I can two not have a 9

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Vinjints

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I have officially succumbed to the pressure. Not of having a 9, but more to the demise of the Machax and Magnum Camp. Add the two up, and I can't not have a 9. Now the real issue: the wife doesn't know. I can pawn off the idea of one as a late, self-gifted father's day gift, but will probably need to leave the other for under the tree from Santa. So, I'm thinking the 4 gets to play now, although to a limited extent, or I can make immediate and lasting use of the 5. Also - she is well aware of my desire for a "curved blade," so that may sell the 4 easier. What say you? Which should I leave for later and tease myself with over the next six months?

(Current Becker stable includes the 15 and 24)
 
Stick it under your pillow after she goes to sleep. When you wake up: "Oh my gosh honey! The knife fairy came!"
 
I only own the 9 so I need to look at the rest of the line - but she is mighty, mighty fine.

Eric
 
Vinjints said:
I have officially succumbed to the pressure. Not of having a 9, but more to the demise of the Machax and Magnum Camp. Add the two up, and I can't not have a 9. Now the real issue: the wife doesn't know. I can pawn off the idea of one as a late, self-gifted father's day gift, but will probably need to leave the other for under the tree from Santa. So, I'm thinking the 4 gets to play now, although to a limited extent, or I can make immediate and lasting use of the 5. Also - she is well aware of my desire for a "curved blade," so that may sell the 4 easier. What say you? Which should I leave for later and tease myself with over the next six months?

(Current Becker stable includes the 15 and 24)
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Having just bought those both myself I would probably say save the 5 for Christmas, even though I think I liked e 5 better than the 4 for overall use, the 15 is a great slicer, so you're covered there, you need a good chopper next which is where the 4 wins over the 5

Either way you'll be happy (and hating that you can't use the other one haha)
 
Just pull up the Ka-Bar factory web site and show her the list price. Then tell her you saved 50% in a limited two-fer-un special. She will be so proud of you for saving all that money and you get both knives now.

Or man up and tell her you do what you want. And you want to fold all the laundry for the next month (leave some room for haggling) if she will let you buy the other knife now. If she says ok then sneak out to the mailbox and stuff it in there in Friday night.
 
My addiction to beckers and my wife's lack of understanding why I love them so much has been a struggle for me, ever since I saw the bk2 for the first time hahaha
 
Explaining that I bought another one has been more so a problem. She says "they're knives, they only cut things... How can a new one be any different?" I then try to explain how each one cuts "differently" and she just gives me the greatest look.
 
Don't tell her and don't ask permission. If she asks tell her you've had it for years. Works with knives, guns, anything really. You can't, not have a 9. Set the tempo early.
 
This speaks to a larger issue of hiding purchases for yourself from your significant others...

I'm guilty as well. I collect action figures, skateboard decks and knives. Do I feel bad? Kinda... I am the sole provider of income for our family but certain things I just want for myself. I buy my wife nice stuff too. Couches, TV stands, art... but those are "for the house" so it's cool, right? Anyways, I justify my selfishness in that I can afford purchases on a non-regular basis that don't cut into our budget more than a month's worth of groceries or gas. Hell, my wife has a gym membership that is a 180 bucks per month and she buys special work out clothes and stuff for. I don't get to enjoy those but I have zero issues about it.

Who's being selfish, now?

Just buy what you want and keep it to yourself if you think it will cause a big migraine ensuing argument about personal financial responsibility, blahblahblah. I keep my skate decks and toys in my office at work and my knives in my car.

I may be a jerk to some but does it keep me awake at night? Nope.

By the way, in case you read this... I love you honey...!
 
SynSerp said:
Explaining that I bought another one has been more so a problem. She says "they're knives, they only cut things... How can a new one be any different?" I then try to explain how each one cuts "differently" and she just gives me the greatest look.
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This sounds familiar....

My wife and I have a deal - she doesn't say anything about my knives; I don't say anything about her shoes & handbags. [emoji2]
 
Orezona: I`m not really sure I would like to see you "enjoy" your wifes gymclothes anyway,, LOL....
 
Fake GAW.." look baby! I just won a bk9 from blade forums.."
And remeber its better to beg for forgiveness instead of asking for permission
 
Tell her you love her so much you need the 9 to defend the family with. Zombies don't respect anything but the 9.
 
erm, except I didn't order a 9. They arrived, she was in a mood. Opened them up, played with them a little bit and are currently in the garage hidden under a pile of stuff she's been throwing out there. All she knows so far is I got a box. I get to reorganize this weekend, and maybe a little woods time with the 4.

Oh crap - she's selling the wine rack the box is sitting on. Need to find a better spot when I get home. She just called asking for a tape measure so she could get the dimensions.
 
The fake giveaway is genious. We can even help you pull it off with a whole entire thread that you can show her!

I'd just reply with "they're shoes, they cover your feet, why is one better than another? They do the same thing..."
 
Just be honest and take your licks. Then you don't have to spend your knife money on a divorce lawyer. ;)
 
I complement my wife om her shoes and purses every time she buys a new set, I actually encourage her to buy something for herself....
Athen, when I by a new knife with my "pocket-money" she won't bitch anymore....
Before I figured that out, she was always on my back about my knives.....
As long as she get what money she needs to keep the bills payed and we have what we need, I don't bug her, she leaves my knives alone....
 
NCSlice said:
The fake giveaway is genious. We can even help you pull it off with a whole entire thread that you can show her!

I'd just reply with "they're shoes, they cover your feet, why is one better than another? They do the same thing..."
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I would be happy to add my two cents to the "GAW". It would make it seem more realistic, lol
 
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