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chadridv

chadridv

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So I've been more of less out of the knife game for a while. I never stopped carrying a knife and always had at least a couple in my possession, but for whatever reason a few years back, I gave up on the hunt I used to enjoy so much. Perhaps the price rise of quality customs discouraged me, combined with my interest (obsession) with watches, lead me away from knife collecting.

For whatever reason, I started getting back into the hobby. Before I knew it, a couple knives turned into 4, then 6 and now... crap, I don't know. Let's count together! haha.

OK, so as much as I really love all these knives, I think some need to go. It's just too many. So aside from sharing some pics with you guys of my current collection, I'm also open to hearing some opinions on which should be the first to go. I could use about $1000, which I know, means at least 1 or 2 of the heavy hitters should probably move. What do y'all think?

Thanks!
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`br4dz- said:
I'd chuck the striders and slysz bowie
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I was going to suggest the same, but toss in the Caly, Dragonfly and Pingo.

Get a sprint ZDP Caly, and a Delica HAP40 in Pakkawood.
 
I have nearly 200. You are just getting started. I guess I am the wrong one to ask.
 
I sort of go with what is my intended use (if they are to be users) and see what sizes/models fit what needs. If any 2 or 3 are similar in size/look, one stays and the others go. This all get tempered back a bit if some just strike me as special whether there is a place for them or not.

If these are collectors only all bets are off and they all stay
 
I don't know that you'd get a lot of money for it, but that CRKT just looks bass akwards and should probably go.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I don't know that you'd get a lot of money for it, but that CRKT just looks bass akwards and should probably go.
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haha yeah it's kind of intentionally on the outskirts of the group. for the money though, it's a super cool knife. I beat the hell out of it too and it's still razor sharp. I'd highly recommend it for a cheap blade.
 
I guess if it was based on getting the 1K you mentioned the Striders would be the easiest way to get close (and I don't know if the recommendations to sell the Striders are based on that, or the other thing.). Is the little one a ProTech? And I actually don't know what the one above and one below the CRK are.

If you we gonna sell some of the other stuff (Spyderco, BM) to get 1K I think you'd end up selling quite a few.
 
jceckrosh said:
I guess if it was based on getting the 1K you mentioned the Striders would be the easiest way to get close (and I don't know if the recommendations to sell the Striders are based on that, or the other thing.). Is the little one a ProTech? And I actually don't know what the one above and one below the CRK are.

If you we gonna sell some of the other stuff (Spyderco, BM) to get 1K I think you'd end up selling quite a few.
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I think i'd probably move 1 higher priced knife and a few cheaper ones.

I definitely wouldn't move both Striders. The PTs are getting so hard to find, that I'd probably hang onto that. Man, it's tough to choose. I hate to say it but the CRK is probably the easiest to replace. I'm confused lol.
 
Heirphoto said:
I sort of go with what is my intended use (if they are to be users) and see what sizes/models fit what needs. If any 2 or 3 are similar in size/look, one stays and the others go. This all get tempered back a bit if some just strike me as special whether there is a place for them or not.

If these are collectors only all bets are off and they all stay
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This is a good mind set to get into, especially since I use all my knives. I'll take my time I suppose to try to sort them out.
 
`br4dz- said:
I'd chuck the striders and slysz bowie
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You know what's crazy is that the Slysz Bowie is one of the highest quality knives in this entire group. It's definitely the smoothest. The fit and finish is outstanding. The spydiechef is very nice, but the bowie is on a different level. However, the spydie chef is a more useful design to me. Not so as much in the blade but in the handle. The ergonomics are perfect for me, while the bowie has some hotspots while traditional grip.
 
1. If it is a gift from a family member, it stays.

2. If it has been in your safe for over two years and not been carried, set it aside.

3. Now, again, do the same as you did for #2, above but, make it one year.

4. The knives you just set aside are excess. These are the knives that you should consider parting with.

What are you left with? Do you have a good, serviceable set of knives that meet your cutting needs? If not, why not?

Notice I stated "needs" not wants. Can you improve your toolset by swapping with knives that are excess? If so, do that now.

Do you now have a set of knives that meet your cutting needs? You should. Once again, if not, why not? You should now be able to spot the areas in your collection that you need to work on and what is excess. Get rid of the excess. BTW, the Insingo should stay, no matter what, IMHO.

Using a system similar to what I stated above has shown me what knives I really enjoy using and what areas I need to improve. It has also taught me what knife features I "need" compared to what I "want."
 
It has been said that a person only needs three knives in the kitchen and three for everything else. Ignore the kitchen knives and what do you really need? A dress knife, an EDC folder, and a fixed blade. That's it.

LOL. I look at what I just wrote and can't help but feel the guy that said: "You only need three" was smoking something!
 
chadridv said:
You know what's crazy is that the Slysz Bowie is one of the highest quality knives in this entire group. It's definitely the smoothest. The fit and finish is outstanding. The spydiechef is very nice, but the bowie is on a different level. However, the spydie chef is a more useful design to me. Not so as much in the blade but in the handle. The ergonomics are perfect for me, while the bowie has some hotspots while traditional grip.
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Felt like a Lego block in my hand, and I could not stand the blade shape. I've got so many knives of the same or better quality that mine went in the first week of ownership.
 
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