So How Do You Decide?

[P.C.E.]

First - Do I like the way it looks.

In no specific order:
Size, blade and/or total length.
Blade profile and steel type.
Deployment / locking mechanism.
Handle material / profile.

Lastly and most important.
Maker and/or country of origin.
Price.

I like variety but typically buy US made and am willing to spend some $ to get what I want.

 

[Shorttime]

Price under $150. Though I've been looking at spending more than this.

No liner locks or frame locks.

Wharncliffe, modified wharncliffe, or sheepsfoot.

No thumb ramps.

Micarta or G10. Bolsters are nice, but not a requirement.

Liners are also a desirable feature.

I am still trying to get myself to bend a couple of these rules for a WE/Lundquist Black Void Opus.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Do I have enough money: Yes = buy; No = wait until I do.

 

[Bob Denman]

Even if I also have "all that I need": it doesn't mean that I stop looking...

 

[Bob Denman]

...I am still trying to get myself to bend a couple of these rules for a WE/Lundquist Black Void Opus.

Tell me a bit more about the WE that you're looking for. The name is just awesome!
(A picture would help...)

 

[Sonnydaze]

i like frame-locks from reputable company. OAL, blade-shape and steel, THIN blade...0.125" or less. scales.
price is secondary altho usually around 300 for near-new from exchange.
also a fan of fixed blades, 7" or so OAL SO CAN SCOUT-CARRY.

 

[Mister Coffee]

How many threads are you watching?

How many are we limited to?

 

[Bob Denman]

How many are we limited to?

"To Infinity... and beyond!"

 

[Dergyll]

Same as girls.

Love at first sight, all you see are the positives. You go for it and rationalize it afterwards.

Then you start living together and realize its not all it seems.

Then its "SPYDERCO BENCHMADE ZT PRICED TO SELL!!!!!"

 

[Shorttime]

Tell me a bit more about the WE that you're looking for. The name is just awesome!
(A picture would help...)

Link to a Bladeforums-friendly dealer.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/WEK2010D/we-knife-company-2010d-justin-lundquist-black-void-opus-front-flipper-knife-cpm-20cv-black-stonewashed-blade-black-titanium-handles-with-black-g10-inlays

I would post pictures directly, but it seems that Imgur is in the process of locking me out because I refuse to pay for membership?

 

[Bob Denman]

Damn! I like it too!
As soon as I collect what's already ordered: that's coming home with me!

 

[Shorttime]

Damn! I like it too!
As soon as I collect what's already ordered: that's coming home with me!

If you search up pictures by members Dadpool and Keyman, you may see other things you like (because between the two of them, they end up buying all the knives I like, before I buy them).

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Same as girls.

Love at first sight, all you see are the positives. You go for it and rationalize it afterwards.

Then you start living together and realize its not all it seems.

Then its "SPYDERCO BENCHMADE ZT PRICED TO SELL!!!!!"

Best analogy of the week, you nailed it perfectly!

 

[FullMetalJackass]

Only factor for me now is, Can I afford it?

If not, then I'll put on the upcoming hit list.
I don't buy anymore cheaper stuff instead of what I truly want. I think I'm past the “need” zone, I'm now into the “passion and desire” zone.

 

[tony281sc2]

All of the above for anything expensive.
1. Reputable brand
2. Blade shape, steel type
3. Comfortable handle
4. Flipper (unless it’s a spyderco or Benchmade)
*oh yeah, price too