What Type of Knife Knut are you?

[22-rimfire]

When I was 14, I was always right relative to what my parents told me. But in the back of my mind, I listened and learned. Now I can tell all the younger folks what they need to do and they can ignore me.

 

[anustart]

One needs to remember that he is only 14 and probably has limited financial resources available to him. That certainly colors one's views on knives. In time, I suspect he'll have knives that range in quality from "junk" to high end and cost from $10 to $500. You can only use so many.

That's true. I don't make hardly enough money to spend, say, $500 on a folding knife right now when my Blur works just fine. Thanks for the posts.

 

[strategy9]

What type of knife knut am I?

A poor lowly middle-class one, who squeezes knife purchases into my budget whenever I see fit between bills, expenses, kids, dogs, home maintenance, (legal fees), etc...
When I do have what I call "me money"
As opposed to "she money" and "we money"
It usually goes into blade and/or blade related (knife, straight razor, axe, sharpening "stuffs", etc) purchases,
(unless I notice an ammo supply getting low, then that will take precedence, as keeping my guns loaded us just as important as keeping my Knives sharp, and with the amount of various Knives I already own, low ammo supply always trumps "another" knife).

 

[mitch4ging]

Not all collectors are boasters, and not all boasters are collecters. I also have knives I keep put up, mostly to pass on to my sons when I depart. I think a lot of guys (and gals) are like that. A few years ago I bought both my sons Henry .22 Golden Boys, a nice rifle they can use and pass on to there kids some day. My grandfather passed away a few years ago and I got his 1894 Winchester 30-30. So we all collect for different reasons, thats ok. As already been brought up, if you enjoy it, thats what counts, life is tooooo short to worry about what other people think about it, as the song brings out, "it's your thing, do what you want to do"! Just don't put down what others have or how they choose to use them.

 

[Bob W]

I have more designated User knives than what I could actually use up in three lifetimes.
Still, 99% of my knives are just for lookin' at.

I hope that taking and posting photos to 'virtually' share our collections with others isn't being too "boastful." I find it quite entertaining and educational to see other members' collector knives and user knives.

 

[craytab]

Not all collectors are boasters, and not all boasters are collecters. I also have knives I keep put up, mostly to pass on to my sons when I depart. I think a lot of guys (and gals) are like that. A few years ago I bought both my sons Henry .22 Golden Boys, a nice rifle they can use and pass on to there kids some day. My grandfather passed away a few years ago and I got his 1894 Winchester 30-30. So we all collect for different reasons, thats ok. As already been brought up, if you enjoy it, thats what counts, life is tooooo short to worry about what other people think about it, as the song brings out, "it's your thing, do what you want to do"! Just don't put down what others have or how they choose to use them.

Right, the problem is the OP is posing an extremely naive black and white question.

 

[miltmaldo]

I'm the one who buys them and keep them out of the box and take pictures of them . I handle all of my knives flip them open and check them out but don't use them or EDC them not because I'm afraid of using them . But more because of where I live . I have a bunch of knives that are 3.5 inches of blade length that I will never use . But I like to handle them and know what they feel like so I buy them . People will beat some knives because that's the type of work they do . I don't have the need to beat on a knife and when I need to pry something open I go to my SAK or Leatherman . Now my fix blade do get beat up and resharpen a lot to the point that some end up with a jacked up convex edge .

 

[Gadt]

It was a good question, just didnt need to stereotype. I'm a knife nut, period. I like all types of well made knives.

 

[22-rimfire]

Right, the problem is the OP is posing an extremely naive black and white question.

So, weren't you just a little naive when you were 14? As a teenager, the world is often very black and white, right and wrong, good and evil... We all learn that there are few absolutes except that you were born and you will die and what happens in between is often up to you, training, and some luck.

 

[craytab]

So, weren't you just a little naive when you were 14? As a teenager, the world is often very black and white, right and wrong, good and evil... We all learn that there are few absolutes except that you were born and you will die and what happens in between is often up to you, training, and some luck.

And that is my point. If no one points it out how will the youngin OP figure this out? I mean this isn't exactly a new thing for the OP. Multiple screw ups with no learning from mistakes.

 

[anustart]

And that is my point. If no one points it out how will the youngin OP figure this out? I mean this isn't exactly a new thing for the OP. Multiple screw ups with no learning from mistakes.

Of course. You keep commenting negative things and don't have the decency to reply to or even acknowledge what I said to you in my other thread. You are doing nothing to help me, even though all you seem to know how to say is "he needs life advice" or "he needs guidance". And again, you don't reply to me when I point that out.

In case you missed something, I said "to me". That means "in my opinion / that's my view on things".

 

[craytab]

Of course. You keep commenting negative things and don't have the decency to reply to or even acknowledge what I said to you in my other thread. You are doing nothing to help me, even though all you seem to know how to say is "he needs life advice" or "he needs guidance". And again, you don't reply to me when I point that out.

In case you missed something, I said "to me". That means "in my opinion / that's my view on things".

