"I Want A Nice Knife... But What If I Lose It?" - TKG 205

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[@0zmose]

Expensive knives tend to just get automatically prioritized in you mind. They just jump up to the level of your wallet and phone. If you're the type that looses their wallet or phone all the time. Yeah, you probably shouldn't buy an expensive knife.

[@owlwithwhiplash8568]

That’s a really good point. My overpriced phone is as expensive as some of these premium knives I’ve lusted after but been too afraid of losing. I’ve never lost my phone. Maybe it’s time to get more premium with my knife edc…

[@donnyh3497]

Perfect analogy! My big fear is accidentally walking through airport security with a really expensive knife because I grab a knife while dressing in the same way that I grab my phone and wallet.

[@EnikInTheTunic]

That's not true, at least for everyone. I don't miss place my phone or wallet. But I have lost expensive knives and sunglasses multiple times.

[@owlwithwhiplash8568]

@@EnikInTheTunic NAUGHTY BWOI!!! Not all of us can afford to be so careless with our fancy goods!!! ONLY BUDGET KNIVES FOR YOU!!! Might I recommend Kizer, Civivi, CJRB, QSP, or… if I’m to be so bold, COLD STEEL??? YES!!! I’M THE “RIDE OR DIE FOR COLD STEEL! WHY DOESN’T THIS HAVE A REVERSIBLE POCKET CLIP???”- GUY!!! DON’T @ ME, BROS!!!

[@nicholasedwardbehindtheedg2343]

Man I was going to say basically the same thing!

[@ElectrabuzzXD]

I can say this: I was always losing my sunglasses. After 10 or more pairs lost I thought I'd try something different. I spent a few hundred dollars on a pair of Oakley's. That cost kept it at the front of my mind when leaving restaurants, getting out of my truck etc. I still have them today 👍

[@EnikInTheTunic]

I can't tell you how many pairs of Oakleys and Ray bans I have lost, lol.

[@xXBallistic82Xx]

I did the same thing, Had my Oakleys for 8 years.

[@nandayane]

My experience is the opposite, I never seem to loose the cheap stuff. Only my nice ones

[@scotthilliard9841]

Same lol

[@StevenSeiller]

NEVER put sunglasses (or anything) on top of a car. I had to learn that lesson twice. 😖

[@TacticalTinkerer]

Another aspect of the expensive knife vs budget knife conundrum is picking the the right knife for the situation/circumstance. For example, if I go out for a nice steak dinner, I bring along one of nicer folders so I can cut my steak rather than saw it. OTOH, while deployed I carried a Strider SNG, though I usually had 1 or 2 "loaners" in my pack. I currently EDC a Wave+, a Pyrite, and a Milwaukee fastback. The point being, having different tools for different tasks with varying levels of quality/refinement will ultimately win the day rather than the single tool option.

[@tannergerard5110]

Definitely resonate with this and feel like every collector has gone through it. At first carrying a $50-100 knife bothered me, and now most of my edc’s are at the $700+ mark. The worry of losing them I don’t think goes away, and even the less expensive knives I carry I worry about losing. Great vid MC! 👊🏻

[@eddiecastellana9339]

The only knife that really bothered me after I had lost it was the first Boy Scout camp knife my father got me. It was similar to a Swiss Army knife with a jigged bone handle, bottle opener, can opener and an awl. I’ve never been able to find another one. It was made by Ka-Bar

[@KretinD]

I convinced myself if I bought an expensive knife, I'd pay such close attention to it that I'd never lose it. So far it has worked, but it is gut wrenching when you temporarily misplace a $400 knife.

[@diemos86]

I just lost my Ultratech a week ago. Sometimes we just have to learn to deal with lose, not just with pocket knives, but life in general. Still stings though.

[@the_swinging_axe]

Great topic, thx! Carried my ochs worx solarstorm edx today in the woods and checked on it every 3 minutes. Still have it and boy am i glad i bought it.

