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Title: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: tosh on April 29, 2014, 11:57:40 PM
I'm pretty certain this topic has been aired before.

What do you suppose will become of your collection when you are no longer with us?

I needed to find something the other day, and had to look through every single MT/SAK storage box. It was ridiculous. Luckily, she was out...phew!!
But it got me wondering if my sons so called "heirloom" may actually be more of millstone than a blessing.

Don't get me wrong, an old dusty shoe box lurking in the loft full of MT/SAK goodness would I'm sure be a sight to behold. BUT, add another 20-30 shoeboxes and I'm beginning to think its too much.

What's your views on the matter, what do you propose?
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 30, 2014, 12:17:14 AM
I've told my wife to contact a few different members here to help her distribute my collection. Chances are it will all end up in the hands of Tim to be sold off to members.

My wife says she probably won't part with them, but I'm not really sure what good they will be to her when I'm gone.

Def

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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Aloha on April 30, 2014, 12:18:43 AM
I hope my kids appreciate the tools when I'm gone.  I think my youngest is most excited about them, she likes to have a look every now and again.  I know she thinks they're "pretty cool" and she knows they will be left to her.  My oldest daughter has began to appreciate them and knows I use them for work and she's seen me carry them.  She has asked me for a knife so we've been looking.  My son now could actually care less  :think: he's not much into them. 

I suppose when I'm gone I'd hope they'd keep the one's I used to make a living. I've included a price list of what I've paid so at the very least if they sell them they won't be giving them away.   
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: ducttapetech on April 30, 2014, 01:45:25 AM
I would say if I pass on to the otherside there won't be much of a fuss. As far as my stuff, I am sure it will get divided up to a few certain people.

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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 30, 2014, 01:46:24 AM
No kids and I don't think my brother trusts my nephews with anything sharper than a plastic spoon, so no go there unfortunately.

Def

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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: JAfromMn on April 30, 2014, 01:58:47 AM
I don't know.

I've never thought about it.

Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: derekmac on April 30, 2014, 02:15:12 AM
My son can't wait to get his hands on some of them already, so chances are everything will go to him. Of course, if my daughter has any interest, she'll get some as well.

Same will go with my tools. I have a lot of tools from my grandfather, lots I have bought myself, and I'll be getting my fathers when the time comes.


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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: PTRSAK on April 30, 2014, 04:23:16 AM
If I was still married my biggest worry would be that she sold them for what I told her they cost.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: JAfromMn on April 30, 2014, 05:12:52 AM
I don't know.

I've never thought about it.

I thought about it.

my nephew and my siblings will have to split them up

I think I'm going to write something up about what goes where.

I don't have a large collection but all are important to me. I want them to be appreciated when I'm gone.

Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: detron on April 30, 2014, 05:24:40 AM
I am afraid as time goes on, and the collections grows, Hoarders will interview my widow   :facepalm:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Breezy12 on April 30, 2014, 06:03:17 AM
my collection will have to be shared by my two sons when my time comes. currently, they both love looking at my collection, playing with the different tools, and "helping" me clean them. :)

I should probably write out who gets the most sentimental and/or valuable pieces, but the bulk of it can be split up however they want. if there are any arguments, Delta10 (my brother) can play the role of mediator. :D
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: tosh on April 30, 2014, 07:16:03 AM
The problem I have is that I  don't actually know how many I have :facepalm:
It could be anywhere between 300 - 600+

Apart from possibly 10 duplicates, they are all different models. Unless my son get a largish  house or more like his future wife/GF is very accommodating :twak:  then ultimately storing will be the main issue.

I guess I'm going to have to seperate the cream from the fat so to speak and categorically itemise  them with both photos, description and current values. The rest......... :think:

My current idea is to leave  my personal login details of MT'o and then hope that members here would act as so called middlemen so  they were auctioned off here but say 25% sales revenue went into the MT'o  coffers!!

