Is there a name for what we do?

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I prefer latin derivative words - cultelllograpy, cultellophile. Greek words are more traditional but can be confusing as they're often totally alien like cagology for study of keys! Anyway, my derivation comes from cultellus = knife.
 
Simon Moore said:
I prefer latin derivative words - cultelllograpy, cultellophile. Greek words are more traditional but can be confusing as they're often totally alien like cagology for study of keys! Anyway, my derivation comes from cultellus = knife.
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First of all, I admire your restraint! Three years of being a member, and one post. My enthusiasm has overwhelmed my intentions, well over 1,000 times.

In the time since this thread was active, the term Knife Knut seems to have risen to the top of the list. I'll say "cutlery enthusiast", if I'm around people whose views on the subject are unknown.

I think jmj3esq's description is more accurate....
 
What is the Old English word for knife?


Etymology. Borrowed from Middle English knif (“knife”), from Old English cnīf (“knife”), from Proto-West Germanic *knīb, from Proto-Germanic *knībaz (“knife
 
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I used to be involved with a group of camera collectors. The pandemic shut down those meetings and then many of us developed age related obstacles to restarting, some moved and one or two died . . .

But, there were two general tyhpes of "collectors" there. One type, myself included, liked old, clssic or antique cameras and used them. I'd find one, rehab it a little if needed and shoot with it till I foud another I liked too and so on. Several others inour group were like that.

On the other hand, there were a few "real collectors". +These guys would buy, sell and or trade to be sure, but they also had a stash of keepers that raely saw the light of day and were never used to make pictures.

I have seen several dearly purchased "Special Edition" releases fro Leica or Hasselblad that were gold plated and made unique in other ways. These were exhibited new in the box with the mfr's sealing plastic intact . . .never opened. If thje box were ever opened, the percieved value would have dropped off a cliff. . . .that is a collector.

My perception of most members on these forums is that most actually use or at least carry their knives frequently. I am not reading posts here where someone proudly shows off a new knife in its unopened box ad intends to keep it in the closet till the end of days, because at some time in the distant future, another guy will beg him to sell it for the Bitcoin equivalent of the national debt.
 
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Shorttime said:
First of all, I admire your restraint! Three years of being a member, and one post. My enthusiasm has overwhelmed my intentions, well over 1,000 times.

In the time since this thread was active, the term Knife Knut seems to have risen to the top of the list. I'll say "cutlery enthusiast", if I'm around people whose views on the subject are unknown.

I think jmj3esq's description is more accurate....
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I’m more of a classicist and like a word that sounds like it looks
Machair may be true but like many English words it doesn’t quite sound right as the derivation also refers to a nature biotope!
I only really work with knives that are at least 150 years old and way beyond hence not so many posts!
 
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