[@JohnD.1969]

I recently lost my Sebenza. I bought it over 20 years ago and was pretty bummed out to have lost it. Looked everywhere my buddy did as well. I thought I lost it in his truck, big guy sitting in the back seat of an extra cab GMC. Turned out it got hooked onto the PALS webbing on his pack. He never saw it there when he looked for the knife. I was way happier than I would have thought to see that knife again.

[@TylerO_O.]

I lost a Kershaw Cryo in a hotel room in Columbus Ohio.... I found this channel the next day looking for reviews. I just finally order a 150 dollar knife yesterday... Moving on up!

[@NS-nt4cw]

I was in a similar situation about 4 years ago. First purchase was an “expensive” para 2 s35vn for $150. This month I bought an authentic hinderer ti scale for my skinny xm-18 I’ve had for a year, a pretty sick remette Chinese clone and a large crk inkosi with micarta inlays. This month I realized that I may have more money in my knife collection than my gun collection. Be careful my friend!

[@HobbyHobbit-ue6oi]

You got it right on the nose. I tell my family the same thing that I'm just more aware of the knife in my pocket and periodically check to see that they are still there.

[@HighCountryCrawlers96]

When I bought my first nicer pocket knife I periodically checked to make sure it was in my pocket cause I was in and out of my work truck all day. Broke that habit since I’m used to carrying them now. Also have a case they go in and have a designated spot on my dresser that my pen, wallet, glasses, and whatever knife I’m carrying at the moment sit till the next day

[@Youniquedesign1892]

i cary the gerber prybrid. i have titanium nitrade coated blades and it has a prybar. works for me perfect but i do have a hell of a collection of knives i rarely use

[@steverodgers8035]

I lost my Spyderco for a week i was tearing up the floor boards lol

[@DirtNapCity93]

I would like to know what your first next tier knife would be. My first “expensive” knife was the para 3 and I still love it but I would like to know what your next choice would be.

[@petevatistas8361]

First, I must say that I can't STAND to use a lanyard. I have offend said that knives shouldn't even have lanyard holes. That being said, I might consider using a lanyard on a knife that I consider to be "expensive". For me, that would be anything over $300 dollars. Thoughts?

[@MerricMaker]

My first generation AG Russell one hand knife was stolen from a locker. Unfortunate, but then his second release of them was in ATS-34 and I still have it.

[@AKAScooter]

I lost my Dauntless Dogbone. 350 dollar knife! It was so light and comfortable I barely knew I had it on. Changed the whole way I want to carry a fixed blade.

[@ggal8309]

Thank you Complex. I chipped my Chavez Sangre and it broke my heart😢 but seeing that chipped Rockstead!!!!...I feel better now😊

[@MetalRush666]

I decided to go fishing on a whim. I had an xm18 with me. I used it put it on top of my backpack. A few mins later after I had forgotten about it a wave hit the jetty just right and washed the knife away. The Gulf of Mexico got a little sharper. Sad day.

[@morallytainted1]

I have a few knives that I won't carry but outside of those few I carry everything else I own regardless of price. Yes, I've lost or broken knives that has hurt in their demise, but we carry on.

[@TheD33pthawt]

I lost a Chris Reeve Incosi Tanto with inlays at work 2 weeks after I bought it. That stung and I obsessed over it for a while. Finally I just gave up on it and moved on, then 3 months later it showed up. I keep very close track of it now.

[@christianlight8511]

I've only lost one knife. It was an Artisan Cutlery Titanium Littoral in a gorgeous anodized blue. I was really disappointed I lost it but I own many expensive knives and even after that I don't hesitate to carry them. I just try to be more mindful about it.

[@4NdR3_K]

That is why I don’t buy expensive folders. I would not use them. I don’t care about losing any knife I carry. It might be a good opportunity to replace it. My most expensive folder costs $130. In 63 years of carrying a pocket knife, I have never lost one. There is my 2c worth.

