Johnnyblades7
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Well yes , but how many can control it . I be honest you know how many times I bought the knife based on my emotions.
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johnnytoxin
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Why is this a bad thing? Now there are more available for people who just want to own and use them, not profit from flipping them.
Johnnyblades7
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If you collect knives the value goes down once they become available every where . I don’t flip knives for a living ,and I don’t like scalpers!
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The value of a knife in my collection is its value to me...not what it brings or might bring on the market. (Where any potential buyer has his or her say on the matter.)
I've owned inexpensive knives and knives that were worth over a couple grand. I've never purchased any of them with the thought of what they'd bring if I chose to move them on.
Some I've sold for less than they were worth (to me), some for about what they were worth, and a few I made some serious bucks on. Many I've simply given away.
If you buy because you want to get back what you put into it, or more...you're better off buying mutual funds and adding to them every time you think of buying another knife with your disposable income.
(In other words, this is a hobby...not a means to financial success.)
No snark intended, but it's a lesson better learned sooner than later.
Here endeth the sermon.
I've owned inexpensive knives and knives that were worth over a couple grand. I've never purchased any of them with the thought of what they'd bring if I chose to move them on.
Some I've sold for less than they were worth (to me), some for about what they were worth, and a few I made some serious bucks on. Many I've simply given away.
If you buy because you want to get back what you put into it, or more...you're better off buying mutual funds and adding to them every time you think of buying another knife with your disposable income.
(In other words, this is a hobby...not a means to financial success.)
No snark intended, but it's a lesson better learned sooner than later.
Here endeth the sermon.
johnnytoxin
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I get it, but I think Demko Knives cares more about meeting demand than pleasing collectors . If you collect his customs, those will always be desirable and hold or increase in value.
Johnnyblades7
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If you collect knives the value goes down once they become available every where . I don’t need to flip knives and I don’t like scalpers
You right about Demkos they don’t care about pleasing the collectors, it all depends on a true intention and a lot of it I think for making the money. Like any other business
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I don't think you can assume that they "don't care"...so how you word these things is of paramount importance in the interest of being fair.
Personally, I think they care about the collectors, but I'm sure there's a continuum of interests that they contend with in running a successful and competitive business...and where exactly the "collectors" fall within that continuum is something we can only speculate about. Certainly can't make a judgement without asking them, or being a mind reader.
They know which side their bread is buttered on...they just want to be able to keep on baking bread while there's a line outside the bakery. You can't fault them for wanting their business to succeed. That's not the same thing as not caring...it just may not be priority one.
Maybe let's get back to sharing images of the knives, which is why I started this thread...and leave the speculation for other threads either in this sub-forum or in "General" if it's about exploring the mindset of the makers whose work we follow and collect.
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I wouldn't mind being...but I'm trying to be fair to them. I've never asked for nor received anything from them...although John told me where I could try to buy a Cru-Wear AD20 a few years ago when I wanted to get a hold of one. Fortunately, I was able to buy it (for full price) at DLT.
So, no...I'm in no one's pocket, and owe no one anything.
(Yes, I know it was a joke, but some folks may not know that we don't get (nor solicit) kickbacks around here.)
ETA: Just read your last couple of posts. Johnny, if you don't want me to respond to your posts, that's fine, and you have two options. Be fair and accurate with your comments and on topic...or take it somewhere else. How you express yourself and how your words are interpreted matter. And if you intend to have it out with me in public, it's going to be a losing proposition.)
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I'm with you there! I'm not really into the compacts and Barongs but the Whale Shark is one that I would like to own! I think they are KnifeCenter exclusives only...I think I know what it is...
I need one in ti. Maybe if the whale shark comes back.
Although, I would never turn down the chance to own any Demko within realistic financial reach, LOL!
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I think you may be right about the KC exclusive. It's not that the Whale Shark is all that different from the edge presentation available on other patterns, I just kind of like the overall look and aesthetics.
We shall see what the future holds.
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sounds like maybe ya know something...... spill it for us
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If I did, I would. I've got nothing. And that's the gospel truth.sounds like maybe ya know something...... spill it for us
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If you watch the latest video on their Youtube (2025 wrap-up and 2026 sneaks), they do hit on the Whaleshark and I'd would say there is definitely more coming. I have one in full-Ti and it is an absolute tank. My family visits their shop every year during our Christmas vacation to my parents in PA, and they have some great stuff in the pipeline. They are definitely working hard to get cool stuff out the door and ramp-up production on new/current/older models that everyone will enjoy.
