Less New blades coming In I guess I finally beat it

[aj1985]

Hey guys hope all is copacetic

I think I finally have beat this so called disease
In a few days I will be getting rid of a lot of my knives, because I just don't use em and probably never will.

After taking a look at my current EDC it just can not be beat; my buying new knives has slowed down to a stand still compared to last year and the beginning of this year.

Current EDC is
Large Regular Sebenza Bg42
Almite SE Cricket
Microtech Credit card knife
Spyderco Jester with light on Key chain

Work EDC is
Spyderco Wave Delica
Almite SE Cricket
Microtech Credit card knife
Spyderco Jester with light on Key chain

I have pretty much found perfection in the above at this moment and I keep em all in front of my computer and they really do stop me from buying many knives since there aren't really any that compare to the above. I have a Xm-18 coming a few ansos and a DDR and a few R.J martins, but the above have really slowed my knife buying to a stand still.

A Sebenza and a Spyderco really go hand in hand.

Have any of your knives or edc combos brought your collection or accumulating to a stand still, because they just fit you so well.

aj

[jujigatame]

As far as custom folders for EDC are concerned, I went through a bunch until I got large Dozier folding hunter. That knife feels just right for me, so between it and a large Mayo TNT I don't really want for anything in a tactical style folder.

I've yet to find as clear a winner for production folders, but perhaps that's due to the fact that it's easier to sample and hold on to a greater variety of them. There's a lot of good stuff on the production market these days, can't eat just one.

[CombatGrappler]

My knife buying has really slowed down in the last few months. I was actually talking about selling a few and my wife wanted to know who I was and what I had done with her husband.

Once I got my Paramilitary, I quit looking for the "perfect" knife to carry to work. The P-mil is great for the things I need to do, which isn't all that much since I got promoted. As you can see from my signature, I have quite a few Spydies. Most of what I have bought lately is collectible stuff, like the colored Dyad Jrs. I also picked up an NIB Tenacious and used Calypso Jr. on bladeforums for about 64 bucks total...couldn't pass that up!

But I'm with you aj....I have really slowed down my knife buying. Mainly to focus on bills and my savings, in my case.

[spydutch]

Same with me aj. I've been carrying my Delica1/SE in AUS8 for 2 weeks straight now without changing for even a day and I have anther one coming out of a trade . So I guess I'm pretty close to the knife that fits me the best.

Due to bills and such I haven't bought a new Spydie or any knife for over half a year.

Furthermore I'm sorry to say that I'm not very impressed with the current line up of Spyderco.

[The Mastiff]

No matter how many nice knives I have I could still find a hundred more I would like to have, and get to know them inside and out. There are endless variations even with the same steel and lock system. Then throw in different steels, different designs etc. and I'm hooked.

I read about a couple ( rich compared to me I'd guess) that had a room in their house dedicated to replicating a gun store. Not just a rack of guns, but all the other stuff that went in to filling all the isles in the store, magazines and cleaning kits and all.

I can relate. I would have a period correct sales /display case of Bucks, schrade, etc.

Cardboard packs of cheap "ideals" in different colors. A big glass case of Spyderco models of course, starting from C01 on.

I'd still find time to volunteer at the local retirement home of course, but I wouldn't have to get in my car to drive to my favorite hangout. I could stay at home with my loved ones and be there.

Big, big wishfull thinking. Oh well. I still believe in volunteer work, and prefer the "greatest generation". they've not got long left and I find them in a lot of cases to live up to their generational nickname.

They did big things in their time. Sorry for the ramble. Joe

[tonydahose]

ummm...i was just updating my list of knives that i bought this year....i think i took a different turn in the forkin the road then you..here is the list of 2008 buys...i am surprised you dont have a dodo in your rotation.


C03 Engraved Hunter CE
C07 Police Sante Fe Custom in Black Onyx
C08 Merlin SE
C10 Endura 4 Foliage Green G10
Endura 4 British Racing Green SE
Endura 4 White PE
Endura 4 Pink PE
Endura 4 Black w/ Blackened Blade CE
Endura 4 "Sal Glesser" Signature PE
Endura 3 Wave "Messerforum" edition
Endura 1 Black Clipit CE
C11 Delica 3 Blue PE
C14 Rescue Wave SE
C18 Goddard Jr White Micarta CE
C30 Remote Release Black SE (2)
C39 Dyad Jr Black
C80 Dodo Blue PE
Dodo Black SE
C84 Karambit
C85 Yojimbo Black
C92 Kopa Jigged Bone
Kopa Stacked Wood
Kopa Blue Bone
Kopa Abalone w/ Black & White Stripes
C95 Manix Foliage Green
C96 Spyker
C102 Adventura Forum Knife 2005
C115 T-Mag
C116 Superhawk
XXX knife
C120 Mariner SE
XXX knife
C123 Sage
FB03 Lum Tanto
FB11 Kumo
FB20 Rock Salt
FB22 Caspian Salt
LBK Ladybug Orange
Ladybug SS
Ladybug Forrest Green w/ Photon Light
Mule

