I used to have a lot of knives like you in a few cases but I decided to consolidate into nicer blades that I liked everything about and didn't have any negative thoughts about. Ended up with 7 folders and 7 fixies. Interestingly enough these 14 knives are probably worth more than the whole of my previous large collection.
Hey BG ! The Valentines gift knife from your wife has got to be your all time forever! Please, rethink that cause, wow! Must be nice. You are truly blessed
What a great collection of knives. I could never afford most of your knives so my “collection” pretty much consists of budget knives, but I’m amazed at the quality of some of those knives.
I stumbled across your content either through your metal complex live chat, or your Ben Peterson live chat (whichever was earlier) and I've now completed your back-catalogue of reviews! I just wanted you to know that I love your style of presentation-and you just keep doing you! All the best from across the pond, Jim👍
Thank you for sharing your collection on U-tube, I'm impressed with the good quality knives you own, it's nice to see my passion for knives is shared by many. I have a multitude of knives, swords & firearms..... I'm 53 so I've amassed some rather out of control collection's, I guess that every man has his theme?? I Thank You for your time kind Sir. 🙏✌💙🙏 THE BEAR
Ever try a benchmade mini grip with the sheepsfoot blade? Seems like that would fit your style. It has a hole for deployment and they made a 154cm version with a hollow grind that I have and love! I found mine used on Ebay for a great deal.
Always enjoy these kind of videos. You're collection is looking pretty sweet brother. Can't wait to see the knife you can't show!! Keep up tje great work man!! -Grady🤘🤙
Very nice collection. Your folders all look the same. You have a particular style of folder that you like. Your folders are all cool and modern. Very cool collection. You have some very cool knives. I love how you customize your knives with different scales. I love modern knives. But I also love older knives. It’s really cool to see how far we have come in terms of materials and styling. A lot of your knives look look tactical with the blacked out finishes. I love to current trend of small knives, and I love customs.. Damascus blades. You might want to check out a Rockstead knife. See how you like those.
I’m digging it. Just subbed man. I’m in love with that para 2 in 10cv. It made me go explore REC. I’m subscribed now lol dude that signature bronze and green color way is RIDICULOUS I want them all. 204p is a great steel too.
Great video!!! Awesome collection!!! Never thought I would ever see you part with the Super Freak!!! My prediction you will have another by the time you do another full collection video 😂
i dont have any, all of my collection is under 250$ still but im thinking about getting a black micarta 31 i just dont know if i want a large or a small
Beautiful collection, really beautiful, but... I agree that cold steel is a proletarian brand and the peaces they produce are more working knife oriented or "show off" in some cases, but they still are a huge espression of a popular, in some way, folk american culture. Some peaces of coldd steel truly are. You have quite a lot of great knifes, just a touch of good "dirtynes", and recent history of the mob. PS: sorry if my english is not perfect A follower from Italy
It is a great idea to collect&store these favorite knives into a safe&beautiful aluminium case! Actually we can supply most of these knives modele,even with such case as we have been a professional KNIVES&TOOLS manufacturer&exporper for over 10 years with over 20 chain factories. Any OEM/ODM orders are warmly welcome.
Love.ur collection man I jjst started collecting knives I only have 9 so.far but any extra money I can spend ima get a knife love knives thanks for sharing bud
Amazing collection! Definitely appreciate your taste/selection criteria in keepers. Didn’t you used to have a Berg SLiM? Curious for your thoughts there. Into smaller knives these days and that design just keeps speaking to me.
@@beardedgear Damn I missed it. I saw three other birch knives but not that one. -_- Edit: I found it at 16:00. I literally watched the whole video before and I guess blanked out.
