What quality knives did you get when you first started collecting - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T22:04:20Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/what-quality-knives-did-you?groupUrl=beginnercollectors&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe first major brand knife I…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-18:3181080:Comment:9033022013-07-18T02:07:29.927ZBobby Hornhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobbyHorn
<p>The first major brand knife I got was a Victorinox Tinker last month for my birthday. That is when I started collecting. Then I found a steal, CRKT M16 at a flea market for $6. I then found a Case Caliber. I will get more SAKs but as for the others I am more interested in style of knife (I like the traditional designs over the modern folders) than the name.</p>
<p>Expect that I will add as money is available. I might get another case but I have read some very strong arguments for Rough…</p>
<p>The first major brand knife I got was a Victorinox Tinker last month for my birthday. That is when I started collecting. Then I found a steal, CRKT M16 at a flea market for $6. I then found a Case Caliber. I will get more SAKs but as for the others I am more interested in style of knife (I like the traditional designs over the modern folders) than the name.</p>
<p>Expect that I will add as money is available. I might get another case but I have read some very strong arguments for Rough Riders and will be adding one soon.</p> Quality. That term has a very…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-03:3181080:Comment:8869592013-07-03T11:09:31.984ZChuck Parhamhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ChuckParham
<p>Quality. That term has a very elusive description, at least to me. High priced with a well known name vs. low cost by an unkown or overseas company. It's like asking a man to describe a beautiful woman. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as I believe is quality. I can throw around all the top names in knives as well as those which some would consider not worth their time to look at. I have some of both with a lot in the middle. Who wouldn't like to own a custom, handmade knife that has no…</p>
<p>Quality. That term has a very elusive description, at least to me. High priced with a well known name vs. low cost by an unkown or overseas company. It's like asking a man to describe a beautiful woman. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as I believe is quality. I can throw around all the top names in knives as well as those which some would consider not worth their time to look at. I have some of both with a lot in the middle. Who wouldn't like to own a custom, handmade knife that has no other like it? Or maybe a knife that is made in quantities of less than 100, or 50 or even 10?</p>
<p>Warranties also play a part in what makes a quality knife, in my humble opinion. One company adrvertises they will replace your knife unconditionally no matter if it is a defect in material or workmanship or if you just tossed it into a shredder. Others relace for a defect only but are still considered "top quality".</p>
<p>I have some Case knives but I also have Imperial, Rough Rider, Jowika, Schrade, and several others. If you are buying a knife to use, buy it as if your life will depend on it. If you are buying for a return on your investment, buy frugally. If you are buying to build a collection to share with others for admiration and to one day pass on as a legacy, buy what makes you happy. If you are buying to build a collection of "BLING", buy anything that stops people and makes them take a second look from a block away. Your wallet will be the deciding factor in the manufacturers you acquire. That's why there are so many different levels of wonderful collections all of which have their own unique beauty and charm. We've all seen pieces and collections that make us OOOOO and AAHHH in wonder and envy. But that is part of the territory and nature of the beast. We have to accept it. But it's still fun to look.</p>
<p>Whatever you call quality someone else may not agree. In any event, if you care for AND display your knives with pride and good taste, you will always have a high quality collection.</p> I guess the first quality kni…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-03:3181080:Comment:8868902013-07-03T09:00:35.974ZSteve Scheuerman (Manx)https://iknifecollector.com/profile/SteveScheuerman
<p>I guess the first quality knife I got for collecting was my avatar photo, the Blackjack Viking Raider axe. I think it cost me about $145 at the time. They are a wee bit more expensive now. Lol.</p>
<p>I guess the first quality knife I got for collecting was my avatar photo, the Blackjack Viking Raider axe. I think it cost me about $145 at the time. They are a wee bit more expensive now. Lol.</p> first knife we collected was…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-10-16:3181080:Comment:7047142012-10-16T01:47:05.026ZSue OldsWidowhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SueOldsWidow
