I am curious about something. At what point does one consider themselves a collector instead of an accumulator of spydie knives? Can you be a collector if you use all your knives? I would like to start collecting knives but am not sure what I want to collect. I love spyderco but their collectors program is more than I can handle finacially. Do knives need to be mint and in the original box to hold a value? Does anyone out there use spyderco knives daily but collect another brand or type? How does one get started as a colector?
Sorry about all the questions.
Scott
Collector Question
Scott,
I think your a collector when you decide you want to be, or you buy a knife and decide never to use it. Just look at it every now and then, but it stays in storage to keep it "mint".
Anything "mint" and in original packaging is usually worth more then the same thing used and no box.
You probably should pick a "theme" or something you like to collect. Say all carbon fiber Spyderco's or all the G10 models, maybe just all Spyderco's under 3" blade length. It's your collection, pick whatever you want it to be. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Good luck!
Blades
I think your a collector when you decide you want to be, or you buy a knife and decide never to use it. Just look at it every now and then, but it stays in storage to keep it "mint".
Anything "mint" and in original packaging is usually worth more then the same thing used and no box.
You probably should pick a "theme" or something you like to collect. Say all carbon fiber Spyderco's or all the G10 models, maybe just all Spyderco's under 3" blade length. It's your collection, pick whatever you want it to be. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Good luck!
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I consider myself a collector of blades in that I am quite knowledgeable about them and keep them in good condition.
Unlike some collectors, I am not a bit afraid to work my knives hard, as that is their purpose. In my mind, a collector derives enjoyment from their collection, and I enjoy knives if I use them.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
Unlike some collectors, I am not a bit afraid to work my knives hard, as that is their purpose. In my mind, a collector derives enjoyment from their collection, and I enjoy knives if I use them.
Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.
Good call, S and S. I sort of cringe when I go out and spend an X amount of money on a new Spydie, and then not use it. But I look at it as a tool that I INTEND on using, as well as an investment.
I consider myself as a collector/user. I collect Spydies, but I use what I buy. There are exceptions that I make for two of my Spydies, Glasshartt engraved Endura and green Lum Chinese, although I occasionally do carry the Lum. However, the majority of the time they are tucked away in box.<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I thought about joining the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Collectors Club, but I find it a little financially straining for me. (Wife, four kids, bills...I'm sure you know what I mean.)
Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...
Edited by - KBR on 7/19/2002 8:54:18 PM
I consider myself as a collector/user. I collect Spydies, but I use what I buy. There are exceptions that I make for two of my Spydies, Glasshartt engraved Endura and green Lum Chinese, although I occasionally do carry the Lum. However, the majority of the time they are tucked away in box.<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I thought about joining the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Collectors Club, but I find it a little financially straining for me. (Wife, four kids, bills...I'm sure you know what I mean.)
Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...
Edited by - KBR on 7/19/2002 8:54:18 PM