Rockstead Knives

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Son of a Phil

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I was just wonderring who in this forum has a Rockstead knife (any model) This knife, to me, has always been one of those knives that I just hope to own one day. Only problem is I’ve never actually been able to hold one or see one in person (even at knife shows I haven’t seen them). From what I’ve read and seen online they seem like impeccable knives. The makers seem to obsess over every detail. If you own one have you found this to be true? Do you carry it with you or is it for display only? And finally should this really be my dream knife or is it just another thing that will eventually disappoint me?.... DAD I KNOW YOURE READING THIS
 
Son of a Phil said:
I was just wonderring who in this forum has a Rockstead knife (any model) This knife, to me, has always been one of those knives that I just hope to own one day. Only problem is I’ve never actually been able to hold one or see one in person (even at knife shows I haven’t seen them). From what I’ve read and seen online they seem like impeccable knives. The makers seem to obsess over every detail. If you own one have you found this to be true? Do you carry it with you or is it for display only? And finally should this really be my dream knife or is it just another thing that will eventually disappoint me?.... DAD I KNOW YOURE READING THIS
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I own and use 2 Rockys, a Chi and a Higo X (both in YXR7). They are incredible knives and are worth every penny in my opinion. However, if you want to own a Rockstead, I would ask you what knives you have owned and how confident you are with maintaining such a knife.

Owning a Rockstead is a bit like owning a high end car. You need to be realistic about what the car will do. Don't expect a Ferrari to go mudding and haul a boat on a trailer, in the same respect, don't expect a Rockstead to baton through logs or be a hard use pry bar.

Then there is maintaining the car, you need to be aware that you can't take your Ferrari to "Joe-Mechanic" on the corner to change your oil or plugs. Again, in the same respect, sharpening a Rockstead requires knowledge about sharpening or sending the knife to Japan for maintenance. They also cannot be disassembled as easy as some other knives (except for the Higo).

If you have the budget to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a high maintenance knife, go for it. Just know that you're stepping above and beyond a Spyderco or Sebenza, and a Rockstead is more complex than said knives.
 
Blues Bender said:
I own and use 2 Rockys, a Chi and a Higo X (both in YXR7). They are incredible knives and are worth every penny in my opinion. However, if you want to own a Rockstead, I would ask you what knives you have owned and how confident you are with maintaining such a knife.

Owning a Rockstead is a bit like owning a high end car. You need to be realistic about what the car will do. Don't expect a Ferrari to go mudding and haul a boat on a trailer, in the same respect, don't expect a Rockstead to baton through logs or be a hard use pry bar.

Then there is maintaining the car, you need to be aware that you can't take your Ferrari to "Joe-Mechanic" on the corner to change your oil or plugs. Again, in the same respect, sharpening a Rockstead requires knowledge about sharpening or sending the knife to Japan for maintenance. They also cannot be disassembled as easy as some other knives (except for the Higo).

If you have the budget to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a high maintenance knife, go for it. Just know that you're stepping above and beyond a Spyderco or Sebenza, and a Rockstead is more complex than said knives.
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Well said, knives like this are definitely a luxury item that is worth what the consumer is willing to pay. Beautiful knives, but I would be too particular to really enjoy one.
 
There’s a great Randy Johnson YT vid. The first Rocky sent to him for work.
That dude has handled TONS of high end stuff.....and was completely blown away by that knife.
Great vid.
Joe
 
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