RE: Knives??????????????????????????????
Well, it comes to quaility and consistency.
I have a "made in Pakistan" that's been more than good enough for hunting chores for the last 15 years, and a Marble's that I got as a gift 10 years ago. One cost me $20 and the other cost them about $90 but the main difference between them is that I sharpen the Marble's and it stays sharp for thatseason and the next few if it's cared for while the "Paki" needs to be honed regularly. And mine hasoutlasted the one my brother had because his wouldn't even take a decent edge and needed to hone it a few times during feild-dressing and cleanupto keep an edge.
Other posts mentioned why not spend that money on a better treestand, etc. Well, there's a reason you can spend $50 on a stand or $350 on one and it comes down to how they are made. Either one does the job, just one does it better, is just as strong but lighter,lasts longer, is more comfortable and so on. Like anything else, sometimes it IS partly the name, but most often it is the quality of the materials used and the amout of work put into it. You get what you pay for. (usually)