Problem with Simonich SRT

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Pleconin

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I just received a SRT Trail Knife in the mail. I need your advice on a small problem.

The problem is not with the knife itself. This sucker gave me the best out of box experience I have ever had. Usually I would have found some sort of flaw to obsess with, but no problems with this one. Even the Concealex work is top notch.

The problem is it’s the very same knife as used in an upcoming Blade magazine review. Now I’m not the sort to be able to afford many more knives with that distinction, this is very likely the only famous knife I will ever own.

On the other hand, I really want to use it. I am an urban dweller, but sometimes when I can’t stand the city anymore, I fantasize about just walking out of here and leaving the chaos behind. Then I go on a hike. But I always come back.

So my question is, do I keep it immaculate, with a couple of copies of the review, and just show it off? Or do I blow that off, grab the knife and leave civilization behind?

Many thanks for your consideration,

Bob

P.S. I realize this is a pretty nice problem to have, but it is a problem.

Here is a picture of the same knife: http://server2.ezboard.com/fhoodlumsbladeware.showMessage?topicID=11.topic

 
I know exactly how you feel. On one hand you want the knife to be in excellent condition but on the other hand it wants to be used.

My recommendation, if you're not a collector, go ahead and use it. This way you'll get much more fun out of it. Don't worry about if it will loose value to others in case you decide to sell it again. What matters is what the value of the knife is for YOURSELF. And ain't it nice to look at a used knife and remembering what nice places you took it and what you used it for? I usually think of it as filling a new knife with good karma to take it out in the nature. What karma can it absorb in a box at home?

Ok, let me summarize it without all that touchy-feely babble:

GO OUT THERE AND USE THAT SUCKER! That's what it's made for.
 
Knives are fer usin'

Pictures are fer lookin' at...

I say, use it. It'll look better with some "character marks"
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Clay

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Clay Fleischer
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Currently: Indianapolis, IN
Hometown: Kingsport, TN

On the internet, no one knows you're a dog...
 
That knife was meant to be used. You'll never appreciate it totally until you have used it like it was meant to be used.

Go for it. Hit the trail and leave that rat race behind. Life is too short to spend it on concrete and asphalt.
 
How about taking a picture of it for your collection and using the knife?
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For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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I know the dilemma, you buy a knife because it will function well and when you receive it you ask yourself if using it is a mistake.

My first custom had a mirror shine on the blade and later a man that had seen it new fussed at me for sharpening and using it. I asked him why he thought the knife was so great if it was unusable. We have to decide why we purchased a particular blade. I buy a certain pocket knife to collect and I never plan on using them. I also buy some knifes to use. Maybe you should had requested an "ugly" knife. I am betting the knife in question is beautiful. I am sure Mr. Simonich will gladly make you a wall-hanger.

The choice is yours, it is your knife. I would only use it for a show piece if I didn't trust the knife to perform. I still have that first custom and it still serves me well, even with that small scratch on the blade.
 
Hi Guys...

Use the knife!

ttyl Eric...

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Eric E. Noeldechen
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Pleconin:

You will listen VERY carefully ...

Go out into your backyard right now. Go chop something with that knife. Maybe dig a little hole. Scrape it up good. Okay, now that you've marred the finish a bit, go ahead an resharpen it.

Okay, now you've destroyed the resale value. Good for you! The knife is just as functional as it was before, it's just worth a whole lot less.

This is exactly what I do whenever I buy a kick-butt using knife, but then get tempted to "save" it. And I'm a happier man for doing it. Using this knife will bring you much more joy than hoarding it and showing it around ever will. You just gotta get past that first scratch!

I'll be rooting for you

Joe
 
" What matters is what the value of the knife is for YOURSELF. "


Thats the key to life Ralf!!You pegged it.

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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"
 
Never, ever let a fine piece of craftmanship live an unfulfilled existence -- go forth and CHOP, young man! Skin, build, hack, and blaze. You and your knife will be happier for it! I hear it calling to you right now...

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Brian.

PS -- let us all know how it did so we can live vicariously through you!

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Bob,

You lament sounds much like first time Sebenza owners... They're advised to use the sucker and considser scratches a badge of merit
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Being a BIG fan of Rob's work, I wholeheartedly endorse the advice you've received here. That puppy was made for use... enjoy the heck out of it!!!

I've got Rob's first ever Talonite knife which bears markings stating the same. I've turned it into my number one user. Yeah, it may have diminished collector value, but that's not why the "Talonite Project" as discussed on his web site was started. Same deal with his first custom Talonite Carnivore. He supplied documentation on it being number one but that puppy is my daily carry.

I think you get my drift. If you bought to put on the shelf, so be it. But if you admired Rob's work because of the functionality and clean lines, use and enjoy it
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I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

BFC member since the very beginning
Member: American Knife & Tool Institute; Varmint Hunters Association;
National Rifle Association; Praire Thunder Inc.; Rapid City Rifle Club;
Spearfish Rifle & Pistol Club; Buck Collectors Club (prime interest: 532s)
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Plec,

Does buying a corvette and letting it sit in the garage draw any comparisons for you?

Go forth and dri . . . I mean CHOP!

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Frank Norman
Valdosta, GA
 
Ok, ok, I see the light.

To hold this blade unused would be silly. If I could afford a second user blade, and I could get it right away, this knife would be an excellent financial investment. As it stands it will be an excellent field knife.

Now I just need to come up with a suitable adventure to break it in on. I have been mulling over those week long survival courses, perhaps it is about time I committed. Assuming I survive the end of the year that is.

Thanks very much for the responses. It did help.

Pleconin
 
Pleconin, I'll add my two bits to use the knife as Rob designed it to be used, HARD! I've ended up using every knife I ever thought I'd just "hang onto", and never regretted becoming more familiar with them through their use.

As for the survival school, just be patient. The end of the year may become a one-week survival course. Who knows for sure?
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Don LeHue
Royal Oak, Michigan

The pen is mightier than the sword...outside of arm's reach. Modify radius accordingly for rifle.

 
I just talked to Rob a short while ago and if you don't use that knife in the next 3 days I'll be paying you a visit, appropriate the knife for 3 days, use it hard and then return it. I'll take it out to Clancy & Rob & I will break(just kidding!) it in properly. Just use the bloody knife - you'll get infinately more enjoyment out of it using it the way it was designed to be used than sitting in your living room staring at it! By the way - awesome knife! - you got a good'un there.

Bill
 
I've never understood collectors. If you really like something a lot, but are a collector, you must part with it to realize a profit on it.

If I really like something, I won't part with it. I have a lot of knives, but have never sold any to make a profit.

There is the 'first scratch' phenomenon to valuable objects of all types. I was relieved to have my '97 Carrera 4 S removed from pristine status by a former colleague. Of course, a rear ender which caused $23K worth of damage was a little more than I had anticipated! But I sure don't worry about getting scratches on that sucker now!

I agree with above posts. Use the knife. Walt
 
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