Dr W Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 As topic says, I like to have a look round the Woodlore site every now and again and I came across the 25th anniversary Woodlore Knife of which only 250 will be made in a hand stiched leather case etc. £295 for a knife seems a little steep to me but there is such demand that they are now taking orders which will take 9 months to complete and strictly limited to one per household. Is it for collectors? Is it going to go up in value? I don't know but I wouldn't want to take something like that into the field in case I lost it so whats the point in having it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 If I can loose £40 knives I am sure I could loose a £300 one just as easily. The Ray Mears ones sell for silly money as well, just to prove there is one born everyday But... having made one, I know a lot of time can going to producing these things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 If I can loose £40 knives I am sure I could loose a £300 one just as easily.The Ray Mears ones sell for silly money as well, just to prove there is one born everyday But... having made one, I know a lot of time can going to producing these things me to i lost a 55 pound knife so i would never take 1 that much in the field lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) The life of my knives follows this pattern; Shoot rabbit, gut rabbit, stick knife in ground, put rabbit in bag, walk off, leaving knife in ground. For this reason, as much as I like quality knives, I buy Opinel knives; around £8, hold an edge like a razor and no tears when I lose it. The only thing that I would add is don't buy the stainless ones, a real **** to get an edge on, and when you do, it does not keep it. Edited February 28, 2008 by bob300w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 The life of my knives follows this pattern; Shoot rabbit, gut rabbit, stick knife in ground, put rabbit in bag, walk off, leaving knife in ground.For this reason, as much as I like quality knives, I buy Opinel knives; around ?8, hold an edge like a razor and no tears when I lose it. The only thing that I would add is don't buy the stainless ones, a real **** to get an edge on, and when you do, it does not keep it. Amen. Opinel all the way! Zapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 me to i lost a 55 pound knife so i would never take 1 that much in the field lol How on earth did you got it into the field let alone lose it baffles me. It must be the size of a broadsword Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 me to i lost a 55 pound knife so i would never take 1 that much in the field lol How on earth did you got it into the field let alone lose it baffles me. It must be the size of a broadsword Hilarious!! I laughed so loud at that, 'er indoors stopped watching Corry to find out why, and that's a first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 me to i lost a 55 pound knife so i would never take 1 that much in the field lol How on earth did you got it into the field let alone lose it baffles me. It must be the size of a broadsword Hilarious!! I laughed so loud at that, 'er indoors stopped watching Corry to find out why, and that's a first! Jeez - old Henryd's on the ball tonight! A welcome return to form folks Pushkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 How on earth did you got it into the field let alone lose it baffles me. It must be the size of a broadsword If you read carefully :- me to i lost a 55 pound knife so i would never take 1 that much in the field lol He didn't take it that far into the field, presumably the weight had something to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I hate to disagree with M`learned colleague but I believe he said **would never take 1 that much in the field** and was a reference to the 295 pound(sic) knife as this knife would be almost 6 times the weight of the one he lost. I rest my case ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 those woodlore knives are brilliant, and if you can justify spending that amount you get a quality tool that will last for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'd buy one, just to look at! I collect knives, so sometimes I do spend a little much on them. I have a boxed Wilkinson Sword Dartmoor knife as my best so far. It's number 267/500 (the first 500 made), and the factory is now closed. I've seen people pay nearly £400 for one like it on fleabay, that's double what it cost me. The woodlore knife is an expensive name stamped on a very good knife. You'd find it hard to beat in the field. I don't have one yet, but will do at some point. If you want the same kind of thing cheaper, there are plenty of other good makers around so you don't pay a premium for the name. Just to finish off my ramble, I too use an opinel in the field. I do find them better if slightly adjusted though...I file mine to a drop point so they don't snag on the gut so easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 "Just to finish off my ramble, I too use an opinel in the field. I do find them better if slightly adjusted though...I file mine to a drop point so they don't snag on the gut so easily " Brilliant! Now why did I not think of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 now thats good thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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