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My para 3 lightweight is waiting to be repaired so I’ll post that later.

Also just ordered a small senenza 31 big oak Damascus that I’m waiting for delivery on.

That’s pretty much it then. It is an addictive hobby for sure.
 
I started a spreadsheet back in '17 and every knife I bought is cataloged. I'm not entirely sure why I did it, maybe to put a reminder to not go crazy with knife buying but that is arguable. I listed the full MSRP as well as what I actually paid, and kept a total. Amazing just how much money one can spend in these things.

All the more power to the guys who spend in the 10's of thousands, but I respectfully and humbly bow out. As a retired person, I really can't justify spending and acquiring more knives that I probably will never carry let alone use.
 
colin.p said:
I started a spreadsheet back in '17 and every knife I bought is cataloged. I'm not entirely sure why I did it, maybe to put a reminder to not go crazy with knife buying but that is arguable. I listed the full MSRP as well as what I actually paid, and kept a total. Amazing just how much money one can spend in these things.

All the more power to the guys who spend in the 10's of thousands, but I respectfully and humbly bow out. As a retired person, I really can't justify spending and acquiring more knives that I probably will never carry let alone use.
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I have two price columns too in a similar way. Just didn't show here. The collection builds over time its not like I plopped down $11,000+ all at once. There are plenty of more expensive things to collect. I don't begrudge anyone for having such a hobby. Unless I destroy these I imagine they'll hold a fair value should I ever tire of them and sell some.
 
Adding the ugly but uniquely intriguing spyderco stovepipe. Found one in stock. I still reserve the right to poke fun at it though.
 
Since I have never been able to wrap my head around how to make a spreadsheet work for me: I am totally envious of you!
GREAT job!!
 
Glenn Goodlett said:
I did the same sort of thing with my collection but it's all online. There are also fields that only I can see that show costs and who or where the knife came from.

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Oh, I really like this!!! Going to give it a try w/my 350+ knife collection. Would be great for insurance/theft purposes.

For music, I use Discogs.com which also is online and offers a huge reference database of CDs/LPs. I've got all 1800 of my LPs and Mosaic Records sets (both CD & LP) listed but haven't gotten around to listing my CD collection yet. The CDs aren't worth as much as the LPs and I just got lazy.

My knife collection is worth about the same as my LP collection. So, I need to get busy. ;)
 
I work in systems engineering and write software for a living, and have built myself a database for this (Postgres and some python, for those who care). It is all command-line interface because I've been the only user. But if folks are interested in this sort of thing, maybe I should bolt a web interface on.
 
snuffle said:
I work in systems engineering and write software for a living, and have built myself a database for this (Postgres and some python, for those who care). It is all command-line interface because I've been the only user. But if folks are interested in this sort of thing, maybe I should bolt a web interface on.
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Cool but mine has colors 😂, No seriously that sounds pretty cool. I can barely program a universal remote so…
 
The spread sheet is probably a better option than what I went with. I just listed them on a computer document with details, grouped by brand and within brand by type (folder or fixed), and in order of price. It gives me all the details at hand I might want, including the knife designer.

Benchmade Adamas BM275FE-2 (US) OD Green G10 (Vaylox)/ CPM-CruWear (63-65 RC) Tactical Folder 3.78"/0.14" Earth Finish Plain Edge Flat Grind Drop Point 6.45oz (182.85g) Thumb Stud Opener AXIS lock mechanism Bar Lock/Reversible Tip-Up Deep Pocket Clip, tan nylon pouch Shane Sibert (316.99Cdn)
 
Nice going!
I would add handle color and blade color for when you start collecting multiples.
Also a notation on condition & whether it has been used or mint.
 
wouter1967 said:
Beautiful spreadsheet, I hope it will benefit you.

I gave up spreadsheets long ago, it served me no purpose.
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it just makes it convenient to compare specs on my knives which is what motivated me to do it in the first place. blade length, weight, blade steel, etc. I don't know, just easier than having to look it up all the time. Helped me fill in perceived gaps in my collection for sure.
 
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