How do you find inner peace being a knife nut?

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Slice O Life

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In a world where knives evolve, desires fluctuate, steel advancements arise, and mechanisms are continuously refined, collections become fluid, and few remain static. How do you sustain your state of tranquility as a knife enthusiast amidst these ever-changing dynamics?
 
I polish my Damascus blades (most of my knives are Dama) with Ren wax until I achieve a Zen-like state of peacefulness. Then the wife jolts me out of Dharma with, "I thought you polished them yesterday." Such is life on this higher plane of existence.
 
Locutus D'Borg said:
I polish my Damascus blades (most of my knives are Dama) with Ren wax until I achieve a Zen-like state of peacefulness. Then the wife jolts me out of Dharma with, "I thought you polished them yesterday." Such is life on this higher plane of existence.
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wax on...wax off.

Thank you, Mr. Miyagi

om mani padme hum
 
Slice O Life said:
In a world where knives evolve, desires fluctuate, steel advancements arise, and mechanisms are continuously refined, collections become fluid, and few remain static. How do you sustain your state of tranquility as a knife enthusiast amidst these ever-changing dynamics?
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How do you know it is not you who is ever changing and the world is in state of tranqility ?

:)
 
I've never been one to chase the newest, greatest thing (like knife steels).

I've never bought knives (or anything else) to impress others, or gain acceptance. I do not look upon knives as status symbols.

I know how to set priorities. I have never spent more on knives than I could afford to. I've never put buying knives above paying my bills or other necessities.

I have simple tastes. I can be happy with very little, including knives made of "low-grade" steels.

I don't measure my happiness in life based on what knives I own, or don't own, or how many I own.


In my younger days I bought knives just to have new knives, but I have long since stopped doing that. Today I have more knives than I could ever need, even if I was cutting stuff all day. Although I will often see knives that spark my desire, I don't feel the need to buy any more, and I don't feel like I am depriving myself when I don't buy them.

I'm happy with the knives I have. If I never bought another knife for the rest of my life that would be just fine with me. :)
 
For me it was a great deal of buying and selling. I found a pattern in what I thought was just random “ I want to try one of those” then selling it when it didn’t work out.
I found myself rebuying the same knives over and over…
Now I’m only buying one more maybe two CRK knives and I’ll have what will get me thru the rest of my knife needing / carrying days as well as satisfying the “I just really like owning that knife” feelings.
 
Just bang out a few more and don't worry about it. Clay on and clay off says Mister Miyagi!

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Make a few knives:

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And call er good. But wait little brother, there's more! (come on what movie is that from?):

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Or ya could sit in the shop and contemplate the wood handles with finish drying:

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Kettleman said:
For me it was a great deal of buying and selling. I found a pattern in what I thought was just random “ I want to try one of those” then selling it when it didn’t work out.
I found myself rebuying the same knives over and over…
Now I’m only buying one more maybe two CRK knives and I’ll have what will get me thru the rest of my knife needing / carrying days as well as satisfying the “I just really like owning that knife” feelings.
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I can relate to the experience of repeatedly rebuying the same knife, and I see a parallel between this pattern and encountering familiar types of people when moving to different areas.

Just as you found yourself drawn to purchasing the same knives repeatedly, it's interesting how we can gravitate towards individuals who exhibit similar traits or characteristics, even in new environments. It's almost like there's an inherent comfort in encountering the familiar, whether it's through material possessions or social interactions.

When we move to different areas, it's natural to seek out connections and build relationships. However, it's not uncommon to notice recurring patterns in the types of people we meet. Perhaps it's due to shared interests, values, or even unconscious biases that influence our choices.

In a way, this repetition can bring a sense of security and predictability. We often find comfort in what we know and understand, and it can be reassuring to have a reliable benchmark to compare against.

By acknowledging this parallel, it becomes evident that our preferences and behaviors can manifest in various aspects of our lives, both in the objects we choose to own and the connections we form with others. It's a testament to the complex interplay between our personal inclinations and external influences, shaping our choices and experiences.
 
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