Why carry an expensive knife?

[dextersp1]

Dexter, obviously your reading skills are impaired, so I'll spell it out for you. I've pretty obviously spent a whole lot more time on this forum than you have, and I've developed a pretty keen sense of who is and who isn't. Granted, I've been wrong. Once, I think. But our OP isn't ringing any bells with me.

Let's just end it. I don't want to take over anyone's post.

You said you had some insights to the info below. None are forthcoming so, I guess you are correct about my reading. I misunderstood your post to mean you had some insights/knowledge.
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Originally Posted by Samael View Post
Better than you do, my friend . . . better than you do.
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So, tell us, why do they/you do it - what do they/you get out of it - what emotional need does it fulfill?

Troll posts don't really bother me. I feel sorry for the trolls. I can only guess that they are desperate for any human interaction.

 

[UpChUcK]

I love my $35 Kershaw Skyline as much as my $236 Zero Tolerance ZT0300. I love my $17 Victorinox Alox Cadet as much as my $110 Benchmade 710-D2. I appreciate a well designed and well executed knife at any price point. An expensive knife does not automatically mean it is a high quality knife and a low cost knife does not automatically mean it is junk. Buy a knife that meets your needs and makes you feel good whether it is $30 or $3000.

 

[PG5768]

This isn't a troll, it really is my first post here. I'm not sure what threads you are referring to, but I couldn't find any that asked the same question I'm asking. I'm wondering if you experienced guys can tell the difference between good knives -- not a POS and $1000 custom -- but between good knives and what many posters seem to consider great knives in actual use. I don't have any knives you guys consider great, so I'm asking before I make the commitment.

Welcome to BF. :thumbup: In some ways it is kind of like the difference between a Hyundai, a Lexus, and a Ferrari. (Without the maintenance headaches of a Ferrari. ) It comes down to attention to detail, fit and finish, quality of materials, machine finished versus hand finished, plus pride of ownership.

BTW: Samael's got considerable knowledge of quality knives.

I love my $35 Kershaw Skyline as much as my $236 Zero Tolerance ZT0300. I love my $17 Victorinox Alox Cadet as much as my $110 Benchmade 710-D2. I appreciate a well designed and well executed knife at any price point. An expensive knife does not automatically mean it is a high quality knife and a low cost knife does not automatically mean it is junk. Buy a knife that meets your needs and makes you feel good whether it is $30 or $3000.

UpChUcK sums it up very well, too. Inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean junk, nor does expensive necessarily mean quality.

 

[Samael]

Just for the fun of it, and in the spirit of the original post, here's the winner's reaction to a $175 knife (MSRP) that I gave away this week here. I think he says it all.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7819410&postcount=94

 

[tsiloics]

Some of the quality differences affect utility and some don't. Part of it is definitely about just having a cool thing along with you.

I guess in some ways, the elevated quality of some nicer cary knives (like the Sebenza) actually hurts utility. Of course you can own more than one knife, though.

 

[BenLankford]

I think expencive varies by each person, I think that $80 is a fair amount to spend on a knife but I don't regret it, not one bit. But some people will carry $500,$600,$700 custom knives and not think twice about using them. But it all goes down to what works for you. I love my Manix 2 but for some that might not suit their tastes and they would rather have a Sebenza or a Strider or something of that nature.

 

[jimh0220]

It's not just Sebenzas; it's also Randalls, Busses, Ruanas, Lovelesses, Emersons, and even Buck 110s out of the custom shop. Yeah, you can feel the difference in quality the minute you pick the knife up.

As for those who are content to own $40 knives, you have my condolences. But you'll sure save yourself a heck of a lot of money.

FYI, I'm still able to buy a 110 Buck for $40. So the looks are like every other Buck 110, the knife still rocks for use and I could buy, oh maybe, 10 more to replace if that one breaks! (BTW, your modded 110 has no warranty, my boring stock one has a forever warranty, which
I won't need, as I take care of my knife anyways).

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it flls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

 

[jimh0220]

I think expencive varies by each person, I think that $80 is a fair amount to spend on a knife but I don't regret it, not one bit. But some people will carry $500,$600,$700 custom knives and not think twice about using them. But it all goes down to what works for you. I love my Manix 2 but for some that might not suit their tastes and they would rather have a Sebenza or a Strider or something of that nature.

Now this is the voice of reason! OMG, a $500-$700 knife? If I spent that much, I'd be on the streets while me wifey sells it on Craigslist for $20 to buy ammo to shoot at my ars with!

just my .02 (which I can afford to spend and give away freely)

 

[Thalestin]

I love my expensive knives. I find they feel great, look great and work great. Do other cheaper knives cut well too? sure, but I find there is something special about high end production and custom knives. I really appreciate things with a warranty, and a personality behind the product. You have to pay for this kind of service, but I find it worth it.