[gordonk]

I hear you as well. I've picked up "bits & pieces", so to speak but really not going at it like before - I used to be good for 3 or 4 every month. I've sort of reached the point where my EDC's (daily, evening/weekend - whatever comes up) have become extremely constant, and it really does have to peak my interest before I take the plunge. My latest were the new G-10 Police in SE and a Tasman Salt/SE. I bought the new Police because I could go lefty, and wanted the SE - I already have an SS stainless/PE Police (I put piece of cocobolo on the non-clip side), but didn't use it that much. I had a chance to try Simon's Salt on the Canadian Passaround and finally broke down and got one. Interestingly, they both got "work" this weekend (got'em on Friday) and now have a bit of "character"

I noticed you had a Sebbie I finally found a couple locally and got to fondle them for a bit. It's definitely got me thinking but I think if I'm going to drop that kind of coin, it's gonna be a lefy version. I'm figurin' at that kind of price point, it had better be at least lefty Aside from the lefty thing, I'm trying to decide between the small and large - already decided it won't be a plain classic, but maybe.......we'll see where I end up on this one. I don't just collect but in see everything else, for me, there just hasn't been all that much.

[aj1985]

ummm...i was just updating my list of knives that i bought this year....i think i took a different turn in the forkin the road then you..here is the list of 2008 buys...i am surprised you dont have a dodo in your rotation.


C03 Engraved Hunter CE
C07 Police Sante Fe Custom in Black Onyx
C08 Merlin SE
C10 Endura 4 Foliage Green G10
Endura 4 British Racing Green SE
Endura 4 White PE
Endura 4 Pink PE
Endura 4 Black w/ Blackened Blade CE
Endura 4 "Sal Glesser" Signature PE
Endura 3 Wave "Messerforum" edition
Endura 1 Black Clipit CE
C11 Delica 3 Blue PE
C14 Rescue Wave SE
C18 Goddard Jr White Micarta CE
C30 Remote Release Black SE (2)
C39 Dyad Jr Black
C80 Dodo Blue PE
Dodo Black SE
C84 Karambit
C85 Yojimbo Black
C92 Kopa Jigged Bone
Kopa Stacked Wood
Kopa Blue Bone
Kopa Abalone w/ Black & White Stripes
C95 Manix Foliage Green
C96 Spyker
C102 Adventura Forum Knife 2005
C115 T-Mag
C116 Superhawk
XXX knife
C120 Mariner SE
XXX knife
C123 Sage
FB03 Lum Tanto
FB11 Kumo
FB20 Rock Salt
FB22 Caspian Salt
LBK Ladybug Orange
Ladybug SS
Ladybug Forrest Green w/ Photon Light
Mule

Hey bro you firefighters must make a boat load of coin eh or are you getting a cut of those firefighter calendars

I wish I could carry the Dodo, but at my current job it is a bit of a hindrance. The handle profile is a bit to wide and every second I feel it and since I'm a shipper it really doesn't go well at the moment.

Ironically in the next few days I'm gonna get rid of 4 of them since they don't get used and only keep 3-4 for myself which have special meaning. Come to think of It I really should have taken a picture when I had 20-21 of these guys I miss the flock sometimes.

If it don't work it can't stay here is my new mentality and I'm sticking to it.

take care my friend
aj

p.s I needed a change so I took the Khalsa with me today. No clue as to why, but I really need to get some titanium on this khalsa. That would be sweet.

[Billy]

I'm pretty much there too. Just sold a BNIB Merlin and traded a couple of blue G-10 beauties (Dodo and Yojimbo) because I just didn't carry them...ever. What did I trade for? A C83 Persian that saw two continuous weeks of pocket time and use. I also just recently got 2 more C83's as well as 3 Kris' which saw alot of pocket time too. Now, there really is nothing out there that I really want. My EDC rotates around between a Millie, Endura, Persian or Kris for my big blade and a Delica, Mini Persian, Cricket, Caly 3 or Lava for my small blade. I have found that the above (along with a couple of Rescues, a Tenacious and my Chinook 3) give me enough variety to keep me very happy. Keeps the wife happy too!

