Am I the only one who thinks my 10$ knife works the best - Page 7

Defensive Arms · September 4th, 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cockedlocked01

If you're happy with your $10 knife, great! However, I've had too many "cheapies" break on me to trust them.

Agreed. The cheapos do tend to break more easily and not last as long. Quality construction just isn't there.

I believe in a happy "in between". I avoid the $10 garbage knives, but don't really see any need in buying a $300 knife.

I believe you can get a good quality knife that will last for about 50 to 75 dollars. The only differences with the three hundred dollar knives tend to be cosmetic in most cases.

Extreme Defender · September 5th, 2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Saber

Back when I had more money than brains, I purchased three Microtech auto-blades. The two larger 4-inch were $410.00 and the smaller 3-inch was like’ $300 or so. Seem like a good idea at the time. I still have them and they just returned from the factory again after being sharpened. Frankly, I need three knives like I need a hole in the head.
Regards,

Want to sell one?

ErikGr7 · September 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Cheap knives and cheap guns = no no

How about a Spyderco Military?

BigLaw · September 7th, 2009, 12:41 PM

When it comes to something that may save my life or someone else's I try and get the best I can afford. Several years ago I was working a bad wreck where a lady was trapped in a car that was getting ready to slide over an embankment. One of the firefighters has some cheapo knife trying to cut her seatbelt. He was having to jerk the seatbelt around trying to get it cut and wasting precious time. I got him out of the way and used my Benchmade Auto Stryker which cut the belt immediatly. That fireman, as well as the others that were on the scene that day, now carry a good quality knife.

Thumper · September 7th, 2009, 05:18 PM

I guess since I have a bunch of knives that all cost me at least $50 or more, (a couple more than $300.00) I have to say yes, you're in the minority!

But then again, a $10.00 knife used properly is better than no knife and if it does what you want it to do, who can knock it?

September 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#63
ErikGr7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,028	Cheap knives and cheap guns = no no How about a Spyderco Military? __________________ 110% Gun nut here

September 7th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#65
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	I guess since I have a bunch of knives that all cost me at least $50 or more, (a couple more than $300.00) I have to say yes, you're in the minority! But then again, a $10.00 knife used properly is better than no knife and if it does what you want it to do, who can knock it? __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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September 7th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#64
BigLaw Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 47	When it comes to something that may save my life or someone else's I try and get the best I can afford. Several years ago I was working a bad wreck where a lady was trapped in a car that was getting ready to slide over an embankment. One of the firefighters has some cheapo knife trying to cut her seatbelt. He was having to jerk the seatbelt around trying to get it cut and wasting precious time. I got him out of the way and used my Benchmade Auto Stryker which cut the belt immediatly. That fireman, as well as the others that were on the scene that day, now carry a good quality knife.