Are you satisfied with your collection of knives?

golok

golok

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I know I could do with a few more prized ones. Like one of those people who is always chasing after that elusive dream, I look forward to having some of the best knives around.

I suppose it is what drives me and my hobby. That's half the fun. If it doesn't come tomorrow, I won't lose any sleep over it.

But I know sooner or later it will come, even if it takes years. That is the other half of the fun.

I know I won't get all that I want but if I can lay my hands on some of the good ones, I am satisfied.

Technology will improve, so will the quality of knives.

Knifemakers abound. The good ones are growing with their skills.
I am not yet satisfied with what I have got right now, so it's good to know the journey continues.

:)
 
Yes. I am perfectly satisfied with my collection so far. Are there more blades I want? Of course, but none that are "haunting my dreams." I'm perfectly content for now with the recent purchase of my Strider BT and my Extrema Ratio Harpoon F. Haven't seen any other large, "tactical" fixed blades that tickle my pickle. Well, except the Strider SEAL 2001. :D Someday...

The pursuit of the things you want is half the fun of the game.

Drjones
 
No, I am not satisfied. I will never be satisfied. Too many great knifemakers out there. I will always want more and more and more. Somebody get me some help!
 
I still need a benchmade, then I shall be complete. Fortunately for me, custom knives do not hold my attention at all. I hate liner locks and most if not all customs are fixed blade or liner lock(frame lock).

After I add a nice axis lock to my collection All will be right with the world. well.. i also kinda need a compression lock, and maybe a nice BM model 31 balisong... and maybe some of those new spydercos(anxiously awaiting info on their new locks(ball lock and some un-mentioned but in design stages).
 
I'm satisfied with every piece that I have. BUT I'm not satisfied with my collection.
 
I'm pruning. I have enough fancy stuff, I need usin' stuff. In fact, after I scoop a Strider AR I'm going to sell off as much as 1/2 to 2/3's of the closet queens.

Don't get me wrong, I still palpitate when I open the knife drawer, but I want to use these expensive implements instead of willing them my descendents. If it's so pretty I'm afraid of finger prints, out it goes. That said, I wouldn't mind a real Emerson CQC7 in a spartan finish I could use and enjoy.
 
I'd like to get more structure, right now I'm an accumulator, I'd like to collect one pattern, or one handle material, or maybe even one custom maker.
With nearly 300 knives I'm happy but my accumlation doesn't seem to have a direction.:(
 
After having gotten a bunch of autos; then going into folders (being able to carry them); then finding out about certain easy open, ambextrous folders; then finding out about the rapid deployment of fixed blades; then finding out about certain neck knives; then deciding to try out a custom built or two ---- you get the picture.

At least I did not fall into the trap of getting the cheap foreign made sh*t that can collectively add-up to a chunk of change.

In a short period of time, my views and tastes have changed radically. So I wound up with an assortment of knives that are still sweet, but not worth holding onto - trying to figure out what to prune and maintain a dollar value point of view so's not to get completely out-of-hand.

I might wind up trying to figure what's my best knife in each category and keep it, then sell the rest. Then, maybe, fill in some areas that my little collection is lacking. This stuff doesn't quit, does it?
 
Nope...never have been, and probably never will. As I gain more experience with different knives, my tastes continually change to meet my needs and there's always going to be something new that I want. Besides, I wouldn't think that it'd be too much fun if I was satisfied with it...

-Z
 
Nope, no way, not a chance. I will always be looking for that next great knife. Though I doubt that I will ever be able to afford some of the knives I want now or will want in the future, there will always be knives that are at just the right price to convince that I must have them.

That is not to say that I am not satisfied with the knives that I have. I am. The thing is that I will always be another knife that will catch my eye. If it turns out that I can some how afford this knife, I will find a way to make it mine.
 
Satisfy with everything I have. Never satisfy with the size of the collection.
 
For what I do I always have an adequate knife on hand. My edc rotation isn't missing anything crucial. I'm pretty far along in having everything I need for my daily life. I still need at least two good fixed-blades, something in the 5" range and something in the 9" range. And I could probably use a good stainless neck knife. There's lotsa knives I really want, but I don't sufffer extensively from not having a plain edge MA Vector, a plain edge Kershaw Boa, an Emerson framelock PE P-Commander, a dozen hidden release DA's, a few more damascus knives, etc. When I look at my collection I'm pretty happy with it. But when I look at all the cool knives out there that I don't have, I like and want those too.
 
In many ways I am very satisfied with my collection. I have an abundance of great knives for daily carry and use. I also have excellent work knives. Many of my knives are really just for carry and admiring since I'm not a great outdoorsman.

As for being satisfied in terms of acquisitions, I will always want something else. Right now, my long term goal is to buy a Frank Centofante and Jess Horn lockback. Their knives just have a classic beauty that I would just like to sit back and admire. I know they are carry worthy, but I would just keep them for display.

Overall, I would have to say that if I never bought another knife I would be very happy with what I have. I feel that it is very important to appreciate what one has. Always looking forward to another toy can easily lead to a an unappreciative mindset. No matter what the shortcomings of one's collection, think of how you would feel if you lost it.
 
There are so many great knives to be had that I don't think I'll ever be satisfied. Don't you just hate when you finally have the funds then can't find the knife.

Phillip
 
I'm happy and satisfied, but I'm not done.
When I look at my humble collection I think back to 1998 when I didn't know any of these knives existed. You go through the period of wanting it all, but that ain't never gonna happen. So you become more focused and selective. If you're not rich you have to weigh each purchase more carefully, but that's good because you're less likely to fall out of love with any of your new knives. To date I haven't sold a knife out of my "Collection". I look at knives that I'd never thought I'd own and they're mine. If you love what you have, you should be satisfied. That don't mean you ever have to be done. ;)
 
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