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shaunjon

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I'm kinda freaking out because I have to the my wife I just spent 400 on a knife. I think she knew it was coming, as I've mentioned it a few times. Curious how some of you guys brought up knife purchases to you significant others. Honestly, I slightly scared. Thanks in advance.
 
As long as it is not an irresponsible purchase all should be well, IE your not skipping bills to pay for it. LOL
 
Hey neighbor.
I am just two hours south of you. There is room in my shop for you to sleep if you need a few days in the dog house. Not heated though.
Granted you did not spend your rent money and perhaps you get her something as well. You might be ok.
 
shaunjon said:
I'm kinda freaking out because I have to the my wife I just spent 400 on a knife. I think she knew it was coming, as I've mentioned it a few times. Curious how some of you guys brought up knife purchases to you significant others. Honestly, I slightly scared. Thanks in advance.
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Don't be scared. Tell her she can use it to make you a sandwich.

;)
 
Whenever my parents or friends give me raised eyebrows about how much a knife cost me (because they know I work retail and am not exactly rolling in cash) I am quick to mention how much value knives retain.

That $400 isn't spent as much as it is tied up. That knife can be sent in for free service for life, and can be sold a decade later for not really all that much below the price of a new one - sometimes more, if the older model has features that have been discontinued or are otherwise sought after.

I've never owned a car worth more than $1200. I've carried $2500 knives, used them, and then sold them without losing money. Knives aren't necessarily a great investment, but, if you're careful, they don't have to be extravagant expenses.
 
Do what I do - tell her you know you have a problem and that you promise not to buy another knife. That usually holds me for a month or two - then I buy another one and she rolls her eyes at me. Nothing to it.

Seriously - how you and your wife spend your disposable income is a personal matter. Work it out together and you'll both be happy.

Welcome to the forum.
 
This one is easy. I have her buy it for either my birthday or Xmas. Sometimes she'll combine holidays like Father's Day and my birthday when it comes to knives north of $500. ;)

I usually get one or 2 knives a year, so I make sure they are worth it.
 
I just tell her. So long as I make money and cover my obligations (and mutual goals) I'll be buying whatever I please.
 
Comeuppance said:
Whenever my parents or friends give me raised eyebrows about how much a knife cost me (because they know I work retail and am not exactly rolling in cash) I am quick to mention how much value knives retain.

That $400 isn't spent as much as it is tied up. That knife can be sent in for free service for life, and can be sold a decade later for not really all that much below the price of a new one - sometimes more, if the older model has features that have been discontinued or are otherwise sought after.

I've never owned a car worth more than $1200. I've carried $2500 knives, used them, and then sold them without losing money. Knives aren't necessarily a great investment, but, if you're careful, they don't have to be extravagant expenses.
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Dude I am moving where you live. $600 wouldn't put tires on my car here.
 
She may never understand spending so much on a knife, but once she sees how happy it makes you, she will be good with it.
 
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