Should a new knife come with instructions ?

R.c.s

R.c.s

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I have never seen a new knife come with instructions . Like how to take care of the blade . How to sharpen it or what stone to use . Or what is best to treat the handle with if its wood or bone . And what is best to take care of the sheath . Should they do this or not ? Ps please fell free NOT to coment on the spelling
 
No.... then again I'm the type of guy who rarely reads instruction manuals for anything. For all of the following things you mentioned.... you can easily find your answer by googling it. Or you can even youtube it if you're the visual type.
 
I mean...for what purpose? Open knife, cut stuff, close knife, put in pocket?

Unless there is something specific to that knife (e.g. the steel or lock or whatever), what is there really to instruct on?
 
R.c.s said:
Lol this is true we are men and we don't instructions
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It's not so much an ego thing... just a personality thing. I know plenty of engineering/geeky/techy type who would read an instruction manual front to back and back to front, and front to back again before using it, and then reading it front to back again as they're using it.

Then after they're done doing that... they will then proceed to take it completely apart to "study" how it works and sometimes in the process will either strip or break something and then try to return it claiming manufacturer defect. Sounds familiar? I'm sure a few knife guys on this forum are guilty of that.
 
Some come with instructions. Most keep it brief. How to clean, how to get it serviced, home maintenance, etc. I
Not necessary, but a nice inclusion especially if it is a pricey piece.
 
The Logical One said:
It's not so much an ego thing... just a personality thing. I know plenty of engineering/geeky/techy type who would read an instruction manual front to back and back to front, and front to back again before using it, and then reading it front to back again as they're using it.

Then after they're done doing that... they will then proceed to take it completely apart to "study" how it works and sometimes in the process will either strip or break something and then try to return it claiming manufacturer defect. Sounds familiar? I'm sure a few knife guys on this forum are guilty of that.
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i only did that to the DVD player shush don't tell any body lol
 
The Logical One said:
It's not so much an ego thing... just a personality thing. I know plenty of engineering/geeky/techy type who would read an instruction manual front to back and back to front, and front to back again before using it, and then reading it front to back again as they're using it.

Then after they're done doing that... they will then proceed to take it completely apart to "study" how it works and sometimes in the process will either strip or break something and then try to return it claiming manufacturer defect. Sounds familiar? I'm sure a few knife guys on this forum are guilty of that.
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The engineers I've met NEED an instruction manual to operate a knife. Engineers are a perfect hit or complete miss sort of breed.
 
I've had knives come with instructions for the sheaths or if folders for the proper cleaning and use of the knife. Mostly its pretty simple the sharp part is what you cut with.
 
New Graham Knives sends band-aids with an order ! all that's needed !
 
RemyKaze said:
The engineers I've met NEED an instruction manual to operate a knife. Engineers are a perfect hit or complete miss sort of breed.
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This is painfully true :( I am a senior mechanical engineering student, and in a building full of hundreds of future mechanical engineers I can probably count on one hand everyone who can figure out the different locks.
 
bpeezer said:
This is painfully true :( I am a senior mechanical engineering student, and in a building full of hundreds of future mechanical engineers I can probably count on one hand everyone who can figure out the different locks.
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LOL well at least you know you're the grand slam variety. I have been extremely impressed by a few. Ken Onion would be one of them. He started designing the Speed Safe while working for Bosch in my hometown, Anderson, SC.
 
R.c.s said:
Should a new knife come with instructions ?
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on how to...
polish out blemishes and deep scratches,
redo a marred finishing,
get back a factory finish edge???
in other words,
relevant instructions on
how to make a used and abused knife
look spanking clean and brand new
without professional help?
that would be very helpful indeed :-)
 
I asked my local dealer this same question and got scolded basically for asking.

I've never had any really good quality knives in my possession until recently so other than basic sharpening (I'm finding even that wasn't done correctly) & just using the knife until it was time to throw it away and get a new one was all I've known.

But I asked about proper care and maintenance, but in return I got a lecturing that had made someone think I said something horrible about his mom and sister. Beyond that I think manufacturers should offer at a minimum a link to some maintenance videos or something on their website or something as some guys & gals have little experience or wrong experience so it could be useful or some maybe like me where they don't have to a decent local dealer that will take the time to help you learn properly. We all know Google knows a lot, but trying to sort the good from bad info could leave a person with a pile of broken knives & walk away from the hobby altogether.
 
I know for sure all 19 of my BNIB Benchmades have them because I took them all out for their six month oil wipe down. I'm thinking they can go a year, as they are as I left them six months ago. Anyway, my four Spyderco PM'2s all came with one.

If they keep it as short as my post I don't mind it. :)
 
I do read everything before doing engine builds, or additional superchargers/turbos, even though I can do them without. Even a stock 5.7 liter Tundra needs cutting on with a TRD supercharger. I'm way off topic, so yes, I like em'
 
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