I'm guessing you guys have seen all the various SAKs, MTs and Knives that are part of a deceased collectors estate that's currently being auctioned off on eBay?? Its taking forever  :whistle:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2014, 08:46:06 AM
Not exactly sure what will happen with the collection once i'm gone. I have thought about it before, but never put any real thought into it. Its possible all will be sold off before that time comes if need be or if I decide to sell for some other reason. I would wan't to sell some of the more rare stuff to people that will really appreciate them as much as I do. Maybe a forum giveaway of a lifetime perhaps.  :whistle: HAHAHA...... calm down guys......Slow your breathing.......Don't send the hit man yet.  :D In complete honesty and sincerity if I was in a situation where I knew I didn't have much time left I would give away some of my collection for free to people on the forum that I know would appreciate them.  :salute: I guess it really matters if I have kids at the time and if they show any interest in my collection. If so a vast majority would go to him/her/them to do with what they like. If they have no interest I would leave a note explaining the forum and how to go about selling them on here first. I guess it just really matters on the situation when that time comes.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: dks on April 30, 2014, 09:25:56 AM
It will be sold to pay for the funeral expenses.. :D
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: PTRSAK on April 30, 2014, 09:43:50 AM
There is always the option of trying to take them with me... maybe the Pharaohs had it right and I should be buried with a full compliment of multitools.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Corwyn on April 30, 2014, 09:50:29 AM
There is always the option of trying to take them with me... maybe the Pharaohs had it right and I should be buried with a full compliment of multitools.

You'd make a well-prepared, shiny ghost, with ringing sheets, bleeding & pinched fingers and no ectoplasmic fingernails...
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2014, 10:03:46 AM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: dks on April 30, 2014, 10:10:48 AM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?

something with a good woodsaw... just in case there is a mistake

and a torch!
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: captain spaulding on April 30, 2014, 10:17:42 AM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?

something with a good woodsaw... just in case there is a mistake

and a torch!

 :rofl:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: greenbear on April 30, 2014, 11:37:44 AM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?

something with a good woodsaw... just in case there is a mistake

and a torch!

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Corwyn on April 30, 2014, 12:37:48 PM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?

something with a good woodsaw... just in case there is a mistake

and a torch!

This saw looks trustworthy:
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2iru1d3.jpg)
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: ducttapetech on April 30, 2014, 12:55:36 PM
That's a good question to ask. What would you coffin EDC be?

something with a good woodsaw... just in case there is a mistake

and a torch!

 :D :D :D
And a shovel.

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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: sawman on May 02, 2014, 04:12:13 PM
I'm not exactly terminal, but I do have a bad heart and am close to going on a transplant list. Upon my passing, instructions will be left to my wife (I have no children) to divide up my collection amongst a few lucky members of this forum. There's just no way she'd be able to sell them all and besides she'd never get back what I put into most of them...  ::)
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 03, 2014, 12:03:11 AM
I'm sure whomever is going to receive your tools is going to be happy to wait a very long time to get them!

I can't help you with a heart since I'm not sure I have one for myself, but if you ever need a kidney full of stones let me know!  :D

Def
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 03, 2014, 12:03:50 AM
Oh yeah, and I have a spare fuel pump for an old Jeep Wrangler somewhere with fairly low miles if that's any good to you!  :D

Def
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: sawman on May 03, 2014, 12:12:47 AM
Oh yeah, and I have a spare fuel pump for an old Jeep Wrangler somewhere with fairly low miles if that's any good to you!  :D

Def
:twak:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 03, 2014, 01:37:04 AM
Just trying to help!  :D

Def

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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Syph007 on May 03, 2014, 02:19:23 AM
My wife will probably sell it all and buy wine. LOL.  Hopefully my sons are interested in them.  My 11 yr old liked trying to open and close the crunch, but hes not very tool interested.  The 3 yr old loves to get his hands on SAKs, i only let him try the bottle opener as a screwdriver.  He pretends hes bob the builder.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Etherealicer on May 03, 2014, 11:48:38 AM
My wife will probably sell it all and buy wine. LOL.  Hopefully my sons are interested in them.  My 11 yr old liked trying to open and close the crunch, but hes not very tool interested.  The 3 yr old loves to get his hands on SAKs, i only let him try the bottle opener as a screwdriver. He pretends hes bob the builder.
That is so cute :)
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: microbe on May 03, 2014, 12:22:18 PM
I have to create a will that states what little ALC (After Life Carry) I will be taking with me.  Now to decide on what that will be :facepalm:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: gorbag on May 04, 2014, 04:32:18 AM
Puny humans and your entropy. Bah.  I will take my tools with me after this mudball is reduced to slag and glass.

The world belongs to the funkiest.

Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: hrvstmn31 on May 04, 2014, 05:30:03 AM
Puny humans and your entropy. Bah.  I will take my tools with me after this mudball is reduced to slag and glass.

