what's the point of collecting knives?

I like knives, I enjoy using them, fondling them and looking at them. Like some people and cars, they like to look and use them.
I'm more so one of those types that just buys a better knife than the current one I own and holds on to them all. I don't have many but I haven't been really into knives for that long. For a while I was the kind that said you only need one or two, then I got a third that was better and so on.
 
I appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into a quality knife. I use all of my knives, they get carried on sort of a rotation. I pick out a knife in the morning like some people would pick out a tie or shoes. (Or a fragrance lol)
 
I love the differences from one knife to another. I carry a different knife every day and I EDC every knife that I own. I find it facinating that one of the human races' most basic implements, one that has been around since Ug the caveman first started chipping stone, has been reinvented in so many different ways. The different locking mechanisms, the many different blade styles and handle materials, the science that goes into the steel design. It all goes together form peices of art with a sharp edge. Every day for me is a different knife experience.
 
Tracking down ones that I covet... It's the hunt I am after.

The wait...The anticipation until the the mailman arrives... It's the rush I am after.

Seriously though, I was showing off my gear to a buddy and he was like "sooo...what's the point?" "What are you gonna do with em" . Don't know if there's a definitive answer. I appreciate quality and workmanship, checking out unique/various designs, bladesteels and their differing qualities keeps me interested, sharpening I found is a rewarding sub-hobby,Modding and getting knives just the way you like em and personalized is cool. Wheeling and dealing buying knives as cheap as possible - selling knives off for little to no loss, Collecting different variations of knives I really like has been expensive but fun, My wife has ALOT of expensive things and before knives all I had were my Levi's, I like hearing about knives others like and checking the knife out for myself...Great people in the knife community...

I got Colognes other people have got for me through the years. I don't use em though so you can call it a collection too.
 
Maybe there's a gene for colllecting knives and those who have it survived. ;)
 
I've been fascinated by knives since I was about 6 years old. I went through a whole collector stage years ago. I'm more of an accumulator now and my collection is always changing. I like to use my knives and they give me great pleasure. Sharpening and maintaining them is fun for me. You certainly won't get rich collecting and selling knives, but that's not why I buy them.
 
I'll answer. Collecting knives is fun... if you like knives and one is a collector.
 
I'm part magpie and am drawn, beyond my will, to collect shiny objects which are then littered around my nest. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go rub myself with a pine cone in the hopes my scent will attract other knife hoarders.
 
irrelephant said:
Maybe I'm the only one, but it seems pretty bizarre to get into knife collecting because you heard some game designer collects knives. That's far weirder than collecting knives because you like them. Collect what you like, not what people you like, like.
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This was the first thing that came to my mind.

Also, I believe Gabe Newell is a member here.
 
fwiw, my in-laws spend $10,000 a year on antique knick-knacks. That's nuts, imo! But, that's their hobby.
 
Lycosa said:
fwiw, my in-laws spend $10,000 a year on antique knick-knacks. That's nuts, imo! But, that's their hobby.
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Pure lunacy for sure. :rolleyes:

If they have that much to spend on useless knick-knacks maybe they have some spare $$$ to supplement your knife budget?...

It never hurts to ask you know. :D
 
The road to addiction starts slowly, first via curiosity/need and then gathers steam when you start to buy multiple knives that you don't use or need. Time plays a part here, of course. During youth, one is drawn to the macho aspect of having a large, sharp cutting tool...an item that seemingly could solve ANY issue/problem at hand. Later, the practical notions gain a foothold (hopefully) and one tends to simmer down to more reasonable, pedestrian choices. The process and cycle is horrific and amazing, not to mention hugely expensive while being charmingly amusing.
 
Sums it up for me too.
Maprik said:
Aesthetics for me. I see a knife that looks cool and I want to own it. My collection is all users though, no safe queens...Carrying and using my knives is part of the pleasure.
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