"Me" time can be scarce for sure. If that were my collection and the fun had some how gone missing. If I were to begin to feel controlled or consumed by this pestering "want of" or regret if I didn't grab such and such I'd catalogue what I had. I'd get a grip on where I am and where I want to be. Kinda like being lost directionally. If wer were lost we'd need to stop and regroup then pick a route then follow it. I know its not that easy but but possibly. I like many made a list of what I have and what I paid for them. I did this in the event of death honestly. It would suck for my kids to have all this crap and not want it yet have no idea the worth. So what I have is essentially the Make/model/year of production/rarity of tool ( if it applies )/condition/what I paid and projected value...... etc. This way if the kids decided to sell off the tools all they'd have to do is list it as I've described. I guess what I'm saying is, you have in your possession an investment ( kinda ) for your child. Think about waaaaaaay down the road when he's 25 or 45 years old. These tools not only gave you joy but become cash if he decides to sell. I can imagine some of what you have is collectable now so possibly in the future more so (?).Heck some families pass down china wear, furniture, coins, silver ware, and everything in between so why not tools? He may dig them as much as you did and find joy in them knowing how much you liked them.
Tosh, I applaud you for accumulating the collection you have. As Dan said, you really should have it on display though. For years, I've lived vicariously through Dan's and other's collections and it's a great feeling. I harbor no jealousy toward those who are able to build such collections, rather, I enjoy them as if they were my own. I love seeing other's EDC or collectible knives/saks/mts shared here on MTO. In addition, I think it's imperative and healthy to set aside that special time to play with your collectibles. These things should bring you much joy! Don't ever feel regret for what you have built!
Quote from: sawman on July 31, 2015, 10:16:48 PMTosh, I applaud you for accumulating the collection you have. As Dan said, you really should have it on display though. For years, I've lived vicariously through Dan's and other's collections and it's a great feeling. I harbor no jealousy toward those who are able to build such collections, rather, I enjoy them as if they were my own. I love seeing other's EDC or collectible knives/saks/mts shared here on MTO. In addition, I think it's imperative and healthy to set aside that special time to play with your collectibles. These things should bring you much joy! Don't ever feel regret for what you have built!It's too time consuming at the minute sawman. I do try my best to keep posting pictures in all the various threads. Even today I really wanted to photograph my Wenger Snow and Blaze collection, I'm also eagerly wanting to showcase both my MiniGrip & SwissGrip collection that apart from the rare SOSAK variant I've now completed.... But again family came first.I have so many stunning sets now completed that it is a shame I cannot share more, but I will. But my family time is so precious to me I can't pull myself away . I absolutely cherish every single second that I spend with my son....nothing compares......nothing!Even typing this, I'm sat on the sofa watching yet another scooby-do episode that ive probably seen a hundred times and sharing a family sized bag of chocolate buttons. I really don't want to go off and sit alone in a room taking pictures.
No. I don't collect anything at all. Except SAKs, hats, and Fender (musical instrument) memorabilia.My wife hates collecting things and thinks collecting stuff is silly and a waste of space. So she doesn't collecting anything either. Except makeup, perfume, and artwork featuring dogs (namely poodles). LOL!!Sent from my iPhone 5c using Tapatalk
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I'm also a collector, always have been, always will be......Fortunately/unfortunately life got in the way and on several occasion I had to get rid of a lot, had to give stuff away or sell at a fraction of the cost because I couldn't afford to move it with me.My knife collection was stolen (99% of it) many years ago.The blade addiction returned with a vengeance bit more than a year ago, and mostly because for the first time in years I have a bit of disposable income.I'll be the first to admit that my knife & tool buying is now at an irresponsible level.I've been pondering this and questioning my behavior and motivation.I would love to hang my knives on the wall and look at them every day. As things stand they're hidden away in a secret compartment and a bit of a hassle to get at.I realised the knives I use gave me more joy than the better, prettier and much more expensive knives I have hidden away - this in turns leads me to question the whole collection.More often than not I get to the week before payday and there's nothing left.I can't justify it as an investment because I'm mostly buying production stuff, there's no realistic resale market locally, and I have nobody to leave it all to....I need to stop, but I don't want to.I need to buy a new(er) car, but I don't want to because then I'm back to working just to pay a car. And when I read back over this I'm glad I don't have the problems of a rich man!
-snip-I need to stop, but I don't want to.
Quote from: tosh on July 29, 2015, 10:48:39 PMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on July 29, 2015, 05:33:24 PMQuote from: Chako on July 29, 2015, 02:10:33 PMI believe it is diamond willow. That stuff is expensive but is suppose to be one of the lightest yet strongest woods, I'd like to get my hands on a piece of saguaro wood for a stick.JRSurely it can't be more expensive than ebony I've been looking on and off for the past year or more for a slab of the stuff.... Nothing!!Considering many (most?) ebony species are threatened, that's not surprising.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony#Legal_penalties_for_illegal_sales_and_importation
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on July 29, 2015, 05:33:24 PMQuote from: Chako on July 29, 2015, 02:10:33 PMI believe it is diamond willow. That stuff is expensive but is suppose to be one of the lightest yet strongest woods, I'd like to get my hands on a piece of saguaro wood for a stick.JRSurely it can't be more expensive than ebony I've been looking on and off for the past year or more for a slab of the stuff.... Nothing!!
Quote from: Chako on July 29, 2015, 02:10:33 PMI believe it is diamond willow. That stuff is expensive but is suppose to be one of the lightest yet strongest woods, I'd like to get my hands on a piece of saguaro wood for a stick.JR
I believe it is diamond willow.
Here is some ebony that I collect...1970's J Russell Green River(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Both you and Tosh have stated that your collections don't seem to be giving you the pleasure you thought they would and that you should stop but won't. What is your motivation for continuing?I'm asking just out of interest - no judgement. If you're going to collect stuff you can do a lot worse than MT's. Feel free to tell me to butt out if I'm being intrusive.Cheers chaps
Quote from: SAK Guy on August 04, 2015, 03:53:37 PMHere is some ebony that I collect...1970's J Russell Green River(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Delicious as usual SG