What's are your limitations, if any?

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I'm just wondering what other enthusiast's philosophy is when it comes to putting limitations on what they will and won't buy.


I've come to the philosophy that if I am NOT going to EDC/use it, then I'm NOT going to get/keep it. I'm trying to stick to this philosophy in order to put some sort of limitations on what I am willing to spend or buy for my "collection" since I pretty much want almost every knife I see.


Right now, when considering whether or not to put up a couple of hundred dollars on a knife, my deciding factor is whether or not I'm going to EDC/use it.


What philosophy, if any, do you use?
 
Whether I like it...appreciate the manufacturing quality, the blade-steel, the locking system, blade-finish (love stone-washed), scale material...(love carbon fiber and titanium, hate aluminum),...
whether I will be able to sell it later, what's my credit-card balance, seller's feedback, handle thickness, various reviews. A good start.
Sonnydaze
p.s. My EDC's are pretty constant...CRK Zaan or Sebenza, Grayman Dua. I don't touch the new stuff; I just admire it for a while and then turn it around for something else.
 
I won't buy anything I won't use... Estate sales can be great fun in cities, few people dig into tool chests... I picked up a handful of traditionals (in poor shape) two mostly full tool boxes for $10, so now I have old beaters that I can wail on for pennies. :)
 
I have a mental progression that I use. If any one step gets a "no", I don't buy it.

1. Aesthetically pleasing?

2. Do I not already own a knife like it?

3. Is is NOT serrated?

4. Good steel?

5. WILL I USE IT?

I have only found one knife that broke that code, and it belongs to one of my best good friends. It's a Michael Morris knife, and passed my code because it's so unique. It is handmade by one guy, out of a file, and only 4 were ever made (according to Michael). I'd never really "use" a knife like this, but the aesthetics are off of the charts.

I stole this picture of the knife off of Michael's website

 
Money.
If I can afford it, then I'll buy it.
If I can't afford it, then I'll buy it.
If I really really can't afford it, then I'll buy it, but promise myself that tomorrow I'll put a few on the exchange.... yeah right.
I'm so broke...:(
 
MDQBox said:
I'm just wondering what other enthusiast's philosophy is when it comes to putting limitations on what they will and won't buy.


I've come to the philosophy that if I am NOT going to EDC/use it, then I'm NOT going to get/keep it. I'm trying to stick to this philosophy in order to put some sort of limitations on what I am willing to spend or buy for my "collection" since I pretty much want almost every knife I see.


Right now, when considering whether or not to put up a couple of hundred dollars on a knife, my deciding factor is whether or not I'm going to EDC/use it.


What philosophy, if any, do you use?
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I share the same philosophy, there are many knives out there I would love to buy, but if it is too pretty to use then I won't but it. A good example would be the ZT 0777, gorgeous knife but I would never be able to bring myself to use it. Or the "River of Fire" damascus Sebenza's, man would I love to own one but it would just sit in the safe. I own a Sebenza but it is a variant I have no trouble using.

Price is a secondary limitation, I love the Hinderer design but just won't spend that kind of coin. So far $450 has been the most I have ever spent.
 
I now try to get knives that are unto themselves; SnG, Para Military, Salt1, BBK Metro Razor, etc.
And of course the classics like Dozier, Nealy, Busse, etc.
Makers like Leu, Willumsen, Fairly, McAhron, etc. are all safe bets for fantastic knives.
rolf
 
Moxy said:
Money.
If I can afford it, then I'll buy it.
If I can't afford it, then I'll buy it.
If I really really can't afford it, then I'll buy it, but promise myself that tomorrow I'll put a few on the exchange.... yeah right.
I'm so broke...:(
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Lol! Nicely done. :)
 
I care a lot about the steel, but my #1 criteria is for a 3.5"+ blade. I won't go under and I have no upper limit.
 
I am in the "have to use it and need it vs. just wanting it" category, so that is what the parameters are for me now.
 
I pick folding knives to use, which is strange when I consider that I used to collect handmade hunting knives that I never had any intention of use.

For my user folding knives- what I look for:
liner lock, frame lock, or axis lock,
3.5"-4" plain edge blade, keen point, no recurve, not a lot of belly
tip down if possible
good steel
G10 or micarta scales, or Ti
 
Cypress said:
I have a mental progression that I use. If any one step gets a "no", I don't buy it.

1. Aesthetically pleasing?

2. Do I not already own a knife like it?

3. Is is NOT serrated?

4. Good steel?

5. WILL I USE IT?

I have only found one knife that broke that code, and it belongs to one of my best good friends. It's a Michael Morris knife, and passed my code because it's so unique. It is handmade by one guy, out of a file, and only 4 were ever made (according to Michael). I'd never really "use" a knife like this, but the aesthetics are off of the charts.

I stole this picture of the knife off of Michael's website

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Good set of criteria. I think I need to start educating myself in terms of types of steels used.
 
FearAgent said:
Lol me and you should team brother. We could have the best knife collection around
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As long as you promise not to make me feel inferior just because my blades are smaller :p

MDQBox said:
Really? Is that due to some state regulation or just personal preference?
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Just preference, I'm not allowed to carry a knife at work so I only really use mine for minor tasks around the house, or for fun while camping. When I do go out I don't like to make people uncomfortable, because uncomfortable people make me uncomfortable :o My sweet spot is around 3.125"-3.25", anything bigger is overkill for me and anything under usually feels small for my hands. For instance, I have had my paramilitary 2 for a few days now, and I kid you not this is the only thing I have used it for.

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