[@metal_complex]

I used to say that too. Almost word for word

[@danpennella]

I have a 25 year old 2 inch blade Smith and Wesson SWAT first edition knife that was 40 bucks back in the day, I used it at every job and I lost it once and I spent 2 days trying to find it. Someone found it for me and it was the greatest day of my life haha. I know have way more expensive knives that I carry but I still keep that smith and Wesson safe. This is so true, when I have 300 bucks in my pocket vs 30 bucks you definitely feel it against your leg more consciously

[@toddmartin2387]

I enjoy your videos and you were one of the first pages that I started my hobby after watching. I have moderately expensive but nowhere near highly expensive . Regardless, enjoy the heck out of your page. I come from a different perspective from you, or maybe you cannot say because of KZbin, but I carry for both Utility and for safety. I also CCW and I treat my knives the same as my CCW item. Both are tools and both are important to me. When I get home the knife tool goes into one of two dedicated drawers. My CCW goes into one of two places depending on where I plan to be in the house. Regarding carrying in places that don’t want my knife, I try not to go. If I have no choice then I leave it in a lockbox safe I installed in my truck. Why? Well I don’t want to give a “tool” to a thief who routinely target vehicles because they know they can get “tools” to do nefarious things with. In my view carrying either tool is a responsibility and should be taken as such. Then, I tend to differ with you on places that Willy nilly decide to tell me not to carry. I’m sorry, I’m not going to go if I cannot bring my tool. I am that guy and damn proud of it because yes, freedom. I am not crazy about it but I most definitely vote with my wallet. If you’re against me having a tool then you don’t need my business. Love this video and I agree, someday I will buy a knife tool as expensive as my CCW or home tools, but when I do, I won’t leave it in a safe. I would be careful about the voices you use to represent folks like me who feel strongly about right to carry tools. I don’t want to see people get sideways with you because I don’t think you meant harm. Love your channel!

[@kevinhauser8250]

If you care for your Things you don't lose them. I carry a 200$ folder and use it at work 5-6 days a week and love it.

[@rj_ofb]

Same here. I feel like people losing stuff all the time really dont care about anything in life anyway.

[@ryan-yv5go]

Is there a list of the knives that you have laid out

[@the.shotgun.approach]

Hey Complex, I got a brand new XM-24 bowie with really bad lockstick. The only other knife I have with lockstick is my Les George Wilson Combat- Eagle, and I'm thinking about getting rid of it. It can really ruin a knife. Do you have any suggestions on eliminating it?

[@jasonweeks6318]

I treat every knife from my $25 dollar ones to the ones I pay 50-100+ for like they are high end. Its about taking care of your stuff and being mindful that the lower end work horses, well some might not do as much as the thoroughbred models. I also don't try to use a knife as a prybar, a folder as a fixed blade ect. I use the appropriate tool for the job.

[@bwunger]

I feel this. I've been on both sides. As people have mentioned I tend to take care of my expensive things better. I've also lost a Damascus wood inlay Mnandi and it still hurts a bit.

[@MrBowser2012]

I didn’t used to buy knives over $75. I never had more than 2 or 3 at any given time. I now carry $400 knives on occasion but usually I’m carrying something in the $70-$200 range.

[@bigjim55able]

I'm thinking about putting something like an Airtag on my Ziphius

[@Zaydok_Allen]

This more or less mirrors my exact journey through the mentality of carrying expensive knives. Great topic.

[@Nierlock]

Timing couldn’t be better, currently looking for my Sebenza lmao. It’s somewhere in my house just gotta find it haha

[@crktritual]

I had my first Microtech less than a week. I lost it working my night job. Luckily I found the next day. It was an emotional roller coaster to say the least. So now I leave it at home on those days or nights, same difference.

[@mikeh5967]

Can we get our perfect knife with a GPS tracker? Im not a lanyard guy, but if a tracker is attached i would reconsider.

[@clintcrosby6337]

Most of the time I need a bad lesson to make me not forget. I lost 1 knife and learned my lesson. Good topic MC.

[@Lack_of_response]

the folks who are already collector/enthusiasts are probably more comfortable with the idea of having knives they carry and knives they enjoy at home. the folks who are curious and considering dipping a toe into this world... i encourage and welcome them to do this too have something you don't mind damaging/losing as your carry knife and the thing you are afraid of losing just enjoy at home, not a tool but just a cool thing to enjoy.

