So, I cancelled my pre-orders...
So, I cancelled my pre-orders...
I must confess, as of late I have been getting caught up so to speak in the rush to acquire all of the Seki Super Blue FRN offerings. I had orders placed and D'flys on pre-order, looking at the Stretch pretty seriously and then I had an epiphany! I'm just not that interested. There are many other Spyderco products that actually interest me more than these do. So, I have decided to focus on knives which truly interest me simply because I like them without thought of future collectability or any other reason other than my personal interest in the knife itself. Anybody else thinking like this?
:spyder: C101PBL2, C54GPBN, C154PBK, MGREP, JGGYP, C75P3, C36TIP, C113GPGY, C127GPOR, C85GPBL, C11SBK, C10SBK, C11TR, C10TR, C28S (Wharncliffe mod), C11TIPD, C12GS, FB15P, C110GPBL, C85GP2, C141CFP, FB14P3Z, C123GPBL, C88PYL, KO4PBK, C105BMP
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
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Sometimes it's hard not to get caught up in the frenzy. It's good to step back every now and then.
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Well I got lucky I guess I really like FRN models and really liked the super blue steel so I am collecting them but I do want them for use not to save and sell later and I will EDC some more than others, the only thing on the list right now that might interest me would be the Native5 light weight but that is about it.
Keep'em sharp :spyder: 9 Enduras, 4 Manix, Manix XL DLC, 3 Delicas, 5 Ladybug, 2 Manbug, 4 Dragonfly, Pingo, Cat, 3 Salt1, Pacific salt, Tasman, 3 stretch, 2 Tenacious, Resiliance, Robyn2 G10, 2byrd hawkbill, 4Para2, 2Military, native5 frn, Bradley folder, SpyDK, Kiwi, MT19, salt saver, Street bowie, Roadie,Squeak, 5 UKPK, k05 SE, k04 SE & PE
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Totally with you on this. I mused about attempting to collect all of the Delicas, but realized that it would involve seeking out and buying at a premium several knives that I had no interest in owning. Collecting forces you to complete the collection for its own sake. So I don't collect knives, I amass a collection of users.
Don't get me wrong, if you genuinely like and are interested in FRN or any model for that matter more power to you. I'm simply reevaluating my motives. I use almost all of my knives, I sharpen most of them. (haven't touched my blue Yojimbo) I'm a collector type personality, I like coins for example; now when it comes to knives I think I'm just going to focus on the ones that really appeal to me instead of what happens to be cool at the moment.
:spyder: C101PBL2, C54GPBN, C154PBK, MGREP, JGGYP, C75P3, C36TIP, C113GPGY, C127GPOR, C85GPBL, C11SBK, C10SBK, C11TR, C10TR, C28S (Wharncliffe mod), C11TIPD, C12GS, FB15P, C110GPBL, C85GP2, C141CFP, FB14P3Z, C123GPBL, C88PYL, KO4PBK, C105BMP
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
I agree on that for some reason there are many models that dont appeal to me, for example the military, sage, chaparral, techno, lava, balance, police, cricket, civilian and some others. Even the stainless steel handles for some reason I stay away from them.
Keep'em sharp :spyder: 9 Enduras, 4 Manix, Manix XL DLC, 3 Delicas, 5 Ladybug, 2 Manbug, 4 Dragonfly, Pingo, Cat, 3 Salt1, Pacific salt, Tasman, 3 stretch, 2 Tenacious, Resiliance, Robyn2 G10, 2byrd hawkbill, 4Para2, 2Military, native5 frn, Bradley folder, SpyDK, Kiwi, MT19, salt saver, Street bowie, Roadie,Squeak, 5 UKPK, k05 SE, k04 SE & PE
Ned a couple of years ago I unloaded pretty much all my sprint run models. I had several Manix 2 variations that I rarely used, so I sold them along with a lot of others that never got any pocket time. I kept all the knives that had sentimental value or that I really liked. Now I really gravitate towards classy looking folders , and some of the Ethnic series knives. I also try to take in to consideration if the knife is practical to use/and or carry. My most recent purchases have been a Embassy and Szabo folder with the gold line CF. I really want to pick up a Domino next with the blue line CF. It looks to be about a perfect little EDC knife, along with being super classy.
I say figure out what you like and use it! They are way more enjoyable in use than sitting in the box anticipating what they will be worth in the future.
