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07/01/07 07:19 PM
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1. Buy what YOU like. Don’t worry about resale. Knives can rise and fall in value just like any other item and you may have it around a long time.
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
[Re: leatherHog]
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07/01/07 07:20 PM
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2. Look for quality. How will you know a quality knife? Check out these things on the knife in question:
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
[Re: leatherHog]
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07/01/07 07:20 PM
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Folding Knives:
Check out the knife. Is it finished inside and out?(called “fit and finish”)
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
[Re: leatherHog]
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07/01/07 07:20 PM
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Wobble - Is it sturdy? In some knives you can expect a small amount of play, but you need to learn what kinds of mechanisms it might have.
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:21 PM
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Does it open and close smoothly?
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:21 PM
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Does the blade stay shut under normal usage?
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:21 PM
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:21 PM
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Check for sharp edges and the finish of the screw slots.
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:22 PM
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Is the blade clean. Is it oil free?
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:22 PM
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Fixed Blade Knife
Does the guard fit to the handle?
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:22 PM
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Re: my internet is working up to speed again! Finally!
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07/01/07 07:23 PM
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Inspect the steel for flaws. A hand rubbed finish should be a continuous set of lines, not fuzzy brush marks.
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