[@meesterdinglefritz2064]

Ugh… I purchased a Benchmade Shootout, mostly for summer carry around the house and town with basketball/soccer shorts. Lost the damn thing within a month. I was soooo careful with it too. It’s ridiculous, but all my Benchmade knives are rarely used and in their little fabric bag, inside my safe. Fortunately, for me, I recently found Civivi that make great knives at a reasonable cost. The only Benchmade I’ll carry to work and often is the Griptilian. Coincidentally, it’s the least expensive “starter” Benchmade, but also my favorite to carry and use. I’ve purchased three of them in the last decade or so and only have one -the latest one I purchased.

[@thomagg]

I recently lost one of my lesser priced knives, a local dealer exclusive SBR, but found it weeks later outside in a place I’d walked over multiple times before looking for it. +1 for S35Vn corrosion resistance lol. But I think I’ve really only lost 3 knives and it was before I was collecting. A Buck 503 my dad gave me years ago, a smaller Spyderco (don’t recall the model) I gave for groomsmen gifts at my (1st 😂) wedding, and a Leek or Chive that someone before me lost and I found. The kicker is that if I’m remembering correctly, and I probably am, all of those were lost by a former employee.

[@docmarbles4369]

I've handed people my sog flash at before I hand my QSP Penguin. I've also lost my gerber paraframe recently

[@thomagg]

Now I’m curious… What was the dumb thing that happened with the OTF??

[@boatbuilding4412]

How did you break the tip omg! That would kill me!

[@CreepyBoris]

Great video!! You should do another one and expand on the topic of where its ok to take a knife and how you decide whether to bing one and which one to take. Also do you keep a dedicated knife in your car?

[@toddmartin2387]

I keep a dedicated tool, such as a titanium pry tool in my truck, and a utility blade such as an oknife otacle in my car at all times. Due to the humidity in Florida I’m always shocked how stuff rusts even inside a console. So I use stainless blades that I can have a few replacement blades in the truck too. Good for open packages or handing to someone who needs one. I keep my edc and a backup edc with me at all times too

[@Bingo1Dog]

My most expensive knife was a gift to me and I immediately turned into my EDC for like 6 months. Initially I was constantly checking my pocket even if I hadn't used it. Granted that was probably mostly because of the weigh difference (6.3oz vs 3.6oz). After not too long it was just used like any other knife I've had.

[@Lemon_Sage9999]

😂 I've been pocket checking my new Hogue Deka for all of the above reasons (g-mascus and coated blade, so 200 after tax)

[@DallenRex]

It always comes down to how much you value the item, which increases with the price tag and how much you like it, and then it's scaled by how clumsy and aloof a person is. I think I grew up too concerned about prolonging the duration I could use items like watches, knives, phones, tools, and whatever else for me to lose stuff regularly enough to not trust my ability to keep track of them. I've mostly carried knives under 40 bucks, and I don't think I've lost any knives except the $3 knives I had when I was 10 because I moved a dozen times and didn't care to prioritize them. Never lost my phone or wallet, and never lost a watch. It's not really about price to replace for me. I just don't like wasting the stuff. I've never broken a phone either. Some people don't like having to think ahead and take steps to protect these things, which is fair, but you'll probably "like" protecting your stuff more if you like the item itself more and spent more money on it.

[@caryrosenthal7485]

A related thought experiment that you might ponder: what if you're mugged? I study and practice self defence and I cannot imagine using a knife, but that's not the first issue. Would your prized possession be used against you? I don't know but I surmise that a smaller, less aggressive blade might be more desirable in that situation.

[@katiemackey28]

I love my QSP penguin and my knafs lander, I bought a civivi elementum because people raved about it…..I can’t find it and I am so sad

[@tracypartin7408]

I lost a Benchmade griptilian my brother gave me. We both caried that knife for ten years probably. I really want another one, no matter the cost.

[@zachaliles]

For at least the last 20 years I've always had a pocket knife on me. Not for any "macho" reasons. I like knives, I like the mechanics of the cooler ones like Benchmades and Spydercos. And I love the utility of having something sharp in my pocket. I don't even use them daily, maybe a couple times a week. I open more cans of chew than anything with them. If I can't take it into an establishment I just leave it in the car. It'll be there when I get back, no big deal.