 

[Samael]

FYI, I'm still able to buy a 110 Buck for $40. So the looks are like every other Buck 110, the knife still rocks for use and I could buy, oh maybe, 10 more to replace if that one breaks! (BTW, your modded 110 has no warranty, my boring stock one has a forever warranty, which
I won't need, as I take care of my knife anyways).

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it flls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

'Nuff said.

 

[Josh K]

'Nuff said.

Is that the leather / stag / leather handle? What model is that?

Either way, nice knife. :thumbup:

 

[Samael]

Josh: 12-9 (9" blade), #14 grind, #25 handle (yep, that's the leather spacers/stag/leather spacers), nickel-silver fore and aft.

 

[Mack]

'Nuff said.

Okay, now how do I clean the drool out of my keyboard?:grumpy:

 

[Ankerson]

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it flls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

I really doubt this will ever break, it's worth quite a bit more than $400 though, and I beat it like I stole it.

 

[PG5768]

FYI, I'm still able to buy a 110 Buck for $40. So the looks are like every other Buck 110, the knife still rocks for use and I could buy, oh maybe, 10 more to replace if that one breaks! (BTW, your modded 110 has no warranty, my boring stock one has a forever warranty, which
I won't need, as I take care of my knife anyways).

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it falls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

Sorry to contradict your assertion that Buck 110s coming out of the Custom Shop don't have the "4-Ever Warranty". Plus most reputable custom knife makers will stand behind their work for as long as they live.

 

[jimh0220]

"In some ways it is kind of like the difference between a Hyundai, a Lexus, and a Ferrari. (Without the maintenance headaches of a Ferrari. ) It comes down to attention to detail, fit and finish, quality of materials, machine finished versus hand finished, plus pride of ownership."

The Ferrari is more likely to put you in the poor house if it breaks, and will be more likely to the abuse inflicted by the overcompensating dude thinking it's indestructable.

You can by a Nokia Cell Phone for $80 made on the same line as the $20K 24ct Gold Plated, leather bound, diamond emblazened Ferarri phone. Both are still made with the same parts. The both are functionally identical, and both have the same warranty, same life span. The $80 and 20k phones, once they die, are both paperweights!

Knives are the same, unless they are preserved in the box in a humidity and temerature controlled environment, which will only prolong their life for a while. Only then are they an investment, otherwise they're a the same value long term, the $300 Emerson or the $50 SAK.

 

[Samael]

Okay, now how do I clean the drool out of my keyboard?:grumpy:

I dunno; I've got a lot of these things and I haven't figured out how to stop drooling yet.

 

[jimh0220]

'Nuff said.

Looks almost as nice as my WWII Camillus. Mine came from a Garage Sale for $10, and has a great story of where it was around world!

Yours cost how much??????????
'nuff said'

(BTW, it is a handsome knife, BTW)

 

[somber]

FYI, I'm still able to buy a 110 Buck for $40. So the looks are like every other Buck 110, the knife still rocks for use and I could buy, oh maybe, 10 more to replace if that one breaks! (BTW, your modded 110 has no warranty, my boring stock one has a forever warranty, which
I won't need, as I take care of my knife anyways).

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it flls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

The only reason a knife should break is if you use your knife for a purpose it's not intended for. If you're overworking your knife, giving it a task that is too much for it, just like any item that is overstressed, it'll break. This is common sense. I think the difference is is that my $400 dollar knife might have a better chance at surviving an overstressed incident than your Buck 110. These are semantics, because I'm glad that you're content in that price range, just as I'm content in my price range. I carry an higher priced knife because I appreciate quality, though. Simply put.

 

[PG5768]

FYI, I'm still able to buy a 110 Buck for $40. So the looks are like every other Buck 110, the knife still rocks for use and I could buy, oh maybe, 10 more to replace if that one breaks! (BTW, your modded 110 has no warranty, my boring stock one has a forever warranty, which
I won't need, as I take care of my knife anyways).

Oh yeah, when your $400 blade break (which they will as well, eventually) or worse, it falls out of your pocket and goes bye bye 4ever, I'll send you some Xanax so you can sleep and stop panicking! I'll still be using my $40 knives!!!!!

Sorry to contradict your assertion that Buck 110s coming out of the Custom Shop don't have the "4-Ever Warranty". Plus most reputable custom knife makers will stand behind their work for as long as they live.