How to justify knife purchase

Tell her it followed you home and you promise to take care of it..........
The big ones I know I cant sneak in I usually try and tie them in with a birthday/ anniversary/ Christmas gift for myself. "Hey Honey, I found something I really want for my birthday". That works pretty well for me.
I also try and keep her in girl stuff that she nornally would not buy for herself. The best presents for her are the ones for seemingly no reason. But that is girl 101.
Let us know how it goes......
 
I don't like to lie and I'm not good at it. She knows what I buy and I know what she buys. Just be honest and since its your first one it can't be that bad what til you buy more:D Try being a voice of reason with your purchase. When I buy anything sharp or things that go boom it comes out of my Overtime funds. So generally if I dont have the $ I dont spend it. Which also keeps the wife happy. Just what works for us. Hope you figure it out.
 
Tell her it's from a secret admirer and you have decided to send it back and buy your own. Not only will this keep her busy for a while, she'll be glad you sent it back, and that you want to buy your own instead. Then send it to me and everybody's happy. :D
 
My first fixed blade knife was a FBMLE. In the excitement of going to town to purchase a money order to pay for it, I realized I forgot my wallet at home! I felt about 4 feet tall while standing at the teller when my wife said in a louder then usual voice 'you want to borrow how much!' She was actually looking forward to seeing it when it arrived. Problem solved!
 
Knight88 said:
Alright guys as usual I decided I need help so I wanted to pick the minds of wiser elder hogs here. So how do yall explain a knife purchase to the wife. Even though you already bought it and expecting it arrive. I know some just hide it in with other knives but the nmfsh that is on its way is the only busse I have so that wont work. :D
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Honey, look what I bought us!
 
Jaxx said:
So, why do divorces cost so much? Because they're worth it! :D
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I too have to agree with Jaxx. The best money I've ever spent was on my divorce. Yes, even better than the money I just spent on my NMFSH. Hell... if it weren't for the money I spent on the divorce, there would be no money for the new knife.
 
My wife has been awesome about my knife purchase (and flashlight) habits. I always tell her it will never interfere with any of our bills or money going towards savings. She smiles and tells me to enjoy them.
 
deth1313 said:
My wife has been awesome about my knife purchase (and flashlight) habits. I always tell her it will never interfere with any of our bills or money going towards savings. She smiles and tells me to enjoy them.
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....and your too scared to ask what she's spent on Coach purchases, right? I know I am...she started playing my own game,

Hey babe, is that a new purse?
Oh no, I've had this one forever
 
deth1313 said:
My wife has been awesome about my knife purchase (and flashlight) habits. I always tell her it will never interfere with any of our bills or money going towards savings. She smiles and tells me to enjoy them.
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This is in my opinion, the best advise. As long as it remains true. Since I don't borrow money from my wife to buy my knives, swords, guns and the bills get paid, she has no real base to complain. It's MY MONEY, period.
 
You need way more Busse's ! At some point she won't be able to keep up.

Or do like I did, and just get rid of her:p
Just kiddin, you probably have a good one:thumbup:
 
Thanks guys for all the ideas! I do love her more than anything but I see no reason why I can't enjoy some toys. All the bills are paid at the end of the day. I will say that she is familiar with busse knives in part because of me, she stumbled across a webpage I was looking at with some very gorgeous nmfbm le. Now the problem is that she automatically thinks they all cost $1500 or more.
 
What knife? Oh that one...can't believe you haven't seen it before? ;):D

Guess I'm lucky - my wife never questions what I buy
 
Many good approaches here, but it’s best to be prepared to take the longer view.

First Busse: This knife has an unconditional guarantee against failure, which means that even though it’s expensive, it will save me buying many more knives and similar tools in the future. I can’t imagine how much money I’ll save just by owning this knife.

Second Busse: This is another one of those Busse’s I was telling you about. That first one impressed me so much and is such a bullet-proof tool that I decided to get one to use for (fill in the blank with new application).

Third Busse: I thought we discussed this.

Fourth Busse: You will not believe how much that first Busse I bought has appreciated. As long as I keep these in good condition, they actually go up in value. By having a few to rotate through different tasks, I can keep them in good condition for maximum retained value. I can’t think of anything else I have bought to use this hard that actually turned out to be a good investment.

Fifth Busse: Okay, if you think there are other things I should spend money on that don’t hold their value as well, I guess I’ll just have to respect that. I won’t buy any more knives for awhile.

Sixth: Oh, I’m not buying this one with ”new” money. I just decided it would be better for my needs than one of the others, and the difference in price is negligible, so I’ll just sell that one.

7th thru 20th: Use variations of the above until she tires of the circular nature of these discussions.

You’re now free to get serious about expanding your collection—go for it.

Oh, and ... you're welcome. :)
 
Get the package before your wife sees it. Dress up in a blue jumpsuit. Slather your self and the knife in blood, real if you have it.

Run into the house with a wild look, holding the bloody knife, and shout "quick honey start the washer!"

Then strip down and hand her the knife and say "honey, wash this off in the sink.......I'm gonna go take a shower, and if anyone shows up asking questions, tell them I have been home all day!".

Then, after the shower, come back downstairs, and ask her calmly "honey, what is for dinner? Oh, and have you seen the shovel?".


Problem solved.
 
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