What's your $ limit for a folder?

[Lobster]

For me it's around 50$ nowadays. I could afford more expensive knives but today there is just so much good stuff to be had in the 20$ range that I can't bring myself to spend more on a knife. While I can totally appreciate expensive quality knives with high end steels, it simply doesn't justify the expenditure for me.

[sharpken]

$30 to $50 for me but I will only buy collaborations knives of custom knife makers. It would have to look like their original customs.

[Moose]

Jun 29, 2016 15:20:55 GMT 3 Lobster said:

For me it's around 50$. I could afford more expensive knives but today there is just so much good stuff to be had in the 20$ range that I can't bring myself to spend more on a knife. While I can totally appreciate expensive quality knives with high end steels, it simply doesn't justify the expenditure for me.

I agree totally.  I can buy two of the same model of rock solid folder these days for less than almost half the price of an equivalent one a few years ago.  I love good design but I need good steel not 'Gucci' steel and good quality fit & finish not God like perfection.  There are Chinese companies able to meet my specs at very affordable prices. My brand loyalty goes as far as the company can supply comparative value for money.  Other than that, I may respect a product but will not be paying over the odds or for unnecessarily bling elements.

[maddog7]

For me there is no defined limit.
If I believe the knife is worth the price - I will buy it.
Most I spent on knives are original PM2 for `117$ and as a clone the RAD Knives Mini Field Cleaver for `90$.

[powercutlery]

I would buy a knife if I like the way it looks. I can justify anything under $100. I've bought a $250 spyderco flipper, never used it. It just sit in a drawer, probably will outlive me.