Bounty,
I couldn't agree more. I think that some knives are overpriced and overhyped, and the average user is sold on the dream and the imagery of "battle mistress" = 'cool and tough survival nut', opinel / mora = ' poor peasant'.
To each his own, is what I say. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
If people are happy with their moras, opinels, SAKs leave them be. No need to shove 'my knife is fancier/tougher/more expensive' than yours down other peoples' throats.

Personally, I love my moras and opinels and SAKs. I have yet to trash any of them cutting stuff. And yes, opinels cut cheese and cheesecake very nicely, thank you.... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />