Outdoor tool knowledge
Things to watch out for when customers choose outdoor knives for wholesale purchase
How to choose outdoor knives
Huaao trading co., LTD. In the exchange with
customers, often found that many friends in the purchase of outdoor knives or camping tools wholesale will encounter a
lot of how to choose the tool problem, so how to better choose to their more
satisfied with the appropriate tool?To sum up, here are ten things to note.
In any
transaction, a wise buyer will weigh whether the goods are worth the money.
Buying a knife is no exception. The most basic principle is value.Experienced
buyers, collectors, and middlemen all have their own expertise in this area,
but it is generally recognized that a key point is the seller's credibility,
and the credibility of the seller is very important.
In addition to
the basic principles mentioned above, we consulted some experts in this field
and concluded from their opinions that there are some major mistakes to avoid
when buying knives.Of course, it's impossible to list all the issues that might
be encountered in a trade, but we hope readers will benefit from this article
and have fewer chances to regret a trade.
One: don't trust
pictures
A picture is
worth a thousand words, but the picture itself can be deceptive.A good dao may
not be photogenic, while a bad dao may be beautiful in the photo."If you
see a knife on the pictures seem to be very cost-effective, at this time is
often a gambling", Rhett Stidham, the 32 years cutting tool business
experience, and successfully introduced Randall tool brand middlemen said, "however,
if the price is not very tall, and traded with you seller to provide a
reasonable return policy, then you might as well try."
Johnny Perry,
columnist for the American knifers association and a collector with 23 years of
experience, agrees."If you've only seen the pictures and not the real
thing, it's best to deal with a reputable seller and ask for a return
guarantee.""The quality of the photos can confuse the product,"
he notes.
Knowledge of
knives is the key to buying knives by the book, says Les Robertson, author and
middleman of the custom knife buying guide."If you know enough about the
knife in the photo, like you've seen the real thing, or some other product from
the same manufacturer, then you basically have a picture in mind when you look
at it.So it's necessary to do your homework before you buy."
The second
point: do not only value steel
For some
purposes, some steels are better than others."Follow the carpenter's
philosophy: what to do and what tools to use," Robertson said. "when
you choose a knife, you have to evaluate it thoroughly."
"If you're
going to buy a knife to use, you should consider the steel, what you're going
to do with it, and how well you can sharpen it.""Ask a few more
questions when the seller tells you what steel the knife is made of,"
Stidham suggests.This includes the Rockwell hardness of the steel, the
thickness of the blank, the geometric design of the blade, how the blade holds,
how easy it is to grind and why.
"Any steel
makes no difference to collectors.""If you're just a collector, the
chances of using it are very low," Perry said.
Third point:
just holding comfortable is not enough
The handle of
some knives, you feel very good to hold, but it may be too soft, holding for a
long time will cause blisters;And finger slots often prove to be designs that
do more harm than good.
"You don't
really know if a knife is a hand until you use it for a while," Perry
added."You know what you're going to buy a knife for, so you know which
ones you're not going to buy."
"When most
people buy a knife, they pick up a knife they're interested in and do a cutting
test," Robertson says.They can usually jump to a conclusion: good or
bad.However, soon they will find that the handle is thicker or thinner and
longer or shorter."
"The knife
'tells' you if it likes you, and it lets you know if you like it," Stidham
says with a smile. "so first impressions matter.If I feel uncomfortable
holding a knife, I will never buy it.That's the trick."
4. Don't follow
suit
Just because a
knife is "hot" doesn't mean it's worth it."There's always
something in fashion," Perry says. "and there's always something
new.People follow trends in the hope that they will be recognized by
society.Know who you really are and buy what you really like."
Stidham warns
customers not to jump on the bandwagon."A lot of collectors buy things
that are in vogue, and that was true when I started as a middleman.Now I also
have something popular because people want to trade.What I want to say is,
follow your heart."If you're an investment, then at least make sure your
hot item doesn't appreciate and you're happy to have it in your
collection."
"There is
always the phenomenon of following suit. At any given time, someone buys a
custom knife that may not be necessary for them, but it is a positive for the
industry."Robertson said."If you buy a popular product, unless you
buy it right when it's hot and sell it, it often doesn't hold its
value.Investment in knives is not for beginners.First, do your homework and
know what you're doing.A lot of people buy with their emotions too
carefully."
