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mrszeontestpilot

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I think I've found my favorites. I used to have a 'wish list', but not so much anymore. I've realized that just because a knife looks nice, doesn't mean I should actually get it. I'd rather have a few good users than a bunch of safe queens. Occasionally, I find myself looking for a wharncliffe, or spearpoint, or something with cocobolo or ebony wood... Or perhaps some nice bone... But then I think, eh. Plus my requirements (lockback, blade no longer than 2 3/4, stainless...) make it harder to find anything I'd actually use since so many traditionals are slipjoints and not stainless... So here I am with these guys. A Buck 503 Prince, 501 Squire, one Case Mini Copperlock in Ocean Blue Barnboard, and one in Amber. The Buck 505 is for my daughter when she's old enough.



 
mrszeontestpilot said:
II've realized that just because a knife looks nice, doesn't mean I should actually get it.
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This is a lesson I really need to learn. The more knives I get, the less I enjoy each specific one. The first two GECs I bought are still my favorites and will serve any purpose/situation I might need them for, no need to keep breaking the bank to feed the need for shiny things. Meanwhile, I got in two knives yesterday that just fell totally flat for me, too similar to things I already have. Thanks for posting this as a great reminder to appreciate what I already have!
 
Glad for you. Wish I could do the same.
Luck has it I'm extremely picky with my knives, which helps my wallet.
 
You guys do realize that heretics used to be burned at the stake??:eek:

But all kidding aside, I know exactly what you're talking about. Now that I've done a couple downsizes, and I on;y have a small handful of knives with no plans to get more, I enjoy what I have more. No more heavy choices what I'm going to carry that day. With a few good knives, I use them all, and it fun. I find that each one gets more valuable as an old friend the more I use it.

Sometimes less really is more.

Carl.
 
Glad you found your Grail knives - a few choice ones that serve you well and suit you. No such thing as a perfect knife for sure, but some are closer than others.

I try to keep my pocket knives to around 10 or less. I carry/use about half of them fairly regularly and the others on occasion. If something sits around and just never really ends up getting carried or used I generally don't keep it for long unless it's really something special. Even if I like it a lot, I just don't want end up with a horde of them. I'm not a collector, I get them to use and enjoy.
 
When I first got interested in knives other than always keeping one for a tool, my selections were all over the place. It took me a while of buying and trading to settle down to a couple of patterns that suited me the best. It can get pretty costly when you cant make up your mind! But sometimes the journey is more fun than the destination, while aimlessly trying different things you get the experiences for rememberence and meet others with similiar interests.
 
Ah, a Copperlock. I like your style. I find mine in my pocket VERY often!
 
I got a knife when I was 5 & used it for everything.We weren't rich but I wanted just about every knife i saw. Even when I became an adult I bought more knives than I would ever need....difference is.....I could afford to buy anything I wanted now......Know what I discovered I have a # of very expensive knives & what do I carry a Okapie,or a stockman & always a Gunting(a long story)! The older I get... I find the less I need & I'm older than Carl LOL!...I also discovered that the $$$$ knives cut just like my Okapie......
Jim
 
Those are a nice looking group of knives.

Like you, I think I'm done searching as well. I've got plenty in my existing inventory to last me the rest of my life, and then some.
 
Good selections, I am not much of a multi blade guy, I prefer single bladed traditionals and sometimes two blades but for the most part singles. Very good looking knives. I wish I knew more about pricing when checking out the local pawn shops and antique stores/malls.
 
Phil in Alabama said:
When I first got interested in knives other than always keeping one for a tool, my selections were all over the place. It took me a while of buying and trading to settle down to a couple of patterns that suited me the best. It can get pretty costly when you cant make up your mind! But sometimes the journey is more fun than the destination, while aimlessly trying different things you get the experiences for rememberence and meet others with similiar interests.
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Like Jobs said, "the journey is the reward".
 
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