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I searched. Can't find any. Probably because such occurrences are extremely rare.
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Finding an extinct species in the wild is extremely rare, buying a high-dollar knife as your first isn't. It's not unheard of; it's not common, but it's not rare either.
Besides, the search bar is very limited when looking for something so specific.
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The honest answer? Folks that worry about that sort of thing are generally those with little power in their everyday lives. No one asks them their opinion, because few care. They aren't able to force their opinions on others, because no one will listen. On the Internet however, someone can sign up, create a fake name, and then ask questions which, really, boil down to the message of "I don't approve, so people should stop doing/buying/owning it." Others with little personal power will rally behind it, but the rest of us will brush it off.
That's really what it is. Oh sure, some might argue "NUH UH!! I'm just genuinely curious!!" Really? Come on, now.
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We're pretty much in the same boat CM. I make under 40K a year, own some $1k+ knives, and am doing alright. Being single is great:thumbup:
This made me sad. I passed on an Elmax Leek yesterday, A LEEK!, because my wife went bra shopping and went way the hell over budget. I make a decent amount each year but passed on a ~$70 knife because my wife wanted new chest shelving. Lol.
You sure you don't want to trade that Diskin of yours for her?
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And some people have these magick pieces of plastic known as credit cards.
I've heard of fiscal responsibility, but I've also heard of unicorns...and I don't really believe in either.
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Hi BB, I think the point was just that its not the norm. Of course I'm just guessing.
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I'm making a point. Spending an outrageous amount of money on an everyday item ... but trying to keep it looking pristine is a waste of money.
In other words, you can't take it with you. When I received my doctorate I got a substantial pay bump and subsequently purchased an expensive, brand new, fully loaded truck...with all of the options.
One day, after worrying about it to no end I decided it was going to get muddy, get rock chips, and get messy inside. It has since become much more useful
To me and less of a headache.
I still do my best to take care of it, but within reason.
One day, after worrying about it to no end I decided it was going to get muddy, get rock chips, and get messy inside. It has since become much more useful
To me and less of a headache.
I still do my best to take care of it, but within reason.
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Exactly!
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^ Now this, is one of thee funniest things I've had the pleasure of reading, on this forum!
You sold a freaking Leek, for your wife on Valentine's day...now that's LOVE, bro! :love_heart:And some people have these magick pieces of plastic known as credit cards.
I've heard of fiscal responsibility, but I've also heard of unicorns...and I don't really believe in either.
Please don't tell me Stab: you're making one of those interest + $5 on the principal payment to the bank every month...one of those cards with a high interest rate that will take 35 years to pay off?
I have a friend on here. His wife found his secret credit card (the one he used for his knife addiction). It had a $4000+ balance, & according to him, she hit the freaking ceiling! LMAO. I'll keep him nameless, but he's evidently changing his ways, because I've noticed him selling quite a few of his collection recently.
As for you, CharlieMike...
Damn dude- I watched that video 6 freaking times...
Pussy Galore- why on Earth would you do that???
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Please don't tell me Stab- that you're making an interest payment to the bank every month...one of those cards with a high interest rate that will take 35 years to pay off.
It's a low interest card, that will still take 35 years to pay off.
But it all works out; two years in a row, people tried to file fraudulent tax returns using my social insurance number, but I filed first...and they couldn't get any credit cards or rental stuff in my name, because I used all my credit myself!
So being financially irresponsible turned out to be the best thing to do.
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It's a low interest card, that will still take 35 years to pay off.
^HAHAHA! Too funny! It's nice being on a forum, where we can all relate (knives).
BTW- I really enjoyed that thread you posted with your ZT Hawk. The difference between us: you take yours out in the frozen tundra & do manly things with your hawk, Eh; I took mine to the beach once...nevermind.
As for this thread- lot's of great analogies. Working with high end carpentry tools, I can relate to comparisons. Sometimes it's hard for me to fathom: on rare occasion, I'll spend as much on ONE KNIFE, as I do on a table saw, compound miter saw, thickness planer...etc...etc...etc...
I use my high end tools for work (no cheap substitutes)...my knives on the other hand (as much as I would love to use them), they just aren't practical to use work wise, with the exception of when I'm working up in Idaho .
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^HAHAHA! Too funny! It's nice being on a forum, where we can all relate (knives).
BTW- I really enjoyed that thread you posted with your ZT Hawk. The difference between us: you take yours out in the frozen tundra & do manly things with your hawk, Eh; I took mine to the beach once...nevermind.
Hey, I don't judge.
Plenty of ways to enjoy knives, and even those who just enjoy knowing they're secure in a safe are contributing to the hobby overall. :thumbup:
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^HAHAHA! Too funny! It's nice being on a forum, where we can all relate (knives).
BTW- I really enjoyed that thread you posted with your ZT Hawk. The difference between us: you take yours out in the frozen tundra & do manly things with your hawk, Eh; I took mine to the beach once...nevermind.
As for this thread- lot's of great analogies. Working with high end carpentry tools, I can relate to comparisons. Sometimes it's hard for me to fathom: on rare occasion, I'll spend as much on ONE KNIFE, as I do on a table saw, compound miter saw, thickness planer...etc...etc...etc...
I use my high end tools for work (no cheap substitutes)...my knives on the other hand (as much as I would love to use them), they just aren't practical to use work wise, with the exception of when I'm working up in Idaho .
If you're working in Idaho, you can always drop by CRK and pick up a Sebenza. Just don't get it dirty.
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