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Post by mnmloveli on Oct 8, 2020 15:49:18 GMT
I definitely would buy one for myself and all my female friends.
My only thought is the name Brighten. The font automatically made me think of Brighton Jewelry Stores. Their font is quite similar. Maybe you have already looked into this.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2020 15:54:37 GMT
I don’t think I’d buy one as I don’t carry one now or feel the need to. It’s rare that I need to cut anything while away and I already have knives, scissors and box cutters at home. Having one in the car might be useful, but if I were to keep one there, I’d probably pick a multi tool pocket knife. Also, weight would be a consideration. I try to carry a lot less now as the weight of my phone, keys, and the weight of my purse are more than enough.
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Post by traceydenn on Oct 8, 2020 16:28:56 GMT
I immediately thought the images were taken from the Brighton web site. I think if you stick with that name and font you are going to get problems you don't want.
I like the notion of the knife. I am generally home when I open a package so have access to knives and scissors. My husband always carries a multitool so he cuts open stuff if needed when we are out and about. I can't think of a time when I wished I had a knife on me. I don't like the cutesy words. I would be more likely to buy them for myself or as gifts if they had something a bit zingy or sassy on them. Or nothing.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Oct 8, 2020 16:55:16 GMT
I’ve only read the first page if the thread, so maybe somebody already said this: different areas have different laws about blade length. Illinois max is “less than three inches,” but then Chicago is “not longer than 2.5 inches.”
And maybe include a reminder not to take them to the airport. I read that TSA collects hundreds of pricey Swiss Army knives every day.
(Me? I wouldn’t carry a knife but I carry a fold up scissors.) Good luck.
ETA much later: I’ve read the whole thread now and looked at the photos and I strongly agree that, if I were to buy something like this, this flavor of girlifying+messaging would disqualify it. My twentysomething daughter would think the same.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 8, 2020 17:06:06 GMT
I'll be honest. It's never crossed my mind that I need a personal knife, whether to carry it in my purse (which I would never do) or keep at home. I have a $5 box cutter/utility knife with replaceable blades for opening boxes. If I need to open a box elsewhere usually my keys work well as a "knife" for breaking the packing tape. I don't camp, I've never felt that I was missing out by not having a knife in my car, and I cannot think of anywhere else I go/things I do on a day to day basis where I need a knife, so I am definitely not your target market.
The only time I've purchased a knife was when my son was a Scout. Speaking of which, I did have my own knife way back when I was a Scout too.
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Post by greendragonlady on Oct 8, 2020 18:01:56 GMT
My 78-year-old mom carries a little knife in her pocket at all times. She uses it for everything. I know she personally would not want one of these because she doesn't like themes or unnecessary words on things.
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Post by lisae on Oct 8, 2020 18:46:16 GMT
I used to have a Swiss army knife for a key chain. It was handy but I don't miss it enough to buy another one. I would not carry a knife any other way. It would just be another thing to keep up with.
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Post by maryland on Oct 8, 2020 19:28:36 GMT
I wouldn't but it's because I would cut my finger off! I can't be trusted with knives. My husband used to always carry his swiss army knife, but once we had kids, he kept it put away, so they couldn't get into it. He keeps one in his car now.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 8, 2020 19:40:28 GMT
I borrow DH's pocket knife all the time and would absolutely carry one myself except that I travel and visit courthouses a lot and it would just end up confiscated when it got lost in the bottom of my purse. My daughters also have pocket knives. yeah, but do you borrow your DH's pocketknife because you like a KNIFE for those tasks, or because you know he CARRIES a pocketknife, which makes it easy to access an implement for those tasks? I do all the same tasks with a car key (cutting tape on a package etc.) or with a pair of scissors, if I'm at home. I don't need a knife to do any of those things. If I was more into hiking, etc. I'd want some sort of a utility knife, but I certainly wouldn't want a girly-looking one for those tasks. And I agree with the sentiment of don't cutesify things up unnecessarily. Unisex colors, sure- but 'laugh' and a motivational quote? unnecessary, and somewhat off-putting.
