Thoughts on the James Brand Chapter Knife?

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DaNuke95

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Does anybody own the James Brand Chapter knife? If so, what are your thoughts on it? I find its minimalist design appealing (kind of reminds me of a Sebenza in that aspect).

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I don't like them in the slightest, to be candid. That handle looks entirely uncomfortable, and it just seems like a knife that was marketed towards hipsters.
 
I like certain aspects of the design. Like the shape of the handle, the blade, and the clip.

I don't like the green thumbstud, or the V-shaped thumbstud cutout.

But even if the thumbstud and cutout were to my liking, the knife is too small for my taste, and the price is too big for my taste.

I find straight lines and obtuse angles aesthetically appealing. This is why I consider the 1911 to be the best looking handgun on earth.

EDIT- The more I look at it, the less I'm bothered by the V-shaped thumbstud cutout.

Different strokes. Lots of people find the Sebenza aesthetically appealing, but it does absolutely nothing for me.
 
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Ok,now that I'm sober,they actually look kinda cool,unique,and why not add unique to a collection.Rock on,thanx for sharing!
 
It reminds me of the Sebenza as well. I appreciate what they're doing and the aesthetic and have no desire to own either.
 
killgar said:
I like certain aspects of the design. Like the shape of the handle, the blade, and the clip.

I don't like the green thumbstud, or the V-shaped thumbstud cutout.

But even if the thumbstud and cutout were to my liking, the knife is too small for my taste, and the price is too big for my taste.

I find straight lines and obtuse angles aesthetically appealing. This is why I consider the 1911 to be the best looking handgun on earth.

EDIT- The more I look at it, the less I'm bothered by the V-shaped thumbstud cutout.

Different strokes. Lots of people find the Sebenza aesthetically appealing, but it does absolutely nothing for me.
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I guess what I find appealing about this knife along with it's simplicity is the fact that it's not trying to be "tactical". It's kind of refreshing to look at. Call me a hipster if you want, but I wouldn't mind owning one with plain titanium handles and a plain satin blade. However, the price would have to come down quite a bit for me to consider it.
 
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I hear the term "hipster" used a lot in the chopper community (modified motorcycles). It is used to refer to people who have no real interest in choppers, but who get into them just to look cool and because they see them as trendy.

But mostly the term is used as a slur, and a way of saying- "I'm legit, and that makes me better than you, hipster". Personally, I never liked the term, or the motivation I have seen behind it's use.

I've never heard the term used in the knife community until this thread. For those who see these knives as "hipster" knives, I'm curious to hear what that actually means. Are these knives "trendy", as in, the popular flavor of the moment? I never heard of them until this thread.

Is there any evidence that people are buying these knives just because they think they're "cool"? It wouldn't surprise me if there are several members of this forum who buy knives just because they think they are "cool". I know I sometimes do.

Is a person a "hipster" if they spend hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on knives that will never be used, or never be used for any serious cutting chores? Again, it wouldn't surprise me if many on this forum fit that description (like me).

I have already seen what I consider to be unpleasant divisions in the knife community. Whether it's the "I USE my knives so that makes me better than collectors", or "I would never baton or pry with a knife so that makes me better than those who do", or "It's silly to spend that much on a knife. I would never spend that much on a knife. So that makes me smarter than people who do". I personally wish that there were less division and more unity in the knife community.

In the past I've used the term "knife snob", but I have chosen to never refer to anyone in that way again. Such terms only add negativity to the community. Just as the term "sheeple" adds negativity as it is sometimes used as a slur against people who don't share our interest in knives. I would hate to see the term "hipster" become yet another slur thrown around in the knife community.

I don't mean to rant, and I don't consider myself holier-than-thou, but I've seen the term "hipster" take on a life of it's own and turn ugly on another forum, and I personally am hoping that it doesn't happen on this one. In my opinion, referring to people as "hipsters" simply because they like, or buy a particular knife, cannot lead anywhere good.

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinions. And I certainly don't presume that it's my place to tell others what they should or should not say.
 
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