Ever get rid of a knife and feel a lot better afterwards?

powernoodle said:
Half of your brain thinks the that spendy folders are cool; the other half recognizes that all they really do is cut stuff - just like much cheaper knives. So there can be this constant tension of the two brain halves pulling against each other. That tension is released when the knives disappear.
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I just need the money to buy the next knife which will (hopefully) be closer to perfection than the knife I'm selling.

I have better ways to relieve tension :not in GKD:

;)
 
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I have never felt any form of relief from selling off an expensive knife. Although I've never had a knife that is in the $1000 range. $500-$600 is plenty expensive for me and I have no desire to sell anymore of the knives I own in that price range. I'm keeping them all.

But I have to admit that performance-wise , I am just as pleased (if not more so) with my Yojimbo2's and 710's as I have been with the blades that are 4-5 times more expensive. I do still enjoy some pricier designs though. If I can afford them then I buy them.
 
powernoodle said:
Half of your brain thinks the that spendy folders are cool; the other half recognizes that all they really do is cut stuff - just like much cheaper knives. So there can be this constant tension of the two brain halves pulling against each other. That tension is released when the knives disappear.
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Lol in the case of the XM, it pulls off expensive paperweight a little better than its ability to cut stuff. I have a good friend that has the same knife, and he's said if it wasn't for his military brother-in-law getting it for him (and the huge headache it took for him to finally receive it) then he'd sell it. He has several $500 safe queens too so he doesn't see the value in it much either. Everyone's tastes and collecting philosophies are different which is a good thing.
 
stabman said:
Nope. :)

I don't feel burdened by having stuff.
If having stuff burdened me, I wouldn't get stuff in the first place.
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I agree. It's like being burdened by the fact that you have a savings account, or new shoes, or a relatively nice vehicle.
 
For discussion sake, thread title has been changed. Too much emphasis put on cost and the word burden. Let's amend it to if you've ever had any knife period you got rid of and felt better afterwards.
 
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RevDevil said:
I agree. It's like being burdened by the fact that you have a savings account, or new shoes, or a relatively nice vehicle.
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My savings account has a lot of value, I wear shoes everyday, and a nice vehicle will last someone like me two decades. I tend to get my money's worth.
 
After tithes and taxes, and other than providing for my family, the only other place money goes is hobbies or the future. Life is short, unpredictable and fickle.

That said, I have seen my knife purchases go up in value and, anymore, back down as I want to use the daylights out of what I buy; and have a back-ups.;)

BTW, I'm also a DSSD owner.
 
Charlie Mike said:
I just need the money to buy the next knife which will (hopefully) be closer to perfection than the knife I'm selling.
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Absolutely! Couldn't have said it better myself.

Bench made Pardue auto < ZT 0350 < Paramilitary 2
 
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My perfect knife... DDR custom AA-AXD. This knife is at the top of its progression. It's a keeper.



The next perfect knife is a DDR custom XL Dominator. It's already paid for but won't be ready until December.
 
Yeah, every time I was hungry and the mortgage was due. Which is pretty much every time ;)
 
SALTY said:
After tithes and taxes, and other than providing for my family, the only other place money goes is hobbies or the future. Life is short, unpredictable and fickle.

That said, I have seen my knife purchases go up in value and, anymore, back down as I want to use the daylights out of what I buy; and have a back-ups.;)

BTW, I'm also a DSSD owner.
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Yep, life is a balance of having some cool things to make us happy but still be able to have a little foresight. My recent want in another of my hobbies was enough to give me the push to move these knives. It'll make me happy till it's time to move onto the next thing.
fp627 said:
is this supposed to be like taking a dump and it feels good afterwards? :rolleyes:
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Twas similarly satisfying, yes.
 
fp627 said:
is this supposed to be like taking a dump and it feels good afterwards? :rolleyes:
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It's like getting your collection to do a 4th and 5th step ;)
 
Only time that ever happened to me was when. I realized that the knife in question was an utter POS and I had no intntion of using it or carrying it.
 
RevDevil came really close to my feelings on this. If I spend a bundle and realize I'll never carry it, then I feel dumb and can't wait to resell.
If I spend a lot on a great new knife and love carrying it...THEN...I feel just fine.

Dumb and expensive moves for me: XM-18's (two of them); Gareth Bull framelock...a great folder with a clumsy front flipper design that I'd never accept...
Smart move for me: Brad Southard AVO...I love this folder...never found one that suits me better... have carried it ALL YEAR...
 
Once. Anyone ever have an evil knife? I had a Sog Trident Tanto that just loved to cut unexpected openers. A trusted coworker swore it 'jumped' out of his hand. Now I escaped, but many did not. Albeit this was a cheap knife anyways, but when I gave it away I definitely felt better. :)
 
I was into buying the expensive fashion folders when I first got into folders after being primarily a fixed blade guy for a long time.

Over the past couple of years I've sold a lot of the more expensive ones as I zero in on brands or types that I really LIKE, CARRY and USE. And will continue to do so.

It's nice selling the singles that will cover the cost of three new Emersons, five Cold Steels or a couple of Graymans. Time has taught me I like beefier, tougher, feel-good-in-hand fondlers as opposed to outrageously expensive glamour pieces that I was hesitant to use in the dirt and was afraid of marking up.

Same thing happened with watches. I went through the Rolexes, Breitlings, Tags, etc. only to find --- they don't really keep time that well. I went with the accurate ones instead, which, surprise surprise, cost a hell of a lot less as a side benefit.

What in the hell was I doing buying "showpieces" ?? I found in every case that it's like your house, your kids, your cars, your pets--no one else thinks they're as lovely as YOU do. :)
 
I keep all knife purchases under $100 and most less than half that. So no I can't say I have felt good about getting rid of a knife, but then again I have never got rid of one besides a few that's been lost... I hate loosing knives! Gonna go search for those knives again. The one has only been mia for 6 years, so still could turn up...
 
I've bought some high dollar (at least to me) knives that were a major disappointment, and therefore a relief to sell without loss. I do have a couple knives that I don't use enough, that are relatively rare, that I think of selling often. Idk, doesn't bother me much. Nice to know I could make some quick funds in an emergency.
 
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