[@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry]

Funny ... My top shelf home to my Spyderco Slysz Bowie & Koenig Arius while my beater level includes my latest Civivi Conspirator S35VN... I haven't lost any yet but I also am very disciplined in storage ... Hopefully 🤞 I never will.

[@simplytao]

What knife is the one on the right in the center?

[@shawnmaginness9872]

I've only lost one knife in my adult life (39 yrs old) and that was a now discontinued model - the sog Fielder Assist. I know it's nothing crazy, but it would have sentimental value to me now, since it was the first knife I spent more than $20 on. And the fact that it's discontinued now makes that sting a little worse. Either the ocean claimed it, or some fisherman on Flagler Pier found a $50 knife. Lol

[@hcooC]

I’ve seriously misplaced/lost my Gerber paraframe 😂!

[@EnikInTheTunic]

This may be true for some, but definitely not all. I've lost expensive knifes even expensive sunglasses. Hell even more than i loose my cheapos. I got a drawer full if cheap sunglass. But ive lost all but 1 pair of Oakley and Ray Bans. Ive got a bunch of cheap knives but ive lost 2 microtechs and and my benchmade bugout. So i honestly tend to stick to the cheaper side of things like that it just because i for some reason i dont loose them as often. I even lost my Galaxy watch and a custom hand made glass pendant necklace.

[@ZensivYT]

i havent lost mine, but ive definitely dropped an expensive knife acouple times and damn does it hurt to see it fall. ruined the secondary value of my factor by dropping it

[@wyattbreymeyer4033]

Man ive lost a griptilian before and it def hurt

[@mikeh5967]

I started in this hobby with Spyderco. Lost 2 within a year. Then I discovered Civivi, Kizer, etc. I now have around a hundred, including Pro-tech, We, etc, that are way more than the Spyderco knives I lost. But I've never bought another Spyderco. It brings back too many sad memories. My EDC for now is the Kershaw launch 6 ( autos are legal in GA.) $150 and I'd hate losing it but when it's misplaced, I take comfort knowing I have something else awesome unitl (hopefully) it shows back up. My $360 WE Ziffius is an art piece and unless I win the lottery, it will not go into my pocket for EDC. I bought it because it was beautiful and an example of great craftsmanship, and it was love at first sight.😊

[@chrishinkle5982]

It sucks when you lose anything you care about regardless of the price I would be sick if I lost an el cheapo knife that says Dad my daughter got me worse than my most expensive knife. Unfortunately no matter how well you take care of something, sometimes something could happen to it. At least knives can be replaced (for the most part).Thanks for the video bud!

[@TheDrivebynerf]

I think people are rarely "good" to themselves. I think your deserving of things you own. You put the work and effort in you should be able to feel texture in hand or shine on blade. Like my dive watch was like 700 and I beat the stuffing out if it DESPITE killing my last one lol. But when given a choice normally ill wear it and not a regular watch. I am worth it, so are you...

[@ILLMARILLON]

I’ve lost my kizer and both my ZT knives and haven’t gotten the courage to spend more than $150 since then

[@johnandrewserranogarcia7223]

I use the excuse "I'm afraid of losing it" for a lot of things (Knife, watch, sunglasses, headphones, etc.) but I really mean "I'm worried that when I go to a public place someone might steal it." Yes, I'm aware that its unnecessarily paranoid to think that my stuff will be taken but its happened when I was younger.

[@Noah-vm4ib]

Only put it down in the case or in the pocket.

[@dawg4135]

Bro I work in the metal fab/ power coating industry. I’m well aware of the mark up on production. The constant defending of some of these prices is kind of ridiculous. I know a certain amount of work goes into making these knives. But what they are charging sometimes is out of line. They are passing on the expense of however many people they have employed and shop expenses. By all means pay whatever you are comfortable with. But don’t act like people don’t have any idea of what goes on. It’s insulting and not realistic. Don’t get me wrong I know SOME of the material’s are costly. I’m not saying that at all. But I do understand what goes on.