Nice to see some fixed blades, my favourite one is the fallkniven idun, planning to add a couple of cheburkovs have one of his folders that i love but believe his fixed blades are hard to beat. Just remember what Russians consider a small knife is very different to the rest of the world 😂
I have a problem. I keep buying and pretty much never sell lol. I have bought more then ever this past year too. To the point I have bought 6 new cases this year alone lol. One of the Cutlery Shoppe cases and 4 of the V100 with Nalpak from Drop and one of the bigger Vault Pelican cases not sure what the model number is but it looks like one of those bigger plastic ammo cans and it has Nalpak and holds 48 knives all this besides the other Apache 3800 cases I already had with Nalpak inserts that hold 40 each then there is the fixed blades and knives laying all over and in rolls lol. I have 4 packages in the mail now if I ever get them. The GPK Protech Strider the green micarta version and I have the BHQ DLC exclusive one coming too and the DLT DLC 20cv Delica, the SPY27 Mule Team.
Nobodys gonna talk about the fact that his wife bought him a Zero tolerance, his sister another cool knife and his Brother wantet that knife at 26:38 (dont remember the names). How can he have so many peoples around him who appriciate a good knife, the only Person in my fam who carries a knife is my dad, and he carries the same knife every day
Loved this! I've only been collecting for about a year. You have a few that I'd really like to get a hold of! I would definitely like to see all your fixed blades. I find myself buying them but not carrying them frequently. How frequently do you end up carrying yours?
Quick question, what kind of foam are you using in that orange case? I Billy ask because It doesn’t look like pluck and pull and I am looking for other options.
Nice evolving collection. I love all knives. I have modern folders, fixed blades and traditional slipjoints. Just moved and put out my knives thinking I had between 60-75. It was 100. I am selling off all my Chinese knives (political statement). Headed toward quality over quantity. You should try out a Bark River. Really enjoyed the vid. and subscribed. Best of luck.
Holy shit dude! I’ve got some catching up to do. I only have 10 knives.. sweet collection for sure. Do you find yourself not wanting to use knives that are like $250 or more? I need to get over this wanting to keep my knives pristine..
Im still tryin to find a warny malibu haha. I guess if i spend up to 1500 on my paintball guns I can use a 250 dollar knife.. I just suck at sharpening and nothing worse than a nice knife thats dull. I use my lightweight para 3 at my cabinet shop everyday! Jake, I really do appreciate your channel. I got myself some speedcross 5 for my birthday a couple weeks ago as well, they are jyst as goodbas the 4’s!
Far as TH-cam knife reviewers, yr pretty good. Most I just don't get, nothing but talking heads. And a lefty can get used to right handed knives. I'm lucky I go both ways, sometimes at the same time
A diffuse conglomeration of knives lacking in focus and quality. Even the way you talk about it points to this being an accrual exercise rather than curated collection: - you need not explain each knife, but do you yourself know how each knife fits into the overall collection, besides “I like it”. Stronger collections function on multiple levels - yes, each knife should be great on its own, but a collection also works almost in a narrative form as a whole, which adds value. A collection would also make it easy to understand and decide “why this and not that…”. Besides, you currently own lots of 'mid-range' and some 'lower-range' but none of the 'upper-range' knives. Could be by design, could be due to lack of it... For example, I would have sold five mid-range knives and got one Rockstead instead: yes - better investment, yes- worth passing to kids, yes - more value in less space, AND more importantly - BETTER knife. On the other hand, Chinese outfits like Reate, WE/Civivi, make OK knives that are NOT collectible long-term; i.e. a passing fad. Just like other brands that were hot years ago and by now largely disappeared: Olamic, Custom Knife Factory, Ferrum Forge, - where art though? The "Boker" you mentioned at 9:08 is NOT a "Treebrand Boker", but a "Boker Plus" as clearly labeled on its blade. "Boker Plus" is a budget brand made in either Argentina or China. While all "Treebrand Bokers" are still hand-made in Solingen Germany, and their high cost reflects that - we are talking about an equal to any hand-made custom. When you handle a "Treebrand Boker" you know right away it is a luxury item. Most of their lineup is not even available in the US as they traditionally have not sold well here - due to high price and not making flippers... If you are interested in strengthening your collection, I’d suggest deciding what you really like and narrowing your accrual down until your accrual becomes a cohesive collection that you can talk about as a whole… And, do yourself a favor and offload those seductive but lacking substance Reate's... Cheers! PS> By narrow focus I do not mean all knives looking alike! - In fact, I was responding to the fact that most of your knives already look too much alike without bringing anything new of their own to the table! I personally like having each knife offer something unique and not available elsewhere - I love my pm2 in maxamet for its maxamet blade and oh-so-rare-for-a-knife distal taper; I love my Rocksteads for their 'true mirror' ZPD189 blades without any secondary bevels (rare nowadays); I like my Treebrand Bokers (Tirpitz and Leopard series) for their Thomas Balbach-forged Damascus blades with 62HRC hardness ( - unlike the American Chad Nichols flaccid drivel damascus with its 56-58HRC "softness"...) Anyhow - I do not get the same knife done by different people - instead, try to get different knives, where each one adds to the overall story...
