Is it possible to own "too many knives"

[sak60]

Only the other day I thought about having a clean out. I've only just seen this thread maybe it's time.

[powernoodle]

Voted Yes.

I thought that your voting privileges were suspended until you stopped making your dog wear a SAK costume.     Maybe that was someone else.   

[Marcellus]

At an esimated 300+ , or so knives,  I can  answer ..... YES, but that's just my view after collecting / hoarding 
for about 50 years

I am sure that others may have a thousand or more, but I am now peronally saturated


I think I would appreciate my collection more if it was pared down to around 100 , or less

Time to go thru them and one by one, handling them to see which ones still make you happy.  Be sure to post pics too 

Wow. I'd be amazed to see a collection that size. You mind if I ask what your favorite knife in your collection is? 

Kaput

Good question

I could not  name one favorite as the collection/hoard has a number of different categories
Fixed
Vintage
Traditional slip joint
Modern
Lockback
Assisted open
Automatic open
Utility (SAK like)
Keychain carry
And anything I can't think of at the moment


But, that said,  lately I have been carrying a SAK Tinker and a Kershaw Leek ( subject to change)

With age, I find the switching of daily carry, has slowed down, thankfully

Regards

[magentus]

Voted Yes.

I thought that your voting privileges were suspended until you stopped making your dog wear a SAK costume.     Maybe that was someone else.   

I should get double votes because I'm willing to go the extra mile for MTO. She loves that costume - makes her feel useful.

[firiki]

From a user's perspective, even with speSmurfpillsed needs, yes.

From a collector's standpoint, may the powers that be help you 

I voted yes.

[Aloha]

From a user's perspective, even with speSmurfpillsed needs, yes.

From a collector's standpoint, may the powers that be help you 

I voted yes.

When I was a chef I carried my tools ( Knives ) in a knife roll within a backpack.  I had and still have quite a few to choose from yet as I did then and do now I have my favorites.  When we have less options we tend to make the tool in hand work.  I like a nice paring knife and 8-10 inch chefs knife for everyday use.  I also like to have a thin fillet knife as well.  I can and did manage well with just those 3.