Not A Safe Queen ... Not Yet A User

jc57 said:
Well, the other side of the coin is when you get older and start looking at everything you have accumulated over the years and ask yourself "why did I spend my life accumulating so much STUFF" that you eventually have to get rid of, either by selling it, giving it away, or your heirs have to decide to divvy it up or sell it in the estate sale.

Fast forward 25 years. You bought it today, and you still have it 25 years later. Why is your 25-year-older self happy to have it? Because it is now more valuable and can be sold for a profit? Because he's finally ready to use it?
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Careful now, we know how philosophy can take us down the rabbit hole and off knife talk. :D Even though I did get a little philosophical first I suppose.

You're right though, in a certain perspective. Though, I do not look at a knife with long term value attached. Honestly, and this may be odd, but my first thought about a knife is will I use it. My second thought is, can I build family memories with it; camping, hiking, etc. So, I suppose it would be as you stated, "Am I ready to use it." It is just my time is limited now.

Right now I am in grad school, a newish dad of two little ones, working a job that brings home more work even when the work day is over, my yard is over run, all while tending to health issues that my folks have , this is the only hobby I have allowed myself to have. I suppose this being the only outlet of sorts can bring out the nut in knife nut a little more evidently. :D

Back to knife talk; Most of my fixed blades are drop point. While I may not use it, it would be nice to have a clip or another style. The op knife is out of my league price wise. So, I went with a Hess Outdoorsman.

The origanal question was and back on topic of sorts pertaing to a knife you have that is not a safe queen but you don't use it for whatever reason. I do hope to use the Outdoorsman ;)
 
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All right - back on your original topic. I will give you a couple of examples.

I have a GEC #82 Tidioute Dixie Stock Knife and a Queen 9ACSB Stockman, both of which were purchased with the intent of carrying and using, but I have never carried either one.

Both are excellent knives. I hope someday to get around to using them.
 
Good luck with that. I know how it is. Stop buying new knives and maybe you will feel the need to use them.
 
I think it is very nice no use for me but I have a safe full .And I have a dresser drawer with 30 folders I try to rotate them all but i have some favorites. I'm old kids are grown and I tell myself when the grandkids ask about my knife I can just give it to them
 
I'm more of a hoarder. I will get a knife (often used) and carry it for a while, cleaning, sharpening, whatever it takes to make it "perfect". Then oftentimes lovingly oil it, and store it. I "have" it for the day I "need" it.

So I try to keep it inexpensive and use them more. I feel it's harmless as addictions go. It's basically something to do.

Is fondling "using". I think it is. Although doing it with a fixed blade may require understanding on the part of your loved ones. :rolleyes:

The more important thing here is philosophical (sorry). You've surely got your head on straight as far as being there for your daughters. I don't look back and regret unnecessary purchases as much as I sometimes think I could have spent more time with my daughter (20 now). I spent time, wish I'd spent more.

So to me, the only thing I would even think about is keeping the spending in line with it being your hobby. You're being a good dad, you're hobby doesn't have to be "correct" or follow certain parameters. It just needs to not be a resource drain. Set your budget, then do what you want.
 
I have seen various other threads along these lines. It seems like some members viewpoints sound like they spend more time trying to talk themselves out of buying knives. My opinion is more simple and less philosophical. If you like it, buy it.

Brett, I have almost that same knife, but it has thinner leather spacers. I do not hunt and did not have any specific designated use in mind when I bought it. I liked it. I bought it. It is a light user in and around the woods behind my house. It is a good knife, as I think any BRKT is.

I think you should get it.
 
KBA said:
Right now I am in grad school, a newish dad of two little ones, working a job that brings home more work even when the work day is over, my yard is over run, all while tending to health issues that my folks have , this is the only hobby I have allowed myself to have. I suppose this being the only outlet of sorts can bring out the nut in knife nut a little more evidently. :D
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I was in almost the exact same position 15 years ago. Enjoying a knife was one of the few things that I had time to do. Enjoy your collection, you can sell them later when life settles down a little.
 
Thanks folks for the kind words and suggestions. :thumbup:

:) I intended this thread to be less about "me" buying one and more on the ones we have that aren't loved, by being used. No worries though, threads become what they become. :)

Cutchu - Can I borrow your credit card :D
 
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With a few exceptions every knife I buy I intend to use. Funny thing is, I've got a lot of them that don't get used. Here's an example;
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I bought this beautiful Bird & Trout knife thinking it was the answer to all my needs for a belt knife when on the trout streams and maybe as an EDC. It's a beautiful knife, 01 steel, sharp as all get out, gorgeous Cocobolo scales and a really first rate sheath. I've carried it a few times but never used it for it's intended purpose. I don't keep many trout when I fish, most I release. If I get one that took the hook too deep and isn't likely to survive, I'll clean him and take him home to the frying pan. The times I carried the knife I didn't catch anything to take home. The times I've cleaned a fish on the stream, I've had another knife on my belt. Go figure.

In the final analysis, I think I have too many knives. I'm inclined to use one that has some wear on it instead of using one that is pristine. I guess this Coombs B&T is destined to be a safe queen even though it was bought with the intent to use it. It's not the only one either.
 
This Buck knife was received two years ago for my 30th work anniversary with my company; it's purpose was to mark the occasion with a permanent reminder of my service - it has met it's function without being used to cut a thing. I honestly don't know what I would use the Buck 124 for - I find a Buck 119 to be the maximum size I want in a general purpose outdoorsman's knife and I prefer a smaller knife yet (such as a Buck 118) for a hunters deer skinning/cutting knife. However, I just love to look at the Buck 124 - it pleases me in it's form, much the same way a piece of art may please someone else - it may or may not ever cut a thing - but it is earning it's keep. OH

Ps That is a beautiful "Bird & Trout" you have Gary!

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That's a beauty OH!!! I bought one but it didn't fit my hand well and my cousin loved it so he got it for Christmas last year. Wonderful knife!!!!!
 
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