Have you ever lost an expensive knife?

ShitsInaBush

ShitsInaBush

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Thought I'd share with you guys the turmoil I put myself through today. As the title hints to the ordeal that occurred today, how many of you have had that sick to your stomach feeling of losing an expensive knife? The feeling that creeps over you, you know, the one that practically makes you want to throw up while the panic sets in? Losing a $500 knife might just about drive anyone crazy.
I wish you guys could have seen how far I went down the rabbit hole of uncertainty. My mind was racing, I couldn't think straight and was trying to retrace my steps to no avail. I went through everything, and I mean everything, the entire damn dresser, the bed, clothes, the trash, called three stores to get a resounding no each time. I even went through the dog food bags that I opened up today, elbow deep into the dog food storage bags. Went outback for half an hour, wandering and swearing to myself as the panic kept building up. Anxiety like this is really no fun. After the third hour I was seriously dragging ass, my mood shot, I was starting to convince myself this one was a gonner. I was literally telling myself that I had to let this one go because it was nowhere to be found, and I was about to give up. It wasn't until after hour-five, I started to wander around the house, thinking about everything that I had done today. As I was looking into my stepson bedroom where we keep the printer, it dawned on me that I had printed out a shipping label for my Hinderer return. And low and behold, it was sitting right next to the printer. Holy hell what a relief, I felt like such an asshole though for allowing myself to sink into such a deep rut of melancholy. I can only laugh at myself now as I realize how easily this knife owned me. I seriously hope none of you ever have to go through this shitshow of an experience. But how many of you were able to find what you thought was lost? Anyone lose one for good?
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A few close calls had a knife hang up in my steering wheel cover once and one get caught on a Christmas bag while I was putting them in the back of my vehicle.

Both times I retraced my steps and found them literally hanging which was a good laugh, thankfully haven't lost an expensive knife that I know of anyway.
 
Well, the military recently lost an F-35. They eventually found it's remains. At least your knife is intact!

I lost a Spyderco GB1 for about a month, found it in the kitty room under a bunch of stuff.

I haven't been in the truly expensive knife game long enough to have lost anything, but my custom Alan Davis is insured on my homeowners policy like a piece of jewelry lol. No deductible, open period including theft, mysterious disappearance etc.
 
Once, on a camping trip, I woke up early and went on a solo hike to a nearby waterfall. On the way back I stopped to take in the serenity of the running water of the creek. When I got up, I dropped my phone in the water. No problem though, it's waterproof, and I was quickly able to find it. However afterwards I did a quick pocket check only to notice that my beloved Hinderer Jurassic was missing:eek::eek::eek:. It must have dropped in the water at the same time right? I spent over a half hour exhaustively searching. Dejected, I sat down on the log I was sitting on before to try to come to terms with loosing one of my favorite (not to mention most expensive) knives, and what do I see....





My Jurassic stuck right there in the log where I was taking a picture of it 🤣🤣🤣


(the actual pic from that morning)
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Knives&Lint said:
Once, on a camping trip, I woke up early and went on a solo hike to a nearby waterfall. On the way back I stopped to take in the serenity of the running water of the creek. When I got up, I dropped my phone in the water. No problem though, it's waterproof, and I was quickly able to find it. However afterwards I did a quick pocket check only to notice that my beloved Hinderer Jurassic was missing:eek::eek::eek:. It must have dropped in the water at the same time right? I spent over a half hour exhaustively searching. Dejected, I sat down on the log I was sitting on before to try to come to terms with loosing one of my favorite (not to mention most expensive) knives, and what do I see....





My Jurassic stuck right there in the log where I was taking a picture of it 🤣🤣🤣


(the actual pic from that morning)
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This is what your knife thought just seeing you turn around and leaving after taking a picture.


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Knives&Lint said:
Once, on a camping trip, I woke up early and went on a solo hike to a nearby waterfall. On the way back I stopped to take in the serenity of the running water of the creek. When I got up, I dropped my phone in the water. No problem though, it's waterproof, and I was quickly able to find it. However afterwards I did a quick pocket check only to notice that my beloved Hinderer Jurassic was missing:eek::eek::eek:. It must have dropped in the water at the same time right? I spent over a half hour exhaustively searching. Dejected, I sat down on the log I was sitting on before to try to come to terms with loosing one of my favorite (not to mention most expensive) knives, and what do I see....





My Jurassic stuck right there in the log where I was taking a picture of it 🤣🤣🤣


(the actual pic from that morning)
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See, I know I can't be the only one doing the inconceivable. It really is a kick to the balls when you think it's gone. I damn near had an apoplexia today, I would have lost my shit if this happened out doors. Great story
 
Terry M. said:
Never this scenario but I live with anxiety on a daily basis. Imagine having that feeling almost all the time. No wonder I love to sleep.
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Sleep is good brother, I bet a lot of us are running short on it. That would be unfathomable to me, to live with it on a daily basis. That mantra of living one day at a time is no bull, you're traversing a road not many could handle. Hope the peace isn't too hard and far between the tough times.
 
RoyalHolic said:
This is what your knife thought just seeing you turn around and leaving after taking a picture.


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I'm just glad it was so early that I had the trail to myself. Imagine if someone had walked up and saw me searching in distress:

Them: "What's the matter?"
Me: "I'm looking for my knife that I dropped"
Them: "You mean that big knife stuck in the log right next to you???"
🤣

ShitsInaBush said:
See, I know I can't be the only one doing the inconceivable. It really is a kick to the balls when you think it's gone. I damn near had an apoplexia today, I would have lost my shit if this happened out doors. Great story
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Not gonna lie, I always had a thing for pops of bright color, but it was ever since this experience that I now prefer all of my knives in the fruity colors I have become known for around here.
 
Knives&Lint said:
I'm just glad it was so early that I had the trail to myself. Imagine if someone had walked up and saw me searching in distress:

Them: "What's the matter?"
Me: "I'm looking for my knife that I dropped"
Them: "You mean that big knife stuck in the log right next to you???"
🤣



Not gonna lie, I always had a thing for pops of bright color, but it was ever since this experience that I now prefer all of my knives in the fruity colors I have become known for around here.
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I think most of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s can appreciate the rad colors. You definitely set the bar high in terms of style around here 🤙😎
 
I lost my Buck 301 for third time. THIRD!

Bought it back in 1978. So no. It's not a $500 knife. It's worth more than that, to me. 30+ years of LEO experience and I don't have a clue where it went. Feel pretty stupid and weak.

When I find it, I'll buy a safe queen that I'll never carry, to celebrate!

Glad you found your knife. Jealous, but happy for you.
 
I lost an older DPX triple black to TSA. I was late to a flight to some military training, so didn't have time to go mail it and run back through security. Never saw it again, but as a result discovered this community trying to find a new EDC. Now I am several thousand dollars poorer, but have some amazing knives to choose from for EDC lol. 😂
Oh and I scored $300 from a slot machine in Vegas on my layover, so the pain was only emotional 😄
 
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