First thing, this was definitely longer than I was willing to read, definitely just skimmed through it haha. But I’d argue that there isn’t a “right way” to build a collection of anything. The way you collect something is personal, there are no rules. Second, I don’t think I claimed that the Boker was a “tree brand” boker, if I did that’s my bad. It’s definitely a Chinese made one. Third, if you have this many opinions about knives you should start a channel of your own, I mean this constructively, if you have points to make that’ll be a much better way than writing essays in a comment section.
@@beardedgear Well, thank you for skimming through my long missive. I tend to type fast, so it did not feel overly long to write it - probably solid four or five min at most... Also, I am too impulsive for having my own channel, and normally do not comment much at all, then, once per year go off on some poor soul in a long missive - as here. My own collection is ten years old, but it's been on and off, as knives is not the only passion of mine; I am like intensely into it for three-four months until I loose interest for the next two-three years, and then pick it up again. Would not be good for a channel... But I find my once-per three years forays into knife collecting very helpful as time is the great judge - and gives awesome perspective for a collector - after three years away, one can immediately spot all of the genuine innovation that happened and all the inconsequential bullshxt that arose in the past three years - and purchase accordingly... That was my last. Enjoy collecting whichever way you end up doing it. Cheers!
I used to have a lot of knives like you in a few cases but I decided to consolidate into nicer blades that I liked everything about and didn't have any negative thoughts about. Ended up with 7 folders and 7 fixies. Interestingly enough these 14 knives are probably worth more than the whole of my previous large collection.
Many of us end up going that way. I am in that process.
Just picked up same Cutlery Shoppe knife storage thing in green also. It’s nice thanks for turning me onto it
Nice! I hope you love it as much as I love mine 🤘🏻
The first 3 minutes of your video made me feel a lot less guilty about spending a lot of money on knives in the past 2 months. What a relief.
Hey BG ! The Valentines gift knife from your wife has got to be your all time forever! Please, rethink that cause, wow! Must be nice. You are truly blessed
This was a very fun to watch. The progression of the collection is something we all have and look at. I love they way you do it.
Thanks man! You need to do an update on yours!
@@beardedgear Like you I have a ton loaned out. It will be a bit. Lol
Finally, the knife ASMR channel I’ve been looking for
Excellent vid brother. Thanks for sharing. A collection for you to be proud of and em to be jealous of.
Great Collection Buddy!! All Knives I'd gladly Babysit for you any day!
I adore your collection and I rewatch these videos all the time. They’re so much fun.
That Demko. I am always impressed by his knives.
You have a great collection. Congrats. Keep'em comin'!
whole heartedly agree. not the price or the size of your collection that matters but how much it brings you joy. nice vid. enjoyed it!
Sweet collection! I really enjoy these types of videos. Thank you for sharing.
Yes on fixed blades
Knife twirling 😳🤯
Annoying isn't it!! Stop it pleace
Some great knives.
