Knives that you like but you won't get because... reasons

The two main reasons I do not buy a knife.......
1. Made in China.
2. Cost of more than approx $200
I admit the first is political and the second is what I can afford to spend.
 
Emerson, great knives but can we get more variety than 154cm in everything.

CRKT like others stated, great designs but china river knife and tool.

Hinderer, why are scales like $100

Benchmade, please center the blade between the scales thats all i’m asking.

Spyderco, this is an exclusive and that is an exclusive and that is also an exclusive.

Spyderco guy: nope that’s a sprint run.

Hoback furiously trying to remove all country of origin marks.
 
Legendary_Jarl said:
Could be any reason. Here are some examples:

Example#1: I really like the design and tool set of this Sanrenmu knives. But I have issues with the country of origin and the fact the company steals intellectual property from western makers. So no. That being said I do have one I got before I learned of this forum about their practices and the steel is crap.
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China hate is China hate. As far as Sanrenmu, they are good enough to do OEM work for Spyderco.

HexY3co said:
Anything made in China. I've owned a few brands in the past but they never performed any better than a simple Buck.
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On what metric? China has a lot of manufacturers. Some make junk. Some make high quality knives that might offer more performance than you'd expect.

GutWrench said:
Strider - because of the owners past antics.

Benchmade - Their hate for the second amendment

leather-man also for the same reason above. Even tho I still own a couple purchased before I knew the owner is a douche nozzle.

Hoback - Guy is a deceiver
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I don't like where Benchmade donates money but unfortunately, further discussion on that topic is political and thus not allowed in this forum.

Bob Denman said:
I am sort of staying away from knives made in Russia right now...
But that may change; once things calm down!
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Don't blame people for the actions of their governments. If there is any doubt, how often do you support the actions of your government?

(The question is rhetorical. Anyone who actually wants to talk about that should visit the political forum.)
 
Chronovore said:
China hate is China hate. As far as Sanrenmu, they are good enough to do OEM work for Spyderco.



On what metric? China has a lot of manufacturers. Some make junk. Some make high quality knives that might offer more performance than you'd expect.



I don't like where Benchmade donates money but unfortunately, further discussion on that topic is political and thus not allowed in this forum.



Don't blame people for the actions of their governments. If there is any doubt, how often do you support the actions of your government?

(The question is rhetorical. Anyone who actually wants to talk about that should visit the political forum.)
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Do not confuse allergy to communism and tyranny with sinophobia. I'm perfectly fine with knives from Taiwan who are ethnically Chinese. In fact, I just got a Kabar Dozier thanks to the recommendation of this forum which is very well made in Taiwan.

"Don't blame the people for actions of their government". If there is something I have learned escaping from the third world socialist dictatorships is that the people have the goverment they deserve. Because of course, unless the government comes from an invading force (e.g. Normans, Romans,Visigoths, etc.) the government and officials come from the people and are voted by the people against their best interest. That is really not the issue, the issue for me is that when you purchase and item made in those countries you are in effect providing some money (however small) to the government and partly funding the war and human rights abuses. So no, I will not buy from Russia or China thank you very much and I am neither sinophobic or russophobic.
 
Legendary_Jarl said:
Do not confuse allergy to communism and tyranny with sinophobia. I'm perfectly fine with knives from Taiwan who are ethnically Chinese. In fact, I just got a Kabar Dozier thanks to the recommendation of this forum which is very well made in Taiwan.

"Don't blame the people for actions of their government". If there is something I have learned escaping from the third world socialist dictatorships is that the people have the goverment they deserve. Because of course, unless the government comes from an invading force (e.g. Normans, Romans,Visigoths, etc.) the government and officials come from the people and are voted by the people against their best interest. That is really not the issue, the issue for me is that when you purchase and item made in those countries you are in effect providing some money (however small) to the government and partly funding the war and human rights abuses. So no, I will not buy from Russia or China thank you very much and I am neither sinophobic or russophobic.
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There is no "the people". There are only individual persons. Whether ruled by a king, a socialist dictator, or representatives supported by 51% of a democracy; not everyone will support or agree with those rulers. Not everyone will "deserve" the government they happen to suffer under.

That includes knife makers and manufacturers. To oppose Company X because they happen to be located in Country Y is misguided. Sure, companies pay taxes to their governments but again, that isn't necessarily by choice either. To shop based on the virtue of a government to which a company is forced to pay taxes supposes the virtue of any government. Like the rhetorical question I previously posed, this is really a question for the political forum.
 
