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Although I've owned fixed and folding knives since I was a lad (my currently being 52), it was only a few years ago that it became a focused hobby for me..
At age 40, I had separated from my ex-wife. Up until that point, I had amassed an eclectic collection of Fenton Art glass, guns, swords, some knives, MI Hummel figurines, and so much more. But, in so many ways, I lost the desire to own them. Much of it was the separation thing from my ex was overwhelming, and no material things were bringing me any joy. That, and a lot of my disconnect from my items, was the fact that it was too intertwined to the almost two decades I shared with this person in marriage.
So, what happened to all that "stuff"?... Sold it all lock stock and barrel.
After a few years passed, I stumbled across some traditional folders (slipjoints) at a local sporting goods store. They were made by Utica Cutlery, and it was my initial focus into collecting again (the pleasure of it had returned into my life). Since that new start, I started collecting, not only more slipjoints, but some guns, and other manly gadgets again. The eclectic collecting took hold again, and hence my calling my modest collection of doo-dads, my "Man Gadget Collection".
The traditional knives that I currently own, number more in my collection over any other of my "gadgets". This hobby brings me joy in owning and being able to admire things that most oftenly have a lot of hands on craftsmanship involved. This collection also gets enjoyed by me by being a big part of my home decor. I very much enjoy being home and surrounded by such items that regularly make me smile when I glance at them (not to mention the smiles brought onto the faces that enter my home). It's all one big conversation piece.
Anyhow, I had lost the desire to collect anything, even though it had been such an enjoyment for me for so long. The traditional knives are the items that started bringing that back into my life, and so these items in my collecting/home decor hobby, are very special for that alone
At age 40, I had separated from my ex-wife. Up until that point, I had amassed an eclectic collection of Fenton Art glass, guns, swords, some knives, MI Hummel figurines, and so much more. But, in so many ways, I lost the desire to own them. Much of it was the separation thing from my ex was overwhelming, and no material things were bringing me any joy. That, and a lot of my disconnect from my items, was the fact that it was too intertwined to the almost two decades I shared with this person in marriage.
So, what happened to all that "stuff"?... Sold it all lock stock and barrel.
After a few years passed, I stumbled across some traditional folders (slipjoints) at a local sporting goods store. They were made by Utica Cutlery, and it was my initial focus into collecting again (the pleasure of it had returned into my life). Since that new start, I started collecting, not only more slipjoints, but some guns, and other manly gadgets again. The eclectic collecting took hold again, and hence my calling my modest collection of doo-dads, my "Man Gadget Collection".
The traditional knives that I currently own, number more in my collection over any other of my "gadgets". This hobby brings me joy in owning and being able to admire things that most oftenly have a lot of hands on craftsmanship involved. This collection also gets enjoyed by me by being a big part of my home decor. I very much enjoy being home and surrounded by such items that regularly make me smile when I glance at them (not to mention the smiles brought onto the faces that enter my home). It's all one big conversation piece.
Anyhow, I had lost the desire to collect anything, even though it had been such an enjoyment for me for so long. The traditional knives are the items that started bringing that back into my life, and so these items in my collecting/home decor hobby, are very special for that alone
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