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The knives that make you proud.
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Pride...? For owning a knife? I don't really understand that concept. Seen it before in this forum. I'm proud of what I have achieved in life not for the fact that I own a certain piece of cutlery as happy as I am for having it. Are you proud of the fact that you had the money for it? or the fact you clicked faster that someone else? Or the fact that someone else owned the knife before you? Are you proud of your taste in knives? IDK. I feel that the only ones who could feel pride for a knife are those who make them. This is perhaps the closer I get to that: I am proud of how I restored this knife:
I understand your point of view, Sir. And, for you and many folks, I believe your view on this matter is correct
I would like to now share my view, and like your view, it is likely correct for me and many other folks.
You see, I collect objects... all sorts of different objects. Knives do make up the highest count within my collection. I see them as being interesting items that I not only enjoy collecting, but enjoy incorporating them into my domain's decor. The part where they make me proud, is mostly on my being able to take an object that I find interesting in my life, and maintain them for posterity. To think that maybe some of my items may move on, in well maintained condition, to be admired by others after I pass away, well... it's something I feel a little proud of. Of course I have really no true say in their future after I pass, but I am having fun doing what I can while I am here.
I also take pride, (and therefore am proud), in the way that I am able to use this eclectic collection of mine as interior decoration for my domain. It actually takes the use of my time and creativity to do so, and of course some of my objects, (including knives), are more helpful than others in that quest. Why?... Because of the extra beauty or interest that some may bring with them.
Again, you are not wrong in your view, Sir.
But, I don't believe that I am wrong in my view either.
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I understand your point of view, Sir. And, for you and many folks, I believe your view on this matter is correct
I would like to now share my view, and like your view, it is likely correct for me and many other folks.
You see, I collect objects... all sorts of different objects. Knives do make up the highest count within my collection. I see them as being interesting items that I not only enjoy collecting, but enjoy incorporating them into my domain's decor. The part where they make me proud, is mostly on my being able to take an object that I find interesting in my life, and maintain them for posterity. To think that maybe some of my items may move on, in well maintained condition, to be admired by others after I pass away, well... it's something I feel a little proud of. Of course I have really no true say in their future after I pass, but I am having fun doing what I can while I am here.
I also take pride, (and therefore am proud), in the way that I am able to use this eclectic collection of mine as interior decoration for my domain. It actually takes the use of my time and creativity to do so, and of course some of my objects, (including knives), are more helpful than others in that quest. Why?... Because of the extra beauty or interest that some may bring with them.
Again, you are not wrong in your view, Sir.
But, I don't believe that I am wrong in my view either.
All good
I understand your point of view. I think you are wrong in one thing: you kinda do have a say of what happens to your collection after you pass: last will and testament. Just find a piece of paper and write something like "I leave all my cool daggers to Legendary_Jarl of Bladeforums" and then have it ratified
. J/K hope you will enjoy your collection for a long time to come.I think we've all heard the phrase- "pride of ownership".
It's possible to take pride in how one cares for/maintains their possessions, keeping them in good working condition for decades, perhaps to be passed from one generation to the next.
For those who work long and hard to earn the money to purchase an item, maybe years, they might take great pride in that item, because aside from what it is, it represents a lot of hard work, and their commitment to save for that item.
Some people spend years, even decades searching for a particular item. They put a lot of time and effort into chasing it down. And when they finally acquire it, it represents a true accomplishment.
Some people take pride in using the hell out of their belongings, and they're proud to show-off their well-worn, heavily-used belongings.
Some people take pride in the quality of their belongings, and the performance such quality produces, and they feel that the quality of the things they own reflects their ability to recognize the difference between quality, and crap.
Imagine if you were with a bunch of guys, and they were all trying to cut a piece of rope, but they couldn't cut through it because all they had were cheap gas station or Pakistani knives made out of scrap steel and which never took a decent edge to begin with. Then you pull out your QUALITY knife, one that you spent hours researching prior to purchase, one made of quality steel with a good heat treat, one that came shaving-sharp from the maker, and you slice right through that rope, over and over again like a laser. Who among us would not feel a sense of pride in our blade, in our choice of knives?
Pride of ownership can take many forms. I've experienced several of the above, both with knives, and other belongings.
It's possible to take pride in how one cares for/maintains their possessions, keeping them in good working condition for decades, perhaps to be passed from one generation to the next.
For those who work long and hard to earn the money to purchase an item, maybe years, they might take great pride in that item, because aside from what it is, it represents a lot of hard work, and their commitment to save for that item.
Some people spend years, even decades searching for a particular item. They put a lot of time and effort into chasing it down. And when they finally acquire it, it represents a true accomplishment.
Some people take pride in using the hell out of their belongings, and they're proud to show-off their well-worn, heavily-used belongings.
Some people take pride in the quality of their belongings, and the performance such quality produces, and they feel that the quality of the things they own reflects their ability to recognize the difference between quality, and crap.
Imagine if you were with a bunch of guys, and they were all trying to cut a piece of rope, but they couldn't cut through it because all they had were cheap gas station or Pakistani knives made out of scrap steel and which never took a decent edge to begin with. Then you pull out your QUALITY knife, one that you spent hours researching prior to purchase, one made of quality steel with a good heat treat, one that came shaving-sharp from the maker, and you slice right through that rope, over and over again like a laser. Who among us would not feel a sense of pride in our blade, in our choice of knives?
Pride of ownership can take many forms. I've experienced several of the above, both with knives, and other belongings.
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A true survivor. Very nice.This CASE Canoe, made between 65 and 69, really stands out. The condition is superb for a knife of that era.
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WValtakis: Are you a day-trader or is that NOLRAD/Chyane Mountain?
Just kidding.
Just kidding.
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Legendary Jarl: I get what you said about pride of accomplishment vs pride of ownership . . .and agree.
But here in Texas and other pockets of what some would call" southern culture", when they say something like, "Well, it sure is a nice car, but he is too proud of it for my money." or something like that, what they mean is that the seller wants too much money for it. In a mid-western context one might refer to the, "I-don't-want-to-sell-it price.".
In my post, I tried to say that our son is too emotionally invested in the Randall knife he carried in combat to ever consider selling it. He is too "proud" of it to let it go at any price.
But I really like the way you put it.
But here in Texas and other pockets of what some would call" southern culture", when they say something like, "Well, it sure is a nice car, but he is too proud of it for my money." or something like that, what they mean is that the seller wants too much money for it. In a mid-western context one might refer to the, "I-don't-want-to-sell-it price.".
In my post, I tried to say that our son is too emotionally invested in the Randall knife he carried in combat to ever consider selling it. He is too "proud" of it to let it go at any price.
But I really like the way you put it.
