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Sure, there are often several tiers (some really offer too many options, tbh) and pricing can vary quite a lot depending upon length, steel, handle, construction, etc (and aren't things typically discounted at military exchanges?). Everybody is going to have different priorities and preferences, of course, but something along the lines of the Wusthof Classic level of things is what most could reasonably consider to be a lifetime purchase.
12-15-20, 12:16 PM
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I'd used German knives prior to the Mac. Japanese knifes tend to use much harder steel that keeps its edge very well, but are more susceptible to chipping, so care is key. Use a softer steel German knife for cutting stuff with fibre or hard bits or where twisting (de-boning) is needed. They also have a different blade edge angle which is important to know if you sharpen yourself. There are certainly higher end and much more pricey ones, but the Mac seems to balance the quality/cost ratio perfectly. The have a 10" chef knife as well if you want longer. My other Mac is an 8" Santoku. I freaking love the Mac knives, they make me want to cook.
12-15-20, 12:27 PM
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Sure, there are often several tiers (some really offer too many options, tbh) and pricing can vary quite a lot depending upon length, steel, handle, construction, etc (and aren't things typically discounted at military exchanges?). Everybody is going to have different priorities and preferences, of course, but something along the lines of the Wusthof Classic level of things is what most could reasonably consider to be a lifetime purchase.
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12-15-20, 12:32 PM
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12-15-20, 12:34 PM
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I do that all of the time. About a year ago, I realized that my pocket knife, the one that I'd had for 10 years and had just been stabbing in to the earth as I cut away some landscape fabric, was about $120 new. Oh well. It sharpened back up fine, but some of the black finish is gone, daddy, gone.
12-15-20, 12:37 PM
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12-15-20, 01:05 PM
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12-15-20, 01:07 PM
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I do that all of the time. About a year ago, I realized that my pocket knife, the one that I'd had for 10 years and had just been stabbing in to the earth as I cut away some landscape fabric, was about $120 new. Oh well. It sharpened back up fine, but some of the black finish is gone, daddy, gone.
12-15-20, 01:18 PM
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I do that all of the time. About a year ago, I realized that my pocket knife, the one that I'd had for 10 years and had just been stabbing in to the earth as I cut away some landscape fabric, was about $120 new. Oh well. It sharpened back up fine, but some of the black finish is gone, daddy, gone.
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12-15-20, 01:25 PM
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I've had a Victorinox Swiss Army knife for about 20 years, my friend gave them to his groomsmen, though it was lost for about 5 years. It's fine, but if a pocket knife can't be easily opened with one hand, I'm not going to use it too much.
12-15-20, 01:28 PM
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I carry a Haus for my daily pocket knife. Its been 5 years now. Was a gift/prize from work. No idea of its value. Probably < $5.00. Serves its purpose.
12-15-20, 01:52 PM
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Velo Vol carries no knives, guns, arrows, or clubs. #PeaceLoving
12-15-20, 02:09 PM
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I own these and a bunch of multi-tools.
12-15-20, 02:36 PM
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An old girl friend once gave me one of those Swiss Army knives with a million and one functions, several of which would be needed in doing a motor job on a radial aircraft engine. An impressive piece of machinery - the knife, not the motor.
12-15-20, 03:00 PM
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12-15-20, 03:14 PM
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12-15-20, 03:20 PM
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When I take a knife with me it's just an Opinel No 8. Cheap, light. cuts ok. I tend to only carry a knife when hiking though.
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I also do not normally carry a knife unless I am hiking.
12-15-20, 04:02 PM
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12-15-20, 04:02 PM
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12-15-20, 04:05 PM
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Velo Vol carries no knives, guns, arrows, or clubs. #PeaceLoving
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12-15-20, 04:16 PM
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