Why do you like knifes ?

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manowar669 said:
Man jewelry. Knives, watches, guns. Men don't buy shoes, jewelry, clothes. We buy knives, watches, guns, flashlights.
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I doubt anyone would describe my knives or guns as jewelry. Mine qualify as rather mundane tools. Right now I have a delrin handled small Sears Craftsman slipjoint knife in my pocket and simple S&W M10 on the end table.
 
powernoodle said:
Knives allow us to manipulate our environments, as do flashlights, multitools and guns. Each provides a small sense of security in an insecure world, and that is why we often see that a knife guy is also into lights, MTs, etc. We like to be prepared for the unknown, to save the day, to protect ourselves and our clan, and simply to add a little convenience to our lives.

There is also a psychological component for many of us, wherein knives, etc., provide a brief distraction from the trainwrecks between our ears. That's why I own 100+ knives, and many dozens of MTs, lights, etc. There is no rational basis for this hoarding, but it results from repeated attempts to make ourselves feel good. The hunt, the web searching, the purchase, the waiting, the opening, the fondling and using . . . these things distract us from our inner demons for a short while. When the narcotic effect wears off, we start looking for the next knife. And before you know it, you end up with dozens of them. Its an addiction in the purest sensek.
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This is profoundly insightful, thanks for posting it powernoodle.

I'll add that they are an essential element to the sharpening pastime, which many people find satisfaction in, myself included.
 
I see knives as the ultimate tool man, if not as the missing body part that does what we are unable to do naturally; cut, slice, dice, stab, etc, with an incredible amount of applications. Its simplistic, low maintenance and minimalist nature adds to that statement.

Who would have thought that even after thousands of year we are still perfecting such a simple and basic tool? Minor features, fits and finishes makes a world of difference, and I love it.
 
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I agree with much of what has been mentioned.
In particular, the sum of functional design + aesthetics.

I like curves, & the way they blend together. I have not yet purchased a Wharncliffe blade.
 
Knives are our most universal tool and collectible. Find the most rabidly anti-knife person on the planet and you would likely walk into their kitchen to find their collection of knives. They are one of our earliest tools and arguably our first fabricated tool, and no other tool can be found in such a rich variety of shapes, forms, materials and styles. Even today, with mass production and near universal communications and trade, we could easily line up millions of examples of uniquely different knives, literally ranging from microscopic to massive industrial devices. It is fascinating to dwell on whatever specific practical advantage each of these designs might offer. The study of knives offer rich ground for a wide variety of interests, whether you enjoy their aesthetics or engineering, their history and archaeology (even anthropology), they have been at our side as tools, weapons, emblems of rank and remain a basic window to the evolution of many of our sciences, technologies and values. They have been a part of our greatest accomplishments, as well as, our most tragic horrors. Using and collecting knives is no passing fad, these are not Pound Puppies or Pet Rocks. It exceeds even the attraction for the art of our greatest masters. It is basic and instinctive, and indeed one of those drives that defines our species. Whether we choose to admit it, or not, we will all be attracted to knives until Man evolves.

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This is a quote from another member but I always remembered it.

"They're part tool, part toy and part work of art, that's why we love em so much".

With that said, I sit at a desk all day for my job. I like to have a field knife (usually a folder) sitting next to me as I work on my computer. I think the knife symbolizes a link between where I am, and where I want to be. When I hold it, it makes me think of being out in the woods, geared up for a hike or camping expedition, near a lake or a stream. Instead, I am shackled to this desk for 8 + hours a day. In my mind it helps me visualize the great outdoors and just for a moment it provides me a feeling of being somewhere else, somewhere more appealing.

I also think that, there is just something "sexy" about a knife, the curves and shape... I feel that way about my bow too.
 
Bob W said:
Genetics? :D
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I believe that this is in our gens. Most of the man love tools. Knives, lights and guns are all tools. Today we are doing variety of things for living and can survive without most of the tools. But our ancestors were hunters, defenders, explorers, farmers and so on for thousands of years. Love and appreciation of tools build in us on genetic level.
I think that we love dogs for the same reason.
 
Short and simple, it is a guy thing. I like dangerous things, sharp objects. They also make great tools and are used everyday in food prep and edc uses.
 
AddictedToGear said:
Short and simple, it is a guy thing. I like dangerous things, sharp objects. They also make great tools and are used everyday in food prep and edc uses.
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Agree. Their utilitarian nature coupled with how damn handsome they look make them undeniably collectable. Most of us also have strong memories associated with them. I remember when my dad finally let me use his American made Sharade to cut some apple slices as a child, it made an impression that one day I'd be responsible enough to to carry something that was "dangerous."
 
manowar669 said:
Man jewelry. Knives, watches, guns. Men don't buy shoes, jewelry, clothes. We buy knives, watches, guns, flashlights.
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I think it's ok to have shoes and clothes.:p If it's one thing I don't like going cheap on it's shoes or boots. Take care of your feet and your feet will take care of you. Ok, back to knives.
 
I liek knifes becuase their sharp.



I also like dictionaries
 
I was always interested in knives as a child, but choosing to be a chef made me a bit obsessed.
 
I just think they're a great combination of somewhat cool man-jewelry and being useful for a variety of tasks.
What's there not to like?
 
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