For me looking through the forum here, and at the most spectacular knives that are on show....makes me realise - ( especially when looking at Elliots links thumbup: )..Charlies, Campbells..hell..everybodys' ) that there is a level to knife collecting that I probably will never get to, but...it in a way, it makes it more exciting...because looking at these knives, and the aim to hopefully own just one like it...is a great thought, and inspiring.
Fantastic knives guys...awesome viewing. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Duncan, I think all of us have been in this position at one time or another in our lives as users and collectors.
There were periods when I never considered any of the myriad factors and qualities that go into higher end knives. And I was happy as a clam.
Now, on the other hand, I find myself pursuing more custom than production knives but fully realize that I will never attain the type of collection and rarefied examples owned by many of our knife collecting brethren. And I'm still happy as a clam.
As Greg mentioned earlier in this thread, "it's not a competition", and truer, wiser words are rarely spoken. The depth of one's pockets hardly needs to determine the pleasure in our avocation.
It's the appreciation of the great knives, the materials and especially the great community that makes the whole thing special. Never regret what you have...and never regret what you don't. They're all special and all have their own particular level of meaning.
And that is Blues' message from the pulpit today (for whatever it may be worth ).
Carry on. :thumbup:
Actually, it is a rain protector for a very nice hat!
But at first I thought it was a foil cosmic ray shield!
I hope you have a good sense of humor, STeve.
STeve is quite a knowlegeable, engaging guy!:thumbup:
Very rich colour to that stag Anthony:thumbup:
Interesting blade assortment on that CC as well.
Hope you enjoy the grilling!
. . . Back to Stag...
here is my favourite knife in the kitchen, it gets used all the time, and evrytime I do use this lovely, very old knife....I take a long look at the fine Stag
No Stamping at all Anthony...apart from the Silver fittings that has "Sterling"
edit...this Carbon sharpens to a razor...so so easily-whew!