Recommendation? Two sets of carving knives; which to keep?

[Ysgarran]

I'll admit I'm not knowledgeable about knives, hence the question.

I have one set of carving knives from my father-in-law; Sheffield Cutlery; stainless steel.
Another set from my father: Flint Stainless - Vanadium.

Both blades are in good shape but the Flint does seem to be sharper at the moment.

I don't think either is that valuable but I'm not sure which set would be better to keep.
From my brief online searches I'm leaning towards the Flint Vanadium.

https://imgur.com/a/RoInmeE

 

[shane45-1911]

You can never have too many knives. Keep all of them.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[sgt1372]

Why do you have to choose?

If they were gifts, I'd keep them both for their sentimental value. Giving away or selling either of them would seem disrespectful to me and possibly problematic, especially if your father/father-in-law might hope/expect to see their gift used or at least seen during a future visit to your home.

 

[DocJD]

If you can't keep both , keep the ones you enjoy using the most .

 

[Ysgarran]

I do have many other items that I will be keeping from my father (and father-in-law). One of my favorites is the knife that my grandfather made for my father from a old file.

I do like DocJD's advice which reinforces my preference for the Flint Vanadium.

Another knife with a great deal of sentimental value is the one my grandfather used:

https://imgur.com/a/gKxFit9

 

[Ysgarran]

I mentioned the home made knife that my grandfather made. He made this in 1939 as a gift just when my father joined the US Navy. Finally grabbed a picture of it.

https://imgur.com/a/eSuvlzL