Knife type that every collector needs one of...

[ddd]

A collector usually feels the rush of excitement when confronted with
objects in his field of interest. The more mature collector narrows his
field of interest, usually selling or trading pieces that don't fit in and are
not desirable any more...

My interest lies in well designed (in my opinion) art folders that cause a
surge of nearly uncontrollable excitement when I first lay eyes on them.

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

 

[Stephen F]

..... the next one!


Stephen

 

[T.K.C.]

I collect what I LOVE!

 

[Jon Brand]

Whatever the knife, every collector needs at least one SharpbyCoop photo! Some knives even look better the the photos, then in person.

 

[Joss]

The more mature collector narrows his
field of interest, usually selling or trading pieces that don't fit in and are
not desirable any more...

That is an interesting concept. I agree that it is something knowledgeable collectors of anything try to do eventually.

 

[JatMat]

I collect what I LOVE!

I agree and I think I am as mature as any around, 40 plus years of collecting and my interest is still varied, I have sold a few, but very few. I have given away more than what I have sold. I still buy interesting new and old production folders, different patterns and different manufacturers. I also collect custom folders by many makers new and old. Just because I choose not to collect only one type or one pattern or maker does not make me immature.
James

 

[Lorien]

No, I don't think that every collector needs to have a particular classification or style of knife in their collection. I don't really think about what other people should and should not collect. It's really none of my damn business.

I do know what I like though and it includes some of the classifications listed. I doubt I would foist my preferences on a collector. I would trust they would know enough of what they like to get what they want.

 

[JatMat]

No, I don't think that every collector needs to have a particular classification or style of knife in their collection. I don't really think about what other people should and should not collect. It's really none of my damn business.

I do know what I like though and it includes some of the classifications listed. I doubt I would foist my preferences on a collector. I would trust they would know enough of what they like to get what they want.

Well said, thank you
James

 

[Kevin Jones]

I agree and I think I am as mature as any around, 40 plus years of collecting and my interest is still varied, I have sold a few, but very few. I have given away more than what I have sold. I still buy interesting new and old production folders, different patterns and different manufacturers. I also collect custom folders by many makers new and old. Just because I choose not to collect only one type or one pattern or maker does not make me immature.
James

No disrespect to Joss, I think too much of his opinions and in awe of his collection, but my passion is folders, slipjoints, lockbacks, liner locks, customs, and a lot of production, as time as gone by, 40+ years, my taste have changed some. But it has always been in the folding knife line, I do not feel a need or desire to own any of the others. No offense taken and none given to any poster above, but it is my collection and what I like to collect.Jim

No disrespect James, however I don't see collecting all folders as being varied even though you collect different styles of folders.

 

[betzner]

Kevin - is not the contra to your statement made simply by replacing the words "all folders" with "all fixed blades"?

I think my point is that not Joss, Dr Darom, you, I or anyone else can or should project opinions as subjective as in this thread to another, but rather voice that which refers to ourselves.

 

[betzner]

Of course, if I am wrong, and this is, indeed the place to make subjective posites about others ways of collecting, thinking, etc, then I have my own subjective comments to make about the very subject and premise of this thread.

 

[Kevin Jones]

No, I don't think that every collector needs to have a particular classification or style of knife in their collection. I don't really think about what other people should and should not collect. It's really none of my damn business.

I do know what I like though and it includes some of the classifications listed. I doubt I would foist my preferences on a collector. I would trust they would know enough of what they like to get what they want.

I agree that every collector should collect what ever they like, however I have seen many a new collector have your attitude only to soon find a particular type of knife they are drawn to but are stuck with dozens of knives they are no longer interested in.

Notice how many collectors here are focused on specific areas and makers. Of course some will argue they aren't, however their collections state otherwise. Focused or varied, nothing wrong with either. Just different collecting philosophy's.

New collectors here can take it all in and learn from the many seasoned collectors and makers or they can believe they already have it all figured out.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Kevin - is not the contra to your statement made simply by replacing the words "all folders" with "all fixed blades"?

I think my point is that not Joss, Dr Darom, you, I or anyone else can or should project opinions as subjective as in this thread to another, but rather voice that which refers to ourselves.

No, I would say that anyone that collects only fixed blades or only folders are not as varied as they could be.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Of course, if I am wrong, and this is, indeed the place to make subjective posites about others ways of collecting, thinking, etc, then I have my own subjective comments to make about the very subject and premise of this thread.

Bob, I would say you are wrong as there's sure no shortage of opinions here(right or wrong) regarding whatever.

