Chasing the grail better than finally getting it...

[MaxFactor]

I recently ended up with one of my long time grails, after more than 6 months of buying, selling, trading and finally tracking one down. The feeling I had, knowing that it was in the mail and on it's way, was like Christmas morning as a child.

The reality didn't set in until I finally had it in my hands and my quest was complete... It is mine. I now own it. I can do whatever I wish to do with it.

But what is one to do when they've held the grail in their very own hands? Move on to the next one in my case. I will say, that if my financial situation allowed for it, I would have gladly held onto the knife. But being someone who doesn't keep any knives that won't be carried, this one just won't around for much longer. And I'm already onto tracking down the next knives on my list.

Fellow grail seekers, have you ever had a similar feeling after having attained your grail?

 

[Syncharmony]

A question I have, is it worth chasing grails that you may not carry and use? There is certainly worth in the artistic value and rarity but isn't the true value in not just being an owner but a user? I guess you never really know until you hold it and see if it speaks to you.

 

[gooeytek]

I have several knives on my grail list, with one or two that seem to be absolutely unattainable at this point, so I guess it's neverending for me.

 

[Charlie_K]

I've found that the thrill of the hunt and the tease of the payoff is the most exciting aspect of many things. The week or so wait for your brand new Becker is the most excruciating, and most exciting time to experience.

It's not even limited to just knives. I've experienced it with specific hammers and even shovels.

 

[dickgrande]

I am like that with women But seriously my grail is a Crusader Forge fixed blade and when in comes in it is getting used.

 

[MaxFactor]

I've found that the thrill of the hunt and the tease of the payoff is the most exciting aspect of many things.

Well put, Charlie K.

I guess you never really know until you hold it and see if it speaks to you.

I find that to be one of the main problems with collecting knives. With customs being as rare as they are, how am I supposed to know I'll really like it without holding it? The only knife retailers in my hometown with decent knives are the gun shops which price their knives above suggested retail prices. And you can only go so far with pictures, videos, and reviews. Pretty much the case in this situation.

I've learned that there is a huge difference between what Strider considers a "hard-use tactical folder" and what Crusader Forge considers a "hard-use tactical folder". And I mean a huge difference, literally.

 

[G. Scott H.]

I've found that the thrill of the hunt and the tease of the payoff is the most exciting aspect of many things.

So true. :thumbup: Also, as the old saying goes, "Always have something to look forward to." It's what keeps us going.

 

[DistortionSlayer]

Well put, Charlie K.



I find that to be one of the main problems with collecting knives. With customs being as rare as they are, how am I supposed to know I'll really like it without holding it? The only knife retailers in my hometown with decent knives are the gun shops which price their knives above suggested retail prices. And you can only go so far with pictures, videos, and reviews. Pretty much the case in this situation.

I've learned that there is a huge difference between what Strider considers a "hard-use tactical folder" and what Crusader Forge considers a "hard-use tactical folder". And I mean a huge difference, literally.

I know what you mean lol

 

[JayGoliath]

 

[Sonnydaze]

Grails are GRAILS until you get them in the mail. Next week, it's trading material.
This is TRUTH. It's good to know this "going in."

 

[jc57]

Often in life the dreaming, searching, anticipation, and build-up to achieving some goal gives way to the let-down of actually achieving it. Either it couldn't possibly have lived up to your expectations, or even if your expectations were reasonable, the joy of having is less than the joy of planning and searching.

I think that may be one of the reasons why some of the most cherished possessions are those we receive as gifts. Not only because of the association with the giver and their thoughtfulness, but also because the first experience we have with the item is the joy of receiving it and getting to know it after we receive it. The pleasurable memories are then linked to the item itself rather than to the search for it.

 

[Franciscomv]

This is a feeling quite well known amongst collectors and accumulators. No matter how great the object of our quest might be, once we have it in our hands we start looking for the next one... We might still like it very much, and use it a lot.

 

[BDT-E]

Very well-put, Jc.

 

[neffarious]

As my dad said, sometimes it's better to want it than have it.