At one point a number of years ago I realized that I was simply "accumulating" knives as opposed to actually "collecting" knives (a very fine and much debated distinction). I thought that by refining, redefining and narrowing my collecting focus to specific criteria and parameters I could better manage my natural tendency to buy anything and everything that moved me and begin
collecting knives instead of merely
accumulating knives. Although to the untrained eye it may appear that my knife accumulation continues unabated, I actually do follow my own set of rules...for the most part...as flexibly and accommodatingly as justifiably possible within my established collecting parameters. (Pssst...The secret is to establish wide parameters!)
Each of these new pick-ups qualifies for collection status (in my own personal collection) by a minimum of at least two of my self-determined collecting requirements.
- Schatt & Morgan #01 Ivory Camel Bone
- Schatt & Morgan #01 Ivory Camel Bone
- Parker Cut Co. Beaver Tail Smooth Appalososa Bone Lock Back
- Parker Cut Co. Beaver Tail Smooth Appalososa Bone Lock Back
- Parker-Frost Husky Smooth Appaloosa Bone Lock Back
- Parker-Frost Husky Smooth Appaloosa Bone Lock Back
- Case 61549 Antique Bone Copperlock
- Case 61549 Antique Bone Copperlock
Knife collecting truly is a form of personal expression especially when limited to exclusive criteria and restrictive parameters. In other words, you are what you collect, i.e., your collection reveals something about your personality and/or psychological predilictions.
~Q~