Oh I didn't miss it. The thing is, your opinion is flat wrong. Look at this thread of yours. If your opinion was correct everyone would say "I'm the a-hole collector guy" or "I'm the cool user guy". That isn't happening now is it.

Another life lesson kid, if you put your opinion out on the internet, when it is blatantly wrong, it will get called out. Maybe read more threads like this to gauge what reaction the community might have to yet another thread like this. The search function is your friend.

 

[anustart]

Oh I didn't miss it. The thing is, your opinion is flat wrong. Look at this thread of yours. If your opinion was correct everyone would say "I'm the a-hole collector guy" or "I'm the cool user guy". That isn't happening now is it.

Another life lesson kid, if you put your opinion out on the internet, when it is blatantly wrong, it will get called out. Maybe read more threads like this to gauge what reaction the community might have to yet another thread like this. The search function is your friend.

Wow! Look at that. Some good advice from you. I edited the post just for you.

Clearly it's not happening. That's why I like visiting the forums and online sites for things I enjoy. They're open discussion, and you find out things you never would have considered or thought existed. That's what so great about these places. That's also why I make threads the way I do. I give a few options, almost like a poll. Then if someone doesn't agree with them, they'll explain their position or opinion. Then you learn. It works nearly every time. Then there's the people like you... don't even get me started on that. That's a whole 'nother thread!

 

[Sonnydaze]

just wow.

Looks like you have really set up the knife collector as a terrible human. No way in hell am i giving such a one sided question my time to answer it. Good luck kid.

agreed.

 

[B.F.U]

I do what I feel and don't care one bit if you or anyone thinks I'm silly for having a couple unused knives. I've used some of my knives with no regard to the fact that they are expensive, and I've used a good few knives pretty darn thoroughly by anyone's standards. I also have several that have only been used to open a package or so, maybe less, and will likely stay that way for a while. I don't feel bad at all for setting my 1 of 3 TC Appaloosa Soup Bone Beerlow aside to be admired, rather than using it to a pulp (literally wearing the blade down so much that I've had to grind the kick almost away) like my TC Smooth Ivory Bone Barlow.

We all like knives. We express that different ways. As long as we're not jerks about it, who cares what other people do?

 

[B.F.U]

Not all collectors are boasters, and not all boasters are collecters. I also have knives I keep put up, mostly to pass on to my sons when I depart. I think a lot of guys (and gals) are like that. A few years ago I bought both my sons Henry .22 Golden Boys, a nice rifle they can use and pass on to there kids some day. My grandfather passed away a few years ago and I got his 1894 Winchester 30-30. So we all collect for different reasons, thats ok. As already been brought up, if you enjoy it, thats what counts, life is tooooo short to worry about what other people think about it, as the song brings out, "it's your thing, do what you want to do"! Just don't put down what others have or how they choose to use them.

I'm one of the weirdos who thinks about this even though I don't have kids yet. Some of my GECs are definitely "heirloom quality" haha Also, those Golden Boys are some awesome guns! Great gift!

I think the thing about "not all boasters are collectors" is definitely true. There are two 14 year old knife guys (kids?) where I help out on the weekends who are definitely into lower end knives, but put down my not that lower end knives pretty frequently. I was using my beater Native 4 to cut some rope and the one asked to see it, then proceeded to say how it wasn't good because it had a plastic handle, and that his knives were much better and I could use one. So I asked to see it, genuinely curious, and he brought one of those novelty/carnival ring toss knives with a mystery steel handle and blade. I looked it over, said it looked like it could do a good amount of work, and handed it back. The point is, I know my Native is better than that knife but didn't chide him for it even though he talked down on mine. Similarly, I was using my BK4 to clear some brush and they started saying how their knife would "chew it up" because their knife has a D guard with blades on it and a metal handle and a recurve etc etc (for real). It's nice they enjoy their knives, and it's not my place to put them down. But the fact is that sometimes you are the less informed party, and more often than not when you're a kid (a 14 year old is a kid, even though we all felt much more grown up than we really were in those teenage years).

I don't really know if anything I just typed makes sense or came together coherently, but oh well. I'm watching a Whole Foods parking lot and these people are not very good/considerate drivers.

 

[craytab]

I do what I feel and don't care one bit if you or anyone thinks I'm silly for having a couple unused knives. I've used some of my knives with no regard to the fact that they are expensive, and I've used a good few knives pretty darn thoroughly by anyone's standards. I also have several that have only been used to open a package or so, maybe less, and will likely stay that way for a while. I don't feel bad at all for setting my 1 of 3 TC Appaloosa Soup Bone Beerlow aside to be admired, rather than using it to a pulp (literally wearing the blade down so much that I've had to grind the kick almost away) like my TC Smooth Ivory Bone Barlow.

We all like knives. We express that different ways. As long as we're not jerks about it, who cares what other people do?

Or liars. Other than that I agree completely.

 

[anustart]

Or lairs. Other than that I agree completely.

