My philosophy on knives, amongst other tools.

Not much of a philosophy here. I am happy to pay for good quality. I try to buy things that I am going to use.
 
I appreciate the thought behind the post. It seems to be sort of an anti-accumulation policy as well as a refinement process. I personally find myself trying to always streamline and refine what I own(accumulate). I don't think there is anything wrong with owning a lot of stuff, I just don't like owning a lot of the wrong or poorly considered stuff.

However, I do not use all my knives. I do collect, but I try and keep my collection criteria pretty tight. Anything else is a user. I'll use them until I find something I like better or that works better for me, and usually pass the user along to one of my brothers in law, or my siblings. No reason for me to have 12 users, since I can only use 1 at a time. And once I get cozy with a user, it generally stays in use. Until it doesn't.
 
To the OP:

I get your reticence in using the 810, and a lot of what you describe resonates with me in terms of mostly careful purchasing.

When I heard that BM discontinued the 710 [WHY, BENCHMADE? WHY?!], I bought the KW 710 in M390 and blue/black G10. I didn’t want to scratch the damn thing. But once I did I was relieved, and now it is just a pleasure to use. I still go back to my original 710, though - I love that knife!
 
Eyesofdeath13F said:
...I never spent more than $75 on a knife ...

Pretty much the same here. I have a couple worth more than that, but they were gifts.

...I always look for high value, functionality and durability whenever I buy anything, whether its guns, knives, vehicles, etc. ..

I also have the overreaching cheap gene. German ancestors. My Thai wife of 39+ years has held up well, though I haven't checked her Kelley Blue Book resale value lately.

... I can't afford to have expensive redundancies in my systems. However, even if I were a millionaire I'm fairly certain that I will not have redundancies. I won't buy an expensive sports car, though I may upgrade my 2013 Tacoma to an armored vehicle, haha. ...

I have two Browning Hi-Power 9mm. I have the pair, now just need a spare.

-Alex
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I have a lot of redundancies when it comes to Thai and Latin/South American machetes. I'm a farmer/gardener by training, and they are expendable tools. Like small twist drills, utility knife blades and the like. When I hit the lottery, I might get some new tires for my 1998 Tacoma. Maybe splurge on some shocks.
 
GermanyChris said:
I don't keep a beautiful restored car in my garage to just look at and drive a few days a year so why would I do the cheaper version of that and buy a knife I won't use? I know if I break my $500 folder the company will take care of it for me that's all the permission I need.
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It's too bad you need "permission" in the first place :D
 
Use , but don't abuse. If it sits untouched and when your getting older, your gonna say to yourself " why the hell didn't I use the damn thing !?" If you want to hand it down to someone , buy two (or in my case more) of them , put it to use and since you got a spare you can freely use it with no guilt. I admit I have some hard to find knives that sit in the safe though.
I use my $200-300 knives all the time , as well as less expensive ones. I got more.
 
My son is 23 and on the go all the time. If it doesn't fit in a bag then its left at home. He spends his money on travel around the world and booze/girls. So he should, I did at that age and its surprising how little one needs traveling.
Tere are knives that are almost consumables. Then those a long term investment. In truth both should be used, and the better ones should work as hard and longer and do better. Sadly, far too many top end knives are never put to work...too nice! Shame really.

I'm oldish! I have over the years bought consumables and top end. I now use either, but the ones I liked and got familiar with.

I might have a CR large Sebensa, but I also have a Leatherman Charge TTI and Skrama. Whatever the cost a good tool is a good tool. These three are.
I have a few others, some other reach for and some that rarely see the light of day.
Most of the ones I've given to my son are in his bedroom; one day he might stop long enough to put them to use. Possibly he might have preferred the cash for now, and used it better.

So try and buy good tools that you need. Depending on your disposable earnings and priorities then some things you have to try and some even if good let go of. Case of go with the flow. It will get to the stage where to good ones just stick. Your Leathrman, the Skrama, what else do you really need.
I have a few now, and more to do to suit what suit I'm wearing, whats boots. I have the room for them, get enjoyment from them, and don't need the money.

Lastly, quality is nice, though doesn't always mean flashy over function. Nor does it have to be all function. Got to be some fun involved, got to try a few things. Life's meant to be an adventure. You might well be part exchanging your sports car for a pram all too soon. Part of the adventure.
 
A good tool is priceless. I still carry my Gerber multi tool I was issued back before the Gulf War. It is a great multitool that has helped clean more machine guns than one can imagine!! It has saved my ass more than once!!
 
I feel a connection with my primitive self with a knife in my hand. I doubt its just me that feels that way as seeing my young son hold a hunting knife in his hand for the first time- I could see that primal instinct.

My philosophy; Own many!

I tend to think of a knife as a tool so I don't own purdy knives....even though I never get tired of looking at them. A purdy knife is like a working dog- good looking animal but you know that dogs looks is more than skin deep.

My knives are functional. I like them with a flat back that fits in my Gatco sharpening clamps. I like them to hold an edge....so blade steel is my primary criteria. My primary knife use if opening envelopes, cardboard boxes and bowshot animals.
 
It makes no sense to buy anything and stress over using because of how much it. If saving money gives you more pleasure than spending, save. As for me, I like using nice knives. When it comes to expensive knives, they are certainly used, but not abused. If your use will destroy the blade, get a box cutter thingy with disposable blades.
 
22-rimfire said:
I tend to buy higher end stuff whether it be a 22 or whatever. But that is not where I started. I like Glocks too for their reliability.
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Big money or little money...the only thing that counts is that it goes bang when needed.
Anything else is cream.
 
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