Well, to be fair there are certain knives that are worth the price if you actually use them.
Hmmmm.... Well "to be fair", use them a LOT or not, "worth the price" is a very relative statement.
"Some" people seem to be a little more fortuitous in their financial situations and justifications - regardless of how.
I realize that INFI is amazingly tough. But, I hope you realize how fortunate you are to be able to own $400 - $500 knives along with your other toys and then use them with little regard to cost - especially at your age.
More power to you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
But, perspectives, justifications, values, wants and needs all differ. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Not everybody can be so casual about the use of their $100 - $200 knives... let alone $400 - $500 knives. Most people I know wouldn't be so casual about using a $40 knife as you do.... throwing them, jumping on them, digging and beating against rocks with them, etc.
... Again, more power to you. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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