HOW TO BUY CUSTOM KNIVES PART V
Regardless of the motivation—resale for profit, pride of ownership, pure enjoyment or whatever the case—the purchase of a custom knife is an investment.
Buyers shell out hard-earned dollars to own a custom knife. They pick and choose, research makers and products, and conclude that a certain piece is right for them. Whether the buyer is in it to add to the collection of a lifetime or to sell for profit sometime in the future, expectations of quality service after the sale are reasonable.
However, other aspects of ownership involve a bit of research, personal preference and management of expectation. There is an element of risk with any purchase, as well as satisfaction versus disappointment and financial gain or loss.
After assessing the quality of a particular knife, the status and reputation of the maker and the appropriate price, the conclusion of the transaction between an equally motivated buyer and seller is the classic definition of . Though there are some instances that might skew the
