Worst traits of your favorite brands?

Mantis because, well, Mantis. :D

Don't have overarching complaints to level at any other companies off the top of my head...guess I need to work on becoming more picky and judgemental. ;)
 
Spyderco is my favorite manufacturer. What I don't like is red loctite on their screws and how most of the new models are $100+.
 
kershawguy13 said:
Spyderco is my favorite manufacturer. What I don't like is red loctite on their screws and how most of the new models are $100+.
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Red LocTite on a pivot screw is disgusting (eg, PM2), and I'll wait for others to discover if that is the case with some of the new 2017 models before I decide whether I should purchase them...
 
sfrigon1 said:
Zero tolerance , their name
Spyderco , that hole they put in every blade
Barkriver , those thumb ramps
Esse, 1095
Coldsteel , Lynn Thompson
Chris Reeves , their prices
Fallkniven , those handles
Buck, made in China
Sog, their availability

hope I wasn't taken too seriously , that's all I could think of
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I'm not sure what you mean by " Buck - made in China " but Most of Buck's knives are made in America, only a small percentage in China . I'm not a fan of Chinese made buck knives either, but only because to me Buck means America.
I just thought I'd mention it in case you thought most of their knives are Chinese like some people may think.

Now for me, the only things I can think of are Victorinox and leatherman.
Leatherman - stopped making the fuse and blast, which is probably the worst thing they've ever done.
Victorinox - I can't have an alox model because they don't have a toothpick and tweezers, also they stopped making the pocket pal.
 
Benchmade: Spotty fit and finish. The lack of a TI version of the 940.
Spyderco: Need to dial in the action on their flippers.
Zero Tolerance: Too much art/futuristic stuff lately. Need more small knives.
Chris Reeve: Lack of innovation. We need new steels and some new models that are genuinely new.
 
Benchmade: a little overpriced for what you get, QC needs to improve.

Spyderco: takes up to much pocket space.

CRKT: poor blade steel & HT for the price.

Buck: products made in China need to be made here.

Victorinox: nail nicks hard to use.

Emerson: chisel grind, cost/blade steel ratio.

Kershaw: to many AO knives.
 
ZT: not impressed by their bearings and locks
Spyderco: not allowed to disassemble, poorly designed bearings
Benchmade: sub-par quality for the price
Kershaw: decreasing quality lately
Reate: nothing under $400 any more, very long wait times
Weknife Co: ugly blade shapes
 
Some negatives on my favorite brands.

Spyderco - Now using red loctite (ridiculous)
Cold Steel - Some of the best blade designs have no option for non DLC coated
CRK - Double thumb lugs should be standard on Seb 21's. They need to come out with some new steels and new designs, how about a strong, classy quality back-lock with Ti scales and M390?
Benchmade - Discontinues the best models - AFCK, Rukus, 710's, Strykers (what are you smoking benchmade?)
 
A complaint I've thought of which is a very broad one is when companies don't offer any of the great old inexpensive carbon steels such as 1095 and even 1075.
And a really big one is every company only offering right handed or ambidextrous knives, I still love my favorite knife companies, but will always be unhappy about this.
None of these things are deal breakers though ( other than the alox vic thing )as I take knives for what they are, for example I prefer carbon steel but the stainless Steels that Victorinox or buck use are great and work just fine.
 
Eliteone2383 said:
Oh and I will be buying the large Sebby even though I dont like the feel. Girlyfriend gave me the ok once the carbonfiber inlay version is in stock at Blade hq. Thats a just so i can say i own one knife that will be used for when im working on the ford ☺
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Oh she gave you permission ? That was nice of her.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I'm not sure what you mean by " Buck - made in China " but Most of Buck's knives are made in America, only a small percentage in China . I'm not a fan of Chinese made buck knives either, but only because to me Buck means America.
I just thought I'd mention it in case you thought most of their knives are Chinese like some people may think.

Now for me, the only things I can think of are Victorinox and leatherman.
Leatherman - stopped making the fuse and blast, which is probably the worst thing they've ever done.
Victorinox - I can't have an alox model because they don't have a toothpick and tweezers, also they stopped making the pocket pal.
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You couldn't have said it any better (Buck means America ) that's why when I see a buck made in China it hurts my American pride . Soo that's what I meant
 
Benchmade: Prices are getting crazy. For instance, I don't think the Proxy is a $306 knife (I do own one but didn't pay that). Blade grinds are often asymmetric. However, their warranty and customer service are awesome.

Zero Tolerance: Enough with the flippers and bearings.

Spyderco: Edges of metal (liners, spydie hole, etc.) are often too sharp.

Chris Reeve: I wish double thumb studs were standard and pocket clip inserts came with every knife. $15 is a bit steep for those inserts and it can add up quickly.

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sfrigon1 said:
You couldn't have said it any better (Buck means America ) that's why when I see a buck made in China it hurts my American pride . Soo that's what I meant
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I definitely get it, and if buck can make the bantam and bucklite Max folders in America and sell them for 20$ why can't KA-BAR make the dozier in America.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I definitely get it, and if buck can make the bantam and bucklite Max folders in America and sell them for 20$ why can't KA-BAR make the dozier in America.
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They can. Just Compare the Dozier 4065 and the US made Cutco 1891.They both appear to have the same blade and pocket clip.
 
CS switching to carpenter. The aus8 functioned well enough and kept them affordable for those who actually use them. Emerson cost and same old problematic linerlock. Spyderco wasting efforts on some very bizarre models.
 
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