I say figure out what you like and use it! They are way more enjoyable in use than sitting in the box anticipating what they will be worth in the future.
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That is to funny Opus! My favorite knife is a Military, I just bought a Civilian, Lava, and the next one on my want list is a Balance! Having said this, I do love the Endura, Delica, Manbug, Dragonfly, etc.opusxpn wrote:I agree on that for some reason there are many models that dont appeal to me, for example the military, sage, chaparral, techno, lava, balance, police, cricket, civilian and some others. Even the stainless steel handles for some reason I stay away from them.
:spyder: C101PBL2, C54GPBN, C154PBK, MGREP, JGGYP, C75P3, C36TIP, C113GPGY, C127GPOR, C85GPBL, C11SBK, C10SBK, C11TR, C10TR, C28S (Wharncliffe mod), C11TIPD, C12GS, FB15P, C110GPBL, C85GP2, C141CFP, FB14P3Z, C123GPBL, C88PYL, KO4PBK, C105BMP
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
I've never really understood the collecting for "future value" thing when it comes to pocket knives. Buy them because you want them. I use all my knives without regard to what it will be worth in the future.
If you want to collect something, try collecting mineral rights and business equity...
I buy my Spyderco sprints because I can cut more stuff with them.
If you want to collect something, try collecting mineral rights and business equity...
I buy my Spyderco sprints because I can cut more stuff with them.
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Manix 2 CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear - CPM M4
Military CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear
Para Military 2 CTS XHP - CTS 204P
Manix 2 CTS XHP - CPM Cru-wear - CPM M4
Yeah I don't bother with collectability or future value. Life is too short for all that. Maybe if I were strictly a collector and not a user that would make perfect sense, but the sprints are too good for me not to use. The only real problem I have is owning too many excellent users and trying to decide which I want to use.
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I could not agree more Ned. I used to be really concerned about collectability but really I like to carry my knives rather than have them sit in a drawer. The only knife I own that I haven't used is the Forum Native 5 and that is mostly because I already have a regular native 5 which I use all the time. I will no longer buy a knife, unless I feel it fills a void which, if I am totally honest, must be the one between my ears because without a doubt I already own enough.
DRKBC wrote:I could not agree more Ned. I used to be really concerned about collectability but really I like to carry my knives rather than have them sit in a drawer. The only knife I own that I haven't used is the Forum Native 5 and that is mostly because I already have a regular native 5 which I use all the time. I will no longer buy a knife, unless I feel it fills a void which, if I am totally honest, must be the one between my ears because without a doubt I already own enough.
That had me in stiches!!! We buy knives because we must! I must confess that void between my ears is just as cavernous.. :D
:spyder: C101PBL2, C54GPBN, C154PBK, MGREP, JGGYP, C75P3, C36TIP, C113GPGY, C127GPOR, C85GPBL, C11SBK, C10SBK, C11TR, C10TR, C28S (Wharncliffe mod), C11TIPD, C12GS, FB15P, C110GPBL, C85GP2, C141CFP, FB14P3Z, C123GPBL, C88PYL, KO4PBK, C105BMP
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God." Ephesians 6:12-13
No sense buying stuff you don't really want. I decided to "collect" all the Schempp designs (because I like them), and all Para 2 sprints/exclusives (because I like them). Probably the Sage and Chaparral series too (though I may skip the Chap 3). All my knives are light users. I intend to keep them all forever (unless tastes and interests change of course). As long as it continues being fun, I'll keep my collection growing.
That's why Spydeco is great they make many models that will fit different personalities, maybe I will evolve more and start looking at those models in the future.Ned wrote:That is to funny Opus! My favorite knife is a Military, I just bought a Civilian, Lava, and the next one on my want list is a Balance! Having said this, I do love the Endura, Delica, Manbug, Dragonfly, etc.
Keep'em sharp :spyder: 9 Enduras, 4 Manix, Manix XL DLC, 3 Delicas, 5 Ladybug, 2 Manbug, 4 Dragonfly, Pingo, Cat, 3 Salt1, Pacific salt, Tasman, 3 stretch, 2 Tenacious, Resiliance, Robyn2 G10, 2byrd hawkbill, 4Para2, 2Military, native5 frn, Bradley folder, SpyDK, Kiwi, MT19, salt saver, Street bowie, Roadie,Squeak, 5 UKPK, k05 SE, k04 SE & PE