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massdrop01
783
Aug 29, 2018
At this price point there’s too many other options out there to take the risk. I’d rather take any chris reeve knife
Onionman
109
Aug 29, 2018
massdrop01Exactly. American made. About the same price, Will hold its value as well.
MaxwellDemonic
838
Aug 30, 2018
OnionmanWith all due respect, what does the Country of Origin have to do with this?
I'd gladly take a Rike, Ruike, WE, Kizer, or Reate over the crap that companies like Kershaw or CRKT regularly put out. There is nothing inherently about American products that makes them hold their value better (see Auto resale prices). Companies like Benchmade, Hinderer, and Emerson charge far above and beyond the materials costs for their blades, primarily because they're made in the US.
The argument from jingoism / nationalism is not one that carries a lot of weight.
Onionman
109
Aug 30, 2018
MaxwellDemonicWith all due respect, I don't think you even read my post and this is not even my thread, but in any event it all comes down to value, not nationalism. The price for this knife does not hold its value at this point. I can buy this knife for $420, and if I don't like it and even if I keep it in pristine condition, I would be lucky to sell it for $300, and probably closer to $200. Certain brands of American made knives have value for their price point. Chris reeve knives hold their value very well. You can use a Chris Reeve knife for years and as long as you don't damage it, can sell it for about the same price as you bought it, particularly if it has a unique design etching. I have many chinese made knives, including a Rike Hummingbird, and for the most part they are very well constructed and made of premium materials. I buy all of the Ferrum forge knives from We and they are great and are appropriately priced at about $130. That's a great deal and quality. Also, if you want to sell it you can get around the same price for it and not lose your shirt. If this knife sold for $250 to $275 it would be a great value. But at $420 it is not. If it gets discounted to the $250 range I will be the first one in line to buy it.
MaxwellDemonic
838
Aug 30, 2018
OnionmanI agree, the price on this knife is almost entirely based on the idea that integrals are new and deserve to be marked way the hell up. I'm just disappointed when people use country of origin as a point in favor or against buying a knife. Perhaps you weren't doing this to the extent that some do, but every time I see it, I feel obligated to point out that it's a fallacious argument.
And yes, Chris Reeve's knives tend to hold their value, I've had a bitch of a time finding a reasonably priced Ti-lock.
musicmanbb
40
May 7, 2019
MaxwellDemonicI would agree with Benchmade, Spyderco, and Emerson being in that list but not Hinderer. Hinderers are legit and quality/materials on par with CRK. I like Rike but do think they tend to be overpriced. WE and Reate are great though. Ruike are neat but the blade steels on the ones I've come across so far are not a steel I would personal spend money on, but the fit/finish and action on them were great.
MaxwellDemonic
838
Jul 31, 2019
TortoiseThunderThanks for your lovely insight, you've really added to this conversation... one that ended 11 months ago.
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MaxwellDemonic
838
Jul 31, 2019
TortoiseThunderNah, I'm not taking your bait. I've seen how you behave elsewhere.