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

My only real reason is I already have too many and do I really want to spend that much on any knife anymore, since I already own most all of my grail knives
 
If I really want a knife, but don't buy it, it's usually one of two reasons...

*I haven't run across one that is available, or one that is acceptable to me.

*I can't justify the price, or simply way too rich for my blood.
 
Just to add "balance" to the "I hate China" remarks:

I won't buy any knives made in Russia because "I hate Russia."

Russian made knives also cost TOO MUCH and that's taking into consideration the fact that my purchase price limit for a knife is $500.
 
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I avoid knives made in China, but to be honest many of those don't appeal to me anyway. The whole "Oh this Titanium knife on bearings is so smooth and so great that it would cost twice as much if it were made elsewhere" argument just doesn't resonate with me. I'm of the mindset that once you get into that price range you're paying for more than the sum of the materials, and moreover I think once you get into that price range if you can't afford the more expensive one you can't afford a $300 one in the first place. I've personally yet to see a Chinese knife that wows me to the extent that I want it more than any of the high end US manufacturers. I have been intrigued by some though, and I am always disappointed (though no longer surprised) when I investigate the country of origin. No offense to those who enjoy them however, just not my jam.

Bark River Knives is one that comes to mind. I see them and I want to like them, and I think they would serve my uses well; but after the shadiness I've heard about them here I must choose to go elsewhere with my money.

For the most part, however, my reasoning for not buying some knives that I truly like is because I no longer feel the need to HAVE every knife that I like anymore. I'm pretty content with what I do have, and I'm also able to admire some of them from afar whereas in the past I would feel a burning need to own them all. Part of it comes from my change in financial perspective from maintaining residences on opposite ends of the country at the same time, and the fact that by this time next year I will have three (!!!) college aged children, but it's not really about lack of funds. I'm just finally able to find enjoyment from more than just purchasing "all the knives". I enjoy tinkering with them, doing minor customizations, just researching them, finding the ones that I REALLY like and getting those, etc.; and I've also come to the realization that something like a new SAK can bring me the same enjoyment as a more expensive purchase... All that being said, I reserve the right (and also know it is inevitable at some point) to have fits of buying from time to time ;) .
 
The reasons I haven't bought any knife I like are always the same: something else I was more interested in; I haven't gotten around to it yet; I can't justify the price for the knife.

Also, if I bought every knife I've ever wanted tomorrow, then what? I wouldn't appreciate them the same way if they came that easily.
 
All of the knives I have wanted and do not have, I do not have because I cannot find them when I want to buy them. Obviously, makers don't have any trouble selling knives, but I have trouble buying them. Just another reason to be content with what I have.
 
Bob Denman said:
But since it's a knife, AND a short sword: it's like getting TWO knives for the money...
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True. I might save up and get one just to be buried with it. (worn across the small of the back)
With the archery bows, arrows, muzzle loading rifle, compact 1911, along with everything needed to shoot them, blowgun (CS 5' professional big bore with darts), a couple sling shots & ammo, several pocket knives and a multitool and everything else I want to take with me, if I get dug up in 5,000 or 50,000 plus years the archaeologist is going to say "what the fu**?!?" or whatever the terminology in his or her time is. Especially if I get planted wearing my kilt. 😁👍
 
If you get planted with all of that: the kilt will make perfect sense...
After all: Balls that big just don't fit in trousers!
 
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