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Post by anaterra on Oct 8, 2020 19:47:15 GMT
I actually do carry a pocket knife with me all night at work... i open at least 3 boxes at every 12 hour shift... i also slice thru plastic wrap... and zip open the plastic bags our materials are in..
We have "safety" box cutters... and even though they are all over the production floor... they are never around when i need one... so i have a small knife in my pocket... but its really small and super light weight...
So i do have an interest and "need" (do to speak) these are cute but to big for my liking...
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Post by peano on Oct 8, 2020 20:00:23 GMT
I was trying to think how to say exactly this...I like knives and like tools too...but I don't want them gussied up. I want the real deal, and these just don't seem to gives knives the respect they deserve as tools and potentially dangerous objects. I do understand the impetus behind the design, but knives are serious business. I disagree. There is no reason something can't be functional and asthetically pleasing. It's very common for knives to have interesting and intricate designs on the handles. My brother knows a guy who makes knives of all sizes where the handles are works of art. If a cutesy designs makes you take the sharp blade less seriously, maybe a knife isn't for you (general you) It seems as with everything, aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder. My multipurpose tool that contains a knife has a beautifully crafted rich wood handle. Victorinox Swiss Army knives are desirable classics. Your dismissive supposition that cutesy designs make people take sharp blades less seriously is adding 2 + 2 and getting 5. The designs, words and rhinestones on those knives don’t appeal to my sense of personal aesthetics—on knives, or anything else.
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Post by nlwilkins on Oct 8, 2020 20:08:30 GMT
I was trying to think how to say exactly this...I like knives and like tools too...but I don't want them gussied up. I want the real deal, and these just don't seem to gives knives the respect they deserve as tools and potentially dangerous objects. I do understand the impetus behind the design, but knives are serious business. I disagree. There is no reason something can't be functional and asthetically pleasing. It's very common for knives to have interesting and intricate designs on the handles. My brother knows a guy who makes knives of all sizes where the handles are works of art. If a cutesy designs makes you take the sharp blade less seriously, maybe a knife isn't for you (general you) There is a difference between cutsey and a work of art. I play Conan Exiles on Xbox and there are some awesome swords and battle axes on that game that are great works of art. I would purchase something along that line in a heartbeat IRL. (Of course they would be way out of my league price-wise.)
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Oct 8, 2020 20:19:57 GMT
I don't use a knife for anything other then cutting food, so it's not something I would use. I might consider a more girly looking multi tool, but the plain old silver Leatherman I have works fine.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 8, 2020 20:25:54 GMT
I asked my DD, who is 21, since so many have said that they may appeal to a younger market.
This is what she said, “I like it and I think the price is reasonable (I know how much dad payed for my Devo knife). Personally, I’m not a huge fan of those particular patterns. They are a little loud for my taste. But I would get the second one for (roommate) absolutely.”
I will say that her roommate is probably your target audience. She’s a little more girly and less likely to want a “real” knife and more likely to want a pretty knife. And, as noted by her Devo knife, DD is more likely to want the real deal. When I asked DD about the words, DD said, “no!” So I guess she isn’t a fan of the words, either. For me, I don’t mind the designs, but really don’t like the words on the knife. Maybe just include the cards?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2020 20:41:20 GMT
I have always wanted a small knife that was a bit more feminine than what is offered in pink + camo patterns. I would want something small (about 2.5 inches) for my purse that is easy to open and close - not the hard spring most knives have. I would then want a second knife to keep in my car for protection - something that has a 5 or 6 inch blade with a sleeve.
Our Girl Scout troop learns/re-visits knife safety twice a year. We also have the girls do a survival camp-out and build a shelter with a knife. Having something this is more girl-identified would be a definite plus.
No words needed. Designs and colors are great.
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Post by librarylady on Oct 8, 2020 20:52:09 GMT
(I have only read the responses on the first page, not the next pages)
When I was in sales, I carried a small Buck knife in my brief case. I used it from time to time.
I did not carry it to school when I was a librarian.
I keep it on my dresser now and have used it to cut shopping price tags or open packages.
I think a small knife is a handy thing to have. However, I am turned off by things being "made feminine" for the women to use. I don't think it needs to be made "cute" to sell, but I also realize that many (most?) women like that "cute factor."
