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Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 4:37 pm
by Rookie
I'm actually quite picky in what I buy, but 1 thing I for sure will not even consider under any circumstances ... CELLULOID. I've had my heart broke too many times to play that game ever again.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 6:01 pm
by glennbad
Hmmm, most Chinese, Pakistan brands.
The Case Russlock. I'm sure it's a fine knife, it just never appealed to me...ever.
Sunfish/elephant toe pattern. Just seems like it would be not be an ideal EDC (for me, anyways)
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:03 am
by robpa
I go pretty much Queen. Wont consider any China made even tho Ive seen some nicer ones. I prefer nothing from China but thats nearly impossible so thats the line for me.If I need a cheap EDC I use a old Queen beater. I do use a couple old Case which are great but I wouldnt consider a newer Case.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:48 am
by hardman
I do not buy knives made in China or Pakistan. (Some look real nice, but this is my personal choice.)
I do not buy tactical knives.
I do not buy knives with fake Stag.
I do not buy knives with broken or damaged blades or backspings. Not every knife I buy has "full" blades, or blades that are scratch and tarnish free, but blades in good shape are important to me.
I do not buy small (3.5" or less) knives.
I do not participate in the "feeding frenzy" of knife drops.
I rarely buy knives with "Club" or "Commemorative" blade etches or handle embellishments. A possible exception for Clubs I am a member of, or events commemorating significant dates in USA history (e.g.: Pearl Harbor, D Day, or September 11, 2001). I wish Clubs would make the knife unique or special in and of itself, and save the verbiage for the written COA.
I rarely buy knives made in Japan.
I rarely buy knives with synthetic handle covers.
I often buy knives I don't need or want to help out a friend in a money crunch. And sometimes I give them back to them later.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 2:15 pm
by ThatWeirdKnifeGuy
No
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 9:05 pm
by bighomer
Resistance is futile.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 9:50 pm
by Gtrclktr-351
hardman wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:48 am
I do not buy knives made in China or Pakistan. (Some look real nice, but this is my personal choice.)
I do not buy tactical knives.
I do not buy knives with fake Stag.
I do not buy knives with broken or damaged blades or backspings. Not every knife I buy has "full" blades, or blades that are scratch and tarnish free, but blades in good shape are important to me.
I do not buy small (3.5" or less) knives.
I do not participate in the "feeding frenzy" of knife drops.
I rarely buy knives with "Club" or "Commemorative" blade etches or handle embellishments. A possible exception for Clubs I am a member of, or events commemorating significant dates in USA history (e.g.: Pearl Harbor, D Day, or September 11, 2001). I wish Clubs would make the knife unique or special in and of itself, and save the verbiage for the written COA.
I rarely buy knives made in Japan.
I rarely buy knives with synthetic handle covers.
I often buy knives I don't need or want to help out a friend in a money crunch. And sometimes I give them back to them later.
Items 1-9 would limit the temptation. Item 10 shows what a good person you are.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:22 pm
by jmh58
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2024 2:55 pm
by Gtrclktr-351
Spyderco. I don't question their quality. There are too many glowing reviews. IMHO, they are overpriced and simply butt ugly. YMMV
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:57 am
by RedRaiderRick
Agreed the spidey hole just doesn't do it for me. The handles look like cheap molded plastic.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:41 am
by edge213
How can you guys say this is butt ugly or cheap looking.
It's gorgeous!!
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 4:45 am
by GSPTOPDOG
edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:41 am
How can you guys say this is butt ugly or cheap looking.
It's gorgeous!!
'Bout 7 years ago... the guys in my knife trading circle were going nuts over that model Spyderco .... everybody wanted it....
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:09 pm
by edge213
GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2024 4:45 am
edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:41 am
How can you guys say this is butt ugly or cheap looking.
It's gorgeous!!
'Bout 7 years ago... the guys in my knife trading circle were going nuts over that model Spyderco .... everybody wanted it....
It's one of my favorites.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 2:49 pm
by Gtrclktr-351
edge213 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:41 am
How can you guys say this is butt ugly or cheap looking.
It's gorgeous!!
well, I think it's ugly, not as ugly as some other Spyderco offerings, but still ugly
RedRaiderRick wrote: ↑Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:57 am
Agreed the spidey hole just doesn't do it for me. The handles look like cheap molded plastic.
The handles on that one are better than most and don't look particularly cheap. I would bet that, at least to my way of thinking, it is way overpriced.
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 2:57 pm
by TripleF
Those pakistani wood handle lockbacks .....them things are nasty. I do end up with them on occasion...
Re: Is there a knife you WON'T buy?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:45 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
Gtrclktr-351 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2024 2:55 pm
Spyderco. I don't question their quality. There are too many glowing reviews. IMHO, they are overpriced and simply butt ugly. YMMV
Gtrclktr....
You might be on to something...
in a subconscious way
.... I used to buy new Spydercos all the time years ago .... and now I haven't bought a new one
in years.... so, in my subconscious I am saying "overpriced" .... voting on the price with my wallet so to speak...
