Expensive is different to everyone depending on need and stage of life. For me, at the time these were and are expensive knives. They are more than their price but easier to categorize that way. $100+ for a knife is nothing to scoff at. It is an investment for a pocket tool, that is for sure. Take a look at the ones I've collected over the years and let me know what your favorite "high end" production knife is.
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