"Fred" wrote in message
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I'm not suggesting that the design and feel aren't important - they are -
but I challenge the term "much lower quality" when, in fact, it isn't
true.
The quality, materials, and fit and finish are the same, not "much lower."

Sorry, Fred, I'd have to disagree. While it might certainly
be POSSIBLE to produce the same quality of knife via a
stamped/blocked design, the fact remains that such knives
generally represent the lower end of the product line for most
makers. There are a few exceptions, but most typically such
knives will be thinner and lighter than their high-end, forged
counterparts, and while the basic materials might be the same,
the fit and finish are not comparable.

I use 'em, too, but have several examples of forged and stamped
products from the same maker (various), and the difference
is quite clear.


Bob M.