Collecting Pocket Knives and the Fun in Obtaining Them



Posted: Monday, February 27, 2006

by Ben
AAWSALES.com

Collecting pocket knives can be a fun and exciting hobby for almost anyone. Pocket knife collecting has been a hobby of millions of people for hundreds (if not thousands) of years.

FFor some people, the joy and excitement is in the "chase" or "pursuit" of any particular pocket knife or set of pocket knives. Yet for others, the excitement is in owning them, and displaying them for others to also enjoy.

Pocket knife swapping has also grown over the years, as people search out viable avenues to exchange their pocket knives, straight knives, and /or folding knives with other collectors of the same.

The pocket knife industry has shown tremendous growth in recent years, and that growth continues today. Prices of these types of knives vary, according to the what the knife is constructed of, and from where it originates from.

There are literally millions of versions from which to choose. Some have surgical stainless steel blades, while others sport other types of high impact metals. The handles on pocket knives can vary greatly as well. There are the folding and straight knives that offer handles with genuine wooden inlays, animal bone components, laminates, plastic. Some are simply 100% metal.

Then there are the collectible pocket knives that offer matching keychains with a fantastic Bald Eagle on them, or a simulated or real jewel fashioned into the handle itself.

For me, the joy and excitement of collecting pocket knives, folding knives, boot knives, and straight knives, is a combination of all that has been mentioned above.

Collectible Pocket Knives Ben Nunzio is a Partner and CEO of Above All Wholesalers, Inc. ( www.AAWSALES.com ), and writes for assorted article directories.


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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)
» left by John R
from USA 6 years 51 days ago.
Well done article! I enjoy collecting too.
» left by Scott
from Heart of Dixie 4 years 65 days ago.
If someone is considering knife collecting as a hobby, there are a couple of decisions that need to be made early. First, what appeals to you about collecting knives? The answer to that question will provide you with some clues as to what direction to take with your collection. For example do you like old ones? If so, then you have just narrowed the field by at least half, by eliminating customs, current productions, etc. Do you like an particular brand or maker? If so, then a lot of collectors focus on brands and will collect any type of knife (patterns) that maker made. On the other hand, is there a particular type of knife/pattern that turns you on? If so, that helps your focus tremendously. For the last 10 years, I have focused on a specific pattern. I do like old knives, particularly, pre-1940. The pattern I collect is called an elephant toenail or sunfish knife. It is a folding pocketknife that is one of the largest pocketknives. It was made for hard outdoor work. It is also one of the oddest pocketknives, it that its masterblade and handles are very large.
» left by Gino
from Pgh PA 2 years 60 days ago.
I have been collecting pocket knives/folding knives for about 10 years and have yet thru any of my travels found someone to trade with. I live in Pgh Pa and they do not have any knife shows that I am aware of. How do I find someone to trade? Thanks
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