Top quality knives that don't get any love?

Sharpski

Sharpski

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I have noticed that there a some really high high quality knife markers that just don't get much love. They aren't mentioned much and there resale value is poor. I thought it would be interesting to start a thread that could open some eyes!:triumphant: including my own....so

Let there be light!

They two that come to mind are Murray Carter and William Henry. In general I think most people would say they are good quality knives but still in my opinion they don't get the respect the should. Look at the resale value. For WH they usually go for half the purchase price, now the exception are the super rare collectible pieces. I am talking about the more mid tech levels knives. Quality, design, and materials are a great value!

Second Murray carter has some of the best steel in the industry, done the good old fashion way. This guys forges his own steel for goodness sake! Finish and ergos are bar none. This guy is a incredible and his knives are perfection. I have been trying to sell one for months and no one is remotely interested. I just can't figure out why. Again I think people respect these knives butt hey usually only get love from guys that own them.


Anyway I am interested to hear others..maybe I will find a new maker to investigate and try out!
 
I've found when you go up in price, it turns into art. Art is different for each person. For someone else to pay what you paid, they must see the value in the art.
 
Yo Mama said:
I've found when you go up in price, it turns into art. Art is different for each person. For someone else to pay what you paid, they must see the value in the art.
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I agree and is part of the reason I started this thread specifically. Awareness maybe ha
 
Moki & Mcusta doesn't get a lot of love on the forums and they are both high quality knife companies. Especially Moki- their fit and finish is second to none in the production knife world.
 
Some very nice Italian blades. The Viper Start, great steel, perfect fit and finish.

Fantoni HB 01. every bit as well built, excellent handle to blade ratio. beautiful blade, finish and shape. This coming from a true ZT lover...
 
Some very nice Italian blades. The Viper Start, great steel, perfect fit and finish.

Fantoni HB 01. every bit as well built, excellent handle to blade ratio. beautiful blade, finish and shape. This coming from a true ZT lover...

Sorry Double post
 
Blackheart Knives is one that I have been a big fan of for a while now, and his blades are all really well-made, and all done 100% in the US, from only materials made in the US, but he doesn't seem to get as much love here on the forums as I would hope.

Had a Pike done by him for me, and he was one of the best makers I have ever talked to in terms of customer service and communication, and the best ergos I have EVER felt on a fixed blade knife.

But I don't hear much, if anything, about him from the community on here, and it kind of makes me sad that people don't give him as much attention as I think they should.
 
Sharpski said:
I have noticed that there a some really high high quality knife markers that just don't get much love. They aren't mentioned much and there resale value is poor. I thought it would be interesting to start a thread that could open some eyes!:triumphant: including my own....so

Let there be light!

They two that come to mind are Murray Carter and William Henry. In general I think most people would say they are good quality knives but still in my opinion they don't get the respect the should. Look at the resale value. For WH they usually go for half the purchase price, now the exception are the super rare collectible pieces. I am talking about the more mid tech levels knives. Quality, design, and materials are a great value!

Second Murray carter has some of the best steel in the industry, done the good old fashion way. This guys forges his own steel for goodness sake! Finish and ergos are bar none. This guy is a incredible and his knives are perfection. I have been trying to sell one for months and no one is remotely interested. I just can't figure out why. Again I think people respect these knives butt hey usually only get love from guys that own them.


Anyway I am interested to hear others..maybe I will find a new maker to investigate and try out!
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Where are you finding these for 50%? I will make sure find a new home
 
Sharpski said:
For WH they usually go for half the purchase price, now the exception are the super rare collectible pieces.
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Really? I'd give my eye teeth to pick up a B12 Atlas for 50% off the purchase price. And the Atlas isn't one of WH's "super rare collectible pieces" by a long shot. If you ever see one of those for sale at that kind of price, please let me know.

PS: Oh dear. Looks like I need to get in line.
 
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A big fan of Murray Carter here. I have his books, sharpening stones, videos, blade oil, and 3 of his neck knives... :D
 
Sunyata said:
CRKT earned their reputation and lack of respect
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I'm sure that Blade Magazine, who named this CRKT the 2014 Overall Knife of the Year, designed by Ken Onion and made for CRKT by Lion Steel will not agree with your analysis.
 
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Seriously. It's not that he has a bad reputation, quite the contrary, but hell, you barely hear about the brand even though they're pretty darn good.

And it's not like they sell over the top designs either, gotta love the Bravo, Javalina and Forester, he even makes a solid (and beautiful) dagger and a diving knife.

For the descriptions of the knives in the website it looks like they're popular in some branches of the US military, but they are almost never heard about outside of that.

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