Reate productions on par with high-end mid-techs?

miltmaldo said:
Name me a sub $300 Reate . You can't compare Reate to ZT , Spyderco or Benchmade price is to big of a difference . The only ZT that's over 300 is the 0850 and that knife is pretty awesome very smooth excellent fit and finish . I don't own I Reate that said they do look well made .
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I purchased my District 9 on the forums here for about $175.

I mentioned in an earlier reply that I should've restricted my statement a bit. Spyderco, Benchmade, and ZT make a lot of admirable models in the sub $150 range.
 
Know what, I'm going to take a step back. Trolls talking nonsense is nothing to get excited over.
 
Quiet said:
Sure thing, "dude". Embarrassingly subject now equals "absolutely fair", got it.

Seriously, what is with people today? They can't enjoy things without tearing down other things? This post from you is absolutely trolling nonsense. Oh, right, you have a "stellar reputation" so clearly your opinion equals "facts". Nope, just another Reate fanbag.

Oh, (snaps fingers) by the way, can you please post up some pics of your Olamic knives you owned? You know, the ones you owned that you used to make your hilarious nonsense "objective" assertion? Thanks, my dude. :)
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I've never owned an Olamic. Which is why I never mentioned the maker.

Whether you want to admit it or not, I've owned A LOT of knive. Numerous from almost every well known maker. Curtis, Hoback, Begg, Dwyer, Strider, George, Benchmade, Spyderco, Zero Tolerance, Buck, Kershaw, Emerson, etc.

I am by no means a "reate fanbag," whatever that means. In fact, I've only owned roughly 5-6 Reates. Far less than other makers. Including the ones I'm comparing them to.

I have noted, despite your reluctance to admit it, that these CHINESE knifes out perform the majority in the arenas of fit/finish and materials used. How should we compare them, dude? Use? These are knives. I'm not going to cut down trees or abuse them. I use them as knives SHOULD BE USED. So the arena of use is rather shallow, yeah?
 
ChrisKnife said:
I've never owned an Olamic. Which is why I never mentioned the maker.

Whether you want to admit it or not, I've owned A LOT of knive. Numerous from almost every well known maker. Curtis, Hoback, Begg, Dwyer, Strider, George, Benchmade, Spyderco, Zero Tolerance, Buck, Kershaw, Emerson, etc.

I am by no means a "reate fanbag," whatever that means. In fact, I've only owned roughly 5-6 Reates. Far less than other makers. Including the ones I'm comparing them to.

I have noted, despite your reluctance to admit it, that these CHINESE knifes out perform the majority in the arenas of fit/finish and materials used. How should we compare them, dude? Use? These are knives. I'm not going to cut down trees or abuse them. I use them as knives SHOULD BE USED. So the arena of use is rather shallow, yeah?
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"You should admit that my opinions are fact!"

No, sorry.
 
Quiet said:
"You should admit that my opinions are fact!"

No, sorry.
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I agree, my opinions are my opinions. I've used the qualifiers "subjective" and "anecdotal" numerous times within this posting.

So again, I will state, subjectively, that throughout my purchasing, use, and ownership of all of the aforementioned makers, Reate is surprisingly capable and considerable when compared to knives that are far more expensive and hyped up.

Happy?
 
Any time one comes in and makes the blanket statement that such-and-such knife is better than a, b, and c knives, without any sort of caveat or disclaimer, such a statement is bound to ruffle some feathers. There are more diplomatic ways of approaching the topic.

Personally, I feel it is nonsense to take a single manufacturer and make the blanket statement that they blow everyone (or most everyone) else out of the water. The OP's experience may very well be different then everyone else's. Hence why there are more diplomatic approaches to stating such an opinion. Which is precisely what it is, an opinion.

Performance metrics on folders are very difficult to quantify. I know I would never treat a $400+ folder the same as an $80 knife, so how in the world would I know how they measure up? That old Cold Steel Recon I have has been through hell and back and it still does its job. No way I would subject a knife four times as expensive to that sort of use (abuse?).

Of course, your mileage might vary...
 
ChrisKnife said:
I agree, my opinions are my opinions. I've used the qualifiers "subjective" and "anecdotal" numerous times within this posting.

So again, I will state, subjectively, that throughout my purchasing, use, and ownership of all of the aforementioned makers, Reate is surprisingly capable and considerable when compared to knives that are far more expensive and hyped up.

Happy?
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That's what I thought. I'm glad you were able to come back to reality and own the situation, instead of continuing with comments like:

ChrisKnife said:
Ha, yes. That's a fact, bud. I've owned more of each maker than I care to admit and I will unequivocally state that Reate, in terms of fit and finish, will out gun every single one of the aforementioned makers "midtechs" at a much more economical price point.

Jake Hobacks? Nah. They're freakin awesome. Top of the line in terms of fit and finish/technology employed. Curtis? Same.

Strider, Hinderer, Emerson, Benchmade, etc? Reate. All day long.

Sorry dude.
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Glad you're able to admit that no, your stance isn't a fact, "bud". Enjoy your Reate knives.
 
I just feel that we live a fantastic time as a knife enthusiast.
A lot of choices and diversity offered from reputable "old" knife manufacturers like CRK and Hinderer as well as newer high-end manufacturers like Reate and WE.

It would probably better if the old guys realize the competition and gradually improve their products.
But they may have enough fan base to continue on their status quo.
I don't know, they may be improving.
 
I just say my one piece. Reate puts out consistent quality with nice packaging and decent materials. They aren't a bargain or particularly good value subjectively but they are a good purchase if you like their designs.
I still like them and will add some more to my collection. Putting them up against knives who cost the same the do hold their own with ease though. Better? Worse? Personal preference.
 
I don’t own any Reate, Kizers, or WE knives. I wouldn’t mind checking one out though. Any suggestions on a model that would be a good worker?
 
Quiet said:
That's what I thought. I'm glad you were able to come back to reality and own the situation, instead of continuing with comments like:



Glad you're able to admit that no, your stance isn't a fact, "bud". Enjoy your Reate knives.
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I never ment to exclaim my opinion as fact, for sure. If that's what it came across as then I apologize.

In my experience, which amounts to roughly 20 knives owned from Strider and Hinderer, I have found many of these examples wanting.

I have yet to find a single Reate capable of the same.
 
ChrisKnife said:
I never ment to exclaim my opinion as fact, for sure. If that's what it came across as then I apologize.

In my experience, which amounts to roughly 20 knives owned from Strider and Hinderer, I have found many of these examples wanting.

I have yet to find a single Reate capable of the same.
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I think you set the tone of your OP with the opening title, which is essentially stating your opinion as a fact. Perhaps an opening approach like, "Does Reate make better knives than Strider or Hinderer?" or "Discuss: I find Reate makes better knives than "Insert Blank""

It opens the topic up for discussion rather than setting a rather hard edged tone that has proven to be rather off-putting.

Just my opinion, of course.
 
MolokaiRider said:
I don’t own any Reate, Kizers, or WE knives. I wouldn’t mind checking one out though. Any suggestions on a model that would be a good worker?
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My experience with Reate's is decidedly limited, but I have owned one of their early and most competitively priced models, the Hills, and I think it would make a pretty good user, maybe better suited to your use than many of their other models (just basing that on your Hawaii Knife Life thread :D).
 
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