Russian Knives… What Now?

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I don't think all Russian companies agree with what's happening, many of them will suffer for the actions of their leaders, probably a similar story for some Chinese companies. Their revenue ultimately goes to supporting their governments, unfortunately.

We should vote with our dollars here in the states too. It matters who we chose to support. In today's world it's nearly impossible to stop supporting the bad people completely but that doesn't mean stop trying all together.
 
It's not necessarily the fault of a nation's people what their government does, but it is theoretically within the power of the people to remove a corrupt government, and sufficient incentive may also put it within their intention. Seems to be the purpose of a sanction. Of course, just about every nation has government corruption...
 
I get the "National Pride" argument, and I agree with it.
Having said that: I've got a couple of WE knives, a Taiwanese Rat 2, three fixed blade knives made by a cool Canadian dude, 2 Chinese Schrades (Uncle Ho?), and a Lionsteel from Italy.
That's it for my Foreign Affairs. They were bought for the attributes that they possessed: not the geographical location of the Company...
 
I tend to disagree... I will still like and purchase CKF(Custom knife factory) Blades.. I think boycotting all transactions with every business of that country is a bit of a reach to "end a war" or "show whose boss".... Who is to say that these makers even agreed with what Putin has done/is doing? What if they're entirely against it? Do they still get labelled the same just because of where they live... Kinda silly in my opinion.

But Im also the one who thinks this is all a big propaganda stunt in smoky mirrors to mask what is truly going on within the nations. Just my 2 cents.
 
"What now?", the questions I'm asking are "Why now?", and "What's new?".

Russia has been doing a lot of very bad stuff, and killing a lot of innocent people over the years. So, what's new? Why the sudden urge to boycott?

Let me do a brief review of some Russian bad deeds-

1994- Russia invades Chechnya. Untold numbers of people killed.

No Russian boycotts.


2008- Russia invades Georgia. Untold numbers of people killed.

No Russian boycotts.


2014- Russia invades Ukraine, annexes Crimea. Kills thousands of Ukrainians, including civilians. Shoots down a passenger jet killing all 298 innocent people on board, men, women, children.

No Russian boycotts.


And then there's Syria. Russia (Putin) backs Assad. Supplies Assad with weapons. Bombs hospitals. Helps slaughter countless innocent civilians, men, women, children, babies.

No Russian boycotts.


Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Russia backs Iran, and has been supplying them with nuclear materials.

No Russian boycotts.


So, why now? What's new?

Of course I know of one Russian product Americans won't be boycotting- Russian oil.

Did you know that the US buys/imports oil from Russia? Yep, about 800,000 barrels EVERY DAY (eight hundred thousand) in crude oil and other petroleum products. And we still are, with no sign of stopping.

I think it's kinda funny how Americans are pouring Russian vodka down their toilets, while at the same time there's a very real chance the gas they're putting in their cars could be made from Russian oil.

As far as Russian-made knives, I don't own any, and I didn't have any plans to buy any. But if I came across a Russian-made knife in some US shop that I felt I had to have, I'd buy it, preferably one made by some simple knifemaker who has a love of knives and is just trying to feed his family. I try to keep politics separate from my appreciation for a good knife.

I don't like it when people from other countries hate on Americans, and try to punish us because they disagree with the actions of our government. I'm not going to do the same to the Russian people.

My best wishes to the people of Ukraine.
 
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There have been some beautiful knives made by individual Russian blade makers on this forum from time to time, and I doubt those individual makers are responsible for or support Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine. It would be pretty difficult to buy one at present given the banking restrictions that have been imposed. China's dictatorship is much more draconian, and I try to avoid buying anything that comes out of their factories.
 
David Mary said:
It's not necessarily the fault of a nation's people what their government does, but it is theoretically within the power of the people to remove a corrupt government, and sufficient incentive may also put it within their intention. Seems to be the purpose of a sanction. Of course, just about every nation has government corruption...
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Theoretically is the key word there, unfortunately
 
I currently have a Russian made knife inbound, (I should be receiving it today), and I do like owning my Russian made knives.... But, with the recent invasion going on in Ukraine, I will be refraining from making any further Russian made product purchases. I don't want to hurt knife vendors and their knife making suppliers, but I also don't want to buy from inventories that may then get replenished with new Russian goods, which will mean a bit of that product/cash exchanging would wind up in the Russian government's coffers.
It may not be a big gesture of solidarity with the Ukrainians, but every bit may help, and it sends a message that the line in the sand has been crossed with this Russian invasion.
For now, I will enjoy having my Russian made knives in my collection, but also for now, I will refrain from ordering any more.
It's just my own personal decision... Everyone has to figure out what best works for themselves 👍
 
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I dunno.....I might have a different perspective

The sanctions will most likely effect the Russian citizens much more than the government itself. These citizens are like many of us...just trying to support their families and stay out of trouble.