[@sofakingphat8087]

I Purchase knives at every level. Some knives I’ve purchased to work with. Others I purchase to go directly into my safe. I plan on paying off my funeral with my safe queens. Some knives I don’t even open. I have a pretty good knack for picking out the ones that will be collectible. It’s a lot safer than buying bonds. Not as good as the stock market sometimes but at least I don’t have to worry about losing my safe queens. m

[@mikereese15]

I better not lose a knife now that you have put this in the back of my mind.

[@ClintCoon1976]

It's funny. I lost my Kershaw that cost me $12 in August. It was my only pocket knife. I've purchased over 30 replacements since then and haven't lost another. 😂😂😂

[@gumecindogarcia1070]

Someone will find it, the gift that keeps on giving. So far I've only permanently lost a big Boker folder , that was a great find for somebody

[@gumecindogarcia1070]

The big one was a serious guy attacked me with a big custom lock blade, he was an old fashioned convict gangster, I was outclassed big time but I somehow whipped him. I carved my name on that battlefield trophy, if you have it I'd sure like it back. That one was lost around 1981 along Washington Avenue in Houston. Getting nervous just remembering that event, mercy

[@afoolishman12]

I’m not afraid of losing the knife. But I between the abuse they suffer through use and the abuse they suffer from my sharpening skills I can’t imagine spending hundreds. The $100usd tier is around my limit. Also I often hand my knife over to others to use.

[@marcmole3727]

Usually I would be upset about loosing a knife but last year I had a twosun fall out of my waders into the water off of the side of the boat and was just like "oh well that sucks" and moved on. Literally any other knife I would be upset about and honestly it was one of the good twosuns, but yeah idk that was weird

[@notestarlord7775]

I nearly lost my Kunwu XTao at work just the other day, luckly my boss found it after I left, I now double triple check my pockets every hour or so at work

[@Steve0-]

Have never lost a knife, however years ago I lost a pivot screw, and to this day I still an unusable knife in my collection. Cheap by today's standards, but at the time it was gut wrenching. I look at it now and remind myself not to be an idiot.

[@Seth45Dn]

I'm like that with A LOT of things. I take my work truck to store I leave it unlocked and even running at times but taking my wife's SUV, I triple click the fob to ensure it's locked lol. Obviously in fear of it getting stolen but more so the pain my wife would inflict on me if it were to happen lmfao.

[@puddmuddle]

I think spydercos a great brand to get you comfortable using/carrying your stuff around, those knives just scream to be used!

[@willb7713]

I carry my most expensive knife everyday and I can tell anyone this: If you spend a certain amount on something, pen, knife, whatever, you'll always know where it is. I always know where my Grimsmo Norseman is. I may not know where my wife or 14 month old twins are, but I ALWAYS know where that is. The same with whatever pen I'm carrying that day.

[@joebobfickle]

I lost a Spyderco PM2 S90V $200 knife because the stock pocket clip got loose and I ignored it, slipped right out of my pocket in a movie theater reclining chair...

[@JCpNK]

I’ve only lost two knives in my life and they weren’t expensive but it still hurts today 😂

[@wachsmalstift]

Another reason is that in countries with absurd and non-effective knife laws, like in germany, you get checked by the police every now and then and even tho your knife is legal, they might not think so and confiscate it. And you'd rather have a 50$ knife confiscated, than a 200$ knife.

[@tgafire87]

There’s a green/apocalypse UTX-70 in my front yard AND I CANT FIND IT. 😢 Edit: First knife I’ve ever lost.

[@mpmassacre91]

I've lost 3 knives only 1 is not replaceable they were a benchmade proper,qsp penguin,the last is a swamp rat rodent 6. That rodent is the non replaceable one which sucks

[@lwilson95990]

I just lost my victorinox climber only a 30$ knife but I was still mad I lost it!

[@notmyrealname2516]

No lie, I lost a S110V PM3. Now I don’t take them out of the house if I don’t need to.

