Explaining "that knife" to your spouse

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My wife and I spend quality time
during and after dinner just
sitting and talking.

The other night I was fiddling with my small
Sebenza as we conversed. She noticed it, and asked if THAT was a
new knife. THAT presented me with the opportunity
to talk about the Sebenza's design/quality/value, etc.

After three or four minutes extolling the virtues and value
of the knife, she again, asked if it was new and how much
it cost. This time she started guessing...."Four hundred?"
"No.", I said. "Four-fifty?" "Unh-uh.", I replied.

During my lifetime(or so it seems)of marriage, I have come to
realize that a wife is going to drag the information out or have
a hissyfit trying. Therefore, I have found it better to fess up
fairly early and beg forgiveness...For you newlywed types, NEVER
ASK PERMISSION. Just do it,then ask forgiveness.

"I got it on sale on the internet at a fraction of what it would
normally cost.", said I. "So how much?", said she.

Tiring of the game which I knew she would win, I fessed up.

I could see she was doing the mental calculations regarding the "value to her" of this information.

In my discomfort, I pulled out my other Sebenza; a large classic.

Oh MY G.d!

Can anyone recommend a good diamond broker? Asking forgiveness
ain't cheap.
 
My wife doesn't even ask how much any of my knives cost because she knows she is better off not knowing.
She has also grown incredible ears that can here me fiddling with a knife anywhere in the house. I don't know how she does it or maybe it is just that unmistakable bank vault sound of a sebbie.
 
I understand your predicament. Fortunately, I never had to buy a knife. I just tend to find one every so often while walking the dog. :D

Asking forgiveness ain't cheap.

The going rate, for getting caught, is an expense paid outing at the all day spa. :rolleyes:

n2s
 
As long as i do not spend the bill money i am ok. The money for my small plain reg & Small 2002 inlay box elder came from saving my pennies. So she had nothing to say.
 
for a while, what worked for me was getting knives thatlooked similar....she didnt notice that the sebbie got bigger or hada different handle.....didnt get in trouble till i was stupid enough to put a few of them togther and out......
begged for forgiveness, got her hooked on them and life continues on
 
Funny you should have a post regarding "DAT KNIFE".Just the other day she mention the loan that i took out.Knowing that i'm nifeaholic she ask that i don't add another bill to the household.So stupid me i engaged in an argument with her regarding her drinking,her smoking,her 2 cellphone and partying with her friends.BILLS!BILLS!BILLS!Who got the f*&%$#@#g Bills.Then WHAM!! she slams me with i'm spending the money on the kids while your're spending your time in front of the DAM computer all day and nite buying knives.Well s***t!!! she got me there!!Unlike you Sport my sentence is to spend more time with my children and not on knives,THE END :grumpy:
 
Heres a good one.
Hey,look!Some guy on the net traded me this 350 dollar knife for that 40 dollar knife I have been carrying.
Be sure not to tell her about the other 4 100.00 dollar knives that went with it.
 
I don't know how this relates to your situation, but it reminds me of a bit of advice my father would give his golfing buddies; it seem's that their wives were always getting upset about the aquisition of a new driver, or wedge, or...whatever.

My father would say..."Do you want to know how I get away with buying all these new clubs? I Never buy a new golf bag, my wife never notices what inside."

Pawn shops have great buys on diamonds. Seriously.
 
When this addiction, for me, began. . .my wife did the same thing. I felt like I was on trial. ;)

Typically, women aren't interested in "virtues and value"
of our toys. Simply. . .they are mechanical, cold to the touch, and offer no comfort to them. ;) Especially, when they discover the price of the new addiction.

The only advice that I can offer. . .

1. Lie. :D Just kiddin'.

2. Never ever discuss a new addition. You're response is always, "Honey, I've had it for a long time. It just looks new cuz I baby it like I baby you. Yes, this is a form of #1. But, on a much smaller scale. You could consider it as a little white lie. . .if it makes you feel better. :D

3. Purchase a jewelry store. Not recommended ! This will cut into your knife purchasing capabilities.

4. Once a week (or more often if necessary). . .give her a single long stem rose. Women can't refuse you anything with this ploy. :D
 
Yea wives are something else. Got a similar problem and not sure how to deal with.

Some examples.... A few years back I plan a hunting trip. Just when I thought I have everything ready, the wife shows up with a new Ubejane and a large Sebenza for my trip. I go away on a trip for work for 2 weeks. As a welcome home present my wife buys me a Mnandi. Then to make things worse, our 18 year wedding anniversary came this year and she buys me a new small sebenza with a swedge and gold thumbstuds.

I've just about had it with this needless spending. Why does one person need all these knives? The things you have to put up with....:cool:
 
CEG- Sounds like you need to get a divorce immediately!! What in the world are you to do with all those knives?
 
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