In regards to price increases: This is one reason I really love the Rats, Hogs, and Dogs knives. I have often seen a knife I like and would like to try out but has doubled or tripled on the open market. But it so happens that I have had another knife that has done the same value wise. So I will go to the "Trade" forum. This way it doesn't matter how much it was jacked up because although I want a knife that has tripled in price I am willing to trade my knife which has tripled in price. Trading often seems a great way to get the best bang for your buck. Just my 2 cents.