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the knife design and size must appeal to me ... i prefer smaller knives: trout and bird, smaller folders, neck knives as they are items i can use in daily activities or are applicable to my recreational pursuits
it must be well made or the maker must have a reputation for high quality if buying via internet/ mail order
it must have materials that appeal to me ... i like talonite/ stellite and the newer cpm steels the most
it must be lefty friendly ...
generally less than $600 cost as a self imposed limit
i will only buy from makers i like or respect ... there are many around the forums who produce great knives but behave like jerks or are offensive ... i will not buy from them ... period
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