Knife Enthusiast Quirks

Kels73

Kels73

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I usually post serious comments and questions, but I thought I'd post something a little lighter this evening for a change of pace.

What are some of your quirks as a knife enthusiast? When I say "quirks", I'm referring to practices and habits that cause non-knife people to look at you funny and wonder what in the world makes you tick. Here are a few of mine (according to my wife and also according to my parents the last time they visited).

1) fondling multiple knives in the evening while watching TV
2) daily stropping sessions
3) slicing up the newspaper before my wife gets a chance to read it
4) sharpening a knife throughout the entire course of a full-length movie (at home of course)
5) repeatedly opening and closing a folding knife over and over and over and over
6) wheeling and dealing in the exchange section of this forum
7) and of course, owning far more knives than I will ever have a need for

Thankfully, my wife is happy that I have a hobby I enjoy so much and is genuinely entertained by my quirks. Anyway, these are a few of mine. What are some of yours?
 
Honestly, just occasionally holding one or spinning it through my hand while watching something... gotta hand it to you if you sharpen throughout an entire movie and strop daily though.
 
Quirks? Hmm

Probably seeing paper only as a means to test the sharpness of your knife....... And actually doing so several times throughout the day.

Oh and then there's the constant need to whip out your penetrator whenever you have even the slightest possible opportunity to use it.

And, of course, flipping your zt's and axis locks incessantly while watching tv or browsing this forum...Knife knuts tend to find it therapeutic, myself included.
 
Honestly, just occasionally holding one or spinning it through my hand while watching something... gotta hand it to you if you sharpen throughout an entire movie and strop daily though.
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I'm glad somebody appreciates it. :)
 
I have no "quirks" (I think)...

However, I'll admit I have more knives than I need.

I'll also admit that I use my knives for more things than I need to.
For example, I was working out of town and used my manix to touch-up on shaving since I had no razors. I ended up cutting into my cheek because my roommate scared me when he came into the room unexpectedly. I still have a scar!
 
Blues Bender said:
I have no "quirks" (I think)...

However, I'll admit I have more knives than I need.

I'll also admit that I use my knives for more things than I need to.
For example, I was working out of town and used my manix to touch-up on shaving since I had no razors. I ended up cutting into my cheek because my roommate scared me when he came into the room unexpectedly. I still have a scar!
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Nice! Lol!
 
Knife fondling no doubt. I usually keep one near my "TV spot" and will open/close, look for imperfections, etc.

If something is bothering me a lot like it is lately, it can become a bit obsessive.
 
I've bought my share of knives I didn't like just to try a new ( to me) steel. Knowing I won't carry it daily in the long run should prevent me from buying any knife. Make that knife PD#1, and I don't care if the knife is as heavy as a plow, and ugly as hell I'm going to talk myself into it. Been doing that for a couple decades too so it's not exactly a "stage" I'm going through.

:)
 
Finally deciding on a "less obtrusive" knive to carry to church. Then missing my Blur all through the sermon. Won't be having that problem again. Come on Blur, get in my pocket and let's go!
 
Ok. Anybody else do this.... when I was playing the ww2 medal of honor series I would set some german, russian or U.S. period cutlery next to me. I used to flip a butterfly knife while on the computer, till the handle exploded.
 
Deciding between one of two to carry and then regretting your decision when its too late to change.
 
Carrying more than 2 knives on you in case you run into another buddy that's into knives. That way you can show him your 2 new knives and still have one to use.

I can also dress faster than pick the daily carries. Literally stick a blind hand into the shirt drawer put one on, and repeat in the shorts drawer. I have a tendency to buy multiples of clothes that I like, it's easy and people can't figure out why after wearing what appears to be the same clothes 4 days in a row doesn't cause me to stink.
 
I sometimes buy knives that cant be used use, bone blades, ones displayed for looks not function. Have one thats 81/2" closed, just because.
 
nwmetalbug said:
Spending more time deciding what knife to carry than what clothes to wear....
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Guilty as charged :p

-opening your Ramen noodles with a 200€ pocket knife :rolleyes:
-realising you forgot to pack a knife after you left the house and run back up to your 3rd floor apartment to get one
-despite having a back up knife in your work desk and another one in your car
-worrying how and if you're gonna be able to carry knives at your new job
 
You forgot to add criticizing of people using knives on TV. Or cringing when somebody is using a knife wrong.
 
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