Who pays $400 plus for a pocket knife?

[Modoc Guy]

Well, actually I’ve carried a Case slimline Trapper since I was 16 years old. Today, it’s a 75 dollar knife.

But it was a gift, and since I’ve had it for 52 years, I think it’s proven it’s worth the original cost.

Again though, it’s all personal taste.

 

[AMS417]

I have a $30 Spider Co I like a lot. I use a knife for a lot of less than knife appropriate things. I’d be wasting money.

 

[WallyWest]

$400 can buy you a reasonably well made sword. NFW would I spend it on pocket knife.

My most expensive knife was around $100, and it's a lot bigger than that toy.

 

[Akitadog]

Wow! It could at least be S35vn stainless or some sort of exotic steel, it's just tool steel....

 

[Dcapleoanrd]

There are many pocket knife manufacturers, enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals who are willing to pay $400 or more for a high-quality pocket knife. Overall, while a $400+ pocket knife may seem like a significant investment to some, there are many knife enthusiasts and professionals who consider it a worthwhile purchase for the quality, design, collectability, and functionality that these knives offer.

 

[tworley]

My $20 S&W with a 3.5" blade works just fine. If I damage or lose it, I have a variety of buck knives I've received over the years

 

[B00mb00m]

OH man this thread hurts. I actually bought a Brous Blades folder a while back and it was dope. i even had my name laser cut on it. I was happily enjoying my purchase while tying off my Christmas tree that i had strapped to the top of my jeep. I cut the rope with the knife then proceeded to accidentally leave it on the roof of my jeep and that is the end of the story of my custom Brous Blades folder and I dont think i'll be buying an expensive knife again. I have this neck knife from Brous that i really like because I hate carrying knives in my pockets: https://brousblades.com/silent-soldier-ranger-v2-2/ but my absolute favorite knife to carry is this: https://www.crkt.com/collection/minimalist.html $40. I use it for everything from gutting salmon to opening boxes to trimming finger nails.

 

[Shank]

I used to be into Benchmades and ZT's. Had a Gold Class Benchmade that was north of $400. Very nice knife, but I offed most of them to get into more expensive/dumb hobbies....

 

[Pacoson71]

I've always wanted a switch blade, since childhood I thought them interesting and mystifying.
Fast forward 40 years or so and I bought one.... Meets all my expectations.
Sharp double edge dagger. Useable too, but I keep it as a play thing.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Microtech-Ultratech-DE-MagnaCut-OTF--174373.
a little shy of your 400 but this is an OTF knife. out the front both blade motions from the slider.
Just one though...............
My EDC (every day carry) is an ESEE 4.

 

[Mhass]

I've got a couple more expensive knives but the Buck 591 is my all time favorite.
Auto with a bolster opening mechanism.

I don't mind paying for exactly what I want in a knife or running shoes and shorts or bicycles.
Y'all would probably shit plaid twinkies if I told you how much I have invested in bicycles. But that shimano di2 groupset is something you don't know you need till you ride it.
Same with that Buck.

https://www.buckknives.com/product/591-paradigm-shift-auto-knife/0591FAM01/

 

[Peakbagger]

I colllect knives and currently own over 50. I have spent $400+ for a knife, but this one would not qualify for that level of spend. I have two that were over $400 and both are fixed blades hand made by a well known smith. The difference is hand carved handles, hand forged Damascus blades made from premium steel, and a style that is more unique than the standard drop point. These knives set on the mantle and are wonderful to display, doubt I would take them out of the house. My daily carry knife is a cheap Gerber with a clip for my front pocket. Doesn't matter if I lose it, break it. or dull it cutting something better suited for a saw. Any knife with plastic handles is worth no more than $50, regardless of what else is special about it. The best knife is the one that gets used and does the job reliably. For most people, that is well handled by a $20 knife.