[DRod]

My Military slowed me down a bit. But Ive since got the G10 Endura, now oranged and D2 Para. There are a few here and there that I'd really like but honestly cant see myself carrying. My Military is still my number one go to knife even over my newly clad Endura. Gonna carry it for a while though, show it off and such. The Orange.

[araneae]

ummm...i was just updating my list of knives that i bought this year....i think i took a different turn in the forkin the road then you..here is the list of 2008 buys...i am surprised you dont have a dodo in your rotation.


C03 Engraved Hunter CE
C07 Police Sante Fe Custom in Black Onyx
C08 Merlin SE
C10 Endura 4 Foliage Green G10
Endura 4 British Racing Green SE
Endura 4 White PE
Endura 4 Pink PE
Endura 4 Black w/ Blackened Blade CE
Endura 4 "Sal Glesser" Signature PE
Endura 3 Wave "Messerforum" edition
Endura 1 Black Clipit CE
C11 Delica 3 Blue PE
C14 Rescue Wave SE
C18 Goddard Jr White Micarta CE
C30 Remote Release Black SE (2)
C39 Dyad Jr Black
C80 Dodo Blue PE
Dodo Black SE
C84 Karambit
C85 Yojimbo Black
C92 Kopa Jigged Bone
Kopa Stacked Wood
Kopa Blue Bone
Kopa Abalone w/ Black & White Stripes
C95 Manix Foliage Green
C96 Spyker
C102 Adventura Forum Knife 2005
C115 T-Mag
C116 Superhawk
XXX knife
C120 Mariner SE
XXX knife
C123 Sage
FB03 Lum Tanto
FB11 Kumo
FB20 Rock Salt
FB22 Caspian Salt
LBK Ladybug Orange
Ladybug SS
Ladybug Forrest Green w/ Photon Light
Mule

I feel much better now. My knife "problem" must be in an early stage of progression compared to that list. Really I'm just jealous Tony...

[tonydahose]

I feel much better now. My knife "problem" must be in an early stage of progression compared to that list. Really I'm just jealous Tony...

what...its not that many...really its not...i was going to post up the 3/4 year roundup of knives bought but the month isnt over yet..lol

and i blame sal and company for putting out so many nice new knives this year.

[JackDaKnife01]

Tony - you make-a me feel bad because I only got 62 - but I tell you what I will do ! Trade you a Captain & 2 big ones for the Lum*-lol Only kidding, I know it has a good home and I let the Captain out of the gun/safe once a week to let it breathe. Don't post on here much as I know a little about everything and not much about anything - so mostly I just read about what is going on in here when I can find the time to do so. You need to go get another knife in the morning as yours are getting lonely!!! lol Later.

[The Mastiff]

Aj1985, speaking of BG42 sebenzas, am I correct in thinking that the older BG42 sebenzas are worth as much if not more than the newer S30 sebenzas on the used sebenza market.

The Large , regular BG42 sebenza is the one I would desire most if I wanted a sebenza. Joe

[jag-engr]

I'm at the same point. I'd like to get a Sage and an Urban when they come out, but I'm pretty well pleased with the 12-15 knives that I have.

A word of advice... Don't start looking at flashlights!

[LowSpeedHighDrag]

Ive really down sized my collection this year. Sold maybe 10 knives. I now have a Para, a Millie, and an Endura4. Those knives are the only ones that work. Put the money I got from the knives into the wife and my Emergency fund. It cant be touched now

[gordonk]

what...its not that many...really its not...i was going to post up the 3/4 year roundup of knives bought but the month isnt over yet..lol

and i blame sal and company for putting out so many nice new knives this year.

You make an excellent point This last go-round with me, I think was 4 or 5 's to every "other", though, I did get my Kershaw Leek between the G-10 D4/Byrd Wings and G-10 Police/SE, Tasman Salt. But then before that, it was a UKPK and SS Dragonfly Soooooooo, if I quit buying "others" I should be cured I'm thinking of getting a Sebbie of some sort, one of larger Ka-Bar Dozier folding hunters, maybe two - so 15 or so more Spydies and I should be good

[aj1985]

Aj1985, speaking of BG42 sebenzas, am I correct in thinking that the older BG42 sebenzas are worth as much if not more than the newer S30 sebenzas on the used sebenza market.

The Large , regular BG42 sebenza is the one I would desire most if I wanted a sebenza. Joe

Yeah your right bro

I have seen Bg42 sebbies sell for a premium over their S30v counterparts. Usually the price for NIB is around $450-$500.

In the begining I thought it was funny that old used Bg42 sebbies sell for more than New S30v sebbies. I love this blade though and this is my first Bg42 and it takes an edge like no other.

If you wait a bit you might get a good deal eh.
aj