How do i convince my parents to let me purchase another knife

ok how do I end this thread, my dad and I worked out a deal, I get 3.6 or above grade average, the knife is mine to buy. I am settled, actually, what are your guys thoughts about me editing the first message and turning this into a page any guests or anyone having a similar issue can get too by searching for similiar subjects, because this could help kids looking for other means more respectable to there parents wishes to get either a first knife or related issues. so anyone that is reading this message, just either put your two sense in on this sort of dilemma in general or any stories of how you dealt with this or similar problems.
 
as an update since its been awhile since my parents agreed to a deal with me, I made my first post agreement purchase, a Kershaw DLC leek;
 
Sorry man, my parents never really cared what I spent my money on, as long as it was MY money.

Tell them it could be worse. You could be me. 15 and $2000 into knives :D :p
 
If you really want to, go get a Visa gift card from any large supermarket. They have one that is 20-500 dollars. All places accept it as if it is a credit card.
 
You can't force your way into what you want but you can be influential. I think the best way is just demonstrating how useful knives are in daily life. For example, hen your dad is struggling to use his Kay's like a knife to open a box, slice it open for him. You don't have to make a big deal out of it, but several demonstrations of how important knives are in daily life may start to turn him to our dark side.

Edit: I just read the last page and am happy to see you worked things out. Congrats on your leek, it is a fine knife.
 
Glad things worked out for you, I wouldn't have had any advice for you anyway. :D

Fortunately, my Dad was a knife guy although not a collector. When he passed away, he still had his Buck 701 in his pocket.

He bought me my first knife when I was 7. Not a good idea. The same day I got it, I cut the rope holding a rope swing on a tree branch while I was sitting on it. 3 years later I got the knife back along with some lessons on proper knife safety. I still have the knife, a folding Old Timer.

The Leek is a good choice.
 
SaintlyBrees said:
Glad things worked out for you, I wouldn't have had any advice for you anyway. :D

Fortunately, my Dad was a knife guy although not a collector. When he passed away, he still had his Buck 701 in his pocket.

He bought me my first knife when I was 7. Not a good idea. The same day I got it, I cut the rope holding a rope swing on a tree branch while I was sitting on it. 3 years later I got the knife back along with some lessons on proper knife safety. I still have the knife, a folding Old Timer.

The Leek is a good choice.
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wait... How did you cut the swing, were u just sitting on it and decided to cut the rope? Anyways, what kind if knife was it, im not too big on traditionals, but i like to learn about any new knife i can.
 
VENI VIDI VICI said:
wait... How did you cut the swing, were u just sitting on it and decided to cut the rope? Anyways, what kind if knife was it, im not too big on traditionals, but i like to learn about any new knife i can.
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Exactly. Just a dumb 7 year old kid looking for something to cut. I was just sitting there, on the swing, looking at my knife. It was kinda like, "I'll just cut a few strands. Cool! Maybe a few more. Whoops!" :eek:

It was an Old Timer, 1940T (IIRC). I'll try to find it and post a picture maybe tomorrow. Stock picture for now:

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I also had an old Barlow that I no longer have, but I'm pretty sure that my first knife, the one that I misused, was the Old Timer. Things get fuzzy as the years pass. :D
 
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@VENI VIDI VICI

Easier to find than I thought and I already had my camera out for a picture I took of a knife earlier today.

It is a single blade, scales are probably cow bone (not sure - maybe one of the Schrade/Old Timer experts around here might know). Not sure about blade material, but it sharpens fairly easily and doesn't hold an edge very well. Brass liner lock. Anyhow, here it is. It certainly needs some attention. Think I'll work on it a bit this weekend. :)

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Look, you have 8 knives, and most likely you can do all you want with them.
The ZT0200 will scare non-knife people, and it is not designed for hunting.
I suggest, save the money. You'll soon discover girls...
 
