I still buy customs and I want a CS trail master and Fehrman knives...even though they don't answer emails....are they "lesser" ...In my opinion, NO. They are different. I like styles from other makers and just because the Busse Trinity doesn't make it, doesn't mean I won't buy it. Not every knife I own I expect to trust my life to. I keep those around where and when I need them. The others are fun to own, and sometimes it is what you can afford at the time, and availability.....we all know how this works around here...be at the right place at the right time or expect to pay a 75% mark up. When most of these others are readily available. I see no reason to only buy from 1 company. Keeps competition up and prices ...within reason.

I think great "values" are to be had and not every knife you own needs to be the BEST IN THE WORLD.

Just my 2 cents.