Fifth: don't
overestimate the investment factors
If you're buying
a knife solely for investment, you should be realistic about the
return."Some knives go up in value very quickly, but most don't fluctuate
significantly," says Stidham.
Robertson
remains bullish on knife collection investments."Investing in knives is
not the same as saying you can spend your old age on it, but you can spend 50
years on it.But if a knife can bring you 50 years of happiness, is it worth the
investment?If you buy a knife for 5,000 yuan, if you can earn a return of 5,000
yuan one day, that's a good thing."
Mr Perry scoffs
at the purpose."Don't think about investing in collectibles because you'll
probably be disappointed," he warns. "put your money in stocks.Only
when you buy a knife for its own sake can you really enjoy it."
No. 6: don't be
misled by big names
A knife will not
hold its value or even rise in value just because it is the work of a
"big-name" knife-maker.
"I prefer
the work of a big-name knife maker, unless the knife maker is sick or has a
medical problem that degrades the quality of the work," Stidham says.
"they usually sell better, and it's safer to invest in them, like buying
blue-chip stocks.It's a big investment, but it's also safe."
Perry takes a
different view."If you're buying a knife to use, you're probably not that
concerned about fame.In fact, it might be better for you not to be
famous.""But as a collector, you have to collect famous brands,
because the value of a collection depends very much on the reputation of the
knife-maker."
Robertson says
it's a contradiction to emphasize the importance of famous brands.But there are
also some knife makers who stop trying when they become famous, leading to a
drop in standards."
Seventh point:
avoid hyped bidding
"I'm always
drawn to what's hot at auction," says Stidham. "I usually say I'm not
going to pay that price, but when I see something I really want, I go for
it.For the average lot, I would set an upper limit and never exceed it."
"You should
set the price yourself," Robertson suggests. "if you know the price
for a knife is 500, if you're bidding for 550, don't buy it.Again, do your
homework.You can call the knife-maker first, or check the history of the knife
to see how much it is worth."
"I tried to
control myself during the bidding, but it wasn't easy," Perry said,
laughing."I like to look at everything before the auction starts and then
set a cap on what I'm interested in.Sometimes it's so competitive that you want
to win and bring that knife home."
Number eight:
don't forget to listen to others
"The principle
of listening to others is good," says Robertson."Sometimes I give
advice to my customers, but it's up to them to decide whether to buy it or not.
After all, it's their collection, not mine."
"It's good
to listen to people," Perry agrees. "if I need advice before I buy, I
ask the seller for it, and then I ask someone who knows what they're doing.If
the people I ask think it's good, I'll decide to buy it."
"Make sure
the person you're asking for advice with the knife is trustworthy,"
Stidham cautions. "I know people who are giving advice who are
deliberately confusing the buyer in order to get them back to where they are.If
so, it's not good, it's bad."
No. 9: never be
pushed
"Never buy
under pressure or reluctantly," Robertson stresses. "I recommend that
people go to a knife show and leave all their money in their hotel room on the
first day.You might miss the chance to buy a particular knife, but you'll be
able to walk through the Show without missing anything.This is not a bad
doctrine."
"I don't
pay attention to people pushing me," Perry says. "they talk me away.I
don't need this kind of pushy selling. If it's a good product, they sell
themselves."
"If it's
special, or if it's what you want, go ahead and buy it," Stidham says.
"but if it's not, don't put pressure on yourself to buy it."
No. 10: don't
ignore the return guarantee
Before you buy a
knife, ask the seller for a reasonable 100% return guarantee."A return
guarantee can be a good solution for things like a problem with the knife you
get or a delivery error.""One thing you might find that neither buyer
nor seller knows how to start is called 'return privilege,' where the publisher
buys the product back," Perry said.
Stidham agrees.
"the seller should be happy to return the money if the reason is right."
"I'm not
saying you have to be 100 percent satisfied to buy a knife," Robertson
warns. "most people in the custom knife industry are responsible for their
actions, and if there's a problem, it's okay to return it."
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