The world belongs to the funkiest.
Mmmm vitrification...anyway back to topic I drive a motorcycle as my main vehicle so I'm aware some bugger could run a red light and cream me and I don't exercise as often as I should. So I guess I would take a few things with me (I like that idea ya never know so be prepared) and I guess my grandparents can sell or distribute all worldly goods for the funeral or whatever.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2014, 06:25:03 AM
My wife will probably sell it all and buy wine. LOL.  Hopefully my sons are interested in them.  My 11 yr old liked trying to open and close the crunch, but hes not very tool interested.  The 3 yr old loves to get his hands on SAKs, i only let him try the bottle opener as a screwdriver. He pretends hes bob the builder.
That is so cute :)

^^^
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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Yadda on May 14, 2014, 05:10:21 AM
Most of mine are used.  I see a few going to relatives and the rest to a tool auction house for someone else to own.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: TheDude on May 17, 2014, 05:09:19 PM
I figure by the time I'm gone my son will be old enough to hock the lot and get himself a motorbike.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: ironraven on May 18, 2014, 01:40:13 AM
My origional model Supertool goes in the urn with me, along with my Ka-bar and a couple of other items- I may need them on the other side, and that multi was along for too many (mis)adventures. My Supertool is semi retired because my Rebar does everything it does in a smaller package and if I ever notch the wire cutters the same way I can replace them, but even after over a year, my Rebar doesn't feel 100% me, while the ST... yeah, it's a part of me.

Everything else at this time is either being farmed out specifically to certain people, or will be up for grabs. But since everyone in my will is a cat person, maybe the ones that aren't spoken for should go to Tim.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Dragon Lord on July 08, 2014, 07:50:36 PM
This is intresting.  I had never think about it seriously until now.

I don't have any kids for the moment, so I guess my wife could sell them if it happends now.  I want to have kids so if it's in the time a have them I think it will be for them. 
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Ray S on July 14, 2014, 12:53:49 AM
Twelve years ago I had to do some serious thinking about this very subject.I had been diagnosed with a primitive(and very rapidly spreading once exposed to air via a biopsy)form of throat cancer.Short version:Diagnosed on Friday the 13th;a two hour operation turns into an 8 1/2 hour one;a prolonged radiation and chemotherapy treatment with much sickness and weight loss(65 lbs).
Prior to this I had made plans with several friends to help my wife dispose of my various accumulations of knives,watches,firearms,scale model cars,vintage automobiles,tools, and more in the event things didn't go as planned(which they almost didn't).Hopefully they will still be around when my demise happens.
At 70 I hope to be around for a few more years anyway although nothing is set in stone.Making such preparations(in writing)is a good idea to minimize the hassle that is bound to occur.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: J-sews on July 16, 2014, 08:54:06 PM
Whew, that sounded too close for comfort Ray! :o Glad you pulled through okay. But yeah, sooner or later time catches up to all of us. I suppose it would be a good idea to start writing something down for when the inevitable happens. :-\
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: novice on February 22, 2015, 01:53:53 AM
Yes, this thread is quite old but I wanted to add something not quite covered so far. Assuming I do not get hit by a bus tomorrow and that I make it to ripe old age dying quietly in my sleep, this is what I have in mind -

For many years I've bought, sold, collected, traded, flipped, scrounged, sniped, or hoarded various things. Some collections have come & stayed while others were tried on then moved back out the door. There are a few things however I've always kept. The main one is knives and I have a lot of them. Over the years I've branched into one area or another for knives but my routine has pretty much been the same. Curate, condense, and improve the quality. My collection is pretty good (but it does pale in comparison to others.). That said, I could fit it all into a few suitcases if I had to. That will come in handy someday.

So I figure years from now when I've retired, I will sell the collection off. Probably at a flea market or show every week or two. Since what I have is portable, my spindly old man arms should be able to tote it about. The proceeds will pay for dinners, trips, movies, or whatever my wife & I need to supplement our living standard. Some of the pieces will certainly go to my son and daughter but it won't be passed on in bulk. As I often buy at estate sales after the owner/collector/hoarder has passed, I've seen first hand what happens to in depth collections when no one knows how to dispose of their things. The family gets pennies on the dollar. I intend to be the one that extracts the true value from my things and put that towards my family. At least that is my plan, such as it is.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Weasel on March 15, 2015, 10:46:39 PM
I only have a small collection which all but one will go to my children if they want them, one will be buried with me for the next adventure.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: zoidberg on March 15, 2015, 11:47:32 PM
I only have a small collection which all but one will go to my children if they want them, one will be buried with me for the next adventure.

