US made

When I buy a knife, I try to focus on the quality of the knife itself and not where it was made. Most of my knives are made in the USA. The rest are made in Japan, Switzerland, and Germany.

Since I live in the States, there is at least one clear advantage for me to buy knives of US origin. If I ever have a problem with the knife, it is much easier and cheaper to send it in for repair/replacement. If I ever have a question about a product, it is also easier for me to contact the company if they are located in the States. International calls are costly and sometimes the person on the other side doesn't speak English too well. Yes, I know I could send an email, but I find it's faster to make a phone call. Cheers folks.
 
I'm poor, so I go to walmart and use Chinese knives, they fit my needs and my budget.
I can't pay $100 for a emerson.
 
shecky said:
This is assuming a knife is patented. If it is, it's enforceable in the US. If not, it doesn't actually matter. Furthermore, patents aren't a whole lot of power, either. They give the holder a little bit better leverage in court, but that's about it. Patents are not rewarded automatically. They have to be sought, paid for, and enforced by the holder.

Yes, it's a tough world, and seems kinda stacked against innovation. But that would be mistaken. Not only has it always been that way, it kind of works pretty well in the real world.



Once again, you say that as if it's a bad thing.

Capitalism can seem cruel sometimes.



Counterfeits are actionable in the US. Tougher to enforce not only in China, but anywhere is not optimized to do so.

All these criticisms of China are built on the assumption that they cannot happen in the US. This is false. Forgeries happen anywhere they can. If it originates in the US, do you decide that buying American is an immoral or unethical choice?

FWIW, counterfeiting ≠ killing. Reductio ad absurdum arguments are usually poor ones.



Largely irrelevant to knives. You're fishing for excuses now. Again, there is a long continuing history of dangerous products originating in the US. Does this fact make buying American an immoral or unethical choice?

Once again, China doesn't make knives. Manufacturers make knives. Making country of origin an issue really has nothing to do with knives themselves.
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Lets just agree to disagree...before the absurdum starts to accumulate.
 
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Do you political guys want to be banned.

If so, go ahead and continue to ignore the clear rules here and we will be glad to help you out.

Next infractions will be for Major Trolling = automatically banned.

We are not about to let this knife discussion forum turn into personal political or economic pulpits.
The reason for this is that knife discussion would quickly degrade to unrelated subjects.
 
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Bastid said:
Do you political guys want to be banned.

If so, go ahead and continue to ignore the clear rules here and we will be glad to help you out.

Next infractions will be for Major Trolling = automatically banned.

We are not about to let this knife discussion forum turn into personal political or economic pulpits.
The reason for this is that knife discussion would quickly degrade to unrelated subjects.
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Please move this post then. It was never intended to be a political pi**ing match...and since Im the OP I should know. This is not trolling so please do not consider it such.

Thanks
 
It's always a bonus to purchase US made knives, or goods in general. Having said that, if you are truly a knife aficionado, then you have to know that not all really good knives are US made.

The individual will choose what he or she carries and whether or not the location of manufacture falls within their personal belief system.

Educate yourself to the good and the bad that is out there as far as knives are concerned and buy what you like.

not trying to be preachy, just trying to get back on track.
 
I buy Helle, Spyderco and Benchmade even though some are not US made. Also I believe that some US made knives are not all that good. I wont say because it could start an flame war.

A interesting comparison would be Gibson vs Epiphone. I know they are not knives. As a musician, I have owned dozens of US Gibsons over the years. I have owned a few Epis too. Gibson uses Epiphone as their cost conscious brand for those that dont want to pay $3k for a Les Paul. However I think that the Epi Les Pauls are better as far as build quality goes, they just dont use the best materials. Anyone who has looked at a US LP with a file butchered fretboard knows what Im talking about.

I think it can be the same with knives.
 
I like to get tactical knives used for US and other armies, especially elite units . So I buy from the country these knives were made in.

Last month I got an Extrema Ratio made in Italy and I think it stands up to anything made any where. Economic wise, I don’t think it makes bit of difference. :p

Off topic. Cars? Does any one even know of a car that’s ONLY made in the USA?:confused: These %*&#%$&*~ Corproations "'out sourced" to save $$$
so your $ is going who knows where for a long time now.:mad:
 
I pulled up to the border guard, and he asked me.....

"Sir where are your knives from?"

I said,


Wellllllllllllllll........
They come from everywhere man, they come from everywhere man,
They've breathed the desert air man,
Some have seen the mountain's fair man
Of knives I have my share man
They come from everywhere

They come from Canada, China, India, and Mexico;
Nepal, USA and even some I don't know
Switzerland, Germany, and a couple more from here and there
They come from everywhere................
 
akadave2 said:
Please move this post then. It was never intended to be a political pi**ing match...and since Im the OP I should know. This is not trolling so please do not consider it such.

Thanks
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No. You are missing the point all together.

The point I am trying to make to some of you is that the original post is legit.

Some of you are not able to answer a legit question without getting on your political/economic pulpits.

I am not moving threads because people do not have the respect to follow the rules here. Especially after clear warnings have been issued.
 
The vast majority of my knives are made in the U.S. but there are other great Knifemakers that live through out the rest of the world and I certainly would not hesitate to purchase from them.
 
Bastid said:
No. You are missing the point all together.

The point I am trying to make to some of you is that the original post is legit.

Some of you are not able to answer a legit question without getting on your political/economic pulpits.

I am not moving threads because people do not have the respect to follow the rules here. Especially after clear warnings have been issued.
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Give us some credit. It's very difficult to address the OP without referring to political and economic points, especially if the reasons for being so discriminating about cutlery may be political and/or economic.
 
While not part of the same continent, Australia is part of the Asian-Pacific, along with Tasmania, Papua New Guinea and the surrounding Islands

They have always, and continue to have strong ties to Asia.

While not part of Asia in your eyes, they are part (at least by some) in THEIRS.
 
CWL said:
For production knives, I don't really care where they're from. I do buy quite a few customs every year and aside from a Thai E-Nep last year, my dollars are spent inside the USA.

But if I see something I really really like, I'd still buy from overseas.
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How is the quality on the Thai knife? I've been looking but haven't commited yet.

Kevin
 
I ordered up a Benchmade Vex last night. Going to give it a shot and see how it holds up.

There, proof that I'm not a knife racist.:D
 
shecky said:
Give us some credit. It's very difficult to address the OP without referring to political and economic points, especially if the reasons for being so discriminating about cutlery may be political and/or economic.
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No it is not that difficult at all. All it takes is simple and basic respect for the rules here. Most people are able to abide by them without difficulty.
 
shecky said:
Give us some credit. It's very difficult to address the OP without referring to political and economic points, especially if the reasons for being so discriminating about cutlery may be political and/or economic.
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+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:

Dag-nabit said:
How is the quality on the Thai knife? I've been looking but haven't commited yet.

Kevin
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Who is the manufacturer of the Thai knife?
 
Bastid said:
No it is not that difficult at all. All it takes is simple and basic respect for the rules here. Most people are able to abide by them without difficulty.
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+1

While politics may be the reason why some refuse to purchase select models, that is the only mention that needs stating. Discussion of the specifics regarding your political feelings should be made in the Political Discussion forum--not here. The question is what, not why. ;)

Shotgunner--let us know how you like the Vex! It's a great knife, though I like the Spydie Tenacious better for the money. Both are great examples of quality and value.:cool:
 
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