Yah, Yah, See, I know a lot of people that don't collect Italian stilettos and can't afford to pay $30.00 to $100.00 for a blade. They are Happy to pay the $8.00 to $10.00 I get for these. What do you do with your $200.00 blade? I know you don't use them as a work knife.rapidboy1 wrote:"monkey metal"
As Vagrant has already pointed out "The price should tell you everything you need to know "
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As a matter of fact I do My heirs will hate me I will enjoy this life and live it for myself not whoever inherits my stuff once I'm dead. Assorted gun dealers, experts, and others cringe at the way I use MY stuff. Frequently someone will ask "Don't you know you should keep that mint"? My answer is always "For WHO" About the only "Mint" item I own is a Hubie Krupp aniversary LL, I have a second one that has been USED very hardClaudester wrote:What do you do with your $200.00 blade? I know you don't use them as a work knife.rapidboy1 wrote:"monkey metal"
As Vagrant has already pointed out "The price should tell you everything you need to know "
Mr C, this was not a response to your post or pic's.rapidboy1 wrote:"monkey metal"
As Vagrant has already pointed out "The price should tell you everything you need to know "
I was responding to Blackjacks question.
Both your post and mine where made at the same time ,i was not referring to your knife but to the one i have had experience with ,(a fixed blade - the blade bent in use when chopping wood on a camping trip).blackjack wrote:Interesting looking knives, (I know, I know), whats wrong with them, poor materials and workmanship?
blackjack
As for $200.00 knives ,i believe knives are for using and i like to use all my blades at some point.
I have not at this time spent $200.00 on a blade because i don't collect "case queens" (my max is usually around $150.00) .
I do buy cheaper knives as tools and give them a hard time every day at work.
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Am I missing something here....
What is wrong with having a really nice knife and not wanting to use it too hard in case of damage? For instance my grandfather gave me a knife which I spent a lot of time on to restore it, I really dont want to take this knife out with me and bend it chopping up some wood. I want to keep it nice to hand to my boy when he is of age and maybe he will look after it too.
This knife started off my collection... which is exactly what I'm looking for, a knife to restore and gain pleasure from handling it and some light use. I have a few knives which I use hard regulary for work as these are essential but I see no problem with paying a lot of money for a knife and not using it, just mearly admiring it for it's quality and deadly beauty.
Anyway... that's just my opinion!
do you see any of those original 1918 trench knives for sale these days??
Kev.
What is wrong with having a really nice knife and not wanting to use it too hard in case of damage? For instance my grandfather gave me a knife which I spent a lot of time on to restore it, I really dont want to take this knife out with me and bend it chopping up some wood. I want to keep it nice to hand to my boy when he is of age and maybe he will look after it too.
This knife started off my collection... which is exactly what I'm looking for, a knife to restore and gain pleasure from handling it and some light use. I have a few knives which I use hard regulary for work as these are essential but I see no problem with paying a lot of money for a knife and not using it, just mearly admiring it for it's quality and deadly beauty.
Anyway... that's just my opinion!
do you see any of those original 1918 trench knives for sale these days??
Kev.
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Guys I don't mean to sound like a big spender here cause I'm not. But a good custom well balanced FB in D-2 hunter not tactical pattern in the $200 range to be used and used hard is not in the year 2004 a big investment but a wise one. 8 to 10 years ago it would seem steep but today with factory knives costing in some cases more then $200 it doesn't really seem out of line. And don't any of you knuckleheads tell me "Well Mr Moneybags good you can afford it I can't" you guys most likely spend that if not more on switches so don't cry poor mouth to me cause if that was really the case this forum would be empty cause no one has any money One example of some of the finest FB's in D-2 with most under $200 is Bob Dozier.That is a man who knows what its all about.
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Pashly I was addressing Rapidboys post.
PB
Pashly I was addressing Rapidboys post.
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Maybe that knife in your Avatar. I just can't make out that tang stamp.Must be my tired old eyes but I do know someone who could look at that stamp in a heartbeat and tell you all about. But at present time his name eludes me. Mr Bigg Keep your wood scaled 15" out of it cause it doesn't float my boat I was thinking more like Horn.
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sorry to say but I doubt china's quality product. They faking all kinds of things and product.Pushbutton wrote:That knife has United Cutlery written all over it. A fine specimen from China.
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Re: Maxam knives
Newbs SHOULD read forum rules and make their first post in TalkBlade Revealed + Mix
They should also avoid digging up threads that are YEARS OLD
Other than that - welcome
They should also avoid digging up threads that are YEARS OLD
Other than that - welcome
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Re: Maxam knives
that knife posted first...they sell that or used to sell that at walmart.
For 8 dollars, i will say its a good knife. And when i was 14 ya thats a heck of a deal!
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Now, still for 8 dollars it might be worth it.....but i wouldn't buy one. The steel used in those knives are HORRIBLE. just horrible. I wouldn't pay 5 bucks for that knife now.
its a good walmart knife for people that know nothing about knives.
For 8 dollars, i will say its a good knife. And when i was 14 ya thats a heck of a deal!
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Now, still for 8 dollars it might be worth it.....but i wouldn't buy one. The steel used in those knives are HORRIBLE. just horrible. I wouldn't pay 5 bucks for that knife now.
its a good walmart knife for people that know nothing about knives.