How do you justify buying "another one..."

After I got to a certain point, I just tell my wife it's an old one. :D

And I don't have packages delivered to my house, I pick them up. Not that she objects too much, she just ribs me about it. :)
 
I am pretty lucky I guess; I have never really had to justify anything to my wife and I don't expect her to justify anything to me. I have never been able to justify a $400 knife to myself but I am sure that is the way I am heading. Looking for bargains is the fun of it and having only a car payment and no kids at home makes things easier than it used to be.
 
powernoodle said:
Over time, collect so many knives that it is impossible for your wife to tell when you have a new one. I've done this with knives, multitools, lights and guns. This magical line is called the Powernoodle Event Horizon. Cross over this line into the far, green country that lies beyond, and not only may you purchase more knives with complete impunity, but you will also experience enlightenment.
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THIS!!! I honestly don't think anyone, not even me, knows how many knives I have....
 
powernoodle said:
Over time, collect so many knives that it is impossible for your wife to tell when you have a new one. I've done this with knives, multitools, lights and guns. This magical line is called the Powernoodle Event Horizon. Cross over this line into the far, green country that lies beyond, and not only may you purchase more knives with complete impunity, but you will also experience enlightenment.
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+1 :thumbup:

I want to be enlightened :D
 
I don't. My wife is good enough that she wouldn't put up a fuss & she trusts me to do the right thing with the family money. Some things in life are worth a whole lot more than another knife that won't satisfy me out of the week.

One of the greatest lessons of life that I am learning is that there are beautiful things in this world, that I can enjoy, without having to own. At the same time, I can use the same money for some of the things that do bring joy (which is quite different than making me happy.) It is heresy I know, but I'd rather use the money for a great event with me & the wife / kids family where we can all use the toys that we have instead of stock-pileing more toys. We don't have that much extra... & live pretty thrifty... but an extra $50 a month? If I had it there is a beautiful little girl in Africa who would be "added to the family".

God Bless,
 
with me, i (try to) limit it to gifting myself on birthdays, christmas, retirement, etc. i find it easy since my wife has many more reasons than me to buy blings.
 
singularity35 said:
After I got to a certain point, I just tell my wife it's an old one. :D

And I don't have packages delivered to my house, I pick them up. Not that she objects too much, she just ribs me about it. :)
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YUP, this is the situation I am in exactly. She doesn't get furious (she knows better hahaha JK ), but I feel like I have to hide my purchases hahaha. It sounds so stupid when I type it out....but I'm glad I'm not the only one.
 
Very silly on my part. Got a ZT 0200 as I was abusing the living daylights out my leatherman.
Stupid thing is I still abused my leatherman for a while as I wasn't use to 154cm steel then, found it hard to sharpen and didn't want to go through that again.

Then decided it was too aggressive looking for EDC and heavy so got a benchmade grip
 
Also, she is really observant. It's scary sometimes. Right now I have 5 knives and that's not enough to make it possible for a new knife to get lost in the bunch. Especially because each knife looks so different, so when I take it out to fondle it while watching TV (the knife I mean :cool:) she notices instantly.

Everything you people are saying is exactly what I needed to hear. I guess I came to the right place for moral support...;)
 
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I have said to my wife "they're cheaper than guns", of course when a new firearm arrives, I use "I could be out spending money at bars". She seems to understand, and even carries the Spyderco Dragonfly I bought her.
 
My wife is wonderful. I buy what I want and also don't ask any questions when a box shows up for her :)
 
Welcome to the forums...I make sure she knows how happy I am when I get a new knife and in turn I do something nice for her, like randomly take her out to a special dinner or date. Just a matter of sharing the positive vibes.
 
I'll tell you what works for me...and us, for many yrs now. We each get a monthly "allowance" from the checkbook that we can use without any questions.
That gets me as many knives as I can handle...as time goes by.
Sonny
 
powernoodle said:
Over time, collect so many knives that it is impossible for your wife to tell when you have a new one. I've done this with knives, multitools, lights and guns. This magical line is called the Powernoodle Event Horizon. Cross over this line into the far, green country that lies beyond, and not only may you purchase more knives with complete impunity, but you will also experience enlightenment.
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GOLDEN!:thumbup:
 
bdmicarta said:
How many pairs of shoes does she have? How many purses does she have? How many sets of dishes does she have? How many pieces of furniture does she have?
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hahhahaha I like this one! totally a good come back if shes ever griefing you over knife purchases (other than maybe the dishes part because you use those to).

I think the best way to justify it would be to have a reasonable use for each knife. people who don't understang the knife addiction will become even more perplexed if all the blades you own are similar in looks and function to each other. "what are you getting another knife for? you already have one just like that!". this is similar as to how I justify these purchases to myself. having a knife for every occasion doesn't seem like a poor use of money it just seems like you are yet to fill certain niches in your systems. example: I have 18 knives right now in my collection, I'm looking to buy two more, why? because I need a fancier dress knife for my sisters wedding and a knife for work (or at least that's how I justify it)
 
I bought my zt... now I have it in my head I "need" another knife for survival stuff so I don't wreck my ZT:P(the whole reason I bought it was because it's rugged enough to handle it.)
 
Sonnydaze said:
I'll tell you what works for me...and us, for many yrs now. We each get a monthly "allowance" from the checkbook that we can use without any questions.
That gets me as many knives as I can handle...as time goes by.
Sonny
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This is what I have worked out also just recently. My wife and I are not like some who have lots extra. Before I would try to "sneak" a new one in without her knowing, but that was getting old. I also sold every single thing around here that I didn't use on ebay, to finance knife purchases.... LOL. So now I have a separate checking account that 25 bucks a pay goes into that is mine no questions asked. Keeps the peace.
 
Justification? Become a discerning collector and only buy collectables that will go up in value with time so that when you croak she can sell them at a yard sale for $10 each/ 3 for $20.
 
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