What popular knives that you don't understand why

RemyKaze said:
Or, because people like the ergonomics/steels/cutting geometry. Same as any other brand. Hardly anyone knows that it was a Harpy in Hannibal, and Spyderco was selling fine before that. Your logic doesn't pan out, but ok.

I'm not into the Contego(too weird a handle, not ergonomic at all), the Adamas(too wide a handle, better off with fixed), most of the larger ZT knives, and any other knives that can't cut worth a flip because they're too thick to part material easily. Sure, you can sharpen them to a crazy edge geometry, but you can't take away the width of the rest of the knife without extensive work.

Any knife that uses a typical, common lock, as in framelocks or lockbacks, and yet is ridiculously overpriced because of steel, maker, or fit&finish. That includes CRK, a lot of ZT, some Spyderco, Strider, Hinderer, Medford, Direware, Grayman, etc etc. I understand that it is easier for them to use a framelocks as it is both free to borrow, and fits simply into their designs. Still an outdated lock(and sooo many people gripe about framelock issues on this forum).

Also, any knife that goes beyond "built for use and also looks good" into the realm of "this is three times the price because we make it 3% better". I use my knives, I don't collect them, and I am not rich enough to throw away money. I can afford Sebenzas, Striders and such, but I always ask myself why I would need a cutting tool that costs as much as a car payment, cheap washer or dryer, some guns, a cell phone, a tv, a nice complete camping setup...I'm just randomly listing, but basically there is always something that is more deserving of that money. I think the only two I'd make a concession for would be Andrew Demko and William Henry.
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Good lord, RK...
I wasn't implying that the use of the knife in the storyline was the only reason SpyderCo was successful. ...And the irony of the moment was the very fact that so few do know now but at the time of the movies popularity SpyderCo had Harpy's on display in their showroom....
Forgive me, I just remembered I was in General D where everything is literal.
 
Greykilt said:
Good lord, RK...
I wasn't implying that the use of the knife in the storyline was the only reason SpyderCo was successful. ...And the irony of the moment was the very fact that so few do know now but at the time of the movies popularity SpyderCo had Harpy's on display in their showroom....
Forgive me, I just remembered I was in General D where everything is literal.
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It's all good, but Spyderco probably isn't the best company to attribute success to marketing. Unless you mean on this forum. :p I feel like your statement applies more to Gerber, and Emerson, among others. Just my two cents.
 
Sebenza, Umnumzan- what do those words even mean? I like the blade shapes but the handle shapes are a bit odd and would seem to be slippery for any real use.

Benchmade 710- looks great to me except for that darn recurve that would be a pain to sharpen

Spyderco Caly- I don't understand these- is this a model name, model number, or shorthand for something?
 
I feel badly about this, but here goes: Sebenzas. There, I said it. I want to like them, I know I should, but I can't. I think it is the asymmetrical scales that I dislike the most. If anyone feels the need to point at me and laugh or call me hurtful names for my dumb opinion, I understand.
 
I really can't say any certain knife, or maker, or style. I find my taste change day to day. Last week I wasn't really into sak, today I love them.
 
I would much rather an opponent in a knife fight have a Spyderco or a skinny Leek, just by their design, then a Blur or a Brawler. Like the Spyderco, the Leek has a cult following. Meanwhile, Kershaw Brawlers are not much bigger overall but never did catch on and may become extinct while anything a Leek could do a Brawler looks like it could do better.
 
bdmicarta said:
Sebenza, Umnumzan- what do those words even mean? I like the blade shapes but the handle shapes are a bit odd and would seem to be slippery for any real use.
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The name Sebenza is derived from the Zulu word meaning "Work," a tribute to Mr. Reeve's South African origins. Umnumzaan is derived from the Zulu language also, meaning "Head of the family", or "Boss".
 
Blackie Scantling said:
I would much rather an opponent in a knife fight have a Spyderco or a skinny Leek, just by their design, then a Blur or a Brawler.
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Oh really?

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Half serrated blades. Just why? Go full or none.

If you go with half serrated, you have a knife that neither cuts fibrous materials nor slices anything worth a shit.
 
AntDog said:
Half serrated blades. Just why? Go full or none.

If you go with half serrated, you have a knife that neither cuts fibrous materials nor slices anything worth a shit.
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I for one like semi's. I'm always in a hurry to get something whittled or cut and I usually use the serrations more than the smooth part. Or I at least start the cut with the serrations and finish the draw with the smooth. Inch for inch, the serrations don't play around.
 
So far I think I LIKE everything that you guys don't. :-) Except Emersons but ZT will fix that directly.
 
I like all kinds of stuff and don't blackball any quality companies. If I had to pick a brand it'd be Emerson. I have held them and they seemed well made, but the price doesn't match what you get IMO. A black G10 handled (thin locking liner at that) liner lock with 154CM for $175, what am I missing here? Maybe 15 years ago that would have been the case but nowadays you have many alternatives with the same construction and materials, even made in the USA for a more realistic price.
 
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