If my .357 magnum revolver doesn't need a safety then neither does my knife. It just gets in the way and slows me down.

2. Scales with ugly color combos like purple, mother of pearl, and wood all on one knife. Flashy is fine, but it must work together rather than be random or try too hard. Too much stuff ends up looking awkward.

3. Tacky themed knives (i.e., SOG NASCAR and fish knives, many Cold Steel products).

4. Metal scales because they always heavy and get hot, cold, or slippery.
 
Do knife-related pet peeves count? If so, then...

Those who don't see the irony in using the term "sheeple" to b!tch about people they perceive to be following the crowd, maintaining the status quo, etc...
 
After shopping around some of our local outdoor supply stores lately, I've gotten a new pet peeve: A case full of knives where nearly every one is a half-serrated model! Please, let me opt out.
 
I hate assisted openers. They are no different then switchblades. If you are gonna have a thumbstud then shouldn't your thumb be allowed to follow through to open the knife? Use a button if you want a switchblade.

I hate damascus knives that are on dealers tables with brown blades that are supposed to be in new condition.
 
people that claim that all you need is a 4" "bushcrafter" (PUKE!!!!! :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: ) for all your wilderness needs.

well i say this!


COME ON up to BIG TREE, BIG FOREST, STEEP TERRAIN country here in BC and try to get thru the woods with your little bushy crafter! THIS IS CHOPPER KNIFE, CHAINSAW and AXE COUNTRY! if you want to run with the big dawgs, you got to stop being a PIDDLING LITTLE PUPPY!

ad97eed0.jpg


DSCF1552.jpg


DSCF1478.jpg


:grumpy:
 
bearcut said:
Knife OWNER Pet peeve:
Reading about, or hearing someone say that a certain knife will’ last a lifetime’. Or you can pass it on to your kid when he grows up. Or, it will be the ‘last knife you ever have to buy’.

The implication is that you will always carry this knife because it is so well made.

What a crock.

Besides sentimental reasons, does anyone carry their Grandpas Case because it’s such a great knife? Heck no! The quality is there, but the knife is out-dated. Sure it lasted 70 years, but does that mean you want to keep using the same knife your Granddad used?
I don’t. In fact, I don’t even have any of the knives I owned from back in the 1980’s, and I had some good ones. But I moved on to better, newer knife designs and steels.


Blade steel advances rapidly. What was cutting edge 10 years ago has been improved. What is cutting edge now will be ho-hum in coming years.

S30V and INFI have been equaled or surpassed. This will happen to all steel eventually.

Slipjoints, though still useful, got passed by years ago. The modern locking mechanisms of today will go away, or at least be much less desireable, in the future.

Even the present owners of ‘lifetime’ knives move on to bigger and better things. When was the last time you heard a Busse owner brag about his D2 piece? Any Pacific Cutlery owners showing off their who-knows-what kind of stainless steel folders from the 80’s?

These knives, fine as they may be, will probably function very well into the next generation. In that respect, they will ‘last a lifetime’. But does anybody really want them by then?
Click to expand...

yes, i want to keep using my granddads knife. Because every time i hold it, open it, look at it i'm reminded of him and his teachings. I guess todays hormone fed easily led sheeple, plugged into their iShiny this or iShiny that, lacks the capability to understand or enjoy tools and education passed down from their Elders. Instead they look to the Media to inform them of whats the latest and greatest iShiny thing to buy and own, instead of appreciating a well made tool with a lot of history, that a family (you know, FAMILY, those people that raised you?) member gave to them. Used to be a huge HONOR to receive Grandpas knife, nowadays the MeMeMeMe genset has ZERO appreciation and ZERO respect for their elders or any wisdom or tools passed down.....makes me want to :barf: >:(

oh and sorry,but there aint nothing that surpasses SR77 or INFI......:cool: and old carbon steel knives...............still kick butt
 
Last edited:
I would like to peeve on those who would condemn me for my choice to carry a blade(s), with their "unnecessary in today's world" attitude. They are the first to hand over a scissor-bending blister pack, tangled knot of crap, etc. May they break their teeth chewing through aisle after aisle of Chinese made W-mart GARBAGE!! Also, steel snobs confuse me. Peeve all over 'em.
 
This one is knife-related, but not about knives per se:

The mouth-breathing cretin at my last job who said I was "like Norman Bates in Psycho" when I used the pen blade of my Case peanut to perforate a microwavable lunch before heating. I should add that there was a kitchen knife the length of my forearm on the counter nearby that didn't seem to bother her.


Here's a better one more in keeping with the thread:

I don't like expensive knives that are not sharp out of the box. And don't give me any of that crap about "real knife lovers prefer it that way so they can profile the edge to their liking."
 
Bushman5 said:
oh and sorry,but there aint nothing that surpasses SR77 or INFI......:cool: and old carbon steel knives...............still kick butt
Click to expand...
+1!!! Don't forget SR101.:foot: I'm a sucker for some old carbon steel with a nice patina.:D
 
GronK said:
I hate it when fan boys shorten the name of their favorite company's knives
to something a five year old girl would use like: Sebbie, Barkie, Spydie, etc.

cammies .
Click to expand...


LOL reminds me of the word 5 year old girls use like "jammies"


I guess shortening the name isn't so bad though, is it? When you tell a friend about your AR you just say My AR right? not "oh yeah, so I went to the range and shot my Bushmaster m4 patrolmans carbine" right?

My knife pet peeve is when people ask to borrow it, and I dread the thought of what ignorant thing they intend to do with it. Like screw in a screw somewhere.
 
Guess I'll chime in.
I hate the look of mora knives. The skinny blade, the fat plastic handle -- barf. Say what you want about their performance on the cheap but dem things is UGLY.
OK, ready to get get flamed now...
 
This:

11.jpg


coupled with the description... a great bar fight deterrent in exotic third world locales...

I occasionally like the look of 'tacticool' knives, but this stuff drives me nuts. They're far too expensive as well.
 
Bushman5 said:
THIS IS CHOPPER KNIFE, CHAINSAW and AXE COUNTRY! if you want to run with the big dawgs, you got to stop being a PIDDLING LITTLE PUPPY!
Click to expand...
Agreed. When venturing into country like that a person should have a chopper, axe, or chainsaw and a small capable knife. ;)
 
several dislikes and one hate:
1) I HATE THE MORA SHEATHS! I would quite happily pay a couple of pounds more for a sheath that doesn't rapidly loose any semblance of decent retention, and means I have to be careful about what I do when I'm carrying the damn thing. (eg leaning over too far, climbing anything)
2) I dislike knives with only a serrated blade. I know they have a place, but I have no use for them.
3) I dislike people who claim that a knife (any knife) is "the only knife you will ever need" especialy when it comes to outdoors use. something that can be used like an axe, isn't going to whittle very well, is it?
4) I dislike the fact I can't afford the products of such illustrious comapnies as spyderco, kershaw, benchmade, RAT and the alike. infact I'm only just able to afford some of bokers magnum line. but that's not the companies fault, it's mine.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top