Addiction To Folders?

[bladechick777]

Is Anyone Else Here Addicted To Folders?
I Had Put It On The Back Burner And Went To SAK's.
While I Still LOVE My SAK's, I've Got Myself Stuck On Folders Again.

Once I Can Afford My Dream SAK I'll Probably Be Done For A While.

Anyways... Folders Lol. I've Especially Got The Spyder-Flu.
But I've Gotten Some Nice Knives And Have Also Let Some Go.
Recently Spydercos Are Something I'm Into... AGAIN.

I've Got:
Spyderco Tenacious
Spyderco UKPK
Spyderco Q
And My Newly Aqquired Spyderco Grasshopper From Our Own Paul. 

Incoming:
Spyderco Pride With Custom Blue Sculpted Micarta Scales
Spyderco Dragonfly SS With Neck Sheath

The Q May Be Going For A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 In Digi-Camo G-10 With Satin PE Blade!!! 

I Just Find Myself LOVING Folders Lately, They're So Useful And I Think I've Got Someone Else Hooked On The Idea Of Knives Haha.

I Wish I Could Carry Them All!!

So Is Anyone Else Hooked?

[Max Archer]

I found a folder I'm very happy with, so the addiction has calmed down somewhat. Also, it might help that the girlfriend told me in no uncertain terms that if I bought another folder, I'd find all my knives and MTs in the trash the next time I went out.

Right now I'm hooked on MTs. They're so much fun to play with, and there's so much variety.

[AimlessWanderer]

I found a folder I'm very happy with, so the addiction has calmed down somewhat. Also, it might help that the girlfriend told me in no uncertain terms that if I bought another folder, I'd find all my knives and MTs in the trash the next time I went out.

Right now I'm hooked on MTs. They're so much fun to play with, and there's so much variety.

For me it's the exploration. It's not the ownership or the glory of the trophy after the hunt as it is with many here, it's more the adventure of things new. I've not bought many folders in the last twelve months, in fact the numbers have dropped as I've now found what works for me and gotten rid of many of the knives that do not suit me for whatever reason.

With SAK's and multitools that exploration is still continuing. I'm still learning what works for me, where, and why. I've reached a point where I need to clear out some of the items that do not gel for me so I can continue the process of discovery. Once SAKs and MTs have been understood enough and I have the right combinations for me that chase will slow but not stop, just like it has with knives. Instead I'll be exploring new topics such as lights or other items - but I'm pretty sure I'll still be kicking around here while I do so 

I want to experience lots of different knives and tools, but not own them all or seek out grail items. I do not feel any benefit from gathering and keeping things in a box, and while I understand the mindset of the collector and wish them happiness in their quest, I feel a benefit from using the tools and knowing I have the right combination of kit and knowledge for me. It's still very addictive but in a different way.

[Zed]

You have a nice list there jessie and glad i could add the grasshopper, ive got a few folders i like, most combo with other handy tools, here is a poic of my favourite folders at the moment and a couple here like the super swede and the SL plierws i havnt tried out yet, 

sadly only one of these is uk legal so i usualy backpack carry a lockknife when i think i might need one ,

[edcgear]

I am Folder Only...

I love folding knives...

Started with Tenacious and there got the S Bug... Allways been a fan of Benchmade also, so recently I got Mini Grip 555HG, love that little guy... Delica just passed trough my hands... I still have a Bug, Jester and Spin... Maybe I'll get some more, mainly looking for Dragonfly!

I see also some BM's I like, Mini Dejavoo, Mini Bone Collector...

Other than that I like slippies also Case Sodbuster (my primary EDC), Case Texas Jack... One custom made backlock, and few Vic's...

Been drooling over Strider PT, Mnandi and Sebenza Mini... But they're over my league!!! 

[Styerman]

Me too , I used to have piles of them , still have a few nice pieces . A couple of Emersons , a Strider or two and a nice Al Mar .

Chris

[bladechick777]

I've Decided When I Get The Money I'm Either Going For:
Chris Reeve Large Sebenza
Chris Reeve Umnumzaan
Strider SMF
Strider SNG
Spyderco Fluted Titanium Military
ZT 0550
ZT 0560 - 0561
Or Maybe, Just Maybe A Custom Lol.

[Flying Dutchman]

Stashing for a Benchmade 940 here.....then I dont know what, probably nothing for a while.

[bladechick777]

The 940 Is Nice But I Like The 943 Better.
And I My Favorite BM Would Be The BM Large Bone Collector.

[asupernothing]

I like knives in general, so I have an ever growing collection of folders and fixed blades. I find myself gravitating toward TiFramelocks, though I have a few of those that I don't much care for. I've got a handful of custom fixed blades, some of which are really nice.

Generally folders are more likely to be carried so I have more of them, though I may need to get rid of a few in the near future.

In answer to the OP question: Yes, I am definitely addicted to folders. (I don't even remember exactly what all I have anymore.)

[bladechick777]

My Pride With Custom Blue Sculpted Micarta Scales And SS Dragonfly Should Be Here Tomorrow.
And I'm Doing A Trade For A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 With Digicamo G-10 And Satin PE Blade!

So Excited.

And Steve Is Finishing My Custom SAK Tonight And Shipping It Out To Me Tomorrow, And Pictures Of Everything Will Follow Once They're Here.

[Zed]

My Pride With Custom Blue Sculpted Micarta Scales And SS Dragonfly Should Be Here Tomorrow.
And I'm Doing A Trade For A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 With Digicamo G-10 And Satin PE Blade!

So Excited.

And Steve Is Finishing My Custom SAK Tonight And Shipping It Out To Me Tomorrow, And Pictures Of Everything Will Follow Once They're Here.

