What Remains After A Massive Sell-Off: Tales from a Newbie

[Jezza]

As some of you may know, I've sold a large number of knives over the last few days. I have always enjoyed collecting knives, but only recently got into acquiring them in a big way. About 6-months of this obsession later, I had way too many knives, especially for someone who can really only carry them if I go out of an evening, or on the weekends.

Nevertheless, owning a fair number of knives from different makers did afford me the opportunity to see what I like, and what just didn't make the cut. From top to bottom:

Spyderco Knife Forum 2013 Native 5 in S110V steel, Spyderco Sage 2 (with Micarta presentation side), and the CRK Umnumzaan in S35VN:




To be fair, there are a few not in this picture. I have a Sebenza 25 at the spa, another 25 on the way, and a new 21 on the way. But, that's about it. These are the only knives that ever really got pocket time. The Native 5 is a great little knife--maybe a bit on the heavy size for its size. However, that FFG S110V blade more than makes up for it. I also enjoy carrying the Sage 2 when I'm in shorts (happens a lot out here in Southern California). It's light weight, solid, and has a great blade. Spyderco does a good HT on their S30V.

The Chris Reeves knives also make the rotation. CRK tends to be a polarizing brand, but I've had great luck with mine, and the service is excellent.

What about you? Any knives that you never seem to sell--or better yet, which knives have you sold, and then re-acquired multiple times?

 

[Seilu]

I've bought and sold so many knives from nearly every manufacturer out there, (nonamerican also)
What I ended up now is a couple trusty customized emersons, benchmade vicar, boker ak47 limited, fox knives doblolock, fox acd with an incoming brous silent soldier.
Looking to pickup another Chris reeve and guardian tactical
I sold many off because now I know what knives I like now.
Thicker knives, nonframelock, 3.75in+ and no thin locks too

 

[RBid]

I've done a bit of moving of knives lately. Some out, some in, and a lot fondled at the KSF store along the way. I realized earlier today that I am settling into a very peaceful space right now. I don't have any urgency left. I found myself with extra money in pocket a few days ago and was trying to sort out which knife to get. That lead to the realization that I'm very happy with what I have now, except for a DOC that I'd like to move just because I don't like it. Instead of getting anything fancy, I picked up BM 551s for my brother and I and called it good.

Here I sit, at peace. Some that I've moved lately:

Spyderco Manix 2 G-10/S30V. Outstanding ergos. Great lock. Hated looking at it.

ESEE 3. Never used it in a year or so of owning it. I realized that there is nothing I'd do with it that I wouldn't do with my ZT 0550. If I need more knife, I'll get a Laser Strike.

Al Mar Payara. I don't carry knives for defense. I carry a pistol for that and am far more proficient with empty hands than I am with blades. This folder simply wasn't a good fit for me from a utility standpoint.


Where I'm left:

ZT 0550, 0562, 0566. No desire for a 0560. These 3 simply work for me. They're made in my hometown of Tualatin, OR.

Lionsteel TiSpine. My top choice for a gentleman's folder.

Microtech DOC. I'd happily trade out of this thing. Not loving it.

Benchmade Griptilian 551. Got a pair for my brother and I. Wanted a BM in the group for Oregon pride reasons.

Spyderco Persistence. Retired EDC, lots of sentimental attachment.


That's all, and I'm at peace. I like where I'm at.