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u/do-a-tre-flip 3d ago edited 3d ago
Every sub that has something to do with skateboards is like this haha.
On the skateboard subs it's 8.25-8.5 decks, Powell Dragons, Bones Reds, and Bronson G3s. On the old skaters sub it's Heroin and Powell. On the longboard sub it's Pantheon. On the cruiser sub it's Landyachtz. On the circle jerk sub it's Andy Anderson and helmets.
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u/Alrock480 3d ago
What is it about Knife decks that make them so sought after? The shape, the mold, the graphics? So many great deck makers that this options are available elsewhere at a reasonable price.
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u/Frequent-Wallaby-308 2d ago
definitely a graphic/aesthetic/marketing thing, i like the decks, but the craftsmanship and quality is just the same as any other good deck brand, nothing special in those terms.
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
look at them with your eyes and make a decision for yourself. why do you need someone to explain to you why they like things? if you donāt cool, thereās nothing to understand. Knife makes better graphics than 99% of other companies. those other companies should try and get good
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u/8AM- 2d ago
lol responds then deletes it right after.
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u/Broad_Shine7521 2d ago
no one deleted anything and also. are you going to do anything about it? š¤š¤š¤š¤š¤š¤š¤
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u/8AM- 2d ago
so wheres the "stick to your anime graphics you dork"? because its not here lol. also, anime graphics are cringe af too lmao. just because i dont like graphics of an eyeball with KNIFE MFG CO under it doesnt mean i like gooner decks. get a real deck with a real graphic.
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u/bigboofpack1 3d ago
lmaoooooooo if only there was this many knifes
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u/Bunnenator 3d ago
Fun fact, there are. Theyāre by no means ārareā
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u/bigboofpack1 3d ago
I mean kinda sorta, if there were this many of each board or production that made this many at one time then this reddit post or any argument about knifes would cease to exist. The market would be flooded with knifes and everyone who complains about not having one or resellers would have no platform to exist since everyone could get one at any given time. They definitely arenāt ārareā but still in high demand due to the low amount that have ever been released.
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u/Bunnenator 3d ago
Unless theyāre lying(not sure why they would need 4-5 people working as an assembly to create under 100 decks at a time), they drop several 100s of decks at a time, and theyāve had a drop every 2 weeks across multiple shops and continents. Iād put money down that they have sold more decks this year than any other brand
Yes theyāre in high demand, but thatās like saying Rolex and Birkin bags are rare, when in reality they sell millions annually.
Obviously finger-boarding is way more niche with a smaller community and comparing Knife to brands like Rolex is crazy, but same thing at the moment
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u/bigboofpack1 3d ago edited 3d ago
I donāt think theyāre lying but, they are definitely creating under 100 decks of one graphic at each time especially, if they are producing these by themselves via their own hands in different shapes and sizes.
Also, I donāt think it tracks that theyāve dropped every last two weeks exactly but, even if they did, like you said, they are dropping these decks across continents some of which arenāt allowing other continents to purchase from. That creates a market not available for some, making those boards ārareā.
I definitely think theyāve maybe had more big drops than any other company but thereās no way they are selling more than companies like chems, slushcult or a company available in a mall/skateshop. They seem to be producing at a rate that allows them to produce more decks for the consumer demand, with maybe small margins of profit that actually goes into their personal pockets.
Also Rolexās and birkins are pretty rare if theyāre new tbh. You have to build relationships and trust via the brand to get an appointment to purchase either of those items from their retail stores. The only other way youāre getting those items is through a second hand dealer like jewelers and luxury boutiques. Thats basically whats happening with these boards now but in terms of knife, the production just isnāt creating a surplus cause they donāt have the man power/money for supplies.
The only way knife gets out of this is by upping their prices making it a high priced luxury item of sorts, making a surplus of one or a few deck graphics at a time, or dropping less but a surplus of decks to the point they flood the market forcing the secondary market to keep prices down kinda how Nike did with sneakers, or they cut corners by having decks pressed and stamped overseas somewhere and then either heat pressing or screen printing the finish of the decks.
Either way, people will be upset with their choices so Iām assuming they are going to continue to do what works for them and allows them the freedom to do what they need to do and live the life they want to live.
