"How many knives do you own?" - from the girlfriend

I just say none of your freaking business 1st off..... ;)

Then I might say something like a few.... If I answer at all.

NEVER tell a female anything about what kind of money you have or what stuff is worth..... NEVER..... ;)

If they know what you got you won't have it long....... Will be working some kinda of angle to get into it.....
 
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I'm pretty straight up with my girlfriend about my habit. It helps that she kinda likes knives. She bought me a n AK from Himalayan Imports and then picked out a damascus shallot for me to buy her.
 
I'd bet what she's really saying is you're spending too much money on knives and she does not approve.LOL,run and don't look back young one!:)
 
lol my girlfriend says I know it makes you happy so its no big deal and shes never asked how many I have, I just make sure all the bills are paid and if I want to buy a knife I go for it. She doesnt ask how many guns I have either she just asks when we are gonna go shooting again. Guess I got lucky, but if these things are important to you I would definently have a talk with her and discuss it and tell her how you feel. If its not making her happy now what happens in a few years when your collection has probably grown. Good Luck
 
I have dated a lot of girls and many ended up fairly serious relationships. Not the first one has cared how many knives I own or what I do with my money. I also never bought girls drinks as a way to talk to them or buy them lots of gifts. Maybe that helped weed out the ones looking for money. All my girlfriends liked me for me, not because I bought them things or gave them money. Sure, once I knew they were interested in me I would buy them things, but usually they bought me just as much stuff if not more. If all your women only want your money then you might re-evaluate the women you seek.

If they care what you own or how you spend your money, especially early in a relationship, I wouldn't expect it to last to long and I would get what you can from it as fast as possible. I know it can be hard to split up from someone you like, especially when you are young, but as I get older I find it easier to let go if that is what is best. There are a few billion girls in this world and you will find another one.

I'm recently married and my wife knows I have a ton of knives and toys. I also tell her about new ones I'm planning on buying and she may roll her eyes, but as long as we can afford it then its fine. I am very responsible with money and right now we can't afford anything that isn't essential because of her mom being sick. So I won't be buying any new toys for quite a while it seems.
 
I see no reason to lie on this subject. It's not and never was a secret. She is allowed her opinion, but it's irrelevant to my hobbies. (btw, I married her and she still shakes her head sometimes. But as long as she and the kids never go without food or shoes... :D)
 
ShooterMcgavin said:
Out of curiosity, the question is this... When asked "how many knives do you own?" by your girlfriend, how do you answer?
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Aw, this is a shitty situation. If a stranger asks stuff like that (either about my knives, my knitting needles, my yarn and fiber stash, my shoes, whatever) I usually answer something with something evasive or snarky :D It's none of their business. Not with my husband though. He pretty much knows all of my vices and I know all of his. We both accept each other quirks and hobbies. I really wouldn't question his decision about which sports tires to choose for his autocross hobby for example. Or how many XBOX games he has. Or how many books. Or wether his car really needs this extra part. I enjoy him being happy with his stuff and he enjoys seeing me obsessing about my own stuff. That's part and parcel of being married IMO. As long as you don't squander the household money all is good.

I found that with most couples disputes like this are not even about the knives, really. It's more about power and control and a lack of understanding the other as a person. I always find it sad how some friends of mine tell me how they hide the latest delivery of yarn so the husband won't get angry :( The same goes for the guys who cry on my shoulder about their wives/girlfriends going on a rampage when they bring home a new techno gadget :( Most of my friends (female and male) work hard for their money and IMO they're all entitled to spend it on whatever they like as long as it doesn't interfere with other monetary obligations.
 
I never get asked how many knives I own. Certain knife purchases require buying in pairs, cuz I'll lose mine to the wife if I don't.
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
I have dated a lot of girls and many ended up fairly serious relationships. Not the first one has cared how many knives I own or what I do with my money. I also never bought girls drinks as a way to talk to them or buy them lots of gifts. Maybe that helped weed out the ones looking for money. All my girlfriends liked me for me, not because I bought them things or gave them money. Sure, once I knew they were interested in me I would buy them things, but usually they bought me just as much stuff if not more. If all your women only want your money then you might re-evaluate the women you seek.

If they care what you own or how you spend your money, especially early in a relationship, I wouldn't expect it to last to long and I would get what you can from it as fast as possible. I know it can be hard to split up from someone you like, especially when you are young, but as I get older I find it easier to let go if that is what is best. There are a few billion girls in this world and you will find another one.

I'm recently married and my wife knows I have a ton of knives and toys. I also tell her about new ones I'm planning on buying and she may roll her eyes, but as long as we can afford it then its fine. I am very responsible with money and right now we can't afford anything that isn't essential because of her mom being sick. So I won't be buying any new toys for quite a while it seems.
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I usually just cut them off real short and end it fast if they start hinting around about money or my spending habits. ;)
 
powernoodle said:
Once you reach a critical mass, the knives all begin to look the same and wifey or girlfriend can't tell them apart. Thats called nirvana. "Yeah, honey, I've had this one for a couple of years now."

Mrs. Powernoodle knows how many knives I own, but I think she doesn't really know the individual cost or collective value. But she doesn't really care, either.

My view is that I did not spend 19 years in school for nothing, that the Powernoodle household has zero debt of any kind, and that I don't spend coinage on a bass boat, golf clubs or girlie bars. So in the big scheme, hoarding knives - I mean owning a few knives - is pretty harmless.

Show this to Girlfriend if you want her to realize that your piddly stash is not so bad. :)
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Great response Powernoodle. Your list of Spyderco knives made my head explode! That is an impressive collection. It is good to hear, however, that you take good care of your household. You set a good example for the rest of us.
 
I'm asked this question a lot, mostely from my mates, but the Boss does enquire everynowandthen. My answer is always: more than I need, but less than I want.
 
Oh man....usually when this comes up it will be followed up by......."you spend to much on knives and don't prioritize your (fill in the blank)"
 
i just sneak them in to my safe, and a few weeks later when she sees me playing with the new piece. i simply say "oh iv had this knife for a year or so" and she has no idea. it works beautifully.
 
i'm terrible with my money always have been if i gotta dollar i'll spend 3...my girlfriend of a couple years has really helped me with budgets and what not so now when i look at knives and show her she just rolls her eyes and reminds me to make sure i have it in the budget....i love that girl....think i might get her a new knife.
 
After 6 months all woman are ugly...At some point it becomes about function (and commitment I suppose :barf:).
Why do you think Pam Anderson gets dumped so often?
For some knives this is also true...Zero tolerance comes to mind. So I dump them.

Like a good woman Spyderco is all about the function...Beauty in the function.
How can you have too many perfect long term knives?

I have over 20 Spydies and growing (I started late).
My wife is just worried I'm going to stab her or something...Its the sharpening that freaks her out! :D

I dont ask about the books, shoes and purses....I expect the same in return for my knives and single malt scotch. :D

Give and take...Makes marriage go around.
 
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