New knife collector needs HELP!!

pst pjc

pst pjc

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I've learned so much from this forum. (I've lurked for a long time) But I have run into a brick wall and I don't know what to do.

I know that this might become a humorous thread but...

How do I convince my wife that it's OK to spend lots of money on knives? Also, how should I answer the following questions?:p

Why do you need ANOTHER knife?

What can this knife do that your other knives can't?

How much did it cost? (I try not to lie too much)

How many knives to you have now?

How will we pay for groceries this week? (just kidding on this one.)


I'm sure there are many other questions that I might hear. HELP!! I'm asking for tips that you may have "learned the hard way."

Thanks, PJC
 
Try to respond to her questions with your own questions as follows:

Why do you need another knife?
Why do you need another pair of shoes?

What can this knife do that your other knives can't?
What can your blue purse do that your black one can't?

How much did it cost? (I try not to lie too much)
How much did you pay for that new dress?

How many knives to you have now?
How many pairs of shoes do you have?

How will we pay for groceries this week? (just kidding on this one.)
By not buying that new pair of shoes you want.

Okay, I'm kidding but I couldn't resist. I really always tell my wife that it's an investment and compared to the stock market lately that's not a lie! :D
 
Just buy what you want.... Put it away for about 30 days in a safe or safe place.
Take it out after 30 days and if she asks "is that a new knife ?"
answer.........
No it's not, I've had it a while :D

Works about 20% of the time, the other 80% gets you a wierd look.
 
Believe me they don't notice cause they all look the same to them :p Keep about 3 different knives always out in the open then when you get a new one replace it accordingly. Don't gloat or talk about it cause it just draws attention and you know the expression "Out of sight out of mind" When she asks how many you have be very evasive in your answer always downplaying it. If the money thing comes up tell her its an investment same as any other collectible and say something like "You will be glad I bot these knives cause if anything ever happens to me they will be worth something" Now the time to start worrying is when she asks you for a detailed explanation on just how or to who she can sell your collection to:D Oh yeah welecome to the forums.
Bob
 
Perry, I was going to say the exact same thing.:D

Also you can always say that they are cheaper than custom guns;)
 
And if all of the above fails; lie like a rug and plead insanity. If you tell her to check with us we will all vouch for you on that plea as we are all knifenuts. :D
 
Tell her: "What the hell...None of my girlfriends ever ask me those questions, so why should you?". That should keep her too "busy" to worry about your growing knife collection.:D.:D.
 
Brace yourself! The wife was upset when she first found out how committed I was to my "hobby". Then she had a nice talk with her mother, who plainly suggested that knives were far better than blonds. The wife has been just fine ever since.
 
My wife let's me buy pretty much any knife I want with a little begging and pleading.She also makes me buy her something she wants with the same amount of money I spent on myself.Ya gotta admit,she's good!:eek:
 
All very good ideas. Personally, my wife realized some time back that a knife collecting hobby was better than other more expensive and/or dangerous hobbies. Play up the "I can pass my collection down to the kids in loving memory of me once I'm dead and gone" (note that this works better if your dad gave you a knife, and if you have kids :D ). It also helps if she has a hobby, so you can do the "you get one, I get one" scenario. My wife collects teddy bears. After her last limited edition Steiff teddy bear purchase, I know I won't get much crap for the next few knife purchases :D Now I just have to convince her she needs a $1000 teddy bear!

- Mark
 
Tell her: "Honey, i saw this knife and it was so beautiful and perfect it reminded me of you, and i just HAD to have it."

She won't know what to think... but after that, starting an argument will be the last thing on her mind! :D
 
i'm in the unique position of having a wife who actually likes them - she has been known to take one before, if she likes it (ie my new CRKT med kasper pro comes to mind) and i give her a lot o lattitude when it comes to shopping $$ for things for her, and i claim i'm a collector, and if something happens to me, she'll hit the jackpot when she sells them all lol - she really is pretty cool about it though, some ARE NOT.....


sifu
 
I have a somewhat related problem. My wife and I are currently seperated and I've bought some great knives recently. I keep showing each new purchase to her. I've gotten a couple of "yeah, that's nice", but mostly it's "how much did that cost" and "I wish I had money for toys" or "don't you have enough knives".

Unfortunately the guys at work don't see the allure of these knives either.

It seems to take 1/2 the fun out of it if you can't enjoy them with someone else.

Mike
 
Originally posted by DancesWithKnives
"They are cheaper to collect than matchbooks from strip clubs."
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Good one, but I have developed a habit out of sleeping in-doors ;)
 
Mike,

That's why I hang around and read all the posts here at bladeforums. Here I can brag about my new buys or sound off some diatribe that only knife knuts would understand or care. I've managed to mee a couple of new friends (never thought I would find knife knuts in my own country) through BF and we do meet and swap tales now and them. Its always real comforting to know that however obsessed you are with your hobby there is some poor bastid who has it worse ;)

Anyway, to help with your situation I have compiled my better half's reactions and am actively building up more data by buying more knives. I tell her I'm doing a scientific experiment with world-shaking conclusions...

# of knives: Reaction from the wife
-------------------------------------------------------
1-3: That's lovely, dear
4-6: That's nice dear. How much did it cost?
7-10: Another knife?
11-15: *THAT LOOK* Don't you have enough knives already?
16- : ?

I'll report the latest results when I show her #16, the Brad Duncan folder I've been hiding in the drawers since July (if i still have use of my hands, that is...)

Originally posted by Michael_Aos
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It seems to take 1/2 the fun out of it if you can't enjoy them with someone else.

Mike
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Andrew Limsk
 
My wife does not understand my need to have LOTS of knives ,big and small in a collection. One of the nice things about American knives is that they never seem to cost more than $40!?! Go figure.

Regards,

Ed
 
Originally posted by edmoses
One of the nice things about American knives is that they never seem to cost more than $40!?! Go figure.
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Yeah, I think I told her my Obenauf was $150, the Korth Fox was $100 and this new sheath was $30. She didn't come unglued about any of those. (imaginary numbers)

This is after she saw me looking at a $245 Randall and spending $160 on a Blackjack Trail Guide for our son. She's starting to learn what production knives cost, but no idea about customs.

Mike
 
They're cheaper than guns.

Cheaper than a mistress.

Cheaper (and safer) than that new $15,000 Harley I want.

I traded for it.

I've had this knife for months.

I bought this one for you!

I really wanted this $650 custom, but to save money I just got this $94.99 production knife instead.

I bought this knife to go well with your new blue dress.

I didn't have a hawkbill/warncliff/tanto/etc. yet.

This knife is made from a new ### steel, which is reported to have excellent edge holding properties as well as decent toughness and above average corrosion resistance, as well as the new _____ lock, which is safer and stronger than any other lock on the market. The handle material xxxx is great looking, provides an excellent grip in wet conditions, and is nearly indestructible. The pocket clip is on the right side for the way I like to carry and the opener is quick and ergonomic and..... bla bla bla You're a knife knut. You can talk about any knife for hours. Whenever she asks about a knife just talk about it until she gets bored and doesn't want to hear any more. Do this every time she asks about a knife and eventually she'll stop asking. Either that or she'll learn a lot about knives and might start liking them.

I didn't have a green knife.

It was on sale.

I paid half of what it was worth.

In five years it will be worth $xxx.00

and the best reason to buy a new knife...

I don't have one of those yet!
 
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