101 things to do with a knife collection

[not2sharp]

Once we are here long enough there is a good chance that you will wake one day to discover that you have a large knife collection. For the sake of clarity, let’s say that by large knife collection we mean that you have more knives than are needed to satisfy any reasonable need that you may encounter. You have knives for EDC, cooking, fishing, hunting, bushcrafting, fighting, felling trees and for dealing bear and zombie attacks including the occasional extraterrestrial alien invasion; you have knives. Obviously, we could always stop hoarding and sell off some of the excess; but, where is the fun in that?

So let’s say you wake up tomorrow …many many years from now and find yourself in such a predicament. What would you do with your new found asset? Would you write the next great knife guide, write magazine articles, start renting out movie “props”, become the next great YouTube influencer, open a museum, plan a unique burial pyramid…

Let’s discuss some ideas. At some point we may need to do something before the foundation cracks beneath our feet and gives way to ever growing mass (mess) of knives.

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[scorpnsnake]

It's that morning that I don't wake up that I envision my collection will move on to the next phase of It's purpose. Saving my sons a ton of trouble to improve their collections. Or being sold off to pay some bills for them. lol

 

[SharpBits]

I procrastinate while the collection grows.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Taking them with me, so no worry.

 

[not2sharp]

It's that morning that I don't wake up that I envision my collection will move on to the next phase of It's purpose. Saving my sons a ton of trouble to improve their collections. Or being sold off to pay some bills for them. lol

I am not worried about that one. That is one job that you are expected to lay down on. It is that instant in time where your problem instantly becomes someone else’ problem.

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[nautiquess]

I woke up in that predicament about 2 years ago. I found that my asset was more like a new car. Shiny and bright, but for the most part immediately depreciating up purchase, but it still makes me feel good. 2 years later, the feeling has grown, as well as the collection size, and the value has shrunk even more, but I can't stop. I tried to justify it by saying it will all be my kids some day to enjoy, but in all reality, I'll probably just be the crazy dad that died and left them all this mess to sort out. My only saving grace will be that some great collector will someday stumble on that garage sale and find that holy grail!

 

[not2sharp]

Taking them with me, so no worry.

King Tut held on to his collection for thousands of years. Now he and his knives are still together in a museum.

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[not2sharp]

I woke up in that predicament about 2 years ago. I found that my asset was more like a new car. Shiny and bright, but for the most part immediately depreciating up purchase, but it still makes me feel good. 2 years later, the feeling has grown, as well as the collection size, and the value has shrunk even more, but I can't stop. I tried to justify it by saying it will all be my kids some day to enjoy, but in all reality, I'll probably just be the crazy dad that died and left them all this mess to sort out. My only saving grace will be that some great collector will someday stumble on that garage sale and find that holy grail!

I told my family they might sell them and only get a nice cruise as a windfall, but they should consider that while selling them they would be surrounded by all of these joyous, dancing, silly collectors, so it is bound to be a happy occasion.

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[MolokaiRider]

I am helping a couple of wives whose husband passed.

They are trying to navigate all the left behind belongings, and to be honest...it's quite exhausting and a lot of work.

I am helping a woman currently who is sharing pics of knives left behind.

There is a few bucks worth, but nothing that she was hoping for in terms of finding something worth several hundreds.

It's hardly worth the time in effort TBH.

I suggest selling off what you can when you can, so they are not left holding an overwhelming responsibility.

Besides, we are the content experts and know values better.

 

[not2sharp]

Since we are all planning to live forever, I would like to take it back to the original premise. At some point many of us will have and abundance of knives and a fair amount of related knife lore. What are some suggestions for making practical use of those assets?

At some point in the past I felt it might be a great way to encourage kids to learn about history, culture and industry but these days you would be shot, the kids would be expelled and someone might get stabbed. These are sad times.

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[SharpBits]

Sad days, indeed,

 

[scorpnsnake]

You hate em, we blade em. They cause you strife, we cause them knife. Try our premium package and select the implement of demise, from our vast selection.

 

[catspa]

At some point in the past I felt it might be a great way to encourage kids to learn about history, culture and industry…

Perhaps you’re casting too wide a net, as the kids in public schools capable of appreciating and benefiting from that are vastly outnumbered by the disneyfied ones, and those whose parents have chosen the “handwringing freak-outery” approach to child-raising.

However, there are a few who could be reached. In my experience parents who homeschool their children could be open to inviting people knowledgeable on certain subjects to come and hold a discussion in their home or in a small group setting.

Parker

 

[not2sharp]

You hate em, we blade em. They cause you strife, we cause them knife. Try our premium package and select the implement of demise, from our vast selection.

Assisted seppuku supplies for practitioners. It could work, assisted suicide is becoming popular in places. Probably a limited market though, and you will need quite a cleanup crew afterwards. Also, the practice requires a second person to assist…nope.

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[tyr_shadowblade]

I must've sold off my collection 5X... then I buy more and sell them again, usually for significantly less than I paid.

Down to only 3 knives now (not counting my brother's old lockblade in the car): a tiny fixed blade knife for pocket carry at work, a small fixed blade for belt carry around the city, and a medium indestructable knife for SHTF. Reckon I don't need more than that. Also reckon eventually I'll buy more knives. The only thing stopping me is car repairs and other bills.

If we still have an economy in 2025, my goal is to get everything on my car fixed so I can start saving money. "It's so dreadful being poor," lol

 

[1911bphil]

I tend to give my knives away to coworkers, relatives, friends, etc. I have enough to last my lifetime, my kids, and my grandkids also. None of mine are collectable nor expensive.