Scratches on new Hinderer

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EXFive

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First, let me say that I understand a knife is a tool and it's meant to be used as such. I plan on using this knife and have no plans to keep it in mint condition. However, I bought this knife new from a reputable online retailer and expected to receive it in mint condition. Are these scratches something I should worry about or should I just forget about it and add this puppy to my EDC rotation?







 
I would not worry about those at all. Especially with that finish and as a user.
 
If the scratches don't bother you keep it, but if it were me I'd send it back without an ounce of guilt considering how much a Hinderer costs.
I'd want to initially receive it in pristine condition. Then I would would be the one to mark up my knife. Again that's just me
 
As an intended user, I'd try to get some money back (or store credit) and keep the knife.

You could approach it by explaining to the dealer your position, and give them the option of crediting you or taking it back. They'll probably just send it back to Hinderer, but you never know.
 
I'd be bummed out. That's the whole reason to buy new vs the exchange, so there are no surprises. Big hassle for nothing gained.
 
Bludgeon said:
I'd be bummed out. That's the whole reason to buy new vs the exchange, so there are no surprises. Big hassle for nothing gained.
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I agree... You bought a new knife,not used. It would bother me for that reason only regardless if I was. going to use it hard. I want to put the first miles on my new car:cool:
 
TinyDog said:
I agree... You bought a new knife,not used. It would bother me for that reason only regardless if I was. going to use it hard. I want to put the first miles on my new car:cool:
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This is how I feel. I've scratched, dented, dinged plenty of nice guns and knives but I was the one that did it, not someone else. I'm going send it back. Thanks for the replies.
 
I would keep it. Since it's scratched, you're more likely going to use it as it was intended. As a tool.

I'm of the opinion that if the knife is centered, has a solid lockup and no mechanical issues, I wouldn't risk sending it back and getting a knife that may have one of those issues.
 
Contact the dealer and see if he has another of the same config in stock and see if he will trade it out.
I use my knives too, but I don't want them to come with that many marks. Make sure he has the same blade steel too if you do trade.
Good luck.
 
That's pretty ghetto. I'd be displeased regardless of whether I intended to use it or not.
 
Honestly I dont care if its a user, a safe queen or if you plan on strapping a stick of dynamite to it to prove its a good knife on a youtube video you shouldnt get a brand new knife in that condition period. We often give makers and retailers slack citing "oh, its a user who cares?" I for one do. I know when I get a new car its going to get dents chips and scratches but I dont ask the dealer to include them in the purchase price simply because its going to happen. Everything wears and nothing is perfect but that doesnt mean we accept slop just because. Those are not scratches indicative of the stonewash process and its bad enough that someone somewhere should have caught it. There is only one reason I would keep it and that is if the dealer is willing to discount it and compensate you. You paid for a new knife. And that is what you should have got regardless of its destiny.
 
new has a definition and those pictures don't seem to show a new knife....someone has,at the least, unboxed it, played with it a bit, put it in thier pocket for an afternoon.......something.........
Send it back or get some $$ back from the dealer....
New should mean new....
 
Welcome to Bladeforums.
I like to put my own marks on 'em.
If that's how it arrived, I'd send it back too.
 
What are those deep tool markings? They seem like tool marks...being so straight and in the same pattern and direction......Looking for education on what those scratches are from...sure don't look like wear and tear.
 
I won't mind it if I were you.
All my edc knives are all ready to be abused at any time.
And of coure I would never take such an expensive knife as my EDC LOL
 
The scratches are from double disc grinding most likely, or flat grinding in the case of the one on the bevel toward the tip of the blade. It's not uncommon to find similar marks on production knives, but on a high end custom I consider it unacceptable.
 
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