Since some knives are "disposable"...

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Fishtail Picklock
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Since some knives are "disposable"...

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Are the higher-end automatics more desirable because they tend to last longer, or is that a misconception? Some of the "user" knives I own are made from the "less durable" blade. handle/scale materials. These can take quite a bit of abuse, yet by design, have a shorter "service life".

Most of my recent purchases will probably outlast me (I'm nearly 67). IMHO, they're more fun, because they can be pressed into harder service without excessive concern.

What's your opinion/philosophy?
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jerryk25
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Re: Since some knives are "disposable"...

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The disposable ones are harder to find in GOOD shape.

I learned to appreciate cheese macaroni and not imported caviar.

I wish I had the money to order a custom knife from everyone.
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Hi Fishtail Picklock,
As my old friend who sold cars use to say "There is a seat for every ass, and a ass for every seat. Applying that saying to knives, I'm sure there is someone out there who would pay more for a Rizzuto Estileto Milano then a Latama. I guess it is whatever your “cup of tea” is.
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BigFatRoss, sounds like a saying my grandparents used to use, "Every monkey to his own limb." And I can say that yes, I've bought and spent time polishing a cheap knife, a "worker" knife, but treated it as though it was an acrylic display case queen. Value can be subjective regardless of the hobby. I've collected everything from beer cans to glass insulators in this life, and more often than not, it was all precious and polishable. :D Peace.
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NorthCarolinaDude wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:32 am BigFatRoss, sounds like a saying my grandparents used to use, "Every monkey to his own limb." And I can say that yes, I've bought and spent time polishing a cheap knife, a "worker" knife, but treated it as though it was an acrylic display case queen. Value can be subjective regardless of the hobby. I've collected everything from beer cans to glass insulators in this life, and more often than not, it was all precious and polishable. :D Peace.
Well said.
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I carry a "lesser" valued knife on a clip in the top of my pocket as a " disposable" user and a better knife down in my pocket if I run into a steak or such... lol. Taz
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I think it all depends on how and how much you use the knives. I'd rather wear out a $20 knife than a $200 knife. I almost always carry a knife and in a pinch I have had to use a knife as a screw driver. I'd rather ruin the tip of a cheap user than one I have paid up for. If I had to shank someone and throw the knife in a river I'd rather use the $20 beater.
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sammy the blade wrote: Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:23 pm I think it all depends on how and how much you use the knives. I'd rather wear out a $20 knife than a $200 knife. I almost always carry a knife and in a pinch I have had to use a knife as a screw driver. I'd rather ruin the tip of a cheap user than one I have paid up for. If I had to shank someone and throw the knife in a river I'd rather use the $20 beater.
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