<p>first knife we collected was a 1970 5383 Whittler ........then it just exploded from there....lol</p>
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<p>first knife we collected was a 1970 5383 Whittler ........then it just exploded from there....lol</p>
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<p>The 1st knife I bought with the intention of starting a collection was a Lone Wolf Paul Defender Limited edition(#12 of 200) Black frame/blade, gold plated hardware and Amboyna wood scales. Very nice for $280, I have spent more for others.</p>
<p>Most of my accumulation of knives has been a desire for something different or new.</p>
<p>The 1st knife I bought with the intention of starting a collection was a Lone Wolf Paul Defender Limited edition(#12 of 200) Black frame/blade, gold plated hardware and Amboyna wood scales. Very nice for $280, I have spent more for others.</p>
<p>Most of my accumulation of knives has been a desire for something different or new.</p> just started my collection an…tag:iknifecollector.com,2012-03-03:3181080:Comment:5658752012-03-03T14:54:12.452Zbjörn thompsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/bjoernthompson
<p>just started my collection and got myself an spyderco ambitious and an benchmade griptilian, the benchmade was a bit expensive, and i notice i baby it because of that, on the other hand i use the ambitious at work and it takes a hell of a beating and keeps on ticking. what i earned from this? 30-50 dollars is my price range for now.(after customs that doubles) and start building up a collection and save the expensive knives for fine dress up situations.</p>
<p>just started my collection and got myself an spyderco ambitious and an benchmade griptilian, the benchmade was a bit expensive, and i notice i baby it because of that, on the other hand i use the ambitious at work and it takes a hell of a beating and keeps on ticking. what i earned from this? 30-50 dollars is my price range for now.(after customs that doubles) and start building up a collection and save the expensive knives for fine dress up situations.</p> My first folder was a Kershaw…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-06-04:3181080:Comment:3224602011-06-04T06:15:47.276ZBruce Cainhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BruceCain
<p>My first folder was a Kershaw Shallot for quick one handed ranch work . feed sacks etc. Decided to buy an EDC and lurked at forums learned about Barlows bought a Dan Burke/Queen D2 and now own 25 - 50 barlows.</p>
<p>My first folder was a Kershaw Shallot for quick one handed ranch work . feed sacks etc. Decided to buy an EDC and lurked at forums learned about Barlows bought a Dan Burke/Queen D2 and now own 25 - 50 barlows.</p> The first quality knife I had…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-09-10:3181080:Comment:1341042010-09-10T19:22:31.677ZPatrick Tetangcohttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/PatrickTetangco
The first quality knife I had was a Spyderco Police plain edge with a stainless steel handle. My father bought it for me when I was 6th grade back in the 90's. The blade steel wasn't VG-10 yet, it was ATS-54 or 55.
The first quality knife I had was a Spyderco Police plain edge with a stainless steel handle. My father bought it for me when I was 6th grade back in the 90's. The blade steel wasn't VG-10 yet, it was ATS-54 or 55. Hey Michael B. you can get a…tag:iknifecollector.com,2009-12-02:3181080:Comment:651222009-12-02T20:53:36.714ZRandy Huckebyhttps://iknifecollector.com/xn/detail/u_1e3457zoxai2s
Hey Michael B. you can get a neat little Meyerco, Blackie Collins designed, "Necklance" Necker with sheath and forever warranty for less than $10. Kinda Kool, I sell quite a few. It has a bead/blast finished 440 steel blade.
Hey Michael B. you can get a neat little Meyerco, Blackie Collins designed, "Necklance" Necker with sheath and forever warranty for less than $10. Kinda Kool, I sell quite a few. It has a bead/blast finished 440 steel blade. I remember my first knife eve…tag:iknifecollector.com,2009-08-27:3181080:Comment:430532009-08-27T00:53:12.235ZJohn Emersonhttps://iknifecollector.com/xn/detail/u_3kdwmfnyi276v
I remember my first knife ever, knock off Swiss Army I bought for a Boyscout camping trip. I broke the blade the first day of the camping trip! That was the first lesson in "you get what you pay for", that I have always remembered. Buy what you can afford but the best that you can afford, that said my allowence wasn't much back then. LOL.
I remember my first knife ever, knock off Swiss Army I bought for a Boyscout camping trip. I broke the blade the first day of the camping trip! That was the first lesson in "you get what you pay for", that I have always remembered. Buy what you can afford but the best that you can afford, that said my allowence wasn't much back then. LOL.