Caution to Bladeforum newbs…

fredhoward75

fredhoward75

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…this site can become quite expensive :) I innocently joined about three years ago when I stumbled on it doing research for a new hunting knife. I now own 4 Busse’s, 2 ESEE’s, 4 Blackjacks, 2 Falkniven’s, and a few CRKT’s for EDC. I also got crazy hooked on convex edges and have spent numerous hours (and dollars) creating mouse pad sharpening systems, stropes, and recently acquired a Kalamazoo 1x42 belt sander. I realize this is still a very small collection relative to many of the bladeforum members but it is certainly a long way from buying a single hunting knife.

Also, beware of the time consumption. I cannot count the times my wife has rolled the eyes when she looks over my shoulder to see what I’m working on and she finds I’m knee deep in a thread on sharpening/knife reviews/insert other here.

My big regret? That I didn’t find bladeforums earlier! I’m not really the avid poster type but I’ve really enjoyed access to all the incredible knowledge folks here have and share. Thank you!
 
Well, I see it as less expensive than my BRD (black rifle disease).
With that being said.....I work in a machine shop and can make knives in my free time. I made 2 knives approx 8 yrs ago. Long story short, they were M2 tool steel and way too hard so they broke. I would also like to add the heat treatment was not my fault.

I recently began making 4 new knives 3 are the same design. (1 for me and 1 for each of my sons and the 4th is different it's for my daughter) I will post pics when I'm done.

As of right now I have around $60.00 in all 4 so it's cheaper for me. :D
 
Started collecting knives in.... 1969. I had already collected 5 vintage Camoros before I ever frequented a forum. Had owned 11 Jeeps before the Jeep forum. Five Toyota Landcruisers before that forum. Three Porsches before that forum.
"Newb" is a very very relative term. Usually really inaccurate.
 
AKIOTY10 said:
Well, I see it as less expensive than my BRD (black rifle disease).
With that being said.....I work in a machine shop and can make knives in my free time. I made 2 knives approx 8 yrs ago. Long story short, they were M2 tool steel and way too hard so they broke. I would also like to add the heat treatment was not my fault.

I recently began making 4 new knives 3 are the same design. (1 for me and 1 for each of my sons and the 4th is different it's for my daughter) I will post pics when I'm done.

As of right now I have around $60.00 in all 4 so it's cheaper for me. :D
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Hey sounds neat, and I'll look forward to some pics. Also welcome aboard BF!

Just hold on because the madness is about to begin!!:thumbup::)
 
If you really want to go for a shock make an excel sheet of your knives with on of the columns being "cost" and auto sum that...I just did that and its pushing $6K.
 
Went thru my stuff some time back and totalled up close to $4K, and that was before I even thought about collecting knives, just snuck up on me.
I blame in on my old Unk, who has gone on know, he instilled an appreciation for all things well made......
 
rubiconss said:
Started collecting knives in.... 1969. I had already collected 5 vintage Camoros before I ever frequented a forum. Had owned 11 Jeeps before the Jeep forum. Five Toyota Landcruisers before that forum. Three Porsches before that forum.
"Newb" is a very very relative term. Usually really inaccurate.
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I'm in total agreement. Taking nothing away from the knowledgeable people that frequent this forum, I find it funny how some seem to equate newness to Blade Forums as being new to knives/knife collecting.
 
fredhoward75 said:
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Also, beware of the time consumption. I cannot count the times my wife has rolled the eyes when she looks over my shoulder to see what I’m working on and she finds I’m knee deep in a thread on sharpening/knife reviews/insert other here.
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I think my wife is is looking at me right now but I don't want to make eye contact...
 
Been into knives for over 40 years. I've had quite a few.....but not anywhere near as many as I've had since joining here. Advice? Don't let it affect your daily necessary living expenses :)
 
ono724 said:
That is too frigging hilarious :D only because I know EXACTLY what you're talking about!:thumbup:
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Every time I reach for my phone or computer she knows what's going on, I can't hide it or help it. This is addicting as the OP stated
 
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