Knife addiction

Buying certain kinds of knives is an addiction with in an addiction. First it's pocket knives then on to tactical folders then it goes to hunters(clip point or drop points) then fighters, sub-hilt fighters and then comes the bowies and of course there are different length blades and different handles ( I prefer Stag) and guards. Knives with hamons and with out in the blade and on and on and on. Lets not forget all the different makers we like, thousands! I must contain myself at this point.
 
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Buffalohump said:
I think its when you start thinking about buying a special lockable container because your knife collection is rapidly becoming your most valuable possession, after your house and car.

I was in this position recently... of course, I never got round to buying a knife cabinet. Why? Because I spent the cash on more knives! :foot:

{nervous laughter follows}
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Man, am I ever screwed. My knife accumulation passed the value of my cars years ago. Even money that it's more than my house as well.:o
 
WHAT? SELL a knife? Are you insane, or just on drugs? :D

I guess I should explain. I've been accumulating knives for about forty-five years, I've always driven used cars (can't see taking that first depreciation hit. Or having car payments for that matter) and my "house" is a mobile home I've lived in for twenty-six years. It doesn't really take much for my knives to exceed the value of my car, my Spydercos alone do that. ;)
 
yablanowitz said:
WHAT? SELL a knife? Are you insane, or just on drugs? :D

I guess I should explain. I've been accumulating knives for about forty-five years, I've always driven used cars (can't see taking that first depreciation hit. Or having car payments for that matter) and my "house" is a mobile home I've lived in for twenty-six years. It doesn't really take much for my knives to exceed the value of my car, my Spydercos alone do that. ;)
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Now that deserves respect, thats hot, i'm not gonna lie. :D
 
It's my wifes B-Day Saturday what type of knife should I get myself this week? Any suggestions? This is now my third meeting and I don't fell any diferent.
 
YABLANOWITZ You have my respect. Living the simple life. That's my motto. I know it's hard to part with a blade. Like giving away one of your own. BIG MATT I see a win win situation here. Tell the wife you're taking her out for a nice steak dinner for her birthday. On the way there say you have to stop and pick up a nice blade to cut it with. Mind you she will expect you to cut it for her and fork feed it after the purchase but you will have another one to add to the collection. Now I must go pick up my new Hell Razor.
 
I do part with my knives all the time but I seldom sell one, rather they are gifted to others, primarily my nephews. They are already discussing how to divvy up the collection when I am gone. Till that day comes I only drink from water bottles I have opened, prepare all my own food, check the car daily before driving, etc. :D
 
They say that the favorite drink of the budding alcoholic is the next one...and so it is with collecting cutlery. You are an addict if you have a box (any box) full of knives that you don't use, or if you've resorted to snagging used Maxam blades at pawn shops because you 'like their design' or the price point. You are hooked if you feel the need to carry a box-cutter along with your CUDA Talonite. You are melba toast in water when you cross the 1K threshold in spending and totally undone when you feel the push to buy a custom blade in damascus from a maker you've never met or talked to. You've lost it when you take a trip to the woods just to 'test' your new 11.5 inch bowie even though you know it is up to any task imaginable and you live MILES from the field.

You are an addict if you have more knives than you have shirts and shoes or if you have more than one knife catalog shipped to your residence. You are addicted if you look forward to the Cutco brochure while you stay up late to order a Busse product that you can't afford. You are addicted if you post here, lol. Also, you have a problem if you order multiple copies of the same knife design when you rarely use them in your daily life.

Remember: addictions are never lost, they are simply transferred.
 
Just had my first black out......I received a new Busse that I forgot that I had I ordered!!!! I like...I like......I LOVE IT!!!!! oh my I might have to start with my step one. This is my 4th meeting and............I might.... might.....just maybe..... have an... issue here. More suggestions please.
 
Well my Blade of Brothers the quotes are very heart felt. BIG Matt that is a great surprise but I would be concerned that you didn't remember ordering that Busse. You must of ordered so many knives in the past that it has become second nature. Sorta like locking the same door over and over again but going back to make sure it's locked cause you don't remember locking it. I suggest before ordering your next one get a note book the kind that have sections so you can catagorize your purchases. By the way which BUSSE you get? I just got my Busse hell razor today! STUBAI thanks for adding to the list. You are helping others. ABSINTHEUR I don't blame you for being cautious. I would also suggest sleeping with one eye open.
 
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Knife addiction? Why? Who? Me? I don't have a knife addiction, I just need a lot of knives!

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Anyone know where I can sell one of my kidneys?

I swear I'll use the money to buy food and nothing else:rolleyes:
 
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