Why use a $10 Frosts when you have $100 RATs, etc

Define over priced johnny reb.
 
I always brought my mora with me whenever I went hiking. Actually I would use it for whenever stuff involved slicing into wood. Ever since I got my Koster Bushcraft though, the mora has been set aside for yard work only.
 
They are great to use as lenders and to have in every Car/Truck that you have.

The other day I was working with Mortar, I was opening bags and picking out old joints with my frost and the case stayed in the other pocket.

BTW the frost did not hold an edge that day.:D
 
I took a sub $10 Rough Rider slippie with me when running errands today. Left my Mini-Grip at home. Why, I don't know. I just grab the first knife that pops into my mind before I hit the door.
 
I use my #1 Mora all the time, but I also enjoy my semi & custom knives. I swap knves like I change pants very day -just for the variety.

Practically speaking, 90%+ of what I use my knives for is simple cutting; not hacking, chopping, batonning, prying, digging, hammering, etc. For ths primary function, all the knives I choose to own can perform extremely well.

The price of something is not the only indicator of quality.
 
I've got a Frosts Mora with a short carving blade that cost about $12. It's laminated carbon steel with a core at about 62rc I think. It is probably the best whittling knife I have.

I have another Mora in one of my tool boxes that I use for cutting chores that inflict tremendous damage to the edge -- the kind of damage that requires the removal of a lot of steel to fix.

I own plenty of other inexpensive knives that I use regularly. I carry my small Sebenza more than any other knife so far, but sometimes I'll carry a Byrd or a beat up 110 instead.
 
I carry slipjoints most of the time.... Lately I've noticed there's lots of decent quality slippies available at low prices. I can carry a nice looking, functional knife without worrying about destroying a higher priced knife.

Plus you can try out different patterns before committing to a higher priced version.

Same for my Buck 110s , I own a Custom Chipflint version that I don't carry, but have never felt "unprepared" carrying a standard 110.

I'm happy using certain knives and just owning others.
 
Custom knives, for me, create a sense of uniqueness not found in a mass produced knife like a Mora. With that said my Moras have no equal in cutting efficiency. Of course, I don't own any custom scandi's so..... :D
 
Knowing a quality tool when you see one has little to do with how much something costs. Plus, there are things a Mora just won't do, or are you referring to Frost Cutlery?
 
Are you talking about Frosts or Moras?
(cause there is a difference)
Me, I'm a high school student living on an allowance, so I buy value.
 
I buy value, not junk just 'cause it's cheap.

Big difference between a $10 Frosts of Sweden and a $10 ccc knife from Frost Cutlery. Two completely different companies with a big difference in build quality, functional design, material grades, and self respect. :)

Frosts of Mora would never put their name on something like this:
http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/e...&Mode=Brand&Brand=46&PriceStart=&SKU=FRC502CA

As to why I carry inexpensive knives, I won't carry anything that can't easily be replaced. $100 is a lot of money for most folks, and replacing a hundred dollar knife is a hardship that's easily avoided. Plus, a good-quality inexpensive knife cuts just as well.

If I buy a knife that costs $100 (and I frequently do), I probably bought it for the intended use of collecting, accumulating, or lookin' at. ;)

Best Wishes,
-Bob
 
I own and carry quite a few knives in the 100 t0 200 dollar range, I also own and carry quite a few 10 dollar Rough Riders. Truth is, whether you like it or not, you can pay a lot just for a name. The RRs I carry are equal to a lot of the Case knives put out today in stainless. Also I really don't see why a $400.00 dollar folding knife is really any better than my $100.00 Folding Sting for that matter. I have played with both and as far as fit, finish , and action they are equals.

I do understand pride of ownership however and understand that is why some are willing to pay the big bucks. Just don't look down on the less expensive knives and assume they are inferior...they just might not be!
 
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Frosts not Frost, so yes, Moras are what I'm referring to

I was just thinking about the guys who buy high end tools that were built to outperform and let them sit in a box while using a cheapie. Kinda like buying a Ferrari to cruise around town, while racing your Honda Civic
 
The most expensive knife I own is my BK9 and will probably stay that way. I've found a bunch of good knives for 10-50 bux that work just fine for me. Moras, Byrds, Tramontinas, Ka-Bar, Kershaw, Ontario, Victorinox and Cold Steel all have good knives within that price range and have served me well. Now if something should happen to a mora that I dont have a spare then it's not a problem to replace it but I like others would have a hard time replaceing a 50.00 knife more less a 100.00 and up knife. Also at what point does it become less about cutting and chopping stuff and more about being status symbols.
 
Absintheur said:
I really don't see why a $400.00 dollar folding knife is really any better than my $100.00 Folding Sting for that matter. I have played with both and as far as fit, finish , and action they are equals.
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What is a folding sting and what $400 knives have you compared it to ??

On higher end knives , better steel costs more , titanium costs more , the materials themselves cost more. Some get it , some don't .

To you they may be equals , but I would be really curious what knives you actually compared side by side.
 
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