What is the #1 virtue when it comes to knife buying

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Edalb

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I would love to hear what you think..

I would say "patience"... is the #1, so that a buyer doesn't jump into "unecessary" purchases, he/she would regret later.

Best wishes,

Edalb
 
I'd also say research/wisdom; finding out what's best for your needs,
learning a knives history, the company who makes it history.
 
A credit card with high limits. No seriously...don't be impulsive. At least 25% of the knives I've purchased could have been obtained at a lower cost if I had just waited.
 
Life is Short. I buy what I like, what I want. I use it for a while and decide then if I will keep it or sell it or trade it. It's not about what I need it's about what I want at the very minute I see a knife that can be had. I don't want everything which is good but when I want a certain knife it's a calm and deliberate obsession to get it. I like knves, it's my hobby.
 
Edalb has it exactly right. Patience and self-control are the keys. The good is the enemy of the best. I admire far more the guy with few knives, the purchases of which are well thought out, than the guy with one of these, one of those, and one of the other.
 
For a novice like me, the number one virtue is perusing this website. I now own great knives that I never heard of before coming here and, conversely, have avoided buying clunkers do to BF members insightful reviews and advice.

Thanks to all who have helped me.
 
Patience is up there along with prudence and self control.

Others have spelled it out regarding research, fitting both your wants and needs, etc. which all play into the three virtues above.
 
Imo it's important to have a clear understanding of what quality means in terms of materials and design. Expensive does not always translate to "good", although to a large extent that correlation does exist.

After that it is most virtuous to learn what kind of knife purchase brings you the most satisfaction. Can you only maintain interest in raw functionality? Do you find yourself regretting purchases that do not appreciate in value?

For me it's too boring to simply buy knives which most practically fit my needs. I only buy knives that also appeal to me aesthetically and/or I just think I'll enjoy owning. If I won't be excited waiting to get my hands on a knife I don't bother buying it.
 
Does it make me feel good when I see it, is it attractive to my eye?
Does it feel good in my hand, does it fit my grip and feel comfortable when tightly held?
Does it have a reasonable price for what it is? On production I will look for the lowest price, on customs it is what it is, is it worth it to me?

If the answer to the above three questions is yes then I buy it, if there is one negative answer I think about it carefully as it will go into the collection but not as a user. If there are two negative answers I pass.
 
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