Wonderful collection! Great folders, and I really like your choices in fixed blades. 👍
What a great collection of knives. I could never afford most of your knives so my “collection” pretty much consists of budget knives, but I’m amazed at the quality of some of those knives.
Lots of 🤤-worthy knives in that final case. Thanks!
Nice collection. I can see how it has evolved for you.
Holy crap! I’m not even joking my wife then gf gifted me a Zt 0350 ken onion all black! That’s crazy coincidence! Great collection btw!
Super nice collection!
I stumbled across your content either through your metal complex live chat, or your Ben Peterson live chat (whichever was earlier) and I've now completed your back-catalogue of reviews! I just wanted you to know that I love your style of presentation-and you just keep doing you! All the best from across the pond, Jim👍
Thanks so much!
Kick ass collection man. First video of yours I’ve watched.
Wow your collection is ok but the way you spin your knives around from west to east is awesome and no bandaids on your fingers
Excellent collection!! Thanks for showing it off 👍
Great video there are so many good knifes in there, already subscribed
Hey you should consider storing your autos in the opened position, it will make your springs last ALOT longer. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Think so? I only ask because I've heard several industry professional debunk that theory. 🤷♂️
awesome collection mate. outstanding knives.
The faint mouse leather sheath is amazing!!
Thank you for sharing your collection on U-tube, I'm impressed with the good quality knives you own, it's nice to see my passion for knives is shared by many.
I have a multitude of knives, swords & firearms..... I'm 53 so I've amassed some rather out of control collection's, I guess that every man has his theme?? I Thank You for your time kind Sir.
🙏✌💙🙏 THE BEAR
Ever try a benchmade mini grip with the sheepsfoot blade? Seems like that would fit your style. It has a hole for deployment and they made a 154cm version with a hollow grind that I have and love! I found mine used on Ebay for a great deal.
Yep I’ve tried the mini grip! Good knife 👍🏻
Bad Ass Collection you got there new to the channel and was nice to see what out there...
Always enjoy these kind of videos. You're collection is looking pretty sweet brother. Can't wait to see the knife you can't show!! Keep up tje great work man!!
-Grady🤘🤙
Cool collection. What is a folder? What is bearings? Who is CFK? I heard the best knife in your.collection is the FIF23, who’s knife is that?
You wouldn’t understand, this is a righty only video 🤓
Thanks Jake, great collection. 👍🔪
Nice chopper with the bearded gear engraving👍🏻
Very nice collection. Your folders all look the same. You have a particular style of folder that you like. Your folders are all cool and modern. Very cool collection. You have some very cool knives. I love how you customize your knives with different scales.
I love modern knives. But I also love older knives. It’s really cool to see how far we have come in terms of materials and styling.
A lot of your knives look look tactical with the blacked out finishes. I love to current trend of small knives, and I love customs..
Damascus blades. You might want to check out a Rockstead knife. See how you like those.
I’m digging it. Just subbed man. I’m in love with that para 2 in 10cv. It made me go explore REC. I’m subscribed now lol dude that signature bronze and green color way is RIDICULOUS I want them all. 204p is a great steel too.
Great video!!! Awesome collection!!! Never thought I would ever see you part with the Super Freak!!! My prediction you will have another by the time you do another full collection video 😂
Really tempted to pick up one of those snecx busters the we version because the original is somewhat out of my price bracket.
Excited for this one!
So are we just gunna ignore this man's crazy knife dexterity? 🤣
Afternoon, where is the storage box from ?
They’re from Cutlery Shoppe, linked in the description! 👍🏻
Great collection 👍😄 hope there’s more to come 😃 thanks for the vid Jake ✌️😎
Man, well done, who needs to eat when you have knives to fidget with.
