Has this ever happened to you?

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FLINT77

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I'm not a die hard collector. I have a small collection of Buck fixed blade knives. However, at some point I got on an email mailing list and get occasional emails from Buck. Sunday I think I saw an email for the buck of the month and saw that it was the Model 117. That got me kind of excited. I remembered that the 117 was available for a little while a couple years ago, but that I had missed my chance to get one, so I made a plan to go to the bow shop where I get some of my knives and see if they could order me one. So yesterday, I ran down to the store and low and behold, they had a 117 in the display case even. I couldn't believe it. They even had another one in the cabinet unopened in the box. So I happily bought it and went on my way. Later when I got home I opened the box and looked at it and thought, hmm, this looks familiar. Opened up my little cabinet and pulled out the Buck 117 that I had bought a couple years ago when they were available. The sheath was even worn a little which reminded me that I've actually already worn and used it hunting either this past season or the previous one.

Then I realized my confusion. Around the time the 117 was available, the 212 was also temporarily available. The 212 was the model that I had missed and didn't get back then. But in my mind, I had associated the 117 with the 212 and then assumed that the 117 was the one I needed when I saw the email. Probably some kind of psychological scenario where you want the item available to be the thing that you wish it was or something. anyways, so now I have a brand new Buck that I don't need. I know a lot of people buy extras on purpose, but for whatever reason I'm not really interested in having a duplicate. Maybe I'll put it up for trade in the for sale section.

So, have you ever bought a knife thinking that you didn't already have it, only to realize later that you actually did?
 
I can't say that I've had that experience, yet. But I'm fairly new to collecting Buck knives, so perhaps in the future? Who knows?

The 117 was unavailable for a while, but was just recently re-released. I was happy to get mine, it's a great knife. If you decide to part with it, I'm sure it will be easy to find a home for.

I'm with you on the 212, as well. Maybe we will see another run of them soon?
 
I have not done it with a knife yet, but I'm sure I will soon. I do buy books quite frequently and find the other copy when I get home.
 
oh bummer, I just realized I can't sell or trade without a paid membership.

Buck Knives Inc. said:
We do still have a handful of 212IWSLE from last year left if you were interested. I would call customer service and have them place an order for you. 212 Ironwood/Brass, S45VN
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Thanks! but that version is definitely out of my price range. Very beautiful knife though!
 
I ALMOST did a few weeks ago..A BG-42 112 NIB with finger grooves. I have a identical 112 and up to the very last minute I was going to bid..but did not. It was a close thing since its a great 112 rarity and I had looked for mine since 2009..
 
Hasn't happened w knives, but has with other things I collect. Best thing to do is start some type of data base early on... photo album, spread sheet, etc. Very hard to catalog once you get to a certain point.
 
ok, Gold member now :)

if anyone wants a 117, let me know!

Buck 117 Brahama NIB WTT

Hi all, I accidentally bought an extra new Buck 117 Brahama on Monday. Here's the story if interested https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/has-this-ever-happened-to-you.1929745/ Knife is literally brand new in box. I've taken out of the box and sheath once for the picture. I'd like to...
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"have you ever bought a knife thinking that you didn't already have it, only to realize later that you actually did?"

Many times and it's not just limited to knives. I'm also in to Ham radio and I have a Yaesu FT65-R handheld. When I bought a new laptop a few months ago, I discovered that the programming interface cable for it no longer works with Windows 11, due to the driver. Yaesu came out with a new cable that is Win11 supported, but I was loath to buy it due to the cost. So a few weeks ago I finally decided to break down and buy it, it arrived a few days later and when I went to put it in my "cable bag", I found that one was already there. I have absolutely no memory of previously purchasing one... kinda scary, makes me wonder what else is around here that I don't know I have.
 
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GPyro said:
I can't have more than 1 of a knife that I like......?
Uh-oh.

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haha. not at all. YOU can have as many duplicates as you want. I just generally would rather have something different over something I already have. But I can definitely see the value of having backups of favorite patterns.
 
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