Difference between big companies and mines is that the companies are semi better, for now, as I only made 2 knives so far. The first has horrible fit/finish, but good balance. The second has better fit/finish, but horrible proportion/balance.
As for knives made by professionals, the differences are extreme.
Long term value, as knives from well known makers appreciate in price if they are kept in good condition
Usually much better edge geometry
Usually better fit/finish
Each knife is inspected, while these big companies just select random knives from batches to inspect
Better control of heat treatment, as most factories don't take the time to heat treat the steels based on steel manufacturer's recommendations
You get the steel that is listed, while some factories claim to have "secret steels that no other has", and hyped up steels as well as steel purposely left vague
Ex of these is the so called "Surgical steels"..there is no such thing, and some factory knives being labeled as being made from 440. (Notice it doesn't meantion what type of 440 stainless it is)
