Knives you won't buy (and why)

Kwon Kwang said:
:eek: Wow, some of you guys are awfully specific!
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Being very specific in knowing what is not wanted plays a key role in eliminating impulse purchases that require selling off if it's not to one's liking. Especially for sub-$20 knives that typically have little to no resale value (or even any willing buyers).
 
Hackenslash said:
Although...I won't knowingly support clones and copies, but I didn't take that to be the question. We're talking about features, types, brands and style elements
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Good point. I suppose, at least for myself, that my tastes involve a certain minimum standard, which excludes an admittedly vast niche of the market (such as clones, cheapos, etc.). I get the impression many enthusiasts, especially on Bladeforums, approach this hobby with a similar implied standard.
 
I'm a little down on those 3-D printed Titanium "Bird Cage" handles. The wind blows right through them.
 
marcinek said:
Well...I include the maker or manufacturer of a knife as one of its features, and there are several of them I would not touch. In the interest of not causing any unpleasant sensations to the posterior regions of any fellow members, I won't go into specifics.
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I will, as of right now, and I'm not saying these companies couldn't win me back in the future, I won't buy Smith & Wesson, Gerber, United Cutlery, Ridge Runner, Gil Hibbon, etc...
No more combo blades. I have one.
Almost no coated blades.
No folders that don't lock open.
No more huge fixed blades.
No more "throwing knives".
No fantasy knives.
No tactilol.
No cheapie switch blades.
 
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Man, i wish there was a like/thumbs up option, I would like all posts that mention the ugly Spyderco design and liner locks :thumbdn:

This thread is so passive-aggressive, I love it lol :cool:
 
Cutlover said:
...the ugly Spyderco design...
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I'm honestly surprised at all the Spyder-hate! I'm not a huge fan of many Spyderco models due to the fat pocket profile vs. usable blade length, but I don't outright hate them. Its a surprise to see so many mention disliking them...I thought it wasn't allowed on knife forums ;).
 
Flippers in general....can't explain it. Bad thing is there are some really nice quality flippers out there.
 
As for what I won't buy, it's like that guy said about porn: I know it when I see it.
I don't generally see myself wanting a giant tanto blade knife with a sawback, but there very well might be a crazy awesome one out there with the best handle ergonomics ever created by man, and steel that can chop trees for a week without sharpening, and then I'll have to get it!

So I think it's silly to write off entire companies and styles...except for Mantis, of course...they just suck. :D
 
stabman said:
Attacking success is a great way to create false self-esteem when one has accomplished nothing themself. ;)
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That passive agressiveness tho

I am not a knifemaker, so I am not trying to promote my own business. I know that Spyderco has some of the best made knives out there, no doubt about that. Just not a fan of that hole.

I am not trying to start an argument here, but learn to respect other people's opinions. Narrowmindedness is the bane of progress. :thumbup:
 
No flippers that can t be opened by thumb hole or stud. No more waves. No more combo edges. No folders heavier than 6 oz, and few heavier than 5 oz. No steel less than 154cm. Rarely another knife costing more than 300.00.
 
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