Man....I NEED a operator/blacked out series Pro-Tech for my SOTC. Thought it would be a TR-3. But now can't decide which one.
no chris reeves knives?!?!?!? Sweet collection, i really want to get the lateralus. Cool vid
Also id love to see your fixed blades!
i dont have any, all of my collection is under 250$ still but im thinking about getting a black micarta 31 i just dont know if i want a large or a small
Every hobby I’ve existed in I’ve bought, sold, and traded, and EVOLVED. Hoarding a 100, 500+ knives is not cool 😂.
Also, we need a TOP TEN. Thanks 🙏🏾
The collection is looking good man!! I'm so intrigued on the folder that you aren't able to show! 🤨
I’ll be able to show it in just a couple weeks 🙌🏻
Its just another Burchtree Boker colab with 440C
Beautiful collection, really beautiful, but... I agree that cold steel is a proletarian brand and the peaces they produce are more working knife oriented or "show off" in some cases, but they still are a huge espression of a popular, in some way, folk american culture. Some peaces of coldd steel truly are. You have quite a lot of great knifes, just a touch of good "dirtynes", and recent history of the mob.
PS: sorry if my english is not perfect
A follower from Italy
Cool video, great collection!👊🏝
Great Collection!!!
So I take it you love your knives? That's ok I love mine too! Lol
I’m going to try & refrain from saying I love this knife. Proceeds to say it 470 times. Lol
Only so many adjectives.
Him saying "a good budget knife at 80 dollars" me buying the most expensive knife i own a 65 dollar CRKT thinking its expensive😶
Sad story.
Can you teach us how you do that cool flip you did showing both sides of the knife? Lol awesome collection!!!
Will u make a video showing how u do that flippy thing with your knives ? It’s hard to see how you’re doing it
It is a great idea to collect&store these favorite knives into a safe&beautiful aluminium case!
Actually we can supply most of these knives modele,even with such case as we have been a professional KNIVES&TOOLS manufacturer&exporper for over 10 years with over 20 chain factories.
Any OEM/ODM orders are warmly welcome.
Sweet collection! Let me know if you ever want a Vero Synapse XL :)
How much was the 40 knife case, and where did you get it? Please.
I think they were about $120 if I’m not mistaken, it was from cutlery Shoppe, not sure if and when they’re making more
Love.ur collection man I jjst started collecting knives I only have 9 so.far but any extra money I can spend ima get a knife love knives thanks for sharing bud
Amazing collection! Definitely appreciate your taste/selection criteria in keepers. Didn’t you used to have a Berg SLiM? Curious for your thoughts there. Into smaller knives these days and that design just keeps speaking to me.
I had a very slim but it was 2-3 years ago, nice knife!
Im jealous brother keep on lovin on knives
Do you still have the spyderco bombshell or did you get rid of it?
It’s literally in the video 😂
@@beardedgear Damn I missed it. I saw three other birch knives but not that one. -_-
Edit: I found it at 16:00. I literally watched the whole video before and I guess blanked out.
Which clip did you end up getting for the AD20? I’m looking for one.
I got it on Etsy, hasn’t come in yet.
Nice to see some fixed blades, my favourite one is the fallkniven idun, planning to add a couple of cheburkovs have one of his folders that i love but believe his fixed blades are hard to beat. Just remember what Russians consider a small knife is very different to the rest of the world 😂
I have a problem. I keep buying and pretty much never sell lol. I have bought more then ever this past year too. To the point I have bought 6 new cases this year alone lol. One of the Cutlery Shoppe cases and 4 of the V100 with Nalpak from Drop and one of the bigger Vault Pelican cases not sure what the model number is but it looks like one of those bigger plastic ammo cans and it has Nalpak and holds 48 knives all this besides the other Apache 3800 cases I already had with Nalpak inserts that hold 40 each then there is the fixed blades and knives laying all over and in rolls lol. I have 4 packages in the mail now if I ever get them. The GPK Protech Strider the green micarta version and I have the BHQ DLC exclusive one coming too and the DLT DLC 20cv Delica, the SPY27 Mule Team.
