Absolutely, it has become an obsession. I do have too many, but I can’t stop.

@knifetimestory

28 күн бұрын

We need to form a support group.

@kickeriron939

26 күн бұрын

There is no help either!😂

I started carrying a pocket knife when I was 8 years old. That was 58 years ago. I feel naked without my pocket knife. I am so amazed at how many men don’t carry a pocket knife today. More men don’t carry than do. What to hell is this world coming to. A man carry’s a knife!!!

New subscriber here. I used to go to Blade show for a few years , quit three years ago. Was into pocket knives and 5 inch lock backs for many years . Inherited a bunch of knives from my dad. ( he collected USA,made Schrade) My daughter started going to blade shows with me and got me interested in tactical knives. I quit going about three years ago (it’s saving me a ton of money !!! ) You’re right , I only use about six knives. For EDC and projects /around the house. I’m 66 and all my kids, grandkids and son-in-law’s, all have Swiss army knives and Spyderco delicas from me . My dad worked at fabricating and testing hydraulic cylinders…. in his old toolbox were a couple old hickory knives that he used to cut the packings. I restored those old carbon steel wooden handle knives and try to make use of one when I can . They sure take a sharp edge…. Somehow you mentioning the mora makes me think of the old Hickory. ( u don’t have to spend a fortune on a good tool, there’s plenty of deals out there) Best to you.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Great comment!! Thank you very much for sharing that story. I too stopped going to Blade shows because as soon as I got a credit card, I found myself in deep deep deep trouble. Back in the early days of the shows it was all cash. And when the cash was gone you were done. Now everybody has a credit card machine. Very dangerous!

A man needs a pocket knife. I've carried one daily for the past 25 years. The brand does not matter as long as it makes me more useful. I really enjoy your videos!

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I have had a knife in my pocket every day of my life since 1976.

Why would you loan an expensive knife and not demand it back. Let them buy their own.

@The-Armed-Pacifist

Ай бұрын

It's called friendship. You should try it. Feels damn good.

@rquest3059

Ай бұрын

​@The-Armed-Pacifist a true friend, would willingly return borrowed items. My uncle obtained the majority of his fishing and hunting gear by "borrowing from friends".

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Since my friend was still actively using it, and had not had it that long, I thought it would just be easier to buy another and then when he came over to return the loaner, I'd just give it to him. I give lots of knives away.

@yogibro6442

18 күн бұрын

​@@The-Armed-Pacifistusername confirmed

@The-Armed-Pacifist

18 күн бұрын

@@yogibro6442 ???

The struggle is real. I prob have close to $2,000 or more spent on fixed blades. I might only really ever use one or 2. However I still love them all. But they also take up a lotta damn space too.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Ha! They do take up space. I had an old military filing cabinet that I used to use to help contain them all. Now I have an old fishing tackle box I modded to hold the collection. If it does not fit, I can't own it, or something has to go to make room.

@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory yeah I've been looking for some kinda filing cabinet or a tool box. Something I can keep a lock on so they're safe.

I'm constantly surprised how many males I come across daily who don't have a pocket knife on them.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

When I was in school, we all had a Schrade stockman or Buck stockman or Swiss Army knife on us. You wouldn't be caught dead without your wallet and house key, so why is a pocket knife any different. It just literally blows my mind!!!

Absolutely priceless. Thank you!

@knifetimestory

26 күн бұрын

So glad you liked it.

I’ve slowed down my knife buying but I know that sooner or later I’ll be back in the saddle again, running that charge card acct up….but I love it!

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

It is a roller coaster my friend.

You don't have a pocket knife? Well, you have a pocket don't you?

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Exactly. You are spot on!!

Best intro and first line ever.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Your comment is exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you very much!

I don't have a knife collection habit. Except for a Esee RB3, BPS BS3, El Chete last month and a Becker Kephart arriving tomorrow. But as I previously stated I do not have a knife addiction.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Ha Ha!! That was great. Nope. No collection here officer. Move along!!

I've missed your humor! Good to see you back! ✌🏽

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Some see it as humor, some see it as a cry for mental health intervention. Either way… Thank you!

@jimbusmaximus4624

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory 😆 like my father says: "you're a sick man, and I like it."

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

He is a wise man. Thanks for sharing that!!

