Production vs Custom

[nifrand]

When I think about buying a knife I make a decision to use it or put it in the safe.Sometimes if I like one of carry knives either Custom or Production,I will buy a second and put it away.I know the adage to use knives because they are tools.Some of my production knives I also do not use.Kind of like coins.Are to be looked at and admired.
My latest daily carry is a Ray Rogers folder in Cobalt BH 6.It begs to be used.I cut up some chickens with it the other day and is as good or better than any knife I have. It is going on loan to my son who is a guide.We'll see how it does.

BTW Ray Rogers sells this knife for around $300.00
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have a"knife"day

[This message has been edited by nifrand (edited 09-04-2000).]

 

[mtnbkr]

I use all of my knives...hard. Therefore, I've been reluctant to get too interested in customs. I'm seriously afraid I will lose, break, damage, or otherwise hurt such an expensive tool.

My current carry blade is a Browning Pirhana Pro (ATS34 steel, Ti liner and hardware, G10 scales). This is the best folder I've ever owned. It holds and edge and takes a hair popping edge fairly easily. I've used it for everything from paper to fishbait to stewmeat to wood and rope (yes, I clean it well).

The closest I would get to a custom would probably be a CRK Sebenza. I've held one in a shop and was very impressed. Of course, it would get used, so I won't buy one until the pricetag is a bit less painful.

I'm the same way about my guns too. I shy away from overly pretty ones because I drag them on hunting trips in the mountains and they WILL get dinged up.

Chris

 

[ptpalpha]

Interesting. I've found that like most things, it pays to buy the very best you can afford. Personally, I'm a knife nut. I wouldn't dream of insulting my customs by using an el-cheapo while they sit in the safe. I collect what would technically be called "using knives", most all of my fixed blades are drop point hunters (most with micarta scales for durability), and my folders are pretty utilitarian-oriented (Sebenzas, Socoms, etc).
I don't equate "custom" with "collector value". When I order a new custom, usually my first thought is how enjoyable it will be to carry the knife, whether in the field or as a daily carry piece. I get vast enjoyment out of using the knives I've worked hard to aquire, and it is this enjoyment which keeps me looking for more.
*After reading over this I was struck by the simple fact that while I don't consider the collector value of customs when I order them, I almost always consider resale value when buying a production piece. Guess that's planning ahead for when I sell them to finance another custom! To date I've only sold one custom knife, and I still regret doing so.
-Paul

 

[dePaul]

You´ve all convinced me, I am going to use all my knives(except for maybe one or two). And now when it finally will happen, I feel like a child. Think I´ll begin with my BM 705. And this weekend when me and a friend are going fishing, I´ll take with me EKA-folding fillet knife and the Fällkniven F1. Yummee