I have been collecting knives since I was WAY younger. I started in the '80's when in high school and was into (bought/sold/collected) Parker Cutlery knives mainly, and then moved onto other interests. I have a little collection of Buck knives, Ka-bar Knives, and some others, but my main focus the past few years has been Swiss Army Knives.
The heavy camping and outdoor days have evolved (along with fatherhood, etc) into a more subtle time of hiking and backpacking.