Nobodys gonna talk about the fact that his wife bought him a Zero tolerance, his sister another cool knife and his Brother wantet that knife at 26:38 (dont remember the names). How can he have so many peoples around him who appriciate a good knife, the only Person in my fam who carries a knife is my dad, and he carries the same knife every day
let people know you're interested in higher end knife and they will come to you
Have u ever had any issues such as breaking omega springs in benchmade knives
Have u had any issues with the omega springs breaking on benchmades just curious great collection by the way love ur reviews
Hi dude ...my idol 😁😁 simple talk..nice collection ✅✅👍👍✨✨
What happened to your mini Freek?
Sold it 🤷🏼♂️
Ah ok, I just got one and really dig it. Keep up the great content sir. Thank you.
Loved this! I've only been collecting for about a year. You have a few that I'd really like to get a hold of! I would definitely like to see all your fixed blades. I find myself buying them but not carrying them frequently. How frequently do you end up carrying yours?
I carry them pretty regularly but usually it’s because I throw one in my Fanny pack haha
Quick question, what kind of foam are you using in that orange case? I Billy ask because It doesn’t look like pluck and pull and I am looking for other options.
You have a dope a$$ collection! I'd like the burgundy Biblio if you decide to part ways with it.
Nice evolving collection. I love all knives. I have modern folders, fixed blades and traditional slipjoints. Just moved and put out my knives thinking I had between 60-75. It was 100. I am selling off all my Chinese knives (political statement). Headed toward quality over quantity. You should try out a Bark River. Really enjoyed the vid. and subscribed. Best of luck.
Very nice collection! Do you think the smaller case is deep enough to hold a Vero Synapse XL, Cold Steel AD-15 or CRK Umnumzaan?
I think it’ll work for those, it holds my AD-20 just fine 👍🏻
@@beardedgear Thanks! Should have the Synapse XL coming in tomorrow, my first Vero. Super excited!
Holy shit dude! I’ve got some catching up to do. I only have 10 knives.. sweet collection for sure. Do you find yourself not wanting to use knives that are like $250 or more? I need to get over this wanting to keep my knives pristine..
I use and carry every knife in my collection, if any come through that are too pretty to be used or carried they never last long at all
Im still tryin to find a warny malibu haha. I guess if i spend up to 1500 on my paintball guns I can use a 250 dollar knife.. I just suck at sharpening and nothing worse than a nice knife thats dull. I use my lightweight para 3 at my cabinet shop everyday! Jake, I really do appreciate your channel. I got myself some speedcross 5 for my birthday a couple weeks ago as well, they are jyst as goodbas the 4’s!
I'm curious how you knew the knife was actually D2 when it was marked S35VN? Or did they contact everyone who had purchased that model
No Chris Reeve or Hinderer knives. Why?
Might get a Hinderer soon, not gonna catch me with a Chris Reeve though haha
what's that knife by the lighter
nice colection, do you use them or just collect?
Tachanka designed your dessert themed boker btw
Hello sir what is name of first box and 6th? Last left one.
Holy crap that pm2 I’d nice
Is nice
You seem to prefer "full-bodied" knives. Thanks for the view.
Wow..what a collection Jake. I'll trade you my right arm for that EVO 2.0.
I already have a right arm so I’ll pass 🤣
buddy you need a xm 18 3.5
sick collection!
love
Not a fan of balisongs?
Nope 🤷🏼♂️
@@beardedgear any particular reason? Easier to cut yourself? More pressure to do advanced tricks as a content creator?
Video starts at 4:58
Great video but what's up with the knife twirling ? Very distracting. I do appreciate the speed you showed these however . Thanks
Sell me the Vero Impluse mini!!!!!!!
You have a great speaking voice
Do you "really love that knife" ?? ....... Just wondering?
Lol
Far as TH-cam knife reviewers, yr pretty good. Most I just don't get, nothing but talking heads. And a lefty can get used to right handed knives. I'm lucky I go both ways, sometimes at the same time
Give me your Stitch !
