Knives you won't buy (and why)

Cutlover said:
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.
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It's fine to not like a feature, but some people take it to the extreme.

As for respecting everyone's opinion, I don't really feel like doing that. ;)
Everyone gets to have an opinion, but they don't all merit respect. :D
 
Cold Steel
Strider
Automatics (law)
Over 3.5" (law)
Butterfly Knives (law)
Prefer tip down, but not a deal breaker.
 
MaximIsayev said:
Another mention goes to anything with an axis lock. Not a fan of having the springs fail after a year of use.
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Very ironic, because I own mostly axis locks....(you happen to post just after I did)

Difference in taste and opinion keeps the knife manufacturers and makers in business.
 
I'm not big on combo blades (edges, not materials).

And while I've never really dug serrations , I'm starting to be pulled to the ALL SERRATED edges for specific purposes (food prep and emergencies). Just picked up a Matriarch 2, and really want to go all off on the Sunday ham. Maybe take it into the backyard, and hen push its buttons until,it,attacks. Then take that sucker out. It'll probably be too graphic for general audience.

Any company that insists buyers sign a contract be evangelical about the brand. And those that have the unwritten Mission Statement of "Love us as much as we love us, or go f**k yourself. And non-disclosure agreements bar any person from telling negative experiences.
 
Anything from SOG. I have purchased several of their knives in the past, and almost every one (like 5 out of 6!) had SERIOUS quality control issues I learned my lesson after multiple and consecutive disappointments, and I'll most likely never again trust in SOG.
 
Besides certain companies, besides certain companies who have had certain representatives, and besides clones/ripoffs/counterfeits, my only restriction is blade length and I even break that once and a while. Cost to value ratio is very important but also not a deal breaker. For the cranky pants I can be sometimes I am fairly open to different knife design aspects.
 
Knives that are only available with a combo/serrated blade:
for example, Buck Endeavor. It is not available in plain edge. Looks like it would be a much better knife if they included a choice to buy one with a plain edge.

Sebenza.....seems more like a status symbol and a few people that own them are pretty snobby and they seem like the type that only snap pics of their knives and are more worried about not scratching their "pocket jewelry".......At the price point of a Sebenza I would much rather use that type of money on a low priced gun.
 
Woodcamo Nut said:
Sebenza.....seems more like a status symbol and a few people that own them are pretty snobby and they seem like the type that only snap pics of their knives and are more worried about not scratching their "pocket jewelry".......At the price point of a Sebenza I would much rather use that type of money on a low priced gun.
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Funny thing is I won't spend that much cash on a gun, but had no problem spending it on an Umnumzaan.
Of course, I use my Umnumzaan far more often than I use my guns.

My current favourite gun is a double barrel 12 gauge with 12 inch barrels, which cost about half what the Umnumzaan did (Black Friday sale, woohoo!).
Kicks like a mule, but sure is fun to shoot. :thumbup:
 
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Cutlover said:
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:
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You can state your opinion without having to restate your opinion two pages later.
 
Lee48 said:
knives and those features that I dislike enough that they prevent me from buying a particular model. These include: tip down only clips, chisel grinds, assisted opening, flippers (with no other means of opening), excessively wide profiles, blade steel that's difficult to sharpen, bright and gaudy colors or other bling and metal grip panels that are uncoated, smooth and slippery.

Tell me about those features that make certain knives a "no buy" for you.
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I like knives with modern features but am not a fan of pocket clips. Go figure.
 
Nothing with bad steel. 440c or 1095 are bare minimum. No flippers unless assisted opening. No Strider for me, but unlike the first 2, I reserve the right to change my mind on this.
 
link2derek said:
Anything from SOG. I have purchased several of their knives in the past, and almost every one (like 5 out of 6!) had SERIOUS quality control issues I learned my lesson after multiple and consecutive disappointments, and I'll most likely never again trust in SOG.
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I don't disagree. Which makes me particularly sad because they just announced a modern swing guard and how cool is that?!
 
I will not buy a tip-up only clipped knife.

The knife must carry tip-down in my right back pocket (right along side my wallet). Period!
 
ijustdontknow said:
No flippers unless assisted opening.
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I find this interesting because MOST of the flippers I have tried open as easily, quickly, and reliably as an assisted opening knife. The only exception I can think of, offhand, is my ZT0200 - and I use the thumbstuds on that most of the time anyway.
 
bflying said:
I'm not big on combo blades (edges, not materials).

And while I've never really dug serrations , I'm starting to be pulled to the ALL SERRATED edges for specific purposes (food prep and emergencies). Just picked up a Matriarch 2, and really want to go all off on the Sunday ham. Maybe take it into the backyard, and hen push its buttons until,it,attacks. Then take that sucker out. It'll probably be too graphic for general audience.

Any company that insists buyers sign a contract be evangelical about the brand. And those that have the unwritten Mission Statement of "Love us as much as we love us, or go....yourself. And non-disclosure agreements bar any person from telling negative experiences.
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Language, language, language even disguised.... Keep it clean, it's not difficult.

I didn't know such a thing existed, but at that point, I'd be wait for them to pay me. NDA for a knife? That is way beyond the pale.
 
Any knife with a handle that is just so uncomfortable you just can't use it , often by the time you find this out is after paying for it and carrage then all the hassle to send it back to supplier and most recent a real disappointment for me after paying 150 quid which to me is a lot of money get the knife do paper cut test fantastic put it into sheath once do cut test again blunt A ten pound mora at least does not have this problem. Just having a rant it's been a very wet winter. Roll on the summer , still having fun with my mora .Faron
 
Any ~$10 flea market knife with "ARMY" "USMC" "SWAT" "Firefighter" or "Police" written on the blade.
Chinese made knives -Low quality mass imports have ruined anything that comes out of that country for me. Sorry Reate.
Anything made in Pakistan
Cold Steel -I don't care for their designs, and can't take their CEO seriously.
Any knife with "TECH" in the name (MTECH, TEC FORCE)
The new Camilius and Shrade
Knives using the gun company name and logo rights
Partially Serrated Knives
Chinese and Bear Grylls Gerbers
Mystery steels and 440A
Spyderco Tenacious Series knives -Without a choil they are like cigar cutters for your fingers.
 
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