Knives and Time Pieces

I am into watches myself. And like knives I started at the bottom (invicta) and now I wear respectable (Glycine) yet by no means important watches. And while knives and watches couldnt be farther apart in most respects you will find some of the same aspects to purchasing watches also applies to knives. You will have brands that are overpriced and claim to give you a valuable product at a discounted prices. You will have boutique makers who while offering something with exclusivity dont really offer much in terms of superlative fit and finish and use off the shelf parts with custom made handles and blades like how some boutique watches are just assembled random cases and parts with an off the shelf eta movement. You even have some makers making some really really underpriced works of art and their reputations (and prices) havent caught up with the quality they are making products at. And then you even have the pinnacle of knife making artistry. The guys who are the "patek" of the knife world. They make knives that are a step above anything else you can buy and the prices will prove it.

Unfortunately there is no quick road to the appreciation of such things. Just like with watches when you first get into knives you may not be able to appreciate the differences. I would recommend exactly what a watch forum enthusiast recommends. BE PATIENT. Read more about custom knives. Live it and breath it. Ask questions. And above all dont settle for anything other than what you want and dont be afraid to wait for exactly what you are looking for. And dont buy just any knife because it is a "custom". They are not all created equal. If you have the ability go to some custom knife shows with well known makers and some unknowns and examine everything as best you can. I have found that my favorite knives practically fell in my lap. And my biggest disappointments I searched wide and far for. But when you do find exactly what you are looking for, do not procrastinate. Their is no such thing as sleeping on a bodega or like knife. The real good stuff goes quick. Happy collecting.
 
My Ch. Ward C11 with my Rassenti Nirvana. I can't get the Ward to be better than 17s fast a day. Within spec for them but kinda meh.

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Here's my Hamilton Khaki with my old ZT0560. The Hamilton runs 3s fast per day.

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PSUJoe said:
Ah yes, one of the fine up and coming watch companies. You won't find much better value than a Steinhart. I actually own a couple myself.
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Good eye, I've owned a couple (still have one and planning on owning more) and they are great for the price.
 
PURPLEDC said:
I am into watches myself. And like knives I started at the bottom (invicta) and now I wear respectable (Glycine) yet by no means important watches. And while knives and watches couldnt be farther apart in most respects you will find some of the same aspects to purchasing watches also applies to knives. You will have brands that are overpriced and claim to give you a valuable product at a discounted prices. You will have boutique makers who while offering something with exclusivity dont really offer much in terms of superlative fit and finish and use off the shelf parts with custom made handles and blades like how some boutique watches are just assembled random cases and parts with an off the shelf eta movement. You even have some makers making some really really underpriced works of art and their reputations (and prices) havent caught up with the quality they are making products at. And then you even have the pinnacle of knife making artistry. The guys who are the "patek" of the knife world. They make knives that are a step above anything else you can buy and the prices will prove it.

Unfortunately there is no quick road to the appreciation of such things. Just like with watches when you first get into knives you may not be able to appreciate the differences. I would recommend exactly what a watch forum enthusiast recommends. BE PATIENT. Read more about custom knives. Live it and breath it. Ask questions. And above all dont settle for anything other than what you want and dont be afraid to wait for exactly what you are looking for. And dont buy just any knife because it is a "custom". They are not all created equal. If you have the ability go to some custom knife shows with well known makers and some unknowns and examine everything as best you can. I have found that my favorite knives practically fell in my lap. And my biggest disappointments I searched wide and far for. But when you do find exactly what you are looking for, do not procrastinate. Their is no such thing as sleeping on a bodega or like knife. The real good stuff goes quick. Happy collecting.
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Well said. As with any new hobby, one should start slow to appreciate everything.... you may have money to buy a Rolex Sub or Sebenza from the start (using two brands that are well recognized), but if you don't start learning what makes them great and comparing them to less refined products, you will not appreciate the product or be able to understand the cost/price. In regards to knives... I'm still learning (thus will not buy a Sebenza or Strider any time soon, still playing with sub $200 knives).
 
I appreciate craftsmanship of any type, watches, knives, etc. Just not a watch guy...but I'm a bike guy...been one for decades...my last two rides have a retail value of 5K each...when some people hear how much my bikes cost their jaws drop and usually say things like "my car didn't cost that much", "it's just a bike"...well I raced them for 20 years and a bike is not a bike when dropping down a mountain road at 65mph or carving a 90 degree turn at 30mph and having absolute confidence the bike will do what you expect...I built both bikes, as I did with all my racing bikes, from the frame up with exactly every part I wanted and done the way I wanted...
I can appreciate and support another persons love of watches, etc.

It's what we are drawn to.
 
Kai Winters said:
I appreciate craftsmanship of any type, watches, knives, etc. Just not a watch guy...but I'm a bike guy...been one for decades...my last two rides have a retail value of 5K each...when some people hear how much my bikes cost their jaws drop and usually say things like "my car didn't cost that much", "it's just a bike"...well I raced them for 20 years and a bike is not a bike when dropping down a mountain road at 65mph or carving a 90 degree turn at 30mph and having absolute confidence the bike will do what you expect...I built both bikes, as I did with all my racing bikes, from the frame up with exactly every part I wanted and done the way I wanted...
I can appreciate and support another persons love of watches, etc.

It's what we are drawn to.
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I know what you mean! When people tell me that their car did not cost that much , I jokingly tell them that they must have a crap car. :D If you did not live all the way across the country I would say we should go ride. Ride safe!
Now,back on track.
I spent all my money on bikes too. Besides, my cycle computer has a clock.:D
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My Sunday pair.

A 1930s LF&C Lobster with a late 1800s Sterling Double Case pocket watch with fusse(sp) movement.

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