My Gawd....it there a cure for this?

[dewman]

I find myself constantly in front of the computer, looking at and for knives! I'm relatively new at knife collecting, but have always had a "thing" for knives my entire life. Lately, it's almost an obsession, and I'm finding myself spending more money that I should on these things....to the point I have to hide the fact from my "significant other". She just wouldn't understand....just like she doesn't understand my fascination with firearms.

I find myself leaning heavily toward slip joint knives. I really like the Remington "Bullet" knives. But, I also have a fondness for Copperheads, Muskrats, Canoes, Saddlehorns, Stockmans, Sowbellies, Trappers, some of the lockbacks and I've recently acquired a liking for the razor trappers.

Does it ever end? Is there a cure? Is there such a thing as "Too many knives..............or should I have more pockets sown into my jeans?

What I probably should do is get a second job!

[justold52]

YUP PERS you have it.
You don't know it but you have been bitten by the BUG.
I think you will (as many here) let their fascination with firearms a rest.
And go hole hog with your new obsession KNIVES.
JMO.

[4ever3]

Nope, it doesnt end... Buy one Sowbelly and call me in the morning

[Gunsmoke47]

Ya know Dewman, I started out collecting firearms. Got to expensive. Went to knives. Probably had 50-60 quality knives. Sold them all to excel in one area of knife collecting. Then I got into bottles because I was lucky enough to dig some very high end bottles Probably got close to $10,000 worth of bottles that I didn't pay a penny for! Dug them all out of the ground!! Now I spend all my time in front of this forum looking at my true love. Knives. Bottles are right there beside the knives but the thing is.... It's a love. It's a great hobby, It's your grandkids inheritance. And with the knowledge on this forum, you can't go wrong!! But more importantly, the guys here will drink a beer with ya, swap a story with ya, and maybe even swap a knife with ya. I wish I had found this place awhile ago! Kelley

[sunburst]

Great Topic Dewman...I agree with all you have said and also understand this drastic condition of "No Return" virus we suffer as knife collectors. It is what seperates us from other folks who have not caught it yet and keeps us together as we own 1 or 1,000 knives. The excitement of the chase and the satisfaction of holding that prize in your hands after it is done and then sharing it with other fine folks who get excited for you which in turn motivates them to go looking...

Sunburst

[thebuzzardsloft]

Alright Dewman, I feel your pain.

It's Blues time at the buzzards loft. Get out your harmonica, guitar, piano, and play or sing along.

This one is for you.

Knife shopping Blues – Written by the Buzzard

I bought a knife early this mornin,
Before I ever got out of bed

I said I bought a knife early this mornin,
Before I ever got out of bed.

I sniped it off of ebay,
It sure is pretty in red.


My wife she says she’s leaving,
If I buy just one more

I said my wife she says she’s leaving,
If I go and buy just one more.

I’m just sitting here and thinkin,
Sure hope that postman delivers some more.


I'm spending all our money,
Can’t afford to buy any more,

I said I'm spending all our money,
and I shouldn’t buy any more.

I googled one up this evenin,
I think I can afford just one more.


I got the knife shopping blues,
I got the knife talking blues,
I like the walk and talk of my friends,
Oh yea, I got the knife shopping blues.

[justold52]

We have a buzzard that sings

He is just a pick-en and grin-en knifer.

[thebuzzardsloft]

Hey Ken,

No Fair taken my picture when I've been havin dinner!

[justold52]

Was your dinner seasoned by Uniroyal or Good-Year?

[Bryan]

Alright Dewman, I feel your pain.

It's Blues time at the buzzards loft. Get out your harmonica, guitar, piano, and play or sing along.

This one is for you.

Knife shopping Blues – Written by the Buzzard

I bought a knife early this mornin,
Before I ever got out of bed

I said I bought a knife early this mornin,
Before I ever got out of bed.

I sniped it off of ebay,
It sure is pretty in red.


My wife she says she’s leaving,
If I buy just one more

I said my wife she says she’s leaving,
If I go and buy just one more.

I’m just sitting here and thinkin,
Sure hope that postman delivers some more.


I'm spending all our money,
Can’t afford to buy any more,

I said I'm spending all our money,
and I shouldn’t buy any more.

I googled one up this evenin,
I think I can afford just one more.


I got the knife shopping blues,
I got the knife talking blues,
I like the walk and talk of my friends,
Oh yea, I got the knife shopping blues.

Priceless

dewman... I'd go for the second job

[knowtracks]

I too feel your pain Dewman. Pretty soon you will have to get a P.O.Box just in your name. Then you start hiding the new knives for a few weeks after they arrive. When she asks "when did you get that one" You can say "I've had that knife for a llllong time"
Next it will be your own bank account, so "nobody else" can see how much, when & where the $ goes.
To quote someone else "The sickness only gets worse"

Now the ONLY question you have to ask yourself is... How many knives is enough???

The CORRECT answer is... 1 more!!

SEE YA!
Dave

[dewman]

Bryan, you crack me up! I already have the music and rythm in my head! I've been going around huming it for two days now! It should be sung by Jonny Lang or Kenny Wayne Shepherd....or, if we could raise him from the dead....Stevie Ray Vaughn, the greatest blues singer/guitar player of all time IMO.

Thanks, I honored by your efforts on my behalf.

[dewman]

Nope, it doesnt end... Buy one Sowbelly and call me in the morning

Will this one qualify? Although a Japanese made Parker, it's a real beauty and quite a handful. Good walk and talk on all five blades. Fit and finish it quite good.

[johnnierotten]

Knowtracks wrote:

Now the ONLY question you have to ask yourself is... How many knives is enough???

My Wife says,one knife is too many and I say a Thousand ain't enough!!

[El Lobo]

Well,

It's certainly nice to see a husband and wife agree so easily...














Bill

[justold52]

dewman "Will this one qualify?" ????

I have her younger sister. Her last name is Coleman, so this means that she is married. I have 2 now because I agree with you real beauty and quite a handful made in Japan but lots of knife.
Can you have twins that are made years apart?

[thebuzzardsloft]

Okay, lets get real here.

If you want to make this marriage and knife collecting work you have to get her in the game.

Sure, it can take a little money away from the important knives in your side of the collection, but you have her looking for you too when you go to shows, antique malls, church sales. etc. (yea I know, the thought brings tears to your eyes)

Here's I did it. How can a girl not like a diamond studded knife?

[jonet143]

great post, ya ol' buzzard!

[justold52]

Looks to me like you have some MAGNIFICENT Ladies there.

Help me out ok my song bird,

Does she have a younger sister?...

[thebuzzardsloft]

I agree with you real beauty and quite a handful made in Japan but lots of knife.

Great looking sowbelly's

You can find some bad Cutlery by Parker or Taylor that were made with Japan steel, but you can also find some mighty fine knives for your collection like those sowbelly's or the Pearl Dancers by Taylor and how about this one "Liberty & Union" (Sort of fits in with this Marriage thing) by Parker Cutlery. I have three different themed knives by Parker, and every time someone looks at my collection they pick one of those up first!

Now That's Lots of KNIFE!!

[justold52]

Song Bird that knife with the small blade out could be a Ball Peen Hammer Knife....Unique one...

[johnnierotten]

Great looking leg knives,Buzzard!!

[sunburst]

I too feel your pain Dewman. Pretty soon you will have to get a P.O.Box just in your name. Then you start hiding the new knives for a few weeks after they arrive.

Dave

How did you know I got that PO Box in my name.... I'm not joking either..