Leatherman Multi

I got a leatherman wave the other day, now i want to start a collection of knifes. where do i start?

ive always loved knifes and multi-tools and knifes. but being a teeenager, my parents dident let me own any for myself. now that im past that, where do i start? what should i read to get educated about knifes?

There is such a gigantically HUGE assortment of knives out there from utilitarian to the asthetically beautiful to the cheap junk being sold to people who fantasize they’re Rambo or a Klingon, so there is no one real place to start that would cover them all. You should decide what kind of knives you were interested in first and then go from there. Some possibilities are…

-Antique pocket knives
-survival knives
-custom knife making
-Knives from other cultures
-Fantasy knives

Probably the most popular area would be collecting military knives and bayonets. Holding a Japanese type 30 bayonet that could have been on Iwo Jima, or a German Hitler Youth knife brought back by a veteran, or a US Springfield socket bayonet that was dug up from a Civil War battlefield, is more than just collecting. It’s holding history in your hand and always wondering in the back of your mind what kind of living hell this thing went through.

No matter what types of knives it is that interests you, someone wrote a book about it and somewhere there’s an organization of other people who would love to give you pointers. If in doubt, the National Knife Collector’s Association is a good place to start:

http://www.nkcaknife.org/

BTW, ignore the person who said that knives don’t go up in value. Twenty years ago I bought a World War II Japanese sword for $300. It’s now worth $800.

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Swiss+Tech SCCSSS Smart Clip KeyChain Nail Clippers with LED Flashlight and Knife $8.43 Personal Care Tool with patent pending, quick-release, self-locking design that securely attaches to Standard Key Rings. Compact, Convenient, functional product fits in Pocket or Bag for use indoors or out. Long life, ultra bright LED Micro-Flashlight with battery included, Scissors, Nail Cleaner, Nail File, Built in Nail Clipper, Flat Screwdriver, Precision-Ground straight Knife Blade, all in P…

Swiss+Tech UKTBS Utili-Key KeyChain Tool with Bottle Opener, Knife, Screwdriver, Metal Gift Box $9.36 Compact, convenient, versatile tool set securely attaches onto standard Key Rings to carry in pocket or bag. Features Micro Eyeglass Flat Screwdriver, Flat Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver, Serrated Knife Blade, Straight Knife Blade and Bottle Opener. Use indoors or out, home or office. Polished Solid Stainless Steel. Comes with an individual gift box….

Swiss+Tech MSCSSS Micro Slim 9-in-1 Key Ring Tool Kit $8.72 Features #1 Philips screwdriver #0 flat screwdriver bottle opener nail file wrench set serrated blade plain edge blade quick release mechanism…

Civilian Lab Loader RG _ Flashlight/Tools and Camera/GPS Multi-Function Chest Pack $99.85 Carry gear without using a belt and easily reach your items in confined spaces such as vehicle/aircraft cabs where your elbow room is restricted. A more comfortable alternative to belt holsters as you won’t be poked by your gear while seated, this convertable harness will expand your carrying capacity beyond what you can comfortably carry on your belt. 450D Jacquard Nylon, YKK Zippers, 3M Reflecti…

Covert Escape RG _ Flashlight/Tools and Camera/GPS and Cycling Chest Pack $55.45 Carry gear without using a belt and easily reach your items in confined spaces such as vehicle/aircraft cabs where your elbow room is restricted. A more comfortable alternative to belt holsters as you won’t be poked by your gear while seated, this convertable harness will expand your carrying capacity beyond what you can comfortably carry on your belt. 450D Jacquard Nylon, YKK Zippers, 3M Reflecti…

Silver Creek Multi-Tool Leather Case Kit $9.99 Multi-Tool Leather Case Kit includes: Pre-cut and Pre-punched Leather Parts, Steel Belt Clip, Needle, Waxed Thread, Tooling Pattern and Instructions. You will need design tools and leather finish (sold separately). Multitool and flashlight not included. Holds most standard Leatherman Tools and Mini Mag Lites. Approximately 4.5Hx 3.5Wx 1D inches. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Made in USA….

Swiss+Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool $7.19 Features 1/4 in. Hex wrench 7/16 in. Hex wrench #0 #1 #2 flat screwdriver #0 #1 #2 Philips screwdriver pliers wire cutter wire stripper wire crimper nail file hand grill bottle opener ruler ruler extension quick release technology and it securely attaches to key ring….

CLC Custom LeatherCraft 5-Pocket Cell Phone/Tool Holder – 1105 $4.99 Holds most brands of compact cell phones. Securely holds small tools and accessories like pliers, mini-flashlights, screwdrivers and multi-tools. Versatile3-way attachment for pants, web suspenders and work aprons….

Leatherman 931014 40-Bit Assortment for Leatherman Bit Drivers $9.95 …

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather/Nylon Combination Sheath $93.00 The New Wave multitool from Leatherman features improved pliers and wire cutters, externally locking knives, a file, and a saw. All the internal tools are positive locking and include scissors, flat 1/4-inch bit driver with Phillips head, flat screwdrivers, can opener, reversible eyeglass screwdriver and wire Stripper. Comes with handy leather sheath. Made in USA with domestic and foreign parts….