Not sure what a lair is. Why, exactly, do you keep coming back to this thread and throwing things in my face?

 

[killgar]

On the subject of teenagers-

I will occasionally hire teenagers for summer jobs. And it's not uncommon that I encounter teenagers who think they know everything, that's all part of being a teenager (I remember when I was one). Some of the teens I hire will start out as know-it-alls who think they know best, but if I exert a bit of patience, and take the time to talk to them in a respectful way, many teens will listen to what I say and come to recognize that I actually know more than they do. And as a result their job becomes much easier.

Several times at the end of the summer I've had teens who started out as know-it-alls come to me on the last day and say "I'm sorry I was such a jerk at first. Thanks a lot for not firing me that first day". And when they walk away, they do so with valuable experience, some life lessons, a pocket full of cash, and my respect. And sometimes they come back for more work, as valuable and experienced workers.

But if I jumped on them every time they made a mistake, and heaped criticism upon them every time they were wrong, and fired them at the first sign of being a know-it-all, such positive outcomes would never happen.

Of course, some teens that show up are completely closed-minded and will never consider the possibility that they could be wrong and that someone else could know more than they do. They generally don't last one full day.

The way I see it, there is no fault in being wrong or making mistakes. The only fault comes from not recognizing that you were wrong and not learning from your mistakes.

It's so very easy to criticize teenagers when they are wrong or make mistakes. Because they are often wrong and they make a lot of mistakes. Again, that's all part of being a teenager. Criticizing teens for making mistakes is like shooting fish in a barrel.

Personally, I like to believe that Bladeforums is a place where people can receive guidance on the subject of knives and those who own them. I like to believe that a teenager who comes here with all kinds of inaccurate notions regarding knives and their owners can learn from those members who are willing to offer a bit of patience and understanding, and take the time to provide actual guidance instead of just criticism. It's nice to see that many in this thread have chosen to offer their opinions on the OP's point of view without simply dismissing him with criticism. Perhaps the OP will learn from their posts.

I have learned from experience that there is a big difference between a "bad kid" and a kid who simply needs guidance. I hope the OP is the latter rather than the former. I'm willing to believe that he is.

So, my question for you Anustart is, after reading the posts of those who have taken the time to contribute to this thread, do you still believe that there are only two kinds of "Knife Knuts"?

 

[anustart]

On the subject of teenagers-

I will occasionally hire teenagers for summer jobs. And it's not uncommon that I encounter teenagers who think they know everything, that's all part of being a teenager (I remember when I was one). Some of the teens I hire will start out as know-it-alls who think they know best, but if I exert a bit of patience, and take the time to talk to them in a respectful way, many teens will listen to what I say and come to recognize that I actually know more than they do. And as a result their job becomes much easier.

Several times at the end of the summer I've had teens who started out as know-it-alls come to me on the last day and say "I'm sorry I was such a jerk at first. Thanks a lot for not firing me that first day". And when they walk away, they do so with valuable experience, some life lessons, a pocket full of cash, and my respect. And sometimes they come back for more work, as valuable and experienced workers.

But if I jumped on them every time they made a mistake, and heaped criticism upon them every time they were wrong, and fired them at the first sign of being a know-it-all, such positive outcomes would never happen.

Of course, some teens that show up are completely closed-minded and will never consider the possibility that they could be wrong and that someone else could know more than they do. They generally don't last one full day.

The way I see it, there is no fault in being wrong or making mistakes. The only fault comes from not recognizing that you were wrong and not learning from your mistakes.

It's so very easy to criticize teenagers when they are wrong or make mistakes. Because they are often wrong and they make a lot of mistakes. Again, that's all part of being a teenager. Criticizing teens for making mistakes is like shooting fish in a barrel.

Personally, I like to believe that Bladeforums is a place where people can receive guidance on the subject of knives and those who own them. I like to believe that a teenager who comes here with all kinds of inaccurate notions regarding knives and their owners can learn from those members who are willing to offer a bit of patience and understanding, and take the time to provide actual guidance instead of just criticism. It's nice to see that many in this thread have chosen to offer their opinions on the OP's point of view without simply dismissing him with criticism. Perhaps the OP will learn from their posts.

I have learned from experience that there is a big difference between a "bad kid" and a kid who simply needs guidance. I hope the OP is the latter rather than the former. I'm willing to believe that he is.

So, my question for you Anustart is, after reading the posts of those who have taken the time to contribute to this thread, do you still believe that there are only two kinds of "Knife Knuts"?

After reading your incredibly insightful post, and your prior posts, and the posts of other members here who, as you mentioned, had patience with me and my inaccuracies, flaws, etc, no, I do not believe there are only two types of knife enthusiasts. That's what I hoped would happen with thread - that I would learn something, gain new knowledge, and/or get some different perspectives on some things. Perhaps my way of doing so wasn't the best (making people choose one of two questions in my original post), even if it is very effective in getting people to say no, actually, I'm this and this, not just that.