Chronovore said:
There is no "the people". There are only individual persons. Whether ruled by a king, a socialist dictator, or representatives supported by 51% of a democracy; not everyone will support or agree with those rulers. Not everyone will "deserve" the government they happen to suffer under.

That includes knife makers and manufacturers. To oppose Company X because they happen to be located in Country Y is misguided. Sure, companies pay taxes to their governments but again, that isn't necessarily by choice either. To shop based on the virtue of a government to which a company is forced to pay taxes supposes the virtue of any government. Like the rhetorical question I previously posed, this is really a question for the political forum.
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That is your opinion. In my opinion if you are purchasing from those places knowing of the human rights abuses, etc. not only are you the misguided one but you are actually immoral. Also those individual persons and businesses are choosing to remain in those countries and pay taxes to their governments. So they are not guiltless in my view. I left my country with a titanical effort and now I don't pay taxes to the bolshevik dotard and his buddies running it now.
 
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Legendary_Jarl said:
That is your opinion. In my opinion if you are purchasing from those places knowing of the human rights abuses, etc. not only are you the misguided one but you are actually immoral. Also those individual persons and businesses are choosing to remain in those countries and pay taxes to their governments. So they are not guiltless in my view. I left my country with a titanical effort and now I don't pay taxes to the bolshevik dotard and his buddies running it now.
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So I guess you found a country whose government never tortured anyone, never had secret courts, never had secret prisons, never waged open-ended wars of intervention or occupation, never tried to assassinate anyone, never interfered in the elections of other countries, never violates its own constitution, never violates the rights of its own people, never raids the homes of journalists, etc...

I'm sure you've got a great answer to that, but please share it with me in the political forum. That's where this kind of stuff belongs. The same goes for people who want to talk about Russia or China. This is not the place.
 
My problem is, I like very few knives. Most designs are the same types over and over (yes, I know there are exceptions so please don't tell me that). I do like a few OTF knives (not Microtech) but anything decent is too expensive for something that has little purpose other than playing with it. I also like beautifully made craft knives but as I don't "collect", I have no use for something that won't get used for its intended purpose. So most of my knives are Bucks, SAKs, and Benchmades ( I don't know the backstory for the Benchmade hatred but I also don't give a shht as I'm no longer buying knives. I'm saving up for food...
 
Bob Denman said:
I am sort of staying away from knives made in Russia right now...
But that may change; once things calm down!
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I should learn to "never say never..."
I just bought a left-handed Shiro NeOn from the exchange...
In my defense: It was bought from an individual, and not a Country...
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Most knives I like are discontinued, so, my biggest reason for not buying one when I find it is usually price or condition. I already like the stuff I'm after, so there isn't much objection to steel, or local of manufacture, etc... I collect knives from all over, with crappy to great steel, and from despicable to noble origin.
 
I have my favorite EDC already . . .a Leatherman Wave.

But if I were to fill up a wall mounted shadow box or display case with high quality eye candy" it would hold"

Randall #2 Dagger.
Camillus Cuda Maxx Stiletto
The same knife by Darrel Ralph but tricked out in Damascus and some exotic inlay.
Pesh Kabz (genuine antique)
Some large custom forged knife with a feather pattern Damascus blade.
A drop point hunter by Loveless
A sub-hilt Big Bear also by Loveless
Any knife by Bill Moran

I just have to buy the right Lottery ticket!
 
Chronovore said:
China hate is China hate. As far as Sanrenmu, they are good enough to do OEM work for Spyderco.



On what metric? China has a lot of manufacturers. Some make junk. Some make high quality knives that might offer more performance than you'd expect.



I don't like where Benchmade donates money but unfortunately, further discussion on that topic is political and thus not allowed in this forum.



Don't blame people for the actions of their governments. If there is any doubt, how often do you support the actions of your government?

(The question is rhetorical. Anyone who actually wants to talk about that should visit the political forum.)
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You are going to quite an effort to defend your Chinese slave-labor knives, my friend.
 
DMG said:
You are going to quite an effort to defend your Chinese slave-labor knives, my friend.
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Let's not try to judge so harshly. The Chinese DO make some pretty good knives.
Besides: nobody jumped me for my stance on buying from Russia...
Please give the Guy a break...
 
Yes. There are lots of fixed blades and folders that I really like but wont buy because of the cost. I also do my best to avoid buying stuff made in a certain country, but it's very difficult sometimes.
 
My knife box is overflowing...
I haven't seen any that I must have (recently).

I also don't support buying outside of country.
 
New Shiros & Koenigs over priced IMO.
( and I own 2 shiros ).

Can't buy another car now because of foreign chip....damn.
 
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