How much are you willing to spend?

[Benner]

Looking back through some paypal history today (big mistake!  ) I noticed that the amount of money I was willing to spend on tools and knives increased as time went on.  It seems that money I will spend now would have seemed ridiculous a year ago but has now become the norm to me.

So my question(s) is this;

How much would you be willing to spend on a multitool, a SAK and a knife (folding or fixed) and still feel comfortable using it?  And how have your opinions changed on this as you have increased or changed your collection?

[DaveK]

What a good question.

My first reaction was £20, but thinking about it further, that doesn't stand up to examination.

My most used MT would be my Charge TTi, and I paid £50 as near as dammit. So that's my answer.

I have paid a bit more than that on occasion for "collectibles", but I think you were asking about users.

It's worth pointing out that I would NOT pay UK manufacturers' prices for a multi tool. Nooo way.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Willing to spend thousands of dollars investing into a website to promote the hobby so it drives up prices on things that three years ago people couldn't give away.... 

Def

[Benner]

Willing to spend thousands of dollars investing into a website to promote the hobby so it drives up prices on things that three years ago people couldn't give away.... 

Def

Fool

[Benner]

What a good question.

My first reaction was £20, but thinking about it further, that doesn't stand up to examination.

My most used MT would be my Charge TTi, and I paid £50 as near as dammit. So that's my answer.

I have paid a bit more than that on occasion for "collectibles", but I think you were asking about users.

It's worth pointing out that I would NOT pay UK manufacturers' prices for a multi tool. Nooo way.

See, a year ago and I would have siad that a £50 multitool needed to be kept in a drawer and polished every day.  Now though, I wouldn't bat an eyelid to use a £50 tool on anything.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Willing to spend thousands of dollars investing into a website to promote the hobby so it drives up prices on things that three years ago people couldn't give away.... 

Def

Fool

Yes well, someone had to try and make a site that you could be popular on! 

Def

[DaveK]

What a good question.

My first reaction was £20, but thinking about it further, that doesn't stand up to examination.

My most used MT would be my Charge TTi, and I paid £50 as near as dammit. So that's my answer.

I have paid a bit more than that on occasion for "collectibles", but I think you were asking about users.

It's worth pointing out that I would NOT pay UK manufacturers' prices for a multi tool. Nooo way.

See, a year ago and I would have siad that a £50 multitool needed to be kept in a drawer and polished every day.  Now though, I wouldn't bat an eyelid to use a £50 tool on anything.

Just looking through my collection, I think the only tools I've spent more than £50 on are my TTi and the Cabela's Charge, and that includes postage.

[EZ822]

My spending limit on a MT is about $65 and I always buy from Ebay auctions. A couple of years ago it was $50.

[Benner]

Willing to spend thousands of dollars investing into a website to promote the hobby so it drives up prices on things that three years ago people couldn't give away.... 

Def

Fool

Yes well, someone had to try and make a site that you could be popular on! 

Def

Yeah thanks for that. 

[Splat]

How much would you be willing to spend on a multitool, a SAK and a knife (folding or fixed) and still feel comfortable using it?  And how have your opinions changed on this as you have increased or changed your collection?

You know Ben, my knowledge and experience with m/t has increased over the years. With this knowledge, and the help of this site , I can make better informed decisions on m/t purchases. As long as I feel the quality is there I don't mind spending $, but for me around $100 would be the max. I couldn't see a m/t needing to cost more than that today. Beyond that I think I'd rather spend more than that on a full set of tools in my truck that the m/t is trying to replace.

[Benner]

How about SAK's and knives as well?

[Grant Lamontagne]

$100 these days doesn't get many single bladed folders or fixed blades....

Def

[Benner]

$100 these days doesn't get many single bladed folders or fixed blades....

Def

Your right there.

I have recently spent nearly double that on a fixed blade and would happily use it.  I think I would also spend double that on a folder too IF it was legal for me to EDC (or a Sebenza  ).

Saying that, I used to think $100 would be the absolute max I would spend on anything.

[Sea Monster]

As long as

A. i really want it.

B. it feels like i got a good deal.


then I would pay any price.

Yes well, someone had to try and make a site that you could be popular on!

Yet still no one has succeeded.

[Splat]

$100 these days doesn't get many single bladed folders or fixed blades....

Def

Actually, it does. IMO there's many good folding knives to be found under $100, but yes, the pickin's slim for f/blades. A little diligent shopping around and you can find deals.

[Benner]

As long as

A. i really want it.

B. it feels like i got a good deal.


then I would pay any price.

I should have done a thread specifically for you with the question "How much are you willing to spend on anything and then still be able to burn it?"  

[american lockpicker]

The most I'm willing to spend is $125.00 USD not including shipping.

[Benner]

The most I'm willing to spend is $125.00 USD not including shipping.

May I ask why that specific amount?  And what is that on? (MT, SAK or Knife)

[american lockpicker]

The most I'm willing to spend is $125.00 USD not including shipping.

May I ask why that specific amount?  And what is that on? (MT, SAK or Knife)

I picked that amount because the Paladin/SOG telecom MT costs that much.

[cgjones]

I don't usually spend more than $100 on any one item, but I have bought a few knives that were just over my limit.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Good question

I'm tired so I'll be brief

£50 for a Sak, and still have it be a user, likewise £70 for an MT, and £100 for a fixed blade

[Benner]

Good question

I'm tired so I'll be brief

£50 for a Sak, and still have it be a user, likewise £70 for an MT, and £100 for a fixed blade

That is pretty much exactly what I would spend as well.    Although I would maybe go up a little on a legal EDC folder.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Good question

I'm tired so I'll be brief

£50 for a Sak, and still have it be a user, likewise £70 for an MT, and £100 for a fixed blade

That is pretty much exactly what I would spend as well.    Although I would maybe go up a little on a legal EDC folder.

Depends on the folder really

[Benner]

Good question

I'm tired so I'll be brief

£50 for a Sak, and still have it be a user, likewise £70 for an MT, and £100 for a fixed blade

That is pretty much exactly what I would spend as well.    Although I would maybe go up a little on a legal EDC folder.

Depends on the folder really

Well yeah. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Good question

I'm tired so I'll be brief

£50 for a Sak, and still have it be a user, likewise £70 for an MT, and £100 for a fixed blade

That is pretty much exactly what I would spend as well.    Although I would maybe go up a little on a legal EDC folder.

Depends on the folder really

Well yeah. 

I meant with regard to it's sheeple friendliness

A UKPK is a damn fine knife, but just look at it, it screams 'Nick me'

[Benner]

I knew what you meant   .

I totally agree.  It may be legal EDC but you could still be asking for trouble.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I knew, you knew what I meant, but not everyone is as used to my defective brain as you are

[Benner]

I knew, you knew what I meant, but not everyone is as used to my defective brain as you are

Very true. 

[Sea Monster]

Fifty POUNDS on a SAK?

Diamond Encrusted Executives not withstanding, are there any that cost that much?

[Benner]

Fifty POUNDS on a SAK?

Diamond Encrusted Executives not withstanding, are there any that cost that much?

I think I paid close to that for my Safari Hunter that I have EDC'd.