Are high end production knives worth it?

Yes they are : )

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[SolosKnifeReviews]

Thanks for all the kind words :)

[RainbowCanyons]

Is it worth the materials? Probably not. 2 slabs of thick titanium and "high end" steel is expensive, but not anywhere near 400-700 dollars. Do you need titanium or super steel anyways? No Stainless steel may not look as nice but is more practical and cost efficient- but some people like titanium which I understand, so buy a new ZT knife. There is no need for a super steel considering every sharpens their knives for fun, even when they are already razor sharp. In my logical opinion, not worth it

[143yamaha]

i have a $7.00 Gerber Mini Paraframe, and this thing is indestructible

[shojingod]

In other words. NO. It's not worth it. I guess it all depends how much 500 dollars is in your pocket. Since productions cover the entire spread of quality and steels and construction methods you cannot tell me that only a custom would do for durability, functionality and quality. Your buying to brag and nothing more. Nothing wrong with that just don't fool yourself that it will last you any longer that a mid to a high end production knife made with a super steel.

[millwrightman99]

Everything in life is the same -- to get to the next level increase of precision the dollars are the square of the increase same as cars doubling the horsepower does not double your top speed To go to a top speed to 200 mph you need to increase the power from 200 to 800 and the cost of the car goes from 30 grand to 200 grand

Knives are no different -- a $5 dollar Chinese knife will cut an apple but if a hot chick cuts it the taste is so much better --

perception and quality are important

[ibesteadymobbin92]

@ibesteadymobbin92 on multiple "lower end" blades anyway, i feel if you collect knives, you should definately try out a strider, my next buy will probably be an umnumzaan when im at my new job. but despite the fact that there are things that set them apart, remember, at the end of the day, its still a cutting tool. if you wanna sell off a few blades to cover it, thats fine, thats what im doing (check my channel), but dont sell your favorites because it really wouldnt feel worth it as much. imo

[ibesteadymobbin92]

totally. i started out with some cold steel, ka bar folders, gerber, all those brands. then i wanted to step up, so i got a benchmade 8600 bedlam. that was my favorite knife, bar none, nothing else compared to it. so i got another benchmade, a zt, a microtech and some emersons. still love em, especially the emersons. then i got my first strider in yesterday. after i put a better edge on it, wow. if your hesitant due to the $400-$500 price tag, go for it if you can, youll end up spending that

[boognish593]

+1 a practical take on utility knives. dont understand the need to build high precision into a tool purpoused for a variety of tasks in a pinch. as a craftsman i've 1 precision tool for a single task. i see people buying junk engineered "multi tools" to do a poor job of a variety of tasks or precision tools for multiple tolerant tasks. it's like it's always opposite day. because of that trend in society when i need a non precise tool it always costs way more than it should.

[cu2mro]

PS- no offense dude but the Citizens watch is as you said- practical and worthless. A Rolex bought with a USA warranty and proper sale papers will sell for MORE than you paid for it 5 to 10 years from now if you ever need quick cash as I have had several steel & gold Submariners over the years and each time I sold them it was for $700 to $1200 MORE than what I paid. And the bracelet and watch polish up to look as new by any qualified jeweler. I do wear a Victoronix on the weekend- nice n tuff.

[cu2mro]

Nice knife collection. I am not familiar with Sebenza folder blades. Personally, I prefer Microtech OTF's dual edge serrated, Pro-Tech's Godfather auto's, SOG Trident for around the yard and Spyderco (one of the most underrated blades for practical daily use-serrated) and Spyderco's knife sharpener system which puts an edge on all my blades to where they will shave hair off your hand/arm, and sadly-put a wicked nice deep cut in your finger if you neglect to use the brass protection guide rods!

[SHTFSurvivalist]

Nice collection I am still to poor for the sebenza lol.