I have a knife problem

Cow51 said:
Based on your activity over the past few days I'm just wondering how you found time to write all of that out? I assume many breaks were taken to mess around with the knives in question.

I had a period of impulsively acquiring knives, only instead of buying new ones I exchanged the "new" one for a "newer" one. I went from a D2 Grip to a 940 to a M4 PM2 to a 0562cf to a Mini Grip(plus cash) all in trades here. I've settled down since, I found great company in the Spyderco Mantra 1. I think my "problem" was I was looking for The Perfect Knife. I still have the urge every now and then...
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Good luck in the "perfect knife" quest! My wants are always changing, so therefore, I'll never find that perfect knife!
 
Take it to the next level and start buying knives online when you are completely hammered. Every day is like Christmas when the postman shows up.:thumbsup:

I got no real advise for you.;) I had a few crappy Gerbers 4months ago and now have over a dozen Spydercos, Benchmades, etc.

I DO see nothing wrong with starting with the best and working your way down if needed. I did that with guitars. If I didn’t like a custom made guitar that cost as much as a car, there was no need for constant buying and selling of lesser stuff as there would be way to be happy. I spent the $$$and haven’t looked at a new instrument in years (and I was really bad with buying and selling).

Likely better with a Shirogorov, a CRK, a Medford and a couple of ZTs than dozens of lesser Gerbers, Kershaws, CRKTs, etc. IMO.....
 
You obviously need to find yourself a woman with an agreeable nature, endless amounts of money, negotiable moral standards, a vow of silence and basic motor functions.

Change the target gender as appropriate.

Carry on and try to get some sleep. Without your health (and knives), you don't have anything at all.
 
22-rimfire said:
I think you need to seek professional help. Added: This impulse buying is the kind of thing I did after getting a divorce and had what seemed like "money to burn". Maybe you'll get over it or maybe you won't. ;)
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I know the common joke around here about buying more knives :) but what you're talking about here should be mentioned. Buying that new knife releases dopamine, and some people have an issue being able to stop.
 
Pics or it didn't happen.

I mean, you did say you photographed them together (the Medford and crk)
 
Sounds like you are stressing too much about your new knives. Allow me to help you with that, separate yourself from the stressors by shipping all of your knives to me and completely forget about them. Anytime you feel the urge to make another knife purchase, feel free to follow through with it as a means of momentary satisfaction. However, the moment you feel any discomfort about the purchased item, separate yourself from it using the same method as before.
 
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Kirshaw—>ZT—>CR—>Medford—>Shiro in less than a week. Impressive. My hat is off to you, Brother. :thumbsup:

For a time my purchasing outstripped the time needed to really get acquainted with my acquisitions. It left me a little hollow. Now that I’ve run out of money, I’m getting to know them much better, which is fun too! :D

As long as you’re having fun and not harming your bank account beyond your means, more power to ya! ((I’m a bit jealous of some of your grabs though ;)))
 
Lapedog said:
I think many people are underwhelmed by the CRKs if they don’t know what is there to appreciate. If you hand a plain jane CRK to a nonknife person most of them will have no idea what makes it special or valuable.

To this day the CRKs in my collection are the standard I judge by. The Medford is a cool knife too but largely a “tactical” knife with military design cues. I have always considered the CRKs to be the “framelock for civillians.” However they are not for everyone. I got to a point in my knife collecting where I have a better idea what I am looking for.
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How do CRK people tolerate the ignorance of the unenlightened? :confused:
It seems that the common response is that if somebody doesn't care for CRK, it's because he (she) hasn't evolved enough in the hobby...just doesn't have the experience/knowledge to appreciate the quality. I will give you credit for at least acknowledging that they are not for everyone. (I'll stop there)
When I was first exposed to the brand, the Sebenza sported an ATS-34 blade...and I recognized the quality; I just didn't care for it enough to drop the coin. Since then I have become more knowledgeable, and more willing to pay the price; but, after buying and trying a few, I'm still underwhelmed. For a while, I wanted to like them; but it just wasn't meant to be. Maybe someday, CRK will just click with me, and I'll finally "get it" (I still have two, so it IS possible).
 
hhmoore said:
How do CRK people tolerate the ignorance of the unenlightened? :confused:
It seems that the common response is that if somebody doesn't care for CRK, it's because he (she) hasn't evolved enough in the hobby...just doesn't have the experience/knowledge to appreciate the quality. I will give you credit for at least acknowledging that they are not for everyone. (I'll stop there)
When I was first exposed to the brand, the Sebenza sported an ATS-34 blade...and I recognized the quality; I just didn't care for it enough to drop the coin. Since then I have become more knowledgeable, and more willing to pay the price; but, after buying and trying a few, I'm still underwhelmed. For a while, I wanted to like them; but it just wasn't meant to be. Maybe someday, CRK will just click with me, and I'll finally "get it" (I still have two, so it IS possible).
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No, they do not click with everyone. It all depends on what you are looking for in a knife.
 
I suggest you go over to the Busse pages you have to wait 2 weeks
Sorry had to say it
 
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