Kn ife collectors vs kn ife owners

[Blues]

I do like "Nighthawks"

 

[Philthy3]

I do like "Nighthawks"

Nobody's line of sight meets or they do so with ambiguity

Sunday Morning and Mansard Roof have been my wallpapers for years.

 

[oldmanwilly]

I've definitely been accused of being a collector
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Some of you people are too organized. Be a real knife knut and stuff em into crown royal bags like the rest of us.

 

[knarfeng]

Knives, people. We talk about knives in General Forum. Not cameras or motorcycles.

 

[ferider]

Understood Frank. The reason why I brought up the parallel is to show how use and collecting can heavily overlap.

 

[jjg6319]

I know you have some CRKs. Where is that picture??

I'm a user who (customizes and) collects

Etc.

The two things are not exclusive, IMO.

 

[donnord]

I am am owner of several knives and collector of a few Buck Knives, A few japanese knives, some Kershaws, CRKTs, and a couple of CRKs. Is that a collection, I'm not sure. I do not have specific goals I just buy what rings my bell.

 

[ferider]

I know you have some CRKs. Where is that picture??

Yet to be taken .... only 8 so far

 

[ShaiHulud]

I never mean to collect knives, I use everything I have and just get bamboozled by uh, "come-upons" (be mature)
So now I have a random assortment I use on everything

 

[MolokaiRider]

I own and collect a lot of knives.

Some are used more than others. Some are not used at all. Some models I have two or three of.

It's a hobby that crosses into function, which I use as a justification for amassing more than I need.

It's enjoyable, fun, and in some cases a tool that I associate memories and experiences with.

I like learning about how different designs and steels perform. I like sharpening. I like carrying and using them. I enjoy this forum and each of its members that also share an affinity for this hobby.

 

[brj]

There's a couple of themes in there, so I guess I'm a collector (see thread 'The journey so far' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-journey-so-far.2043950/)

 

[270ultimate]

I've definitely been accused of being a collector
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All that amazing eye candy, and the dang Offset is the one that really speaks to me.

 

[WValtakis]

All that amazing eye candy, and the dang Offset is the one that really speaks to me.

The heart wants what the heart wants

 

[HwangJino]

I just like coming in this forum to see actual collections.

 

[DMG]

I am not a collector but I have 50 or so knives in 2 categories.

1. Knives from my father or grandfather or old friends. Also knives I got as a kid, in general. Those stay.

2. Knives I use. Some for work, some for hunting/fishing/camping/etc. Even some that I pocket when I’m dressed up. Those are all tools and I occasionally add more then I realize I have too many and unload a few.

 

[phantom357]

I would call myself a 3/4 accumulator 1/4 collector, lol. I tend to enjoy the thrill of handling interesting designs, materials, blade steel, etc. However, on the flip side, I get bored quickly with the "accumulated" pile then move on to chasing another knife high.

That being said, this S&W will always remain in the collection pile. It was one of two knives, I bought as a young adult while attending my first Gun and Knife Show with not much money and more lint in my pocket lol.

 

[bayouace]

I am a knife whisperer. If it speaks to me, I get it.

 

[Mk-211]

I am a knife whisperer. If it speaks to me, I get it.

Even if it looks a little, err, umm, nuts?

 

[bayouace]

Even if it looks a little, err, umm, nuts?

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I think I have some of those, too.

 

[David Mary]

Now I want to make one.