Your knife collection size

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So, I've been reading threads recently about new comers with small-ish collections, and been taking a hard look at my own personal collection seeing what I could part with and not feel like I'll regret it later. Upon counting, I came up with the number of 95 knives. That's right, 95 (not even including victorinox knives or my multi-tools). That's 88 folding knives and 7 fixed blades, all amassed in roughly 3 years.

Being a bit shocked at this number, I'm curious as to how big everyone else's collection is, as well as the age of collection.
 
I try to keep my collection small. Usually only have about 10 knives at any given time. While I could certainly see how I could get to 100 knives I hope that never happens. I wouldn't even know where to keep them all?
 
toal299 said:
I try to keep my collection small. Usually only have about 10 knives at any given time. While I could certainly see how I could get to 100 knives I hope that never happens. I wouldn't even know where to keep them all?
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That's what pelican cases are for :D
 
31. And that includes a few (4 actually) I am actively trying to sell.

Oh, I've been buying knives for 10 years or so, but I think my collecting has really gotten specific and serious in the past 2.
 
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You made me curious so I went downstairs and counted...

I have 49 the majority of which I bought over the past 18 months...I am not even close to finished...I have no desire to sell any of them...

Cheers/bg
 
`br4dz- said:
That's what pelican cases are for :D
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I know but I wouldn't know what to do with all those pelican cases. I like to keep my knives locked in my safe and it isn't large enough to store pelican cases. When you talking about that volume of knives that is a lot of money to just have sitting out somewhere in a case.
 
Looks like 23, give or take some I may not be remembering.

6 kitchen knives
12 fixed blades
7 folders (same edc since Dec 2010).

Been a member here since mid/late 2010 if memory serves, but always had a few knives before that.

I haven't bought a knife for myself in a couple of years (~2.5) as I haven't felt the need/desire. But I'm not a "collector" either. I've got a few that I never use that I should get rid of actually.

And, it's not like there is a "correct" number of knives anyway. As long as you manage your money to still meet your obligations and other interests/needs, I wouldnt worry about it too much.
 
My current tally is 15.
  • 3 that see regular use (EDC, alternate EDC, favorite traditional)
  • 2 multitools in the truck
  • 2 for backpacking, camping, and hiking
  • 2 in my bugout bag
  • 1 multitool at my desk for small chores
  • 5 kept for sentimental reasons or because I haven't decided to sell them yet
I think the most I've ever owned at once was something like 35, but I've held steady at around 12-17 for some time now.

I tend to buy knives, use them to see what they're like, explore a new pattern/lock/steel/etc., or audition them as potential EDCs, and then sell them if they don't suit me. I enjoy that aspect of the hobby, I just don't tend to hold onto many knives.
 
I'd have to wait till I get home but I think somewhere near 15.
Two XM-18s (one of them is on the way)
ZT 0561 ZT 0566
Delica
Leek
Gerber Air Ranger
Cryo 1
Tenacious
2 Case stockmen
Case Mini trapper
Boker Stockman
Queen Ruple Sowbelly
2 Buck 110
Buck Trio
Case/Bose dogleg jack (on the way) and a
Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hinter

Just started again getting back in to knives only about 10 months old
 
Currently 3 folders, 1 lost SAK, and 1 vintage stockman. I have tried 100’s of folders over the past 5 or so years. It’s been a great way to figure out what exactly suits my needs or wants.

Spyderco:
Military CPM-S90V CF/Ti
Para 2 CPM-M4 Jade satin
Native 5 Maxamet
 
I don't know how many knives (non-kitchen knives as I don't count them as part of my knife accumulation). I have added 4 knives so far this year and they were all intended as possible users. I have several tubs of mixed boxes containing knives, empty knife boxes, and so forth. I tend to keep my knives that I am not using (but might use or at least fondle) in plastic boxes that will handle about 20 knives each. I generally don't include machetes or machete-like blades as part of my knife accumulation. They are all for use when I need them. I have a number of old ones lying around my garage in the nooks and crannies.
 
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