Which one?
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Weasel on March 16, 2015, 12:01:53 AM
Swisschamp or craftsman both great saks
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: zoidberg on March 16, 2015, 12:10:33 AM
Swisschamp or craftsman both great saks

Thanks for sharing.  :cheers:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Weasel on March 16, 2015, 12:14:35 AM
Your welcome buddy  :salute:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: red_rider_1979 on March 17, 2015, 04:16:05 AM
No children yet but planning to have a maximum of two. With that in mind, currently I'm buying alox SAKs in pairs so that they can be divided equally among them when I'm gone. As for the other models which do not have duplicates, my wife will give some to my nephews and nieces and sell off the remainder on ebay. I'm still not decided on which SAK to be buried with me. If it is for sentimental reasons, I will bring my hardwood craftsman. If it is for practical reasons, I will bring the XAVT.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: rescue4500 on March 18, 2015, 08:50:05 PM
My two favorite tools are my wave in which was on my side when I married my wife and when our daughter was born... my other is my swiss camper in which my wife got me for our first anniversary.... those will go to my daughter.. buried with me will be my rebar which I only use for hiking bc im hoping there will be many hiking trails on the other side.. the rest im sure my wife or daughter will sale unless I can turn my daughter into a multi tool lover like her father.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: valvestem125 on November 10, 2016, 02:47:55 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: zoidberg on November 10, 2016, 05:13:22 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

It's most unfortunate that you are so far away. I have lots of questions and nobody to ask.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: jaya_man on November 10, 2016, 05:21:42 AM
I know my son is already excited about SAKs in general... Boy, the look on his face when he got his first one (bladeless rambler) says it all... Has since been asking when he can get his hands on one with an actual blade...

Already imagining the look on his face when he gets "the collection"...


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Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Aloha on November 10, 2016, 07:19:31 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

You can always write up a will and designate who will receive your collection.  Maybe a local boy scout troop?  Maybe some local fishing club?
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: firiki on November 10, 2016, 10:45:32 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

+1 on what zoid said. Maybe you could make it a point to find a person around you that's worthy of leaving your collection to?
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: zoidberg on November 10, 2016, 11:16:10 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

+1 on what zoid said. Maybe you could make it a point to find a person worthy of leaving your collection to?

Just to be clear, I have no interest in any collection, only wanted to ask for some advice on dealing with grief.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: firiki on November 10, 2016, 11:27:21 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

+1 on what zoid said. Maybe you could make it a point to find a person worthy of leaving your collection to?

Just to be clear, I have no interest in any collection, only wanted to ask for some advice on dealing with grief.

I hope I didn't sound like I was insinuating anything! :think: I'll modify my message to make it clearer.

I only meant that usually there's plenty of things you can learn from people who have lived longer than you if you just ask the right questions. :tu:
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: zoidberg on November 10, 2016, 11:31:07 AM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

+1 on what zoid said. Maybe you could make it a point to find a person worthy of leaving your collection to?

Just to be clear, I have no interest in any collection, only wanted to ask for some advice on dealing with grief.

I hope I didn't sound like I was insinuating anything! :think: I'll modify my message to make it clearer.

I only meant that usually there's plenty of things you can learn from people who have lived longer than you if you just ask the right questions. :tu:

I did read it as two separate sentences but thought it best to add a note to be safe.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: New_World on June 11, 2017, 10:45:34 PM
Mine, more than likely will end up in a big roll-off dumpster, or in the pockets of the workers hired to clean out my house after I kick the bucket.  I am the last one of my family, a widower with no close men friends anymore.  Don't feel bad. It's the way I ended up, never expected it this way, but there is nothing I can do about it now. I lost my Wife of 38 years back in Feb of 2015, so life for me now is day to day, enjoying it as best I can.  Sucks getting old BTW.

dang, sorry to hear that buddy.
life is life a box of chocolates!
me n the wife split up and i have many in the family very sick.
its alright, you gotta keep chuggin' along and its never too late to follow your passions and dreams.
Title: Re: What will become of your legacy??
Post by: Zed on June 11, 2017, 11:40:11 PM
Well I gave my brother a pst,  My nephew my swisschamp ,my wife's got a micra that she really likes, both my younger daughters have a sak and Mora each,as for my Khukuri's  and other knives and MT's I hope they share them and remember how much these little things meant to me,I'm sure my youngest will have all my fishing gear and maglites  :D