Use a Mayo TnT?

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Just got one. Am I crazy to use it?
Over the years I have noticed a pattern in my using knives. Anything over $500.00 usually stays in a drawer.
Upon receipt of my TnT, which I had planned on using, a second criteria has entered my mind. Availability.
After a very long wait, I am now the owner of a medium TnT. I guess I don't need to tell you guys the flawless character of this knife, and it is a beauty.
I will use it and use it often, but am I crazy?
What parameters do some of you people use to determine which knives may become too valuable or irreplaceable to use?

Chuck B
 
I am carrying a Mayo TNT today.

At first, like you, I didn't want to reduce the value. I don't worry too much about losing it, as I don't tend to lose things.

But then, you have to say to yourself - if I am satisfied with this $140 Benchmade 940Ti - why even have the TNT in the first place?

So, I think you decide whether you are a true collector (I am not) in which case, safe queen she stays.

Or, consider your self a connoisseur - and enjoy having it. That is my decision.

Merriam Webster online definition.

Main Entry: con·nois·seur
Pronunciation: "kä-n&-'s&r also -'sur
Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete French (now connaisseur), from Old French connoisseor, from connoistre to know, from Latin cognoscere -- more at COGNITION
Date: 1714
1 : EXPERT; especially : one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge
2 : one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties <a connoisseur of fine wines>
 
Unless it is a case of "my grandfather gave me this old slipjoint on his deathbed" or something similar I am always in favor of using a knife regardless of it's cost or pedigree.

It doesn't make any sense to me to purchase a superior product and then leave it in a drawer when instead you could be appreciating its quality throughout the day. Even if the worst should happen and it is lost, stolen, or broken you are just out a hand tool, albeit an expensive one. Nobody died, things can be replaced, the sun isn't going to explode because somebody scratched a big-dollar knife.

You'd be crazy not to use it.

Even a cheap car costs many times more than a TnT, and people don't seem to have a problem using those.
 
Why spend the money and then look at it?? Use it, it's a tool, even though it's an expensive one.
-Kevin
 
Use it!

I like the way Fishbulb put it into perspective. And a car is something that can easily be damaged (beyond repair) by other drivers' bad driving, and you know that it will wear out in not too many years. The knife will not likely be damaged by others or wear out in your lifetime. So unless it is intended as an investment (most knives don't make good investments anyway), by all means use it.
 
TNTs are very well made. Unless you are cutting something that shouldn't be cut with a knife blade like metal, the edge and blade should hold up very well. Mayo's finish is extremely scratch resistant, so carry should be no problem. The TNT is expensive, but Tom Mayo clearly designed it as a user, not an art knife. Use it well, just don't abuse. I would image that you don't abuse other high possessions like cars, computers, watches etc. Use the same principle on high end cutlery.
 
USE IT!!!
I was fortunate enough to be able to buy a TNT from Tom at the 2002 Blade Show and it's been my EDC ever since (although the Scott Cook Lochsa I picked up at this year's show is starting to encroach on that role).
 
"Are you crazy to use your new Mayo?"

Heck no,
you are my hero!

Seriously, it makes me happy to see someone using a fine tool for its intended purpose.
I hate walking by some dork's Ferrari or Porshe garage queen that has perfect tires and has never pitched around a corner at the limit of adhesion.
Life is for living!
A fast car is for driving !
A fine knife is for cutting!

If however I were to run into you carving your initials into a picnic table or prying open a door with your Mayo I don't think I'd be as pleased.
Sill, do whatever the hell you want with your knife. Tom will not mind.
 
Defenitly use it. I just got my TNT two weeks ago, and have been carrying and using it ever since. I don't worry that much about losing it, I am careful with my things, or damaging it. Now did I keep it in my pocket while I was crawling under my car to change the oil? No, I saw no reason for having it, and only saw possibilities for damage.

I would say a little common sense goes a long way, as long as you just use the knife for cutting, it will be fine. If however you might be tempted to use the TNT as a pry bar, or some other silly thing by all means don't carry it. I would hate to see such a fine knife destroyed for no good reason.
 
Don't forget Tom Mayo can fix it up if you ever have a problem.
Most knifemakers are cool like that that.
 
I'm sure Tom Mayo built his knives for us to use. If you want it as a safe queen, that's fine. But I'd certainly use it.
 
I say use it also.
However, if you'd like, you may send the knife to me. I promise to use (not abuse) the knife for around 1-2 years, then I will return it to you. That will get teh knife "broken in". Ok, j/k..:)
 
I'm getting up there on the list, mine will be here this summer hopefully.

I will be cutting everything I can get my hands on. Only things that need cutting of course... ;-)
 
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