In Memoriam

Knife Collector Population

by Robert Burris

Jul 29, 2012

Have you ever wondered where the majority of knife collectors are concentraded in? We have collectors in high end fixed blades, high end folders, there's collectors in production fixed blades and folders. There collectors in custom fixed blades and folders with a bit lower price point. I have dicovered theres alot that collect military knives also tactical blades of all sorts of designs. We can't forget about the vintage knife collector while we are deviding them up, ect. ect.. My question is simple, "which population has the most collectors"?


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    D ale

    I'm guessing "tactical" includes the largest # .. whatever "tactical" is ..................

    I believe polls exist showing "vintage collector's" in the minority .. never was one for a crowd.

    Jul 29, 2012

  • Clint Thompson

    Dale...

    Tactical means to be highly trained and skillful in planned operations of a combat nature by the military or law enforcement.  A tactical knife is a knife designed to be used primarily by the military or law enforcement as a tool for operations or a weapon for DCC (Direct Combat Contact).

    Jul 30, 2012

  • Brad T.

    The majority of my knives fall into 2 of the aforementioned categories, Tactical and Vintage/Traditional styles. Right now I am heavier on the traditional styles, but I usually carry a tactical.

    Jul 30, 2012


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    Robert Burris

    I love those Traditionals too, Brad.

    Jul 30, 2012

  • Jan Carter

    Traditional for me :) 

    Jul 30, 2012


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    D ale

    @ Clint .... it's kind of a running joke around here ......  "TACTICAL" 

    i.e. I think the marketing dept's have stretched Webster's definition a bit. Given what all is being marketed as tactical. But then .. who wouldn't prefer a "sports car" over the "family wagon" ???? From the salesman's standpoint .. I'm sure it's effective. For the purist ... ouch !!!

    Jul 30, 2012

  • Billy Oneale

    I like them all, but I am prone to buy more traditional than I do tactical type knives. I usually have one of each in my pocket.

    I like the high end custom's also, I just don't have the funds for them. 

    Jul 30, 2012

  • Guy Fleetwood

    I think folders of all styles, from brand name to custom. I think you can call them what you like and most people will agree. My Buck 110 has been my edc for hunting, defense, and utility,even camp knife.

    Jul 31, 2012

  • Clint Thompson

    Dale...

    Yes I figured this, however there are guide lines for folders and fixed blades on what is a tactical and what is not.  The definition I gave for tactical is my own and a guideline for me to use in determining what is a tactical and what is not.  For those who really wondered they can read my version and go from there.  Thanks Dale....

    Jul 31, 2012


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    Craig Henry

    Well, I used to be into "traditionals" MANY years ago. Then I got into "tacticals" years ago. Then one day I woke up and wondered why my evil twin was buying all of those! I've been back to "traditionals"  now for several years.  I have my evil twin locked up. 

    Jul 31, 