VENI VIDI VICI said:
Hello, i could use some advice, i am 15, i have 8 knives currently, one is a bowie,
I have recently fell in love with the ZT0200, ... Does anyone have advice. I do intend to use the blade when i go hunting with
my friends family, and around my grandparents farm, the ZT0200 isn't going to just sit pretty, and i am aware of the price.
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VENI VIDI VICI said:
And ya thats how i got my buck knife, but the problem is that i really want a nice looking well built combat made folder to top my collection, the well built part because i plan on using the $200 steel if it was just display id settle for an aluminum blade, the nice looking and combat part for the artistic and military interests.
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I'm glad that you took the respectful route instead of going behind your dad's back. That in itself shows maturity and responsibility and helps parents trust their kids more. Now that you've gotten the conditional green light, I want you to focus on the red text above...
The first sounds more like an excuse to convince the parents, as the 0200 really isn't a hunting knife -- there are others in that price range that do much, much better for hunting (the Benchmade 810 Contego comes to mind. I used one to partially skin a deer). The second seems to be the real reason you want the 0200. Make sure you know what your purpose for the blade is really going to be before you get one.

VENI VIDI VICI said:
Yeah, thats a good idea, only problem is my dad is an accountant and he has already gotten me set up with a savings account and has me work out what to do with the money i get and all that crap(not in a bad way) hell he even makes me listen to dave ramsey with him.
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Smart man. Drink the Dave Ramsey kool-aid and you'll eventually have enough to buy a ZT0800.

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im fifteen and have about a hundred knives but dont have a 0200 i bought a 0350or a few weeks ago i got my first knife when I was six and my parents have accepted the fact that i will be having more. My advice is dont stop bugging them until they say yes.
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Not all parents will cave in the way yours apparently have. In my house your behavior would be called nagging, and is a guarantee that you won't get what you want. If it continues, what you have gets taken away until your behavior improves. Respectful, mature behavior will get you farther in the long run than nagging.
 
I just don't see why you need a ZT. You want something that's nice looking, well made? There are so many other options. Why spend your money on something you don't need?
I'd rather get a slipjoint....
 
Because, in "my" opinion, that blade just fits my definition of perfect design for a big folder, I know to "you" there are probably better options, but to "me" the 0200 is "the" knife, also, my dad worked a plan with me, as previously posted, my next actual use knife will be a damascus shallot, the 0200 will be my "holy shrimp" collection piece, and for whenever i go hunting.
 
Did you know
the average household has enough unwanted, unused ,packed away in the bottom of the shed somewhere, trash.
that if they took the time and effort to sell on ebuy would net them $1500.00.
That s on average. Therefore some would have less and some would have MORE.
It may involve a bit of work but there ya go .Thats life .
 
This is a high stakes strategy.
You could end up with a barbycampervan or something ridiculous like that.
HOWEVER some of that old barbie stuff is collectable-refer to my last post.
 
Tell your Dad this:

"Dad, I not just like knives. I have a passion for them. I appreciate the artwork put into them. I won't be able to explain it, but just as there are people who are passionate about bikes , cars, tools, I am passionate about knives. But dad, I love you more. This is really hard for me to do, but I'm going to listen to you and wait... I don't know for how long I'll take it, but I'm doing it for you, dad. Ok?.... just don't expect any birthday gifts.... lol!"

Now, I don't know your dad, but generally speaking, dads usually meltdown when the "I love you" phrase is spoken to them by their children. And yet more when it is accompanied by obedience and self-sacrifice out of love for them. That will make him happier than you think, proud of you, and it might bring up a possibility of him giving you the knife for Xmas or birthday, or whatever special occasion.
And there's a chance that after seeing how happy your father gets when you do that, you will start doing it just to make him happy. And that's when you will realize that listening to our parents isn't bad like the movies and TV make us think it is. In fact, it feels good. It brings you that sensation of "accomplishment" and makes you feel light, with a clear conscience.
After a few years, I got to the point in which I love my dad so much I would happily throw away all my knives and my fully functional katana (wich is my baby darling) if that would make him happy. But that's me...

Ok, I don't want to make a lecture, lol. And I'm 26, not 50 like I make it seem...

Just try and surprise you dad, make him proud. A father is unlike to say no to a good, loving and obedient son. Trust me.
 
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