Knife Collecting

Hey Guys,
I'm a bit of a knife collector (I got 40+ :-o). I was wondering if there was anything specific to be called an actual "collector". So anyone know anything?
Thanks,
Spock96

 

A serial killer? :-D

Nah, I used to collect them too but unfortunately getting them across the border when I moved was more hassle than it was worth.

You should post some pics.

 

I have one on my phone I'll try to remember to get off and post of the whole collection on a table I build years ago.

 

Hi Spock.
This is relevant to me right now. I just got back from vacation from Waterton park in SW Alberta. There was a little store selling nice looking knives...useful and "decorative", and I think the most expensive one was $50.
I'm not an expert or a collector, but I'd like to have a decent knife for backcountry, but I didn't buy one because I have no idea what they're worth. Any thoughts?

 

What would you be using it for?

 

You probably already know of these guys but....

http://www.cabelas.ca/

They have all the gear you need for the kind of thing I think you might be wanting it for.
They also have some cool knives/blades too

Having said that I bought a functional knife with a 4 inch blade from TSC for $35 and it's been awesome, can put a razor edge on it in no time and it holds the edge.

 

Nice, My preferred carry is a Special Weapons and Tactics By MTech. Actually I have it on me as I type this.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...x=266&ty=34&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

 

Actually, I'm not sure. I have a Rapala fishing knife which I carry on my belt when hiking, but it's not very solid. My main idea for it is to cut an emergency exit out of our tent if the need arises, like a bear encounter at night. Aside from cleaning fish, it is probably has no other use. We hike a lot, about half in the backcountry and carry bear spray, but I think a good solid knife would be an asset, maybe more like a hunting knife about a four inch blade. I'll see if I can find some info on what they had at this store and let you know what caught my eye there (not literally:-D).
@ Nedlamar. Yes I know of Cabelas and after briefly checking their site they have some pretty expensive knives. I'll do more research before I buy, but I thought I'd post here because it's a knife thread and I figured there'd be some input from others

 

Now Bowie knives are a bit pricey but if your looking for something to do all that then I'd go with a tactical knife fixed or folder(mostly your preference) or a full out Bowie knife.
Side note about the Bowie--I've seen them used as plates(in movies and such).

 

Knife thread, and no pictures? Bunch of heathans! :-D

 

Er... I have swords...? They're sort of big knives, but prettier, and more deadly?

 

Well it boils down to the same thinking as power supplies for PC's, cheap out and you'll regret it.
Cheap knives do what they are supposed to do, but good quality knives (usually more expensive) do it better, they will hold an edge, they sharpen well and will last longer without wearing down.

I would say for the kind of thing you are looking for you would want to spend around $50-$80 for a 3-6 inch blade.

 

Nice Fred.
@ Mimsy--- You mean like this?
http://budk.com/Swords/Secret-Agent-Sword

 

Spock, "Tactical Ninja Sword" :-D

I have some Japanese WWII swords, some bayonets and such. The little Damascus Kershaw is my daily carry knife.

 

Ahh yes, you need a knife in urban jungle whether to clean your nails or strip some wire, always comes in handy.:-D

 

Very Very True augie

@Fred-- Christmas Gift from my dad .

 

Guys, I do not have that picture of my collection ATM. I'll take another one soon and post it.

 

I have five or six,mostly what people have given me.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/album.php?albumid=148&pictureid=546

I never use them or have ever used them apart from the small skinning and boning knife.

I'm getting to the age now where having a bunch of weapons fixed to a door seems a little childish,still better than packed away in a box.

 

Still some nice stuff Rikky. My friend bought a Hungarian Gas mask and wore it around. Our one teacher yelled at him to take it off and the turned right around and said"No, wait I wanna see it."

 

I use the little knife probably 10 to 15 times a day. Very handy little tool. I never mastered the art of nail cleaning with a knife. Got one of those combo nail clipper, nail cutter, nail filing things for that. Right tool for the job is always best.

I work in a City Augie, not sure what urban jungle you mean. But I do have a bayonet for one of my AR-15's, you know, just for social use. :-D:-D

 

More like this.

 

That's why I didn't buy in Waterton, even though they looked beautiful. I'd rather pay twice the price and get what I need, even though I'm not sure what I need. Maybe I just have small knife syndrome.:-D:-D

I still haven't found the name of the store yet. I'll try some more.

 

This is similar to what I was looking at. The handle on this one is less ornate. It's a bowie knife which I think Ned said earlier in this thread would be a good choice.

 

@Mimsy-- I see

@Sibeer--That is very nice

I will try to maybe have a picture of my collection up Thursday/Friday, For anyone who would like to see it.

 

Yeah but I'm 31:-D

 

I'm 20

 

Mims (and other bladed weapons afficionados) you need to check out this forum. It's where I purchase probably 80% of my bladed weapons.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/739-Himalayan-Imports

registration is free.

Jack

 

my latest is an AK Bowie from Himalayan Imports:

http://www.ufp-squad.com/images/bowie1.jpg

http://www.ufp-squad.com/images/bowie2.jpg

http://www.ufp-squad.com/images/bowie3.jpg

This last is actually both my Dan Koster WSK (top) and my HI AK Bowie. Both are around 15" total length. The spine on the AK Bowie is 3/8". Very strong knife and able to take tons of abuse.

Jack

 

I will, in due time. For now, I have bookmarked it.

 

Met too many custom knife makers online. I can't afford the blades I want! LOL, but love to see pictures. :-D

 

@ Rikky

This is alot of my collection.

 

Spock, I have one of those utility knives in your picture, very handy little tool!

 

Yes, They are very useful.
I have a few more that are not in the picture.