Why do shirivo bear knives so expensive??

ericdraven

ericdraven

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Sorry I'm texting on small phone and I know I got name wrong. But why is the bear knives so expensive?? Pardon me in not a big knife person but I do have some Crk blades. Is it the name? Are they so much better then others? What makes someone want one? Collectors? Tougher then others , please give me serious answers I generally want to know. Thanks
 
Brand name has a high demand and comparatively low supply. Iconic knifemaker with a product that is very good(from what i have read). If they didnt charge so much for their knives people wouldnt pay as much for their knives. Plus, some things become hyped and people.just want to have something exclusive. High prices exclude a lot of people from a product so the richies can feel cool and in the in crowd.
 
The product is apparently very good. That said, the prices are driven by exclusivity and hype, like a lot of things. Remember how much hinderers were when they were difficult to get? At the end of the day something is worth what someone is willing to pay, no matter how ridiculous it may seem to the rest of us.
 
From what I have heard is that they use high end steel, bearings and hard to get imported to the states. There were only a few that or could import them but the inventory in the states got to a point we’re they were traded around and makers here upped their game to include higher end steels and bearings. Great time for all of us end users, you just have to do your research.
 
Shiros embody a combination of top end designs, materials, fit and finish. Their bearing systems (specifically the MRBS, SRRBS and MRRBS) are masterpieces of design and IMO superior. Aside from that, you’ve got the combination of the legendary name, reputation, industry status, snob appeal and owner bragging rights. When you add all those things together, you’ve got a powerful combination of attributes.

All that being said, it still comes down to what the market is willing to pay and it seems the market is more than willing to pay Shiro prices. IMO they’re very high-priced if not overpriced (says a guy who has 3 of them) but we all buy what suits our fancy and what we can manage to afford. I think it’s a lot like those fancy, hot European sports cars vs. a Ford or Chevy family car. The Ford or Chevy will get you where you’re going but Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Aston-Martins are a whole other, radically different quality level of vehicles.

As the old saying goes, “Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer choice.”
 
Of all the higher end knives I've had, the Shirogorov F95NL I own is the most impressive. It truly is an amazing knife.

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When hype around your knives is strong, it's easier to produce 10 knives for 1000$ each and earn 2000$ total in profit, than making 100 knives 200$ a piece with same profits.
10 years ago shirogorovs worked to gain fame for their name, nowadays their name works for them. That time I bought one of early "Argument" - knife cost me 200 bucks and was meh - soft screws, failed heat treating on blade and terrible finish, but top-notch titanium on liners and gorgeous mechanics - mixed feelings.
 
I don't feel regret of selling my only shirogorov F3. It's not the knife that I would use every day or carry it to work. So I let it go.
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Well, they're made in Russia, then shipped over here. That cost money. Then the dealers want to make money, so there's another mark up on price. Import tax is a factor. Delivery fees to get them to dealers cost money.
So, with them being a higher end knife that people want, the mark up is apparently more than on most imported knives. Now, if you happen to be traveling in that region of the country, I'm sure you could save money by buying from a dealer in Russia.
 
ok thanks for all the replies , it was just something i wondered about and makes sense .i just didn't know if it was some unknown reason i had missed . they do look like sweet but i would hate myself to carry one lol . most all mine are users as i own a farm and one of these would definately go into safe lol ,i current carry a regular sebenza and took me awhile to decide to carry it . again thanks
 
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