To We or not to WE

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Bob Denman said:
Is that like saying, "Non"; to "Oui"?
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Oui oui!
Seriously though, I just dont like endless overpriced gaudy titanium flippers built on CNC machines that all look the same. Plus the ones that look different are useless tacticool art knives that look that a batarang had a baby with a cut out paper snowflake. And to top it all off, youre paying hundreds of dollars to China where those people work for low pay in bad conditions for companies who are polluting the planet like crazy and their goverment is currently holding masses of people in "re-education" camps. The issues with China go on and on but I am not going to continue. :( Maybe WE is ok though, I dont know.
I though....do not WE.
 
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FrancoC said:
Hey guys and girls. I tend to only buy USA made knives…..always. I have come across some appealing WE Knives flippers and was wondering if they can compete? I own hinderers and microtechs so the bar is pretty damn high. To be honest the stigma of made in china still puts me off a bit but I am curious if they have a good rep from real knife people. Any reply will be much appreciated
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I’m having a hard time following this as you have stated, you tend to only buy USA knives only-always?
 
There's an old joke about poor quality: “Made in Oosa” (USA).

I have a $50 (sale price) Civivi that beats the crap out of a William Henry and then pisses on its grave.
 
They are becoming a bit fru fru for my taste in terms of aesthetics, also not a big fan of the branded pins.

Call me crazy, but if I'm buying chinese knives I'm out for a bargain.
 
Smithhammer said:
True, we don't compete when it comes to cheap manufactured knives.

But we'll compete with any country when it comes to high quality craftsmanship (which isn't cheap). ;)
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I don't know....I can buy a made in USA Kershaw Leek for $55.00. Is there a Chinese knife that compares in quality and price to that?
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And I would bet the the workers who made that knife are slightly better paid than your average Chinese worker!
 
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Without getting into specifics, your money is your vote. Consciously or not, you are supporting the economy of a nation and what it aspires to do: make war or peace, spy or not spy, violate human rights, or not. Let's just say my shopping habits have changed in the last few years. I support everyone's right to make up their own mind.
 
EricT64 said:
While I admire one’s preference to buy American, I think WE makes great knives and if you have avoided Reate made knives, you are missing out on some really nice knives.
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Yes, but I'm sure I am missing out on a lot of "really nice knives" - can't buy 'em all. Have to make choices.

When a product can be made for a fraction of the manufacturing cost of a domestic product and sell for the same price(or more) that is just plain greed! I won't support that.
 
Beyond the political (I guess human rights are political 🤔), beyond supporting American manufacturing, I just don't find Chinese knives appealing. They are just not cool to me, and give me ZERO pride in ownership. I own knives from various countries all over the world, but Chinese knives are frankly gross to me. This is a hobby. I buy what I enjoy, and I'm buying way more knives than I'll ever need. The fact that a knife is a good value for the sum of it's parts because it is made in China doesn't impact my purchasing decisions whatsoever, and the idea that I am "missing out" by not overconsuming such products is ludicrous.
 
What about American makers like Pena who use Chinese OEMs? Are those still to be avoided by the USA only crowd? Can’t make the profit argument on those.
 
mak1277 said:
What about American makers like Pena who use Chinese OEMs? Are those still to be avoided by the USA only crowd? Can’t make the profit argument on those.
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Like Schrade?
That's your choice to make...
 
Knives&Lint said:
Beyond the political (I guess human rights are political 🤔), beyond supporting American manufacturing, I just don't find Chinese knives appealing. They are just not cool to me, and give me ZERO pride in ownership. I own knives from various countries all over the world, but Chinese knives are frankly gross to me. This is a hobby. I buy what I enjoy, and I'm buying way more knives than I'll ever need. The fact that a knife is a good value for the sum of it's parts because it is made in China doesn't impact my purchasing decisions whatsoever, and the idea that I am "missing out" by not overconsuming such products is ludicrous.
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If your AD20.5 had been made in China instead of Taiwan, would it be less cool (excluding, as you say, political considerations)?
 
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