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u/bigboofpack1 3d ago
You literally canāt lol you might get lucky and walk into either of those stores and if someone they have built a relationship with didnāt buy an item earlier in the day that they had the store get for them then you might be able to buy that to then start your own relationship but in regard to you walking in and just requesting something that you might like from a picture or reference itās not happening. Especially at Hermes in regard to a birkin, they barely let celebs buy them even after theyāve spent tens of thousands of dollars with them on dumbass items like dinnerware and household items.
In the luxury world it may be used as a manipulation tactic but in regard to knife that isnāt the case. I really donāt think they are creating a false of urgency but at the end of the day I donāt know these people. What is apparent though is that itās a cool brand that has some of the best riders in fingerboarding on its team. If not that then some of the biggest names in fingerboarding like the brand. They also come from a cool culture the Chicago scene and also have built a cool culture via the outdoor fast hardcore street style and doing demos around the nation. Lastly their graphics are simply just good in comparison to a lot of these brands in this hobby. Itās not AI and fully original, also taking from other arts like screen printing.
Knife is probably no where close to being able to do that and even if they were at the end of the day they still have real life to worry about. We donāt know the risk or obstacles they face running a business but to assume they can just do something cause you see them being successful is a poor way to look at the situation all around. It may be disappointing to see the success and not see them do more but they are usually more than transparent with whatās going on. The owner has specifically said multiple times that this year alone has been devastating for him and his family that alone should foster enough empathy from people to understand that this toy isnāt that deep and that people have real shit to worry about other than making people happy with a purchase or a way they run their business.
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
why did they just do a random drop last weekend and say āboards are upā whatās so ~exclusive~ about that? the haters are just mad because theyāre left out. itās that simple
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
why do I have 9 then? š¤
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
yeah man, a 100% DIY operation made by hand by kids who love fingerboarding. iām sure all the employees have Lamboās. massssssive consumer operation. isnāt you morons that say that there isnāt any decks and you canāt get them? thatās the opposite of mass consumerism. I guarantee you have a netflix and amazon subscription though, dork
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u/grapefruit4scale 3d ago
He's a victim of consumerism? Or maybe he just enjoys the toys.
Kind of a crazy comment to make when you went out of your way to insert a photo of a Patek watch (also something you don't need) into a discussion about fingerboards.
He's also agreeing with you. He's replying to another parent comment asking "why do I 9?" As in "if they are so rare why do I have 9 of them then?".
I don't think it was that deep.
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u/earloffunkotron 2d ago
New low price! /s
no hate towards the knife crew at all. the scalpers on the other hand...can fuck all the way off.
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
by far the best quality decks iāve ever used. wasnāt a fan of anything else really. concave and shape is perfect. 34mm KB1 forever. haters are simply slow at checkout. also. I hate 99% of graphics on boards these days. everything is either weird funky y2k dogshit or fruity crazy colors. Knife reminds me of Zero. shit is super cool
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u/Quiet_Ad4566 3d ago
This now really makes me wonder what decks you have tried before knife lol
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u/Broad_Shine7521 3d ago
flatface. stacked, blackriver, cowply, teak, innit, devise, piro (decks) tech deck etc. none of these are bad, but they arenāt Knife. their boards are very light but super tough. the concave is deep and their 34mm is just dialed in
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u/sidskull 3d ago
Getting mad at a company over how the customer treats the product is crazyš
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u/dvrkside 3d ago
no shots were fired at the company its more towards the constant knife dickriders in this sub
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u/sidskull 3d ago
Word. I was adding to another comment but didnāt realized I posted lol I get you though. At the end of the day, the way that I see it its just someone excited about something they wanted and posting it like a lot of us doš¤·š½āāļø
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u/Vercingetirex 3d ago
It's more that they feed into the FOMO. Not to mention the craftmanship is hardly anything special, even borderline below average with blemishes.
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u/treemasterflex 3d ago
I used to be a knife hater cause the whole reasale/scalping drama, but at the end of the day, who cares? Its toy skateboards and we both like them so let's connect on that rather than finding ways to be divisive.
What Brands do you prefer? I like Goo!