The $30 would be my top price for something like this. I would not purchase it as a gift unless I KNEW the recipient really wanted a knife.
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Post by Laurie on Oct 8, 2020 21:10:01 GMT
Just have an option with no sayings on it and plain color options. I admit that I will buy things that are pink but it is not because I am trying to be "girly". It makes it easier to identify as mine. My calculator at work is pink so when I ask if someone used my calculator or if I left it at their desk they can't say no. Oh really George you have a pink calculator? Same thing at home with dh. Oh I didn't know you had a pink screwdriver.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 8, 2020 21:25:29 GMT
I've never felt the need to carry a knife, probably because I use my keys for opening boxes, not to mention DH carries a pocketknife. I'm too afraid of cutting myself or something I'm not supposed to cut so I don't use his knife unless absolutely necessary.
If I were to want a knife, I would probably like the yellow one, but without the words. I really like that pattern and color palette. I am not a fan of pink camo so if I did want a knife I would want one like the yellow one, that is obviously mine, not for the guys.
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Post by anxiousmom on Oct 8, 2020 21:50:59 GMT
knives are seen by most people as a weapon and to have 'laugh' and 'brave' on them just seems really off. I think this may depend heavily on where you live. A significant number of men in the south carry pocketknives and its not uncommon for a woman to carry one. I am a super small purse person so it doesn't make the cut for the very restricted number of things I consider essential in my purse. But I do keep a pocketknife in my car... comes in super handy at times. I'd buy a well-made version with attractive colors and packaging. I'm not interested in the trendy words and phrases. I could be enticed by a monogram though! (Another quintessential southern thing.) Price point seems fine for me. This. I know almost all the men and boys (and girls) have pocket knives. I think the boys were around 8/10 when they got their first ones. They also have leatherman tools in their tackle boxes since about the same time. My dad always said “a man should always have a pocketknife in his pocket” ... and with 4 daughters telling him he’s a sexist old goat, he now agrees girls should too. I need a new one. I like a multipurpose tool that isn’t too big because I have small hands. I am not one to girlify tools. A nice matte black finish with an engraved monogram would suit me just fine. 😁
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Post by caangel on Oct 8, 2020 22:30:47 GMT
I have a multipurpose knife/tool in my car. I have use the corkscrew on it more than any of the other tools. Made me really popular at campsites (because I had a corkscrew, not because I was trashed😜).
FIL is the only one on both sides of the family who carries a pocket knife. If I were to carry one I would not want the words or the case.
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Post by birukitty on Oct 8, 2020 23:12:05 GMT
I'm not your target market because the only time I use a knife is to cut food. If I needed a knife for a project I'd use a multipurpose tool. For cutting open those hard plastic boxes I have a couple of Tim Holtz scissors that go through them like butter and are much safer in my hands.
However if I were in the market for a small knife I wouldn't choose these versions because I also don't like feminizing tools. I'm organized and DH is not. In the past I'd ask for the hammer and he couldn't remember where it was. So I decided to get myself a tool box and a set of basic tools so I'd know where they were when I needed them. I went shopping and was horrified to see a "lady's toolbox" in pink with a pink handled hammer, screw driver etc. It's 2020 and this is how far we've come? I gave it a wide berth and bought myself an ordinary black plastic toolbox, and chose regular tools.
I think there may be a market for your knives but I'm not it. If it were me I'd lose the wording on the knives. The patterns and colors are enough.
I wish you every success with your business venture!
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Post by katiekaty on Oct 9, 2020 3:45:54 GMT
No. I don’t need that type of vanity knife. I have a Swiss Army knife that I got when I was in girls scout 45 years ago and I love it.
