Strider tarani karambit- Why so expensive?

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stonproject

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Got one used on the forums for a great price (far below retail) and I love it. But they want almost 400 new for it? I'm curious why this knife would warrant such an extreme price tag. Even the kydex is pretty crappy, but the knife itself is well done.

Is this a case of paying for the names, or is producing a karambit really difficult enough to charge 400?

Thanks BF.
 
Simple. Strider has the knife and people have almost $400. If people had rather have the knife than almost $400 then it is worth it to them. So if Strider has the knife and would rather have the almost $400, then they swap and both parties walk away happy. If either party walks away unhappy then they were foolish to make the swap.
 
Because the company is devoted solely to the development and construction of edged tools designed to survive use in the harshest of conditions. The background of Strider Knives founders enables the company to assess requirements in diverse fields ranging from the average line soldier/marine through special operations, law enforcement and hunting to commercial diving.
 
stonproject said:
Is this a case of paying for the names, or is producing a karambit really difficult enough to charge 400?
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I'm sure other makers could produce one comparable for less money. However, the fact is that Strider CAN sell it for $400 because there are plenty of people who will buy it for $400. So why not? Basic economics: Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

Strider has spent many years building their reputation. Selling $400 karambits is the fruit of that labor.
 
When you are buying a knife designed to either harvest vegetables or slash people, you'll pay to buy the very best. Think of the many situations where the failure of your root knife/disemboweler could be disastrous!
 
Spinny said:
I'm sure other makers could produce one comparable for less money. However, the fact is that Strider CAN sell it for $400 because there are plenty of people who will buy it for $400. So why not? Basic economics: Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

Strider has spent many years building their reputation. Selling $400 karambits is the fruit of that labor.
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I suspect this ^^ is the reason in a nutshell whether it is worth it to you or not.
 
Mister X said:
Because the company is devoted solely to the development and construction of edged tools designed to survive use in the harshest of conditions. The background of Strider Knives founders enables the company to assess requirements in diverse fields ranging from the average line soldier/marine through special operations, law enforcement and hunting to commercial diving.
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Right... Give this a read:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/453852-Mick-Strider-has-some-explaining-to-do
 
Mister X, yes, please read the link above. If you bought their story on their background you have been misled (to put it mildly).
 
Give "Strider" stamped on any blade and it will suddenly unreasonable expensive... I can't see how 5" cord wrapped production fixed blade would cost someone $350...

Most Strider's knife are made from CPM-S30V by machine and heat treat by PHT, nothing magic.

People just pay for the "brand" or "hype" surround it.
 
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