Lol No 🤣
Lol it took you 5 mins to say “I’m going to show my knife collection. It has changed a lot in a year.” Nice work, though!
When are you going to get serious about knives man?
That’s a great question 😂
A diffuse conglomeration of knives lacking in focus and quality. Even the way you talk about it points to this being an accrual exercise rather than curated collection: - you need not explain each knife, but do you yourself know how each knife fits into the overall collection, besides “I like it”. Stronger collections function on multiple levels - yes, each knife should be great on its own, but a collection also works almost in a narrative form as a whole, which adds value. A collection would also make it easy to understand and decide “why this and not that…”. Besides, you currently own lots of 'mid-range' and some 'lower-range' but none of the 'upper-range' knives. Could be by design, could be due to lack of it...
For example, I would have sold five mid-range knives and got one Rockstead instead: yes - better investment, yes- worth passing to kids, yes - more value in less space, AND more importantly - BETTER knife.
On the other hand, Chinese outfits like Reate, WE/Civivi, make OK knives that are NOT collectible long-term; i.e. a passing fad. Just like other brands that were hot years ago and by now largely disappeared: Olamic, Custom Knife Factory, Ferrum Forge, - where art though?
The "Boker" you mentioned at 9:08 is NOT a "Treebrand Boker", but a "Boker Plus" as clearly labeled on its blade. "Boker Plus" is a budget brand made in either Argentina or China. While all "Treebrand Bokers" are still hand-made in Solingen Germany, and their high cost reflects that - we are talking about an equal to any hand-made custom.
When you handle a "Treebrand Boker" you know right away it is a luxury item. Most of their lineup is not even available in the US as they traditionally have not sold well here - due to high price and not making flippers...
If you are interested in strengthening your collection, I’d suggest deciding what you really like and narrowing your accrual down until your accrual becomes a cohesive collection that you can talk about as a whole… And, do yourself a favor and offload those seductive but lacking substance Reate's... Cheers!
PS> By narrow focus I do not mean all knives looking alike! - In fact, I was responding to the fact that most of your knives already look too much alike without bringing anything new of their own to the table!
I personally like having each knife offer something unique and not available elsewhere - I love my pm2 in maxamet for its maxamet blade and oh-so-rare-for-a-knife distal taper; I love my Rocksteads for their 'true mirror' ZPD189 blades without any secondary bevels (rare nowadays); I like my Treebrand Bokers (Tirpitz and Leopard series) for their Thomas Balbach-forged Damascus blades with 62HRC hardness ( - unlike the American Chad Nichols flaccid drivel damascus with its 56-58HRC "softness"...) Anyhow - I do not get the same knife done by different people - instead, try to get different knives, where each one adds to the overall story...
First thing, this was definitely longer than I was willing to read, definitely just skimmed through it haha. But I’d argue that there isn’t a “right way” to build a collection of anything. The way you collect something is personal, there are no rules.
Second, I don’t think I claimed that the Boker was a “tree brand” boker, if I did that’s my bad. It’s definitely a Chinese made one.
Third, if you have this many opinions about knives you should start a channel of your own, I mean this constructively, if you have points to make that’ll be a much better way than writing essays in a comment section.
@@beardedgear Well, thank you for skimming through my long missive. I tend to type fast, so it did not feel overly long to write it - probably solid four or five min at most...
Also, I am too impulsive for having my own channel, and normally do not comment much at all, then, once per year go off on some poor soul in a long missive - as here. My own collection is ten years old, but it's been on and off, as knives is not the only passion of mine; I am like intensely into it for three-four months until I loose interest for the next two-three years, and then pick it up again. Would not be good for a channel...
But I find my once-per three years forays into knife collecting very helpful as time is the great judge - and gives awesome perspective for a collector - after three years away, one can immediately spot all of the genuine innovation that happened and all the inconsequential bullshxt that arose in the past three years - and purchase accordingly...
That was my last. Enjoy collecting whichever way you end up doing it.
Cheers!