How do you track your knife collection?

[orca8589]

Thanks for all the responses & advice, guys. :thumbup: I think I was making a more complicated deal over this than needed. I've simplified what I'm doing, thanks to the ideas posted here.

Off Topic:
by the way, we had another EQ, 3.8 @ 11:48 today; centered in the same area, almost the same depth. Seems like some seismic-stress relieving, but it's got some folks here a little more nervous right now. I'm currently studying geology, so, in a slightly creepy way, I enjoy these little shakers.

Oh - and if California falls off the edge of the U.S., ya'll can't have my knives. I'm taking 'em with me.

thx - cpr

 

[Daniel Dorn]

A. G. Russell sells a great little notebook type thing with pages for filling out all the information.

A little fancier than an XL program. It looks like it was designed for customs, but still a stylish way to keep a good record.

http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-knife-collectors-record-book-with-50-mixed-sheets/p/BKCRB/

Daniel

 

[SSonnentag]

I use a tree-like directory structure, photos and README files on my computer.

 

[axtalan0]

It would be interesting to see your Excel spreadsheet ;-)

If you like, I can e-mail it to you, and you could even use it as template. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[remmmm]

I have knifes everywhere in different bags, in tool boxes, glove boxes, office at work, office at home. Of course I don't have any safe queens, I buy to use and only own one knife worth > $200. I found an old SOG folder this past summer that I had forgot I owned. It's sort of a mess. I would say it's probably spreadsheet time for me...

 

[Bob W]

Orca,

You might be referring to my contest from last year. I've been absent from the forums for most of the time since, but check your e-mail; I've sent you a copy of the blank form page.

Best Wishes,
-Bob

 

[orca8589]

Bob - thanks - you've got a couple of details there that I'll add to my own.

Thanks for all the ideas, folks!

No quakes today! :thumbup:

thx - cpr

 

[creativeoutlethobbie]

Excel, but not often maintained. Photos and video.

 

[kreole]

Since you're worried about them being destroyed, it doesn't make sense to use Excel or other software or a notebook since most likely your computer will be destroyed along with them. What I'd do is throw it in a spreadsheet on Google Docs so you can reach it on any computer. Here's a link if you're not familiar with it: http://www.google.com/google-d-s/intl/en/tour1.html

 

[coop1957]

Its all in my head and it is pretty cloudy. Some things are better off that way.

 

[Charlie Mike]

I keep it all in my head. I prolly have approx 25 knives at home. I have approx 12 projects ongoing with DDR, Krein, and mostly with Reese.

 

[orca8589]

What I'd do is throw it in a spreadsheet on Google Docs so you can reach it on any computer.

Thanks for the link - that was suggested by another friend here locally as well. :thumbup:

thx - cpr

 

[eneyman]

you know you have alot of knives when you need spreadsheet software to keep track of it all..

I hope to have a collection like you folks one day

 

[jthomas]

I write it all down in a book. I have the makes, models, descriptions, serial numbers of just about everything, knives, guns, electronics, tv's, computers, guitars etc... I carry the book with me in case my world goes up in flames or my house is burglarized.

 

[Flatlander1963]

Detailed Excel spreadsheet. Every knife down to the penny. Actually depressing to know that dollar amount!

 

[gga357]

NRA sells a very nice book to document guns, but you can add knives too.