I’ve seen a lot of criticism here of Pakistani knives and I know why - most of them are junk! But, do they make any good ones? I’ve seen many surgical instruments imported from Pakistan so surely they have the capability of producing a good knife with high quality steel. Do they? Just curious.
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Knives From Pakistan
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I am sure there are several makers in Pakistan who produce good, usable knives. I have not yet heard of any nor seen their work, but it would be unreasonable to completely write-off an entire nation's worth of craftsmen. Those available in the US are overwhelmingly poor quality so the opinion of those in the know (ie, BF members) is overwhelmingly low.
I am certain that a number of Pakistani firms are capable of making good quality tools and I assume that surgical instruments are inspected and approved for clinical use (at least, I really hope they are). It is also worth noting that many surgical tools are designed to be either disposable or at least easily replaceable. So, these instruments only need to be good enough to function at least once. In contrast, I think most people who buy a knife want it to function well for as long as possible.
I am certain that a number of Pakistani firms are capable of making good quality tools and I assume that surgical instruments are inspected and approved for clinical use (at least, I really hope they are). It is also worth noting that many surgical tools are designed to be either disposable or at least easily replaceable. So, these instruments only need to be good enough to function at least once. In contrast, I think most people who buy a knife want it to function well for as long as possible.
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I bought a Bigcat Roar tracker for my brother in law, and I'm 95% sure it's from Pakistan.
It wasnt too bad for the $50 I spent on it. He thought it was the greatest knife he'd ever handles. It was a bit clunky with a stinky sheath, but it's still rocking and rolling 4 or 5 years later.
It wasnt too bad for the $50 I spent on it. He thought it was the greatest knife he'd ever handles. It was a bit clunky with a stinky sheath, but it's still rocking and rolling 4 or 5 years later.
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They are a nuclear power. They have the ability to make good knives. Whether most of those reach our shores is a question to be answered on a case by case basis. My experience has been "meh"...but it's been a long time since I handled one.
Nothing against the place. I have a half a dozen or so specimens that were either gifts, or purchased when I thought they looked cool, or were county fair midway "prizes" and they certainly span the gamut from remarkably good to utter garbage. Even the utter garbage can be useful, and the remarkably good one was my "EDC" for many years, many tasks, and many sharpenings and was a decent tool. The rest have been mediocre at best, examples of poor fitment abound, low grade brass, good hardwoods for handles that simply weren't sanded to smoothness, etc. The junk folder, despite my genuine efforts, rusted fast. As in stuck. The general term to describe my Paki knives is "cheap."
There was a time in history when knives made by skilled craftsmen there were highly regarded, but in modern times these products reek of corporations exploiting labor rather than upholding the reputation of old. I can believe that there are good quality knives made there, but I've never touched one.
There was a time in history when knives made by skilled craftsmen there were highly regarded, but in modern times these products reek of corporations exploiting labor rather than upholding the reputation of old. I can believe that there are good quality knives made there, but I've never touched one.
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With respect why even have the conversation?
You cannot tell what is good and what is bad from any of them. The quality varies from maker to maker, day to day. That does not instill any confidence in your purchase.
Why even consider taking a chance and wasting money when there are so many good quality budget friendly options from reputable makers/suppliers?
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