Knife De-Acquisitions

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The Grendels

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I'm at the point now where I'm still buying 1-2 knives a year, but aware that the amassed blades I already own are going to be problematic at some point down the road to someone close to me. The recent fiasco with Bark River is just another reminder to hammer home the fact that even the pricey sharp and pointy things shouldn't be considered to be in any way something resembling a financial investment. Things have progressed to the point where I'm giving away knives to new people who enter into my life similar to how Pierce in Community was giving away nitrogen cooled cannisters as parting gifts when he died. I just hope they're better received than Pierce's cannisters, because after all not everyone is a knife person. :) Anyone else reached that point in their life?

 
I have felt that way for some time. I tend to sell myself to a knife, if that makes sense. I have narrowed down my collection and came to the realization that these things need attention and use. I also like to admire knives up close and then move them along so others can appreciate them.
 
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I've given away knives periodically for years...here on the forum, to neighbors, service people etc.

I'll probably give away a lot more over the coming years as I'm not getting any younger. My wife won't be dependent on income from knife sales, so it's not a priority to sell...but I'll probably sell at least some along the way.
 
I'm 45 and I'm just about to put 98% of my collection up for sale. I've given away more blades than I can count as well. Over the past few years I've acquired two pieces that are about as perfect for me as I can imagine, and that was the goal in the first place. I never intended to accumulate the number I have.
 
Blues said:
I've given away knives periodically for years...here on the forum, to neighbors, service people etc.

I'll probably give away a lot more over the coming years as I'm not getting any younger. My wife won't be dependent on income from knife sales, so it's not a priority to sell...but I'll probably sell at least some along the way.
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I've been giving away knives for over 20 years, but I've definitely noticed an increase in frequency in the last few years.

I haven't sold a single one of my knives to anyone; other than the odd coin given by some people following the old ways of knives given as gifts. The most important thing is that they go to good homes.
 
My last EDC knife was the ZT0707. Between that and my ZT0620, that's what I carry 99% of the time. I've given my kids some of my knives and usually throw one I'm not as attached to in my check in when I travel.

Other than that, I'll probably sell off some of my fixed blades that I never use. The rest of the swords can be wall hangers.

The only folder I probably will get in the future is the Sebenza. Mostly to see what the fuss is about.
 
I’ve been there a while. I buy knives for only three reasons now.

1, I like to help out the small business owner when I can and if I find a brick and mortar, I don’t like going in just to kick the tires.
2, I find a stupid good deal on something like a Swiss Army Knife on the clearance rack for $15.
3, I stumble upon a classic like a used traditional at a yard sale or pawn shop.

My last two purchases were May of 2025 and about four weeks ago. Both for reason #1. Both from the same knife store where I can walk in and chat with the owner about the hobby or the weather.
 
The Grendels said:
I'm at the point now where I'm still buying 1-2 knives a year, but aware that the amassed blades I already own are going to be problematic at some point down the road to someone close to me. The recent fiasco with Bark River is just another reminder to hammer home the fact that even the pricey sharp and pointy things shouldn't be considered to be in any way something resembling a financial investment. Things have progressed to the point where I'm giving away knives to new people who enter into my life similar to how Pierce in Community was giving away nitrogen cooled cannisters as parting gifts when he died. I just hope they're better received than Pierce's cannisters, because after all not everyone is a knife person. :) Anyone else reached that point in their life?

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Dammit! That show is the reason I'm in this mess!

Well...kinda...
 
I told my self at the end of last year that I was at least going to carry a different Case Trapper every week from my collection of more than fourty . Then I modded a couple that I like so much I just carry them . On St Patty's day I carried a Green Heart Leaf Scrolled Bolster Trapper and an Orange Sod Buster Jr. so at least I changed up then .

I've been rotating in and out some of my other modern dudes but not as much as I should because I have got so fixated on the modern ones I've been modding of late .

Some how I can't get the Spyderco SPY 27 shortened bladed Para 3 out of my knife wallet that I take to work every day so that one keeps shouldering out others I could be carrying. Turned out to be one of my all time favorite users .

So far the only knives I have ever given away have been brand new folding box knife like knives (one looks identical but has a permanent blade) . One of the owners of the company told me today how much he liked it . When I showed him one of the latest folding box knives that take replacement blades .

But yes so much of my VERY COOL sheet is not going to be treasured by the newer generations .
So sad .
I could start a big O' old codger rant now but I suppose I shouldn't so I won't .
 
I had a small collection of Spydercos building before the lay off. After the lay off I sold them all off to buy food, and now I have three Spydercos, a Buck Toothpick, a Cold Steel Kudu, and a handful of fixed blades I made. Also a department store kitchen knife set and block which is basically retired.
 
David Mary said:
I had a small collection of Spydercos building before the lay off. After the lay off I sold them all off to buy food, and now I have three Spydercos, a Buck Toothpick, a Cold Steel Kudu, and a handful of fixed blades I made. Also a department store kitchen knife set and block which is basically retired.
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As I work through the boxes of boxes of knives, rotating them out to a staging area a bit at a time for use, I kind of wish I'd had a rule of 1 out of every 10 knives I bought had to be for the kitchen. Culinary blade purchases constitute the smallest part of my purchases over the last ten years and at the same time the majority of my daily knife use... :)

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(Missing from photo are my Shun Classic Nakiri Knife and Ontario Old Hickory Butcher Knife, but there still should be more)
 
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This is the one I'd keep if I had those knives and had to choose only one:

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It's one of my cheapest knives (general store budget special), made from the cheapest "stainless steel" in the industry, but I use it almost every time I need a knife in the kitchen. The ergonomics and blade are perfect. The only time I use another kitchen knife is if I'm cutting more than one thing I'll grab either the one below it or the Nakiri, or my Ontario Hickory butcher knife for cutting up meat into cubes, or my Shun paring knife when that's the right tool for the job.
 
I don't "collect" per se. I accumulate, and use them all. Im leaving my small accumulation to my nephews.
 
I started off just buying randomly anything that struck my fancy but in the past 4 years I just happened to start collecting a particular maker which resulted in selling the random ones to fund the other’s purchase. I’ve now moved on to another maker and have unintentionally basically just become a collector of certain makers. Inadvertently this has prevented me from ending up with 100’s of knives. I was definitely on that path.

Everything I have now will be with me for the long haul which only consists of Emersons, LGs and odkws. As far as when I die, I don’t plan on being too concerned with em anymore. 😂
 
el gigantor said:
I never intended to accumulate the number I have.
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Uhm, I bet that’s a pretty common sentiment around here!

The process of selling seems like more hassle than its worth, so I’ve given a few away, and probably will continue to do so.
I’m not getting ready to age out of the game just yet, but like many other things it’s become an issue of space and practicality.

I’ll still buy something from time to time, but it’s really got to hit. With all the variety I have, more often than not there’s an Endura in my pocket.
 
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