This is the typical statement that I hear very often from gun people who are not into knives. They will buy and carry Kimber, Wilson Combat and other high end firearms, but when it comes to their knife, $10 to $20 is their limit. Think about this, your more than likely going to use your knife a 100 times more in a week than your firearm, so why wouldn't you want something of decent quality that is going to serve you well?
touche, you make a good point, but for me a medium quality gun is good enough too. I like AKs. I like a strong, basic, simple weapon. I also have an old set of golf clubs. I just dont like spending a lot of money on gear. I would prefer if i had the time to invest the money (and time) in training over newer better gear.
I like this SW tanto folder I have in my pocket. It's never failed to do anything I ask of it and if I lose it I can replace the same thign for $15.
I appreciate enthusiasm for nice super hi quality weapons but I am a utilitarian I guess. I also like cold steel machetes copies for $40 instead of buying a fancy expensive sword. I have a langsax and scramsax and a two handed saber type and a gladius type and I think they all cost me about $200 total.