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My answer is almost exactly the same as Cynic2701's. I'm currently in grad school, and the way I have money for knives is, pretty simply, by not spending a lot of money on other things. Like he said, how/where you buy food/drink is a huge part of this and a huge potential source of savings for most people.

Also, more recently and as I've gotten a better and better idea of what sorts of knives I prefer, I've been utilizing the Exchange quite a bit to sell (and, occasionally trade) off knives that I don't use or have multiples of to free up funds for new purchases.
 
Ankerson said:
I treat knives like I do everything else, if I want something I save up for it.

I pay cash for all my knives when I buy them because I refuse to go into debt for my hobbies.
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:thumbup::thumbup: I couldn't agree more
 
ono724 said:
:thumbup::thumbup: I couldn't agree more
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That also saves me form impulse buying and gives me time to really think about what I want or need.

That's for Camera equipment and knives both.
 
I must admit that the bulk of my knife-hobby is in the research part of it. It costs more time than money reading and watching reviews, but when it comes time to drop cash on the barrel-head, I feel a little better for making a more informed decision. :)
 
I've been pretty blessed coming from a pretty well off family and having my parents support me through college. I'm 19 and like Ankerson stated i will save up some extra cash to buy a knife and will rarely use credit card (but have). Generally turns up to a knife every couple months.
 
Great input guys! The stories are Just as entertaining as the interpretation of the op! Ha ha. Some of you thought I wanted advice while others fulfilled my curiosity... either way I like it! Keep it coming guys
 
I tend only to keep a few knives at a time, and they are users. I like to swap and trade for different ones rather than buying and accumulating piles of them. Knives are just one hobby for me, and not #1 on the list.
 
I'm self employed since a few months ago, making...well not quite enough yet, but getting better :P

I have a separate savings account with an automatic withdrawal from my checking. Every week $20 gets siphoned off to my fund for knives outdoor gear and other big boy toys. This is a fairly large chunk of my budget at the moment, but I afford it by not spending much on other things. My other interests and hobbies i do my best to pursue on the cheap, new games when they hit the bargain bin, used music albums etc.
 
I live simply. I am paid well for work I find congenial. Knives are my only indulgence.

Although the job market is weak right now you have the advantage of youth. You don't want to spend your life scrimping just to get by. Try to figure out what you would really like to spend your life doing. Then start planning for it.

While you are thinking about that do consider advancing your education. Check out your nearest community college. This is a fine, economical resource. Find out what aptitudes you have. Do you have a talent for mechanics? Would you be good in sales?

It sounds like you are in very good physical condition. Ever consider the military? The army will provide you with a quite thorough aptitude test :) as well as contributing to your personal growth and maturity. In summary, plan, don't drift. One day you will find that life goes by very quickly. Good luck.
 
I am in good enough condition ha. I've often contemplated the military.

I did leave a bit out in the op. I'm not the drifter I sound to be. I graduated from high school in 2008 and attended a small division 3 private college for two years where I played offensive line for their first ever football team. As a 2 year starter, I didn't have much time for a full time job on top of 17-18 credits and football, not to mention trying to pay all my own bills and begging the government for loans to cover the $37k tuition. So I bounced at the largest local bar as often as I could during season and lived on campus on my future's dollar.

Last march I had surgery to repair a torn ligament in my right wrist and was dismissed from the football team. In addition to that, my summer housing contract was billed to the previous semester as opposed to the upcoming semester resulting in a balance my loans didn't cover. So I'm currently on forced hiatus bouncing from job to job to pay bills until I can finish school and pursue a career, which has had several intended fields so far, but I'm currently looking at getting a masters of psychology with the intention of being a college entrance counselor
 
Im 29 y.o and a union electrician (local 24...Baltimore Hon!), like most members here, I don't spend much money for other things. Since Im on a construction site all the time, clothes come from goodwill/salvation army...my only splurge is good work boots, gotta take care of the dawgs :D I dont eat out much, dont drink at bars, never got into drugs (thank god for that) and i could care less about being trendy and fashionable. And since knives are tools...if you save the receipt they can be written off at the end of the year in taxes! just make sure if the receipts are handwritten, the writer puts down "tools", not "knife". And I never feel like I'm wasting money on quality items...high quality items always seem to be worth it in the end when they've given you years or decades of service.
 
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