LOL 😁 ! ......I don't spend enough money on knives. I bought a 1973 IMPERIAL M7 bayonet knife 8 days ago.

@knifetimestory

27 күн бұрын

Nice going. Those are cool.

Love your channel my friend,just bought my first BRKT mini aurora and love it. Of course I have to have a sharpened pry bar Esee 5, also love my hand full of Microtechs!! Knives,knives and more knives 🤪😁 Love it love it love it!!!!!!

@knifetimestory

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Sounds like a nice and varied collections. Nice going!

Never watched you before. That took a turn at the end I didn't see coming. Well played.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I’m glad you enjoyed and watched to the end!

After years of collecting everything hatchets ,clevers,to mini spidercos l enjoy kitchen cutlery because I get to use them every day

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

You are not the first to say that. Hmmm. Sounds totally legit to me. As long as you get to use stuff, then it really isn't collecting. It is acquiring more tools of the trade.

Enjoyed the hell out of this video. Dang! Now I have to get a Garberg. Thanks!

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

You are TOO kind. Thank you. Hope you enjoy the Garberg.

Those esee sheaths are a miracle. I'm a lefty and my go to midsize knife sheath is the esee 4hm sheath. They're cheap and high quality .

@knifetimestory

28 күн бұрын

Yes, they are sturdy and get the job done.

Good info!

@knifetimestory

23 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I agree. I own 8 knives. They all do different things with their different types. Plus if I manage to break one I have 7 more as a backup. So instead of waiting for a replacement I have them already for rotation. Well that’s what I tell my wife. I’ve been in the dog house ever since. Cheers.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Glad you agree. It is nice to have instant backup should the need arise.

God I needed this video

@knifetimestory

27 күн бұрын

Wow. Thank you!!!

Can’t take a penny with you buddy. You enjoy your hobby. I’m 6 months and 19 days into my no new knife for a year resolution. I’ve hung tough. I am noticing I’m enjoying my collection and realizing if I ever spend another dollar on a knife I’m just being eccentric. I’m noticing gravitating to smaller blades and full size handles in my daily tasks around the property. I enjoy inexpensive knives and agree Mora could fill all rolls of knife use, and spending big money ain’t necessary, but there’s a difference in working wood with a Bark River 3V Gunny Scandi and a Mora Companion. A fellow should indulge himself if he works and earns a living. Glad you have some new projects to customize and tinker with. Always good to see you put up a video buddy. Thanks. Those Esse leather pouch sheaths are really good. I use them on several of my Mora knives as well. Knife Connection sells really nice leather pouch sheaths with danglers or W/O and with firesteel loops. I have several of them.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Wow. I hop you make it to a year and beyond. Luckily I have this channel and it can buy stuff now (with some help from me) and then I can do my thing and then give stuff away.

The little brown enzo seems like decent back up wood knife doing some fine detail work or maybe a good small game knife I kinda like it

@knifetimestory

21 күн бұрын

Thank you. Glad you watched!

I am starting a Knives Anonymous (KA) “Bring 3 knives leave with 1” Goal is to only own 3 blades at the end, use the rest of the $ on traveling, camping and steak meat…AND you get to use your knives LOL. Struggle is real, and it goes back to cave days. I've reached the point and decided years ago that I need to either gift or sell the unused knives before getting any new ones. Helps me stay in a "single digit blade ownership". It's liberating!

@knifetimestory

11 күн бұрын

I'll join. I like your idea.

Amen sir. Amen.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

The first Enzo (now Brisa) you showed is the Elver and not the Trapper. I prefer the Elver. I'm surprised you did even find one since they are out of production for some time already. I always make a difference between the knives you need and the knives you want. But I'm a collector so when I see a very good deal on a knife I like I buy it and if I no longer want it probably sell for more than I paid.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you for clarifying. I did not know. I can see why it is out of production. It is a bad design. Tough to get out of the sheath, and the blade shape is so so. I like D2 but not that blade shape.

The problem is buying online because there's no other alternative. So you buy something without even handling it first and deciding if it's the right one for you. After receiving the product then you either like it or not. If you don't then you're either stuck with it or return it which is a hassle. When more and more brick mortar stores close, we will be forced to blindly buy everything online including clothes, shoes, etc.. It's going to be a nightmare!

@brunorojas3992

26 күн бұрын

I've been fortunate to fall in love with all of em that I got.

