How did you get started in your interest of knives?

It was in 71 0r 72. Dad was watching football, drinking a Shlitz. I was a toddler, found his pocket knife, a stockman and brought it out to him. He told me to stay away from it, as I might get hurt. He put the knife back in the other room. I went back and got the knife, somehow got a blade open, and cut my left thumb. I cried and went to Dad looking for sympathy, but found none. He took the knife away and went back to his beer, telling me that knives were for big boys. The following year he gave me an old Boker folding knife, which opened VERY stiffly. He figured I would be OK, as I couldn't get it open. I was only supposed to use it under his supervision. My Grandfather then came to visit, and when Dad was distracted cooking Dinner, Gramps oiled and sharpened my knife for me. I was so proud. He said there was no use having a dull knife that I couldn't open. Dad was pissed when he came back and found me holding the razor sharp knife...LOL!!! I never forgot that. I still have that old Boker. I have been addicted to sharp weapons/tools ever since. Growing up in the 80's, all my friends carried knives; Gerbers, Ka-Bars, boot knives, Buck knives, Daggers, F/S fighting knives, throwing knives, etc. This was the 80's, Rambo First Blood and Red Dawn were out. Ronnie was in office and Behnard Goetz cleaned up the subways of NYC. Cutlery World sold knives right in the middle of the Maine Mall. We just knew the Russkie's were going invade, or a bad guy was going to attack, so we had our blades nearby just in case...LOL!!! I remember certain Teachers knew we had knives, but they didn't flip out, they just said "keep it out of sight, or it belongs to me". Kind of an unofficial don't ask, don't tell policy. The school's official policy was of course "No Weapons". We were not dangerous, psycho kids that make CNN headlines, just normal teenage boys. These knives were for the most part carried for "show and Tell" amoung ourselves. I think in psycho-babble lingo this is known as Reciprocal interaction amoung peers (Piaget?). Anyhow, Collecting Guns and knives just somehow always seemed much more interesting and usefull as oppossed to baseball cards and stamps...LOL!
 
The dukes of hazard, with their cool knives in leather beltsheats helping them in danger!

my age about 10
 
Guess I always had an interest in swords, knives, weapons, combat, etc. Started when young (7-8) - gramps gave me one of those cheap Rambo survival knockoffs and I was in awe - Mom took it away and I didn't see it again until I was almost 17 - then I got your typical boy scout camp knife and learned what NOT to do when cutting. Thankfully it was as sharp as a sponge so I have all 10 fingers still - started collecting after that with cheap stuff until about 10 years ago - thats about when I started carrying daily. Folders seemed to be going through changes and advancements from the plain boring styles that were all the same to one-handed openers that I remember I was the first on my block to have. It was some knock-off of what resembles an older Carson style, skeletonized, etc. Anyways, I still had that knife up until a year ago when I traded it to a friend. I now collect swords also.
 
My dad was a big knife collector, mainly Buck, Case, Hen Rooster,Etc. Etc. I've always been "fascinated" with sharp things as long as I can remember. Saw Spyderco in an old SMKW catalog a long time ago, really like the look but my dad wouldn't buy because of the Japanese make:(.Finally introduced myself to Spyderco a while back buy purchasing a Salt 1 to replace my old Buck Stockman, AND I HAVEN'T BEEN RIGHT SINCE:eek: :eek: :eek:!...;)
 
When I was , I guess a pre-teen, I found some type of Bowie knife in my Grandfather's field. It was rusty and pitted and didn't look like much. But I had one of those Fathers that took that knife, cleaned it up best he could, and tried to make it the best knife I ever had. When I look back on who he was, I realize I was the luckest boy who ever lived! Something about that expirence led me to knives. To this day, when I pick up a knife, I'm reminded of my Father and all he sacrificed for me. This is one of my fondest memories.
 
I was taught how to shoot at five,knives were just a natural progression.
Got my first knife by glomming onto some old ones 'round our house (not ccc,just some cheap American knives...one said "sea world" on it) then I got a buck knife and a few years later I got myself a Benchmade balisong;then in '97 I got my first pocket-clipped serrated edge wunder knife-a Spyderco Endura...I've never looked back! :D
 
I was on a quest for "the perfect knife". Spending most of my free time hunting and fishing, a knife is a necessary "tool of the trade" so to speak. Wanting a knife that filled all my needs, I began the quest that I thought had culminated with a custom CPM10V by Doug Mondt. It was quite a ride, experimenting with everything from the inexpensive (but very serviceable) Frost Moras, to a Dozier Slim Outdoorsman, and everything in between. I still can't resist adding another to the collection, (although I own enough knives to last many lifetimes) I'm still searching for that "perfect knife"):)
 
My grandpa gave me a knife from one of his trips. Mom and Dad didn't really approve, but hey, that's what grandparents are for, right? Hooked ever since. Finally bought a CRKT knife and made the dire mistake of checking Google to see if it was good quality...found this place...been poor ever since.
 
Good opportunity for my first post! My first interest most likely started way back when I was in boy scouts. I just wanted to use my knife for anything possible. I even lost a merit badge for "improper knife handling" when attempting to cut through something that a hatchet would be more suitable for. Now 20something years later I'm still interested (and still likely to attempt to cut through something I shouldn't).

These days I use my benchmade mini grip at least 20 times a day on weekdays. I've been reading the forums for a while and I'm excited to check out some new models and learn as much as I can. I learned about the sharpmaker on here and that's the best blade related $40 I've ever spent. My old lansky doesn't get used nearly as often. Thanks! I think I'll be spending a lot more now in general now though! :D
 
I've always liked knives... you know... since I'm a guy. But when I was young(er), I never had a real need for a knife, or an income to buy good ones. I got some junkers here and there, and they made me happy.

Then I started working in the packaging department at a newspaper. I had to borrow knives often, which caused me to buy one of my own from my boss (who has a business license and is always selling something). Even though it was a junker, I loved it. It caused me to find all of my old junkers. Then I realized I was now making some money and could afford good knives.

I started out with a Buck 110 Spyderco Native, both from Wal*Mart.

I now have almost 70 knives and just ordered a Sebenza.

The main function of knives for me is for work. Cutting bundle straps, packing tape, plastic wrap around skids etc... But I now have such an interest in knives as man jewlery and as a collection that even if I quit my job and got a new job where I never needed knives, I'd keeping buying them and wearing them every time I go out.
 
Hair said:
I've always liked knives... you know...

The main function of knives for me is for work. Cutting bundle straps, packing tape, plastic wrap around skids etc... But I now have such an interest in knives as man jewlery and as a collection that even if I quit my job and got a new job where I never needed knives, I'd keeping buying them and wearing them every time I go out.
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I think this sums it up perfectly for most of us!
 
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