Catalog Your Collection

DeSotoSky said:
Excel spread sheet. I fill out a "paper" worksheet for each knife with matching fields to the spreadsheet and file the paper copy by by date. Every knife, sheath, and box is labeled with a 3 or 4 digit month/year number. For example every knife I purchase this month will be labeled "119". Simple, short, and makes it easy to find the relevant spread sheet entry, paper copy, and matching box & sheath. I use Brother P-Touch labels. There is also a digital file folder also stored by Model and Date that contains any images I've taken of the knife. If acquired on eBay I also store a digital copy of the listing, paypal receipt, and the listing image.
It's a lot but works for me.
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Way too much work for me... Besides, the filing cabinet would have to be in the closet, so it would grow with the knives...:cool:
 
jbmonkey said:
that's good.....you got me chuckling there Sir.

I'm taking it as irony and on purpose you saying it like that. youre being whitty on purpose, right?
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Well ... Truth to tell, I have not been able to locate the list in over a year.
I suspect it may be in Florida, at me brother's place.
Until I know for sure, I'm in no rush to make another list. :)
 
DOGPOUND77 said:
yeah all that spreadsheet stuff and paperwork would take away from my time of chasing new knives...:D
just have stacks of boxes and sometimes they do avalanche-oops:eek::mad::D
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Ya, but its nice and quick to be able to look bask at the list for info without digging thru boxes. Also being able to note other details (sentimental etc).
I prefer the spread sheet vs hand written as i can type much faster and legible. So it really doesnt take long to do.
 
I bet there is a generic app you can use, probably one that even scans bar codes. If not, someone should make a knife collector app. I have a similar app for bluray movies, another for cds, and one for Vinyl POPS
 
IF... one can learn from others misfortunes....

Try to acquire a safe area to store your collection.

Keep a copy of your paperwork/records stored offsite.

Know the current values of your collection.

Have adequate insurance.

Finally...
Try to keep it all up to date.

'nuf said. :(
 
st8yd said:
Ya, but its nice and quick to be able to look bask at the list for info without digging thru boxes. Also being able to note other details (sentimental etc).
I prefer the spread sheet vs hand written as i can type much faster and legible. So it really doesnt take long to do.
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Then you miss out on the surprise when you find a knife that you have forgotten about....:)
 
I use an Excel spread sheet. Works just fine and you can set it up anyway you want.

JB
 
First thing I do is throw the boxes away. Next thing is fix the choil area. Then sharpen it. Then put it in the drawer with the rest.
 
eveled said:
First thing I do is throw the boxes away. Next thing is fix the choil area. Then sharpen it. Then put it in the drawer with the rest.
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A little off topic, but I have yet to get a Buck new in box that didn't shave the hair on my arm, and that's perty good 'nuff fer me.
 
They are sharp, but the choil is usually bad and the blade usually has a slight recurve. My OCD kicks in and I have to fix it. Might not be sharper when I’m done but it’s straight.

It’s not just Buck. I collect other knives too. Although I think I’m done buying.
 
Thank you for the feedback. I have been taking photos and storing them in a general file with no formal organization. I need to do something and you have helped me with some ideas. Thanks.
 
tiguy7 for years now I have admired the modifications and interesting versions of 110's you create..If Buck would offer what you do in the Custom shop for both blade and knives, even if very expensive, I would save up for a 112 with a handful of blades...
 
View attachment 1055676 A lot of the modifications revolve around Selector blades and the handles that have screws in the pivot like the 186 and the 30yr reunion Aluminum 110 knife. I have also commissioned custom blades, modified regular blades into Selectors, and knocked blades out of pinned knives to free up unusual blades. I have also added screws to knives that were formerly pinned. Right now I can combine just about any 110 blade with any 110 handle. The object is to put together a combination of parts that floats your boat.
 
I first started with just a spread sheet so I had a record in case of fire/theft. Then I made the mistake of putting a total under the price paid column :eek:
Later I started putting them in baseball card boxes with a info tag on the end: Model, description of bolsters, scale, box, sheath, papers, blade length, etc.
I need to integrate these two and assign an inventory number like mentioned above but I don't display many of my knives so nothing gets separated or messed up. Great job for a winter night(s), enjoying a beverage and spinning vinyl.
 
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