Barry King dot so-what

[JLSleather]

5 hours ago, chrisash said:

many will pay extra for the plus version as they see perceived value in th

that's not perceived value, that's getting suckered   I fell for that before .." look Jeffy, this one is shiny" .. though in my defense I was about 5 years old.  WAIT... there that really cute girl ... but turns out that was largely just marketing too (they're like swivel knives, set aside the best one and the worst one, and the rest are pretty much the same).

 

5 hours ago, chrisash said:

tricky thing experts in marketing try very hard to attach

you are correct.  this is why i always say compare the items and learn to distinguish between quality vs hype

2 hours ago, Rhale said:

after getting use to it I think it’s better

theres certainly some truth to that.  Folks ask  "what is THE BEST lure for catching walleyes?"  And the answer -- the one you will USE.

AGAIN: 

Had that knife been notably better than others I've used, I would have SAID that. 

And while sissies and marketing people (often the same people) tell you it's not "nice" , had it been notably worse than others, I would have SAID THAT too.  True is of more value to me than "nice" (and will continue to be until somebody can explain how lying and deceit is "nice").

So in a word, my opinion of that particular knife?  It's "okay".

Edited December 12, 2018 by JLSleather

[OnePivot]

Im in automotive and have a ton of tools. Literally everything I need. Years ago I sold off almost all my snapon stuff and used the money to buy qualify "off" brand. Its been 10 years since, and no regrets. Actually, a lot of benefit since I now have more tools. 

People really like the prestige of the brand name, without regard to how the item actually functions. I dont care about things like that. When it comes to actual function, the high end tools damn near never work better, they're just more expensive.

Asian tools used to basically always use cheap pot metal. These days, the stuff coming out of china is nice fully hardened high carbon steel, or high grade stainless. Lots of S2 tool steel in use too. I got a really excellent head knife for $20 bucks a few months ago, the blade is excellent. 

[JLSleather]

Yup - I bought a "cheap" pneumatic stapler for $19 .... wanted to "shoot" new aluminum soffitt on the house before hanging new siding.  YEARS later, that gun still works great!

Uses the same staples as other brands, attaches to the same air hose and couplings, .. only thing missing is the COMMERCIALS and HYPE

 

 

Edited December 23, 2018 by JLSleather

[sbrownn]

Some people get enjoyment out of using Barry King edge tools with cocobolo handles even though they may not do any better job than the economy Tandy edger.  So what?  If using a particular tool makes the task more enjoyable for someone then I say "go for it".  Don't worry about, or listen to, people who criticize you for wasting your money or call you a sucker.  To each his own.  

[JLSleather]

58 minutes ago, sbrownn said:

If using a particular tool makes the task more enjoyable for someone then I say "go for it".

absolutely true.  no matter the brand or the hype. "good" or "bad".  expensive, or not.  for quality or for ego.  none of that matters - if you wanna use it, use it.