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Post by vsimone on Oct 9, 2020 4:06:22 GMT
However if I were in the market for a small knife I wouldn't choose these versions because I also don't like feminizing tools. I'm organized and DH is not. In the past I'd ask for the hammer and he couldn't remember where it was. So I decided to get myself a tool box and a set of basic tools so I'd know where they were when I needed them. I went shopping and was horrified to see a "lady's toolbox" in pink with a pink handled hammer, screw driver etc. It's 2020 and this is how far we've come? I gave it a wide berth and bought myself an ordinary black plastic toolbox, and chose regular tools. This. My husband thinks I need a pair of steel-capped work boots for when I help him on the job. He said he'd pick me up a pair of pink ones. I was horrifed! I don't need to buy "feminine" work boots, the same ones the guys are wearing will be fine! I have also by-passed those dainty lady tools for the regular ones. The one upside to those pink tools is that if I took them to work, I'm pretty sure none of the guys would steal them
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Post by paget on Oct 9, 2020 5:32:44 GMT
I think they look well made and have an attractive design and if I was in the market for a pocket knife I would think that’s a fair price point. I wouldn’t want a less quality knife for a cheaper price, I’d be willing to pay for quality. However I have never in my life had a need to carry a knife with me and I’m not about to start. I use scissors to open packages and cut off tags. I would choose scissors over a knife every time for tasks like that, I’m clumsy and I don’t need to be slicing my hand by accident with a sharp knife. I wouldn’t gift one either, the reason is simply because since I don’t have a need for one, I would think my friends and family wouldn’t either. I don’t know any females in my circle who carries a pocket knife. I’m going to save myself a lot of typing and say all this. Also, I think the designs you have are pretty and appealing. I would also offer some more plain ones though for someone that isn’t the blingy type. And I also would leave off the words- I find all those sentiments cheesy and over used and they don’t go with knives to me.
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Post by pattyraindrops on Oct 9, 2020 5:39:53 GMT
I carry a $1 plastic exacto knife with me. I debate back and forth whether to upgrade or not because it is a little flimsey, but has the potential to get lost as others use it. I mostly use it for cutting big sheets of plastic wrap, but since I started carrying it in my purse I find lots of things that are easier to do with it.
So my thoughts
- I don't like the words
- I'm not fond of the patterns. I actually like the idea of pretty patterns. I've bought little quilting scissors with pretty patterns. It's not feminizing a tool some view as manly to me. It's just making something attractive and I'm good with that. I see no difference in doing it with a tool verses clothes, shoes, hairbrush, wrapping paper etc though I get why other people don't like the idea.
I would prefer something floral or a swirl of colors.
- it would have to be lightweight as my purse gets too heavy anyway
- it would absolutely have to open easily. My fingers are not strong and I have a very difficult time opening knives - one reason I carry a push out exacto.
- I would never use the case. I would ask if I could get it without it
- $30 while probably a good price would be too much for me. If the pattern were pretty enough I might be enticed enough to get it for $20. That would be the boundary where the chance of it getting misplaced in the situation I would use it would overwhelm my belief that I would be less likely to lose given it would stand out more.
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Post by tuva42 on Oct 9, 2020 15:05:41 GMT
I would not feel comfortable carrying that in my purse. There are just too many places where it would be considered criminal to carry one, particularly schools. At work I use a utility knife to open boxes, which I like because I can close it and there is a catch that kids can't easily figure out (we get lots of kids in the studio). My kids are grown but if they were younger, I wouldn't want a knife like that in my purse, in case they went looking in my purse for something.
If I were you I'd wait until the pandemic is over to start selling. Right now is a tough time for any small business to start. Good luck with your venture!
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Post by ceepea on Oct 9, 2020 19:19:27 GMT
Those are really nice but a bit too pricey for me to have just to throw in my purse or in a drawer. How big are they and are they heavy? That would really make a difference in whether or not I would carry it with me or not.
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Post by FurryP on Oct 10, 2020 0:06:32 GMT
No I would not buy a knife, nor give one as a gift. For the rare times I need to cut something outside of my house I manage just fine with whatever I have on hand.
Cutesy would not change my mind. And the motivational stuff is sometimes corny to me.
Plus I am always afraid I am going to cut myself when I try to close one.
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Post by smokeynspike on Oct 10, 2020 0:34:52 GMT
No, I wouldn't buy one, but they look pretty. I don't want to carry a knife and also, weapons aren't allowed at my work so I'd be putting my job at risk. Hard nope from me, sorry.
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Post by lauradrumm on Oct 10, 2020 9:47:09 GMT
I like it personally. Are you only retailing it yourselves or are you going to wholesale?
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