Heck, someone the other day opened a thread with:

"The truth of the matter is that, the work of a majority of custom knife makers, is simply not worth the time and effort to critique, or to collect"

No one even challenged that statement. So anything goes I guess.

So why should you not make your own subjective comments about the very subject and premise of this thread?

 

[ddd]

I think my point is that not Joss, Dr Darom, you, I or anyone else can or should project opinions as subjective as in this thread to another, but rather voice that which refers to ourselves.

You are completely right. I was referring to myself as an example and felt
that the maturing process of any collector follows a certain path - no matter
what what he collects....... I then "voiced" my preferences in custom knives.....

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

 

[RogerP]

Kevin - is not the contra to your statement made simply by replacing the words "all folders" with "all fixed blades"?

I think my point is that not Joss, Dr Darom, you, I or anyone else can or should project opinions as subjective as in this thread to another, but rather voice that which refers to ourselves.

I could not agree more.

Roger

 

[Habber]

New collectors here can take it all in and learn from the many seasoned collectors and makers or they can believe they already have it all figured out.

Kevin,
I hope I'm just reading this wrong,but that sounds to me as if you think that 'seasoned' collectors can or should "help" people in choosing what to collect.If that is the case,in my opinion,it bodes very poorly for any organized collector group that might be in the works.It's one thing to help folk out with showing certain things to look for in a knife(of any style),such as fit and finish,quality materials,even maker's reputations,but to presume you can teach people what styles of knives should be in thier collection just sounds ridiculous,and,I think,would turn new collectors off to knife collecting if people tried to do it to them(unless they seeked out the opinion).
I believe the new collector has already figured it all out,in the terms of they know that they are interested in knives and want another one,they don't need to be told what type of knife,just what makes a knife a good knife.

Robert Lindquist

 

[betzner]

Bob, I would say you are wrong as there's sure no shortage of opinions here(right or wrong) regarding whatever.

Heck, someone the other day opened a thread with:

"The truth of the matter is that, the work of a majority of custom knife makers, is simply not worth the time and effort to critique, or to collect"

No one even challenged that statement. So anything goes I guess.

So why should you not make your own subjective comments about the very subject and premise of this thread?

Kevin-

Yes, of course, you are right. I suppose we could not live without subjectivity anyway.

It's a brand new morning, and beautifully foggy outside here in Morro Bay, and it must have been equally as foggy in the brain of the creator when he put the notion of this thread in someone's head.

 

[Lorien]

Habber's post really sums up my internal response to Kevin's comments regarding how 'new collectors' think they know everything and should find themselves a collectorship mentor to tell them how to spend their money on knives.

I simply find this topic to be kind of a joke. Verbal masturbation.
Let's see some pictures of knives and quit having these circle:jerkit:s.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Kevin,
I hope I'm just reading this wrong,but that sounds to me as if you think that 'seasoned' collectors can or should "help" people in choosing what to collect.If that is the case,in my opinion,it bodes very poorly for any organized collector group that might be in the works.

Yes, you did read it wrong. I meant it as it was written. As some new collectors soak up knowledge from those more experience and knowledgeable and some think they already know it all. You have not noticed this from your observations from post on forums and from conversations with some new collectors. It's not just in collecting, as I see it everyday as some new architects and engineers come fresh out of school with no experience but think they know it all. In most cases, they very quickly learn they don't unfortunately some times at great expense.

It's one thing to help folk out with showing certain things to look for in a knife(of any style),such as fit and finish,quality materials,even maker's reputations,but to presume you can teach people what styles of knives should be in their collection just sounds ridiculous,and,I think,would turn new collectors off to knife collecting if people tried to do it to them(unless they seeked out the opinion).

Again, I would in NO WAY try to influence a new collector towards having interest in a particular style of knives, however in my collecting seminar, I do stress the importance of being patience in your purchases until the new collector has gained knowledge to help in deciding what it is he/she ultimately likes.

I believe the new collector has already figured it all out,in the terms of they know that they are interested in knives and want another one,they don't need to be told what type of knife,just what makes a knife a good knife.

I couldn't disagree with you more, in that many new collectors get excited and just start buying on impulse before they know what makes a good knife or what truly inspires them. I have been asked time and time again by new collectors, how do I get rid of these first knives I bought as now I can't afford the knives I have found that I really like. You must have just been one of the very knowledgeable new collectors. I and many others are/or were not.

As I'm sure you are referring (above) to the CKCA, it is and will be an organization for ALL custom knives and custom knife collectors, makers, dealers, and support artisans and related folks. And the association will be dedicated to among other things teaching and bringing in and sustaining new collectors. Please come to our seminar at the Blade Show for more information.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention as perhaps I was not clear in my post.

Robert Lindquist

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