Well this was fun. It's been awhile since the "Right amount of Wrong" club got together. Don't mind if I warm myself by the fire...Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask? If you insist...just 3 fingers is fine. There is a never ending tension here isn't there? The spirit is willing but the flesh...ah yes. Weak indeed. The sharing of ideas and promises, empty or otherwise, is why we gather. I'm writing down the explanation of comparing D2 to O1 right now. It sounds like an excuse but really...So reasonable. So, so...necessary. How could the most important person in my house refuse?! As the lead Necromancer, visionary and slave to the algorithm, you are obligated, nay compelled to feed the gaping maw an endless daisy chain of creative morsels. Different models, steels, edges, applications, sheaths...and we are grateful for your sacrifice! No rationalizing necessary. You are but a supplicant to the machine. Thank-you for both the invitation for indulgence, prudence and oh, the depravity of it all! Can I have an amen?!

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I screenshot this comment and saved it on my hard drive and back up hard drive just in case the Internet completely implode I never wanna lose this comment. Simply effing amazing! THANK YOU

@adelazzer

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory How very gracious of you to share so enthusiastic a reception to my comment. It has long been obvious from your channel and all the more so from your blog that you are wildly overqualified to perform for the rabble here. Pearls before swine indeed. Yours is an aspirational club that I hope one day to join. As it is I'm waging a quiet war agains the litany of comments that underpin any number of superb videos and literally risk a diminishment of my intellect in their reading. They neither entertain, nor edify. Spare us! Obviously content creators are known to be absolute s!^#$ for a bird dogging comment to support their blown glass egos...and so those obviously get a pass. I can only imagine how rudderless your day and purposeless your morrow would be should those dry up. ;) Pivoting and in sincerity, thank-you for the richness of your contributions to those of us hopelessly affectionate towards a fine blade, their possession and use.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Each of your comments is like a Master Class on diction, vocabulary, and Victorian-era speech. Wow. I thoroughly enjoy them. I grew up in a family of brain jocks who from the time I was born spoke to me using huge words and expressions. It was a good thing and maybe a bad thing. I stuck out like a sore thumb in grade school. In high school, people thought I was trying too hard to be like William F. Buckley. Soooo, by college time, I decided that I'd learn to blend in. Hence my comments now accusing me of cursing too much and being a sarcastic asshole. I can't win!!!! Thanks again for commenting. You breathe new life into my old soul. It is refreshing!!!

@adelazzer

27 күн бұрын

@@knifetimestory It's lonely at the top. Your comment made me remember the (in)famous quote by Emerson that starts "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds..." The flourish to the finish is as you might well know...having lived it. ;) "To be great is to be misunderstood.” Can I have an amen? Let's continue to embrace and cherish the atypical. Thanks for playing your part!

@knifetimestory

27 күн бұрын

AMEN!!!!!!

Use s Mora Companion more than any other fixed blade. I have a 3 acre wooded homestead. It does get the job done.

@knifetimestory

28 күн бұрын

I've found the stainless to be a little chippy, but still, for the price you can't go wrong. Great workhorses.

I stopped buying frequently, made a sort of bucket list of knives and have mostly stuck to it. I'm happier with the purchases but I do the same as you, have lots of nice knives and a Hultafors GK, OK 4 and a Mora 2000 are the fixed blades most used. I'll just stick to the list which I'm in no rush to complete, if ever and if an obvious need is there then I'll purchase, otherwise no more. Have enough to last 3 lifetimes.

@knifetimestory

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a nice collection of users!!

Irish!!!! You said you were done buying knives! (UNLESS you bought these for the channel..... 🤔) I bought the Enzo Trooper and love it! Missed ya, Tom, you old curmudgeon!

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Hey Canada!!! Yep, I did say that. But...if you recall, there was the Loophole. So, the channel buys them, with a little help from me if necessary, and then I can make these masterpieces and then give the spoils away!!! Stay cool.

I watched a 13 year old video about the SOG Agency. Looked sweet. Of course it's not manufactured anymore. Hey but it looks like a Randall Model 1. Oh yeah, they are hard to get. I bought a Blackjack Model 7.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Those Blackjacks were amazing. What a great concept. Copy ever single big seller from Randall. I thought they were fantastic knives and really made well.

I like skeletonized :) Balance, what a concept...

