Ok after I finally bought a higher quality knife I realized what I was missing instantly. However I still find myself drawn toward the same fantasy style. It wasn't until I looked at the 20 or so what I call better quality knives (kershaw, crkt etc) that I realized my knives had a sort of fantasy look. Now let me mention that none of my knives cost more than $40. That's the best quality I can afford right now. I thought that you had to buy the higher priced knives but even as I looked at some of them I realized that some of them didn't appeal to me. So that is when I thought to myself. You don't need to spend a lot to be happy with your knife. I will never return to the cheap knock offs but I don't have to spend $100 to be excited about getting a new knife. Life is much easier now and I'm happy with all my new knives.
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Good stuff, I think it's nice to find a knife you enjoy and stick with it regardless of price. For me these days, it's a cheapo $27 Ontario Rat II.
But I gotta ask you.... if you have "20 or so" knives that cost no more than $40 each... that's $800.
Even if the average price is $30 per piece, that's still $600!
Don't you want to have at least one $100 - $200+ knife in your collection, just for the heck of it?
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Yup, only buy what YOU can afford and makes you happy, and pay no attention to what everyone else is buying. I have a $12 Mora Companion Carbon that I love and was very excited to get in the mail. I love that freakin' knife.
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As long as your happy with a knife that's all at matters. Just curious, what was the quality knife that you ended up buying?
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Sometimes a cheap knife will surprise you. The ESEE Zancudo is the cheapest knife I own and also one of my favorites.
My first quality knife I (that I consider quality )bought was crkt shenanigan and my second was the crkt ripple. I got them at lowes on clearance . I am now looking to buy a spyderco because I do want to experience what other people talk about, when they refer to the higher end knives. I going to spend around $80 to $100 not including shipping. I set a weekly budget for knife purchases based on my overtime and this weekend I get to finally splurge a little. The thing is though I am still up in the air as to which spyderco to buy. I have got some really good suggestions from the forum and I found a cara for $25 including priority shipping. Now that is way lower than what I budgeted but it's a great deal. So I may purchase a 2nd one if I can find one for around $75. I got the two crkts for $10 under the cheapest I could find on eBay and online. So I was spoiled real quick.
For a first time Spyderco, I think the Delica 4 is the best place to start. Very ergonomic handle, good blade steel, light weight, easy to carry. There's not much to dislike about it.
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If your looking for your first Spyderco and you like the Cara Cara then you should definitely be looking at the Endura or Delica. You can usually find them in the $60-$100 range and right now they are doing a sprint run in Hitachi Super Blue steel with a really nice light grayish colored handle. You won't be disappointed with a Spyderco IMO they are some of the best production knives made. Here's a few pics of the Delica.
Those are two types I am considering. I hear wonderful things about spyderco knives but when I look at them, they look like they're cheap and flimsy. I know that is judging a book by its cover but I definitely want one because of all the great things said about them. So this weekend I will purchase and hopefully dispel my own preconceived notions.
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I have an old Spyderco stainless steel native. The tip has lost about a 1/4" due to breakage and been re profiled twice to accommodate said breaks. I love this knife and carry it every day. Hard to beat Spyderco toughness and quality.
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Getting over the looks of Spyderco takes time, but once you do you, you will love their knives.
I just received my kershaw leek 1660 w/satin finish. I was a little disappointed because I didn't read the description of the knife close enough and was supprised at where the had the blade lock that you have to move to open it. Kinda takes away the speed assist open. I do like the way it looks. It's a little dull but I love sharpening blades and I am still learning about my Darex work sharp. I've had both success and not so successful attempts at sharpening blades with it. I have ordered some different grit sizes from an after marketing company that I found on blade forum. Can't wait
Just leave the lock off. They only set it when shipping them... The spring will have no problem holding it shut when you're carrying it.
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Another very fun, satisfying knife for very little money would be a Opinel. Wood handles, different woods available.
For $13 you get a knife that will function better than most knives. Thin blades, and slice very well.
They have a choice of Carbon steel, and Inox (stainless). Both great. I have both, and like both. The Inox is a great stainless, and stays sharp a bit longer than the carbon.
If you want to get fancy, the Ebony handled versions with mirrored stainless. Very classy. Less than $70.
For $13 you get a knife that will function better than most knives. Thin blades, and slice very well.
They have a choice of Carbon steel, and Inox (stainless). Both great. I have both, and like both. The Inox is a great stainless, and stays sharp a bit longer than the carbon.
If you want to get fancy, the Ebony handled versions with mirrored stainless. Very classy. Less than $70.
id buy one but its not made in the US.
Most expensive knife I ever bought was a original Balisong when made in LA 1981 . Took 9months to get Ordered wee hawk blade and hand made leather case. was $180 a lot back then when I took home 250 a week and had a family to support. Carried for several years . Then put away.
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How many cars are made completely in the U.S. anymore? None, I believe. How many TV's? None. iPhones? iPads? There is some good stuff made elsewhere. Spyderco makes great knives; centered in Colorado, but they also have plants in Japan and Taiwan that have wonderful production quality.
No flames, sir.