Is there a little piece of China in your pocket?

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Is there a little piece of China in your pocket?

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I bought this little beauty at my local pawn shop. It needed some adjustments, so I brought it with me today.
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My Boker is a fine piece of Chinese 440C steel. I'm certain that is has the same steel that the old Buck knives had in them prior to 1981. It's a Boker Plus Barlow Brown Jigged Bone. I paid but $29.94 (shipped) from Blade Play. After 20 minutes of careful honing on a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker it's sharp enough to perform any task when called upon. ::tu::

It is well worth the "price of admission". 8)
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No
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I never thought I'd hear myself say this but actually there is. It's one of those Marbles Handyman's Helper II ruler knives riding alongside my Camillus 72 Frankenknife.
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garddogg56 wrote:No
Bravo!
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Just answering the question Mr Smith ::facepalm:: :lol: :lol:
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garddogg56 wrote:Just answering the question Mr Smith ::facepalm:: :lol: :lol:
Dogg I bought one by mistake and it would have cost more than it was worth to ship it back to Canada so it has been relagated to a not so prominent position in my case.
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I here ya Mr Smith ::handshake:: I was gifted a Cryo cause I heard they were good but not for work here is the result after one week at work skinning cables ::uc:: sum soft steel ::shrug::
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Nuff said.
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To answer the question and to quote a remark my mother was fond of using "not no, but hell no"
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Not in my pocket (because it's too big and heavy), but it's a fine specimen in my collection: Sowbelly Wharncliffe in cocobolo. made in China by AG Russell. Unlike many knife collectors, I don't care too much where a knife is made as long as it's made well with quality materials. I have some excellent knives from many different countries: Japan, Taiwan, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Argentina and even Mexico. And from what I've read recently on another thread, some people may be carrying a Chinese-made knife that they thought was made in Canada (Grohmann) without even realizing it.
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Frost Honk Falls Stockman 4 1/2 inches long
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Here's another AG Russell I recently acquired. He's definitely changing a lot of people's perception of Chinese made knives. The ones coming out of his factory in China are high quality durable knives designed and built for hard use; however, they also make fine collectibles.
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I got a RR peanut and a RR Barlow and a 3 3\4 inch Honk Falls with fake jigged bone. All well made and sharp.
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Why I am no longer allergic to Chinese made knives. 1) This is not at all an attempt to change anyone's thinking. I totally respect the contrary viewpoints. 2) For a long time I avoided China made knives principally for two reasons a. the usual geo-political reasons and b) their reputation for poor quality. As to point a., it finally struck me as curious to reject only knives when I live with so much else that comes from China e.g. computer parts, clothing & shoes, TV parts, etc. etc. Over 90% of our store bought vitamins are produced in China along with most medicines.

As to point b. yes there are plenty of sub-standard knives, but quality workmanship is available and has been for quite a while e.g. A G Russell, Kershaw, plus some of the formerly European brands that now involve China such as Boker. Although new to me, my initial impression is that Kissing Crane is making very decent knives. It seems many members find Rough Rider and other brands acceptable as economical using knives. So, for me, point of origin is no longer decisive except that I shall always favor U.S. made knives when circumstances permit.
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I been putting RR and Taylor made knives through their paces. I have not broke one or threw any away. It been a good ride so far. ::tu::
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I have a few Chinese made knives that aren't bad at all, Bucks, OKC or SOGs. I have no aversion to where a product is made and frankly don't care as everything I buy in Canada is foreign made anyway, U.S. included. I buy on price, usability and as good a quality that that will buy. I am quite happy on purchasing and using a $30 (Canadian dollar) Chinese made knife rather than spending (what I don't now have nor ever will have) $600 to spend on a Sebenza that will allow me to brag about, on that "other" blade site, or meet the approval of others. But each to his/her own I guess. ::shrug::
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colin.p wrote:I have a few Chinese made knives that aren't bad at all, Bucks, OKC or SOGs. I have no aversion to where a product is made and frankly don't care as everything I buy in Canada is foreign made anyway, U.S. included. I buy on price, usability and as good a quality that that will buy. I am quite happy on purchasing and using a $30 (Canadian dollar) Chinese made knife rather than spending (what I don't now have nor ever will have) $600 to spend on a Sebenza that will allow me to brag about, on that "other" blade site, or meet the approval of others. But each to his/her own I guess. ::shrug::
Ya know, being a member here over the last 5 years I have abstained from commenting on the whole China knife connection, until now (besides a few "I don't care if they cut through steel girders like butter")...

That said, carry whatever you like. I for one don't own anything other than CASE USA made knives. Carry whatever you want. I am not judging anyone. That said, carrying a good knife is not all about bragging rights, it is about personal preference that includes ties to our country in my opinion. You prefer what you prefer and I do the same.

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Nevada Jerry,
I tend to agree with you concerning what to carry, that is carry what you like! I'll say I'm not the purist you are, Case has always been at the top of the list but Camillus, Queen and Schrade-Walden have crept in over the years. Most of them "foreign" things have been gifts or included in a bundle. SAKs I can stand as well as Opinels and there are some mighty nice ones from Japan but that old thing of "Made in the USA" always makes me feel good, even if it's on an old shell handled Colonial or Imperial. ::tu::
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zp4ja wrote:
colin.p wrote:I have a few Chinese made knives that aren't bad at all, Bucks, OKC or SOGs. I have no aversion to where a product is made and frankly don't care as everything I buy in Canada is foreign made anyway, U.S. included. I buy on price, usability and as good a quality that that will buy. I am quite happy on purchasing and using a $30 (Canadian dollar) Chinese made knife rather than spending (what I don't now have nor ever will have) $600 to spend on a Sebenza that will allow me to brag about, on that "other" blade site, or meet the approval of others. But each to his/her own I guess. ::shrug::
Ya know, being a member here over the last 5 years I have abstained from commenting on the whole China knife connection, until now (besides a few "I don't care if they cut through steel girders like butter")...

That said, carry whatever you like. I for one don't own anything other than CASE USA made knives. Carry whatever you want. I am not judging anyone. That said, carrying a good knife is not all about bragging rights, it is about personal preference that includes ties to our country in my opinion. You prefer what you prefer and I do the same.

The only person I need approval from is myself.

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Yep I got a RR medium Stockman in jigged bone from the bay. ::tu::
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The problem with forums is it's hard to convey a meaning that doesn't get distorted. I am of the opinion that a person carry/use what they want or prefer and it doesn't bother me as to where it comes from. Just quality and value are the important issues for me and I choose what I like or can afford using those parameters.

Again I apologize if this somehow comes off as being preachy as that is not what I am trying to convey.
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I am not bias on china knives. I figure if a knife manufacture cares about quality and are trying to make a good knife I will check them out. wether China, USA, Russia, Japan, wherever, It don't matter you can get junk and you can get keepers. I am inclined only to look at China designs that are original not copies or clones. Sanrenmu has original slip joint, liner lock and frame lock knives as well as TWO SUN knives, CH knives and a multitude of others that are not cloners. they are using high quality materials, if you believe what they put in the spec sheets, at half price as other manufacturers. Check out Two Suns integral flipper its pretty nice its going for about $125 on fleabay
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Ganzo 7211 in my pocket everyday!
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I'm packing a Ganzo G-7471-BK as I write this. This is an outstanding bit of automatic Chinese kit. (Try one, you'll like it)! ::tu::
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