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Me too. Feels great to use and carry.

@georgejonson9463

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory Nice work btw👍

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Im double screwed, i collect expensive knives and spent the last 19 years learning how to make expensive knives.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Yikes. Yep, you are in a tough spot for sure.

My wife says I have a knife problem. I have a nice wooden box full of Mora's, SAK , Cold Steel, and everything in between, I am getting a Cold Steel Voyager serrations a nice big folder. Knifetime Story is for the knife community and I'm sure most men have gone dow the rabbit hole of knifes. Mora knifes are great for the money. Thanks always good content.

@greekveteran2715

Ай бұрын

Threaten your wife, that if he says anything again about your hobby,you'll get deeper into the Rabit hole, buing TRC Knives, Survive GSO, Bark River etc. Then, show her the price tags of both a TRC and a Mora Companion and tell her "See, I only spend 10$ on a knife, If I had a knife problem, I'd spent 600$ on each knife" - Wife will never say anything again,problem solved! LOL

@mugsofmirth8101

Ай бұрын

Then tell her she has shoe/purse problem

@tumbleweed6658

Ай бұрын

@@greekveteran2715 This is the best advice anyone has given me. I'll let you know the house commander responds when I use your knife logic. cheers from Colorado.

@tumbleweed6658

Ай бұрын

@@mugsofmirth8101 I can tell that we have alot of wise men here. More tools in the tool box.

@greekveteran2715

Ай бұрын

@@tumbleweed6658 I'm glad you got humor, that's how we should face all problems!!

Waiting to open a box ...less then 2 weeks to go. Inside is a Manix 2 Crucarta. Its been sitting here for a couple weeks now. I'm testing my willpower till it gets closer to my birthday. 😬 Any thoughts on Cruwear steel? Can you match my willpower? I am a rock...I am an island.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Great comment. Cruwear. I've had a couple Spydercos with it. I never bonded with it like I did with Maxamet or 15v as far as supersteels go. But, my favorite, and the one that is in my pocket as I write, is a Para3 with S30V.

@chrishynes6091

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory I've been carrying my Para 3 LW constantly for 3 years now. Even clip it to my pajamas. 😁 Love it! Never had a pocket knife that I liked as much. I'll see if I can adjust to the Manix's larger size / weight ; if not it joins the others in the sock drawer. I'm afraid that sharpening Maxamet could be too much of a challenge with my novice skills.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I've done away with all the fancy schmancy sharpening stuff. I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker with two angle choices and aftermarket diamond sticks. Then I use an old piece of 400 grit rubber backed sand paper that is pre cut to the perfect size to be taped to the lid of my DMT sharpening stone. I first put a piece of leather on the lid, permanently, and now tape the paper to that. I gently polish up the edge and refine it a little. I've stopped stropping because a polished edge has no "bite". Sure, you can shape arm hair, but I prefer a working edge. You won't screw up your Maxamet doing that. My system is idiot proof. That is why I use it!!! 😂👌

Agree with you 100%. But why do we keep buying them? There’s that natural urge for “something new”, something shiny. But, I think it’s also the constant bombardment of advertising from knife manufacturers and retailers. It’s constant…

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

You have a good point. Very valid. I guess there comes a time in life where you realize that the "lifetime warranty" is not that big a deal. So, just keep what you have and enjoy.

Love Moras! I have them all . Oops

@knifetimestory

26 күн бұрын

Oops. You showed your hand!!!

I'm there. Need to sell some.

I have a Randall made knife I bought in 1974 for $105 dollars, you have to understand where the top is to find out what makes a good knife. I carry a Mora Companion because for under $20 dollars it does everything I need to do. I appreciate the work and quality of a Randall knife. Having one Randall saved wasting money on other knives.🤔😅😂👍

@knifetimestory

28 күн бұрын

Great comment. I agree with your analogy.

Is all 01 sweedish tooling steel? None of it is American made... just curious as I use 01 from K and G for knifemaking thank you.

@knifetimestory

21 күн бұрын

I called it that because of Randall Made Knives using that wording in their catalog since I can remember. O1 was invented in the USA and is made here as well. But Randall chooses (I think they still get it from there) to buy from Uddeholm in Sweden.

👍 Mora 510 🤷🏻‍♂️

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

They’re all great!