Individual makers like Shirogorov and Cheburkov are most likely not government affiliated (at least that I know of) and may need our help more than ever - since their economy is getting decimated and it will be much harder for them to survive.

I know one thing....I'd never wish for someone to boycott me because of something Biden or Harris did.
 
Every Russian person I have ever met has been very nice. And yes, sanctions and boycotts will most likely hurt the common man more than Putin and the Oligarchs.

But what is the alternative? Start World War III?

My dollar is my vote. I vote NO to the invasion of Ukraine.
 
killgar said:
"What now?", the questions I'm asking are "Why now?", and "What's new?".

Russia has been doing a lot of very bad stuff, and killing a lot of innocent people over the years. So, what's new? Why the sudden urge to boycott?

Let me do a brief review of some Russian bad deeds-

1994- Russia invades Chechnya. Untold numbers of people killed.

No Russian boycotts.


2008- Russia invades Georgia. Untold numbers of people killed.

No Russian boycotts.


2014- Russia invades Ukraine, annexes Crimea. Kills thousands of Ukrainians, including civilians. Shoots down a passenger jet killing all 298 innocent people on board, men, women, children.

No Russian boycotts.


And then there's Syria. Russia (Putin) backs Assad. Supplies Assad with weapons. Bombs hospitals. Helps slaughter countless innocent civilians, men, women, children, babies.

No Russian boycotts.


So, why now? What's new?

Of course I know of one Russian product Americans won't be boycotting- Russian oil.

Did you know that the US buys/imports oil from Russia? Yep, about 800,000 barrels EVERY DAY (eight hundred thousand) in crude oil and other petroleum products. And we still are, with no sign of stopping.

I think it's kinda funny how Americans are pouring Russian vodka down their toilets, while at the same time there's a very real chance the gas they're putting in their cars could be made from Russian oil.

As far as Russian-made knives, I don't own any, and I didn't have any plans to buy any. But if I came across a Russian-made knife in some US shop that I felt I had to have, I'd buy it, preferably one made by some simple knifemaker who has a love of knives and is just trying to feed his family. I try to keep politics separate from my appreciation for a good knife.

I don't like it when people from other countries hate on Americans, and try to punish us because they disagree with the actions of our government. I'm not going to do the same to the Russian people.

My best wishes to the people of Ukraine.
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Should I stop buying German knives because of World War they started or South African knives because of Apartheid they had or US knives because they bombed and invaded Vietnam,Korea,Syria,Lybia,Yugoslavia,Afghanistan,Iraq or other countries which all had some shit done in their past.It is all politics,big corporations and corrupt politicians doings.Honest people working hard and manufacturing goods/knives have nothing to do with this crap in today's world.
All wars are wrong and they ultimately end up with negotiations anyway.We all know who profits from them too and who suffers after,civilians and soldiers.
I had to go through hell and back and trust me know what I'am talking about.
Apologize for the rant but my opinion is there for you to agree or disagree any way you want.
Rex is out!
 
rexromic said:
Should I stop buying German knives because of World War they started or South African knives because of Apartheid they had or US knives because they bombed and invaded Vietnam,Korea,Syria,Lybia,Yugoslavia,Afghanistan,Iraq or other countries which all had some shit done in their past.It is all politics,big corporations and corrupt politicians doings.Honest people working hard and manufacturing goods/knives have nothing to do with this crap in today's world.
All wars are wrong and they ultimately end up with negotiations anyway.We all know who profits from them too and who suffers after,civilians and soldiers.
I had to go through hell and back and trust me know what I'am talking about.
Apologize for the rant but my opinion is there for you to agree or disagree any way you want.
Rex is out!
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I'm not sure I understand the intent of your post (apparently directed at me), but I'm inclined to agree with you.

Perhaps you didn't read my entire post. Like the part where I said if I saw a Russian-made knife that I really wanted I'd buy it and that I don't blame the Russian people for the actions of their government.
 
None of this had to happen , it was easily preventable . :mad:

I doubt Russian knife makers or most average citizens had much say in this war .

The main blame is closer to home .

Boycott and sanction the ultimate source of the problem , the ones who laid this trap .

If you stake out a sacrificial goat , it's silly to blame the tiger . 💩
 
David Mary said:
I was very careful about my reply because I thought to myself "What if people held me responsible for Trudeau?". The thought was appalling.
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I held you already David !
But my restrictions are SWIFT and very soft
 
I never bought a Russian knife because the ones that I was even marginally interested in were too expensive.

So, whether they're still available or not as a result of "current events" is irrelevant to me.

Besides, there are SO MANY other knives anyone can buy, why even worry about buying something made in "Russia" or not? 🤔
 
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