Need pics jessie   

[bladechick777]

I'll Post As Soon As I Get Them. 

[edcgear]

When and if I ever get the money, I'll get CRK Small Sebenza, CRK Mnandi, Strider PT...

Or all 

[Essexman]

My Pride With Custom Blue Sculpted Micarta Scales And SS Dragonfly Should Be Here Tomorrow.
And I'm Doing A Trade For A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 With Digicamo G-10 And Satin PE Blade!

So Excited.

And Steve Is Finishing My Custom SAK Tonight And Shipping It Out To Me Tomorrow, And Pictures Of Everything Will Follow Once They're Here.

Need pics jessie   

+1 on Pride photos please.  I love my pride, in fact I have a thing for small spydercos and other small folders.

Did you have the Pride scales made ?

[bladechick777]

No, A Guy I Know Did.
It's Beautiful I Just Got It In The Mail Today.
Pics Later.

And My Next Aqquisition Is A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Camo/Satin!!!

[Essexman]

No, A Guy I Know Did.
It's Beautiful I Just Got It In The Mail Today.
Pics Later.

And My Next Aqquisition Is A Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Camo/Satin!!!

Oh no fair!  It's getting late hear and I'm up early tomorrow so need my sleep! You tease   

[kmanct3]

YOU MEAN I HAVE AN ADDICTION??

[David Bowen]

Darn!! looks like my collection. I too am addicted to folders. I finally have gotten to a point where I'm content with what I have and don't have the urge to buy anymore. It took me a while but I've got enough quality folders ranging from one handlers to SAK's and traditional, I have enough knives for 5 lifetimes and I've plateaued. Many here have seen my collection, I've sold a lot but I have retained all my favorites. Is there a solution to the addiction? Nope, just keep buying and playing till your happy with you got. Oh and share your finds with us on here of course.

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[kmanct3]

Sorry, I forgot a few..

[bladechick777]

Alright Here's My Knives:
1st Pic: Spyderco Tenacious, Spyderco UKPK, Spyderco Pride, Spyderco Dragonfly SS ATS-55, Spyderco Grasshopper.
2nd Pic: Pride, Front.
3rd Pic: Pride Upright. - Little Drawing I Did On Paint Haha.
4th Pic: Pride, Back. - Little Writing I Did On Paint.

Hope You Guys Enjoy The Pics Of My Pride Lol.

And Once I Get My Custom SAK And My Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Digicam/Satin The Pics Will Be Up.

[jerseydevil]

I don't have an addiction, I can quit whenever I want!  I went on a Spyderco run at the end of the year, but now that that is out of my system, I'm starting to look in other directions. I just ordered a Case Sodbuster Jr, and am thinking about a couple other slippies as well. Oh, and 7 SAKs since January 1st.

[bladechick777]

I've Been Wanting A Case XX Sodbuster. The Large One With Blue Handles.

But, Also If You'd Like To Get Rid Of Those Spydies, I'm For It. I'm Stuck On Them Again Lol.

I Would Trade You Anything Pretty Much As I Have A LOT For Trade. Slippies, SAK's And Others.

I Sent You A PM.

[Essexman]

Thanks for the pics jessie. That pride looks really good.

Have tyou tried a squeak yet?  If you like the pride you'd like the squeak I bet.

[asupernothing]

No addiction. I just wish I knew where to put them all...




This should be most of mine. I know some got left out of the pic, like the 940 that slide back into my pocket before I took the shot. It was supposed to be next to the 915.

[bladechick777]

Thanks Essexman! And No I Haven't Got To Try It Yet But Hope To.
And I Also Would Love To Get A Spyderco Cat.

asupernothing - Loving The Spydies, And Is That A BM Mini Skirmish And BM Skirmish? I Want Them! 

Lol. Nice Collection.

[asupernothing]

Thanks, I've got another skirmish on its way. Plus my AFCK pair. And an LFTi.

Ok maybe I do have an addiction...

[bladechick777]

Lol Seems You Have A Small One.

I Would Ultimately Like To Get:
Benchmade Skirmish
Benchmade Rukus
Benchmade Griptilian 550
Benchmade Subrosa

Spyderco Fluted Titanium Military
Spyderco Manix C95
Spyderco Chokwe
Spyderco Sage 1
Spyderco Sage 3
Spyderco Delica FFG
Spyderco Endura FFG
Spyderco Military Digicamo/Satin Or Digicamo/Black Or The New One With Brown Scales And S35VN Steel.

Chris Reeve Large Sebenza
Chris Reeve Umnumzaan

Kershaw One Ton
Kershaw Knockout
Kershaw Tyrade

Strider SNG
Strider SMF
Buck Strider

Hinderer XM-18 3.5"
Hinderer XM-24

And Really Many More. I'd Have To Sit And Think.

Oh And A Spyderco/Lion Steel Lionspy Lol.

[mvyrmnd]

My meager, but soon to be growing, collection:

Kershaw Turbulence, OSO Sweet and Select Fire.

[bladechick777]

Nice. Really Like That Turbulence.
Kershaws Are Nice Knives.

Check Out The Rake Composite Blade And Junkyard Dog II Maybe Even The Leek.
All Really Good Knives. The Tremor Is Nice As Well. I've Owned A Lot Of Kershaws.
Skyline Is Good Too.

Also Other Brands You Should Check:
Spyderco
Benchmade
Chris Reeve - If You Can Afford It
Strider - If You Can Afford It
Buck - Some Of Them Are Nice
Cold Steel - Only A Few Appeal To Me But You May Like Them
SOG - Especially The Twitch And Trident.
Ka-Bar
CRKT

Really There Are a Lot.
I Also Have A Ton Of Stuff Up For Trade If You Have Anything To Trade.