Too much of a good thing?

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I can't decide which I like better!
Much thanks to those who replied to my questions about cocobolo. The wood is gorgeous.

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This is hands down the "nicest" stockman I've ever owned.

But this guy doesn't want to leave my pocket:

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In the warm weather I wear cargo shorts, so I've been carrying both. But come the fall, a decision will have to be made...

(Edit: The top knife is the 66 Calf Roper. Bottom is 85 Bullet Jack in black micarta)
 
Two hands, two knives. What's the problem? Me, personally I carry a SAK on my keychain, a GEC in my right pocket, and a sheath on my belt. : )
 
Those are both fine knives but my vote goes to the Calf Roper. It's my favorite GEC pattern so far. I'm patiently awaiting a 440C version.
 
The calf roper would nudge ahead for a win but I'm not sure I like how the sheepsfoot feels in the handle while using the clip blade. Might just take some getting used to. Otherwise, it is indeed a great pattern. I love how "round" and comfortable it is.
 
Too much of a good thing? What sort of madness is that! It's always better to have more choices than less. Show me the rule mandating that you have to choose a favorite. That's like asking yourself "blondes or brunettes?" (The correct answer is brunettes BTW.)

- Christian
 
I now own several really nice knives that I love. But I've never been one to carry multiple knives. There's a SAK on my keys, and a larger lockback or opinel in my jacket. But in my pants pockets, I only like one...
 
I, too, have a coco calf roper. Very nice little knife, I put mine in the carry rotation.

Just big enough to handle almost anything.
 
Good looking wood on that one.

I need a larger Cattle Barron.........

Then the Calf Roper could go in the coin pocket! (if I ever got one of those too).

I tend to have 4 knives in my pockets.

Two per pocket, so I have to carry two in slip sheaths so they don't bang against each other.
 
I would alternate between them what more could you ask for in a jack and stock knife; both very nice!
 
Here's my real problem: guilt.
I grew up without a lot of money, and I watched my grandfather make do with one knife his whole life.
Now that I am finally able to afford the things I want, I feel guilty about the purchases after the fact.
I don't "need" the knives I buy. And it bothers me when they sit in a drawer. Especially when it's a knife that cost a week's groceries for some families.
Product of my upbringing, I guess. I just don't know how to get over it.
 
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