Would you spend $20K for a knife?

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#1

Would you spend $20K for a knife?

May 19, 2024, 08:30 PM

That would be a big no.

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#2

May 19, 2024, 08:45 PM

Ha! And i’m over here debating on spending $83 for a knife!
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STEbbq commented

May 19, 2024, 09:11 PM

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You just saved over $19,900 on a knife. That must be an amazing deal. You totally need to reward yourself for such a steal and saving so much money.

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Jerod Broussard commented

May 19, 2024, 09:42 PM

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I was hyped tonight finding some measuring cups from 1/3C to TWO cups, $9+ and measurements won't wear off. Pioneer Woman saves the day again.

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barelfly commented

May 19, 2024, 09:48 PM

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Jerod Broussard - my go to CI skillet is Pioneer Woman hahaha. A gift from someone…but I had to take the sander to it and now its like ice! So yes, PW saving the day!

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#3

May 19, 2024, 09:47 PM

It's all relative to your bank account or expense account. I happen to prefer the $19 Amazon specials
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Murdy commented

May 20, 2024, 01:05 PM

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Most of my "good" knives are Mercer via Amazon.
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#4

May 19, 2024, 09:57 PM

I wish that I were in a position to even consider it 😂
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#5

May 19, 2024, 10:17 PM

No I would not, unless it was a historical piece.
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texastweeter commented

May 19, 2024, 11:03 PM

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I'm thinking James Bowie or civil war, maybe Mexican revolution. ComfortablyNumb

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#6

May 19, 2024, 10:46 PM

I had Scallops sushi once, it was sliced thinner than a piece of paper. Chef must of had that knife.
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#7

May 19, 2024, 11:11 PM

Short answer: No
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mrichie1229 commented

May 19, 2024, 11:57 PM

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+1. Divorce is much more expensive!

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Willy commented

May 20, 2024, 08:21 PM

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Agree--NO!
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#8

May 20, 2024, 05:06 AM

If it was a tool for my job that required that degree of precision I would. I wouldn't want my Ortho surgeon using a drill that came from Harbor Freight.
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Oak Smoke commented

May 20, 2024, 07:18 AM

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The OR where my wife’s knees were replaced had craftsman tool boxes in it.

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#9

May 20, 2024, 07:24 AM

No! If my Rapala filet knife isn’t good enough to do it, then I’m not good enough to do it. If I spend that kind of money it will be the down payment on a new boat!
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jfmorris commented

May 20, 2024, 08:04 AM

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Yep. This one!

My Rapala fillet knife - $10 on Amazon - is one of my most reached for knives in the drawer! I sharpen it once or twice a year with my manual Worksharp sharpener.

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May 20, 2024, 10:51 AM

Nope. I have a wedding to pay for...
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RonB commented

May 20, 2024, 12:07 PM

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Perhaps as a wedding gift.

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Duanessmokedmeats commented

May 21, 2024, 07:38 AM

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RonB paying for the wedding is gift enough....

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#11

May 20, 2024, 11:23 AM

You have to admire the skill that goes into making these knives
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#12

May 20, 2024, 11:27 AM

When a sushi restaurant in Tokyo pays a million+ dollars for a prize bluefin tuna, as they did this past January, of course you're going to want to use a $20K knife.
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May 20, 2024, 11:59 AM

Never, ever.
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#14

May 20, 2024, 12:04 PM

If I won the Lottery, there would be signs ....
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scottranda commented

May 20, 2024, 01:26 PM

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Indeed!

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May 20, 2024, 12:08 PM

Only if it came with a get out of jail free card for the people I'd want to use it on....
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