👍

I live in the UK carry a Eye Witness Barlow probably get away with it non locking blade under 3” etc because in the UK you can’t carry a potato peeler in public lol Love your content 🔪

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry you live in the UK. I would lose my freaking mind if I was not able to carry something larger than an X-Acto blade. I don’t even mean the handle… I mean just the blade.

100%

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

The enzo is an enzo elver.....not made any more

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I already got rid of it. Thank you the right name though!

I’m confused. Are these Tom’s knives, or Knifetime Story’s knives?

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Ahh. There in lies the rub. Knifetimestory buys the knives now. Tom may subsidize said purchases just a little bit whenever necessary, but it’s really the channel. That’s the beauty of loopholes. But I do give the spoils away after I make a video. I never again want to be buried under a mountain of knives. I’m trying to simplify my life, while still being able to have fodder for videos.

That looks like an old Enzo full tang Skinner...Its not the Elver but could be possibly a full flat Elver? Thats weird looking....definitely not a Trapper.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I did not look at the listing close enough and bought it. Was listed as a Trapper, but my usual alarm bells in my head did not go off...and I have not had a drink in years.

@airiksknifereviews9548

Ай бұрын

@knifetimestory I love my Enzo Elver scandi they are awesome little blades. The Trapper is on my list for a future build. I built a NKD forester 100 which is basically a Trapper but slightly thicker. I'd rather have a slightly thinner O1 Trapper.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

The trapper, with a full flat grind is AWESOME. I'm so glad I bought one. And...the O1 is performing beautifully.

lol 😂 yeah I have more knives than I can carry. 👍🏻

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Have you ever tried to carry them all? I have. I looked like an idiot. 😂

Whar happened? I distinctly remember you doing a video some time ago declaring that you were done accumulating knives and were even getting rid of a few. So easy to back slide. On the other hand, it's your money and your passion, so I would say why not? Your heirs probably won't appreciate what you leave them anyway. Enjoy it while you can.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

You got me there. But, in my defense...the "Loophole" was that the channel will buy stuff now. I just kick in a little $ to help sometimes. Thanks for watching and commenting. I always appreciate it.

@The-Armed-Pacifist

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory I appreciate your honesty and your choices in the new knives. Mine aren’t as nice, but live peacefully in my safe waiting for the big finale.

Guilty as charged. 🔪

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

See you in jail I guess!!!!

@THESPORTINGCAMP

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory Great video! 🤝

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I'm not sure you want to question the masculinity of every Australian man. We live in a country with highly restrictive knife laws that even limit capacity to carry a mutli-tool. Funnily enough, we still manage to open boxes and so on without carrying a knife.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Sure, you can open a box without a knife, but that might explain why most Australian men have no front teeth. 😂 You know I'm kidding right?

@richardhenry1969

29 күн бұрын

Maybe stand up for your freedom.

@geoffjackson6899

29 күн бұрын

@richardhenry1969 we are free and safe. Australians tend to have a more sophisticated view of freedom than whether we can carry knives or guns. For example, we are free to go to public places without fear of being shot. Women in our country are free to make their own decisions about their health care.

Are you saying every man should only own one knife? 😂

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Nope. Just not every knife.

It`s Enzo Elver

@airiksknifereviews9548

Ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking but it still looks a bit off ...They were like that though for many years , always making blanks that looked kinda strange. I love Brisa Enzo stuff especially building them for way less. I would never buy their already built blades way to expensive. I can make the same $180+ knife for $80 maybe less.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I made a trapper with S30V blade and black my Carta and red liners. It turned out awesome!

👍👍👍.🇺🇲🔪🌲🔥

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Honestly, you appear to spend money like a women. You just spend it on knives instead of shoes or handbags.. Spend, spend, spend. All for a moment or two of happiness.

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

I am proud to say that I have never spent the milk or egg money. And actually nowadays, the channel buys the knives. I get more than a moment or two of pleasure. Sometimes a whole week. 😂 But there are a few gems that give me pleasure constantly and have for years!

@21_Cabbage_

Ай бұрын

@@knifetimestory at any rate, we’ve missed you. Stick around this time!

@knifetimestory

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Sound wisdom. zane

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

Zane my friend! Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed.

👍

Are you saying every man should only own one knife? 😂

@knifetimestory

Ай бұрын

You must be new here! One knife! Blasphemy!😁