How to "KICK" Knife buying Addiction

BigDonDon · Post by **BigDonDon** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:31 am

Bill Horn, on his web site warns about the addictive nature of knife collecting. I foolishly ignored his warning and being “enabled” by my two knife-collecting sons, began buying knives. It wasn’t long before I also came under the influence of other “enablers” such as Jim Davidson, Greg Holmes, Derrick Bohn and Mike Latham, all skillful purveyors of collectible cutlery. It took only a few months to amass a closet half full of knives. I decided it was time for “the cure”. A Google Search found no “Knife Collectors Anonymous”. I proceeded to use the same technique I had used 40 years ago to quit smoking. After having quit several times and relapsing, I laid down my cigarette package on a restaurant table and never smoked again. Using the same technique last week I refused an offer from Greg Holmes to buy a new GEC Knife and my Cold Turkey approach began. It’s been almost two weeks now and I have bought no knives. I plan to take a half dozen knives out of my closet each week and display them prominently. I'm hoping this will ameliorate the craving to buy more knives.

upnorth · Post by **upnorth** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:22 am

Good luck BigDon! But, I personally think you need another knife!!

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:24 am

Maybe 2

knowtracks · Post by **knowtracks** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:32 am

Don't listen to um BigDon, You are breaking new ground here!! If you can actually do this then maybe just maybe there is hope for someone like me.
Or maybe I'm too far gone

Keep us informed on how the battle is going,

Dave

Forensic Jim · Post by **Forensic Jim** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:41 am

Big Don Don, I've told you before, I don't believe there is any cure for knife addicts. No 12 step program, no medication for obsessive compulsive knife buying, no amount of psychotherapy is going to help. Each knife is unique in it's own way and seems to call to us in our mind....buy me. I admire you for your courage to come forward with this announcement, but it really is only a matter of time before you fall off the wagon.

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:55 pm

But why would I want to "kick this habit"?????

So if you do, can I have all your knives???

Come on, please, you don't want them,

I mean, there are only knives,

please, just a few,

I can quit any time

what are going to do with those knives

please

I need just one more

you can spare it can't you

OK just let me hold it for a while

I need a knife fix

OK OK OK I'm hooked I admit it

galvanic1882 · Post by **galvanic1882** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:20 pm

I just had to post to this. PA is correct when he says you should give him all the knives!!! I heard somewhere that in a 12 step program you nedd to stay clear of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS are going to bring you back to your old behavior. So that means give PA all your knives except for any New York knives. PA would not appreciate them anyway and send them to me. You might also try and delete this forum and any others that even talk about knives.

I wish you luck, but than again why stop in the first place.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:03 pm

Drugs. Alcohol. Cigarettes. Those are all unhealthy. Unless you are very careless, knives are harmless. In fact they are very helpful in many ways.

There is no cure. But there is no need for a cure!

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:06 pm

I agree with OK.

I thoroughly enjoy this state of blissful denial.

BigDonDon · Post by **BigDonDon** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:13 pm

You guys are funny! The best part about collecting knives is the folks you meet along the way. I must say I have not been at it long but I've yet to meet or hear from a clinker. There may be some around but I've been spared.

You should all know that I'm curently bidding on two eBay auctions. My top bid is sufficiently low to insure failure or, if by some miracle I"m successful, I can flip it.

Don Franklin

gmusic · Post by **gmusic** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:26 pm

When you start seeking knife imprinted wall paper and bedspread, then it's a disease!

Until then..................merely a fetish.

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:40 pm

Gary, even then it is not a problem, unless you are picky about the brand and handles on the knives imprinted on your bedspread.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:45 pm

I just started knife collecting and should have taken the advice of Bill Horn who warns on his web site about the addictive nature of same.
I was a jet fighter pilot in the US Marines from 1955-60. ...

this was your opening post. you knew the danger from the git-go!

you have'nt been strung out long enough to be out of control. proceed slowly, breathe deep and get back on that horse!

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:07 pm

[quote="gmusic"]When you start seeking knife imprinted wall paper and bedspread, then it's a disease!

Oh no, does that mean I have redecorate my room?

I just had the CASE wall paper but up with the matching Eldred bed sheets.

Well at least I can keep my Tidioute lamp? right

where did I put my Bradford PA slippers?????

Sketch · Post by **Sketch** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:16 pm

Now wait a second guys. If he's going to give any of his knives away his is going to give them to the guy that go him started...His beloved son. After all it is a son's duty to help his Dad break an addictive habit. Right Dad?

Sketch

okbohn · Post by **okbohn** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:26 pm

Do you have a link to the Case wallpaper? Is it aviable in stag?

gmusic · Post by **gmusic** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:04 pm

ROFLMAO

BigDonDon · Post by **BigDonDon** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:47 pm

Don't worry, Matt I'm just having fun with these guys.

BigDonDad

wt3l · Post by **wt3l** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:15 pm

HAHAHAHHA....

Hey PA, does that mean I have to give up my nickle/silver bolsters on my pillow cases?? And what about the knife air-fresheners hanging from the rear-view mirror in my Jeep?? Ya'll know the ones..right there next to the big-fuzzy-dice!!! hehehhe

later, ya;ll

Keith J.

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:50 pm

We are a sick bunch!!!!

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