I'm new here so maybe forgive my spin on things but this thread is a bit snobby , imo . " The Knife Ignorant " and such comments are a joke . Someone that buys a china made kershaw for 20 bucks isnt ignorant , as an example . I have plenty of experience with china made Kershaws and other china made knives . I use them as work knives and some have stood out as a good work knife . I think a lot of the poo pooing about how bad something is , mainly comes from the " collector mindset " and not so much a user mindset , if that makes sense . Sure , a 20 buck china made kershaw or whatever brand scrutinized compared to a high end knife isnt gonna be on the same page . That said , I work the hell out of a china made kershaw and other cheaper knives and they do the job , which is what a knife is all about
I get that many of these newer tactical knives are the cool thing . And I also realize that making something a hobby is a cool thing too . But what I dont enjoy reading is when a hobbyist over thinks something and goes too far , which then spews snob . It's a drag and a bit " Man Bunish "