[@Kens_knives]

I have been carrying a knife for over 50 years and I can't remember losing not one so I don't think this is a valid excuse for not carrying a expensive knife. KWM

[@richardvirchow3390]

I don’t lose my things, my first pocket knife was stolen by a person I believed to be a friend. The last 2 pocket knives I received ( last week ) were defective trash which should never have left the manufacturer’s quality control - if they even do that nowadays. Now I have the further expense of insuring and shipping them back to the sellers. F’k that, I’m just not going to buy anymore knives.

[@jameswilkes3186]

I sold 2 Chris Reeve Sebenzas for this very reason. Now my limit for carrying is $200.00.

[@brucelevering8789]

I lost my wife... and she was Very Expensive! I got careless and carried her too many places. 😆

[@StevenSeiller]

I found a knife at the playground! It is a grotesquely abused bottom-line Gerber but I can experiment on it. 👀 I keep looking down because the next knife I find will be far better. The comments on this video say so!

[@ElynevanOpzeeland]

Living in europe, my biggest fear is losing it due to the whims of a police officer. Our knive carry laws are strict, but not every officer knows the ins and outs of the law, which are different in all countries, and can be different between cities in the same country... i have looked into what kind of knives are legal to carry, and abide by it. But i know that if an police officer deems it illegal for whatever reason (like looking tactical/ dangerous) during a random check, i will lose it with no hope of ever getting it back. If im lucky they will only take it, if unlucky i will get a fine or even worse, get taking to the station...

[@MY-T-SHARP666]

It always sucks when you lose a knife or gets stolen

[@GrimLocke161]

Buy two: one for each pocket! 😌

[@GrimLocke161]

Granted, the more someone spends, the more they should hopefully be cognizant of where their blade is. And, there are retractable lines that you could attach to those benighted lanyard holes! (I do want to get "beads" and lanyards for my knives, tho 😚)

[@GrimLocke161]

Also, at this point, do you insure your collection?

[@MarkRVillano]

My biggest fear with carrying an expensive, quality made custom knife would be having it confiscated by the police during a routine traffic stop. Even if the knife is legal to carry, if the officer has a bug up his ass about something, or is just a flat out prick, he (or she) can take that knife and make you jump through time consuming hoops to get it back; if you get it back at all. I had a friend in the late 70's who got into a beef with a cop when his wife called the police on him for basically being a loud and obnoxious asshole (which he could be on occasion). He made the mistake of also being loud and obnoxious with the cop, and as the officer was carting him out the door, his wife came running out of the house with my buddy's prized possession; a WWII German luger with four digit matching serial numbers, including the ones on the magazine which was rare. The fact that this gun had a four digit number indicated that it was an early production model, and likely belonged to a high ranking officer. She handed it to the cop saying she feared having it in the house. Anyway, my friend never did get that gun back. He was told that it "got lost in Property". Obviously someone in the Property Dept, or maybe even the arresting officer, really wanted that gun, and they got it. I can see the same sort of thing happening with a $2,000 knife.

[@ElynevanOpzeeland]

living in europe, this is my biggest fear. our laws are strict, but not every officer knows the ins and outs of the law, which are different in all countries... i have looked into what kind of knives are legal to carry, and abide by it. But i know that if an police officer deems it illegal for whatever reason (like looking tactical/ dangerous) during a random check, i will lose it with no hope of ever getting it back. If im lucky they will only take it, if unlucky i will get a fine or even worse, get taking to the station...

[@gracjannargiel]

I lost my exo yesterday 😢or it was stolen 😪 I rarely lose anything I still have the toenail clippers my mom gave me 30+ yrs ago so who knows either way im really 😢

[@jamescanter9622]

"right"

[@OneMinuteKnifeReview]

lost a UTX70.....wife found it 6 months later....

[@austinbailey5322]

I was just referred to as “the knife guy.” I think i just peaked in this hobby.

[@jlpowell51]

The only knife I've permanently lost was also the most expensive knife I've purchased.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

That really sucks. I’d be pissed at myself for a good long time over that. I would probably never quit wondering what the hell happened.

[@RileySantiago]

I used to loose sunglasses regularly... my solution was to buy an overpriced pair of brand name glasses. I still have the same pair after about 5 years. 😂

[@brucedutchuk7958]

I've lost knives before and almost cried.