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I disagree. There is a good reason to want 'the best' within limits (cost, availability etc.). For example, hiking with low quality shoes that give you blisters decreases your enjoyment of hiking. Hiking with shoes that fit perfectly and give comfort makes hiking much more enjoyable.

[DanBC]

But that's an argument for "good enough", not for "the best".

At some point there's very little difference between products that are good enough. And after that point? You're into the territory of people like Best Made Company.

$250 for an ax? (http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/american-felling-axe-cour...)

vs $160 (http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/4-lb-Splitting-Axe-with...)

vs $35 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seymour-AX-3-3-5-Lb-36-Single-Bit-Mi...)