Should I pull the trigger for my first Hinderer?

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What's up guys.

This is going to be a decent length to start.

To begin I got into knives late August and I sort of got addicted fast. I would watch videos for about a year until I decided to buy knives in August. I started off with a CRKT Ripple then a ZT 0770cf then next week then a PM2 the day after the ZT. A month after collecting I got my first mid tech, in late September, a small Sebenza. Well heres my problem, I love Hinderers, although I've never owned won. I've been looking to buy one from day one but I could never find a dealer that sold them for $395, and if they did they were sold out. I originally wanted the 3.5 inch slicer with a blue handle since that was my favorite production blade available. But when I saw the pictures of the production Bowie, they just blew my mind, I knew I had to have one.

Heres the thing, I'm a Freshman in college. I work every weekend for my dad (have been helping him out since I was 14, currently turning 19) so I like saving my money since I don't get paid much. I'm blessed to be going to a college with a small tuition and even more blessed that my parents are able to pay for my college tuition. And one day when I start working I would like to pay them back. So for those reasons it is easier for me to save up money. I love the stock market and am saving up to put more money in it. I've been practicing on a simulator and have made 130% profit in 1 week from 100k to 230k. So should I continue saving money to put into the stock market or get my grail knife that can never get off my mind? My goal one day is to day trade but I'm not even close to the minimum capital needed to be a day trader. I find day trading the easiest and funnest way for me to make money in the market and since I can only make 3 trades a week I feel it may be pointless to swing trade with the little money I have invested and plan to invest.

I have come to the conclusion, after 3 months of trying, that I will not be able to get a Hinderer for retail. I feel now the Bowie will be around $700+ in the second hand market. Is dropping an extra $300 really worth it? Or should I save that extra money and put it into a nice dividend stock and continue to patiently wait for a Hinderer for retail while the thought of one taunts me (the knife addiction bug hit me hard if you haven't noticed).

This is the other part I am stuck on that makes me want to buy a Hinderer more. Before I start investing seriously I would like to know how to evaluate companies, read financials, etc. Currently I don't know how to do any of that. But am beginning to read books and take seminars at my college that has a nice trading floor. I feel that I would like to know what I am doing before actually risking more money. Which brings me back to wanting to buy a Hinderer with money that can be potentially lost if invested.

Why couldn't money just grow on trees?!?!

And yes I already have saved a lot of money for my families Christmas gifts so this will be purchased with extra money I have saved up.
 
Yes get a Hinderer.

As for higher frequency trading: candlestick charts can be your friend.
 
Here are my two cents.......
Sell off some of the production knives you have......keep a couple that you really like.......once you get a Hinderer you won't carry the other ones anyway.......at least I don't.......and that should give you a nice little "start up nest egg" for your Hinderer endeavor.......
You can also keep an eye out for the Flash Sales......RHK has been awesome about doing them this year and there will one - or perhaps more - on Monday where you can buy direct from RHK......there will likely be another before Christmas.......so there are opportunities to buy direct from Hinderer.......
But my answer is......yes.....if you want to carry an incredible knife.......an XM is the way to go........
 
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So it sounds like you already have your mind made up to get a Hinderer. You just need the push, yes get one. Money is made and lost every day. There are some things worth having, a Hinderer is one of those things. Everyone needs to enjoy the fruits of their labor and sacrifices they make. Why not enjoy the craftsmanship of a quality knife as opposed to taking a chance on an uncertainty with your extra money.
 
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While Hinderers do cost more than some others, there are reasons for that. Like you, I deliberated a while before stepping out and buying my first one. I do not regret it. It gives me pleasure every single day. You sound like a smart, deliberative guy. That's good. You'll be proud of that Hinderer while you're day trading. Go for it.
 
Thanks guys, I think im going to go for it. Ill just put some money in paypal and wait untill after Christmas. Maybe I can get lucky with a flash deal like Falcon said. If not ill pay second hand prices. I just need one already. Seems like a push was needed for me to get one and seeing the replies I think you guys sealed the deal.
 
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One more question guys. If you are in the fire department can you call Hinderer to order a knife anytime? Or does he post something saying his books are open? One of my best friends from childhood is volunteering at the fire department and will be sworn into the fire department pretty soon. He told me that he can get me a Hinderer I just need to give him the information on to how.
 
Greek_God said:
Thanks guys, I think im going to go for it. Ill just put some money in paypal and wait untill after Christmas. Maybe I can get lucky with a flash deal like Falcon said. If not ill pay second hand prices. I just need one already. Seems like a push was needed for me to get one and seeing the replies I think you guys sealed the deal.
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To be fair......I'm not really sure you needed a push.......asking your question in the middle of the Hinderer forum pretty much guaranteed the response you would get......
......I mean it's not like anyone here would say no.........that said.......there is a Hinderer forum.......it's quite active........and everyone in it loves their Hinderers.........so that alone should speak volumes as to the quality and coolness of the knives.........

Regardless.......Hinderers are incredible knives......I'm glad you decided to join the Herd.......
 
Do not have your friend get you a Hinderer. That is NOT what Rick and Co. intended by selling directly to military and LEO's, and Firefighters. The intent is to put knives into the hands of first responders who may NEED them. To do it that way would be immoral, and risks the program being stopped. You have waited this long, my advise is to continue waiting and do it right. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but that is a hot topic. Is it done? Yes. Is it right ? Absolutely not.
 
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Do not have your friend get you a Hinderer. That is NOT what Rick and Co. intended by selling directly to military and LEO's, and Firefighters. The intent is to put knives into the hands of first responders who may NEED them. To do it that way would be immoral, and risks the program being stopped. You have waited this long, my advise is to continue waiting and do it right. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but that is a hot topic. Is it done? Yes. Is it right ? Absolutely not.
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Good advice and absolutely correct.
 
Not only is the Program intended to be implimented as described - It Honors those Who Sacrifice and place themselves in harms way to protect those who they are entrusted to
serve.
I Hope and Pray that Rick's legacy spreads across more of our society.
 
Greek_God said:
One more question guys. If you are in the fire department can you call Hinderer to order a knife anytime? Or does he post something saying his books are open? One of my best friends from childhood is volunteering at the fire department and will be sworn into the fire department pretty soon. He told me that he can get me a Hinderer I just need to give him the information on to how.
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You started out OK, but this was a significant swing and miss.
 
Get a Hinderer. You are certainly doing well about saving and investing (on a simulator). Keep up the good work. Yet, you probably already know how the market works. Weeks of hard work could be wiped out by one transaction. However, as long as the ordering policy stays quo, I don't think the value of a XM 18 would go below $$$. Yes, you paid a $$$ more. But the enjoy you get, and mostly the confidence when you carry the XM in your pocket will make you more successful. I sold two CRKs to get my first XM. Never looked back.
 
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While we are at it, let's tow the line on discussion Do's and Don'ts.
Pricing is a " Don't ".
Hope the couple rules aren't to onorous.
If so, oh well.
 
Yea... I won't make my friend get me one. I guess ill try cyber monday just saw there Facebook post and if I miss out ill just buy second hand. Didn't really think about that Vegas, Ribicon, Hammer, and others. Saw a guy mention he did that in a Youtube video and thought I'd do the some but you guys brought up some good points not to.
 
Nope.....you're good.....anyone can buy from the flash sale.......even Canadians now.......:D

And if you have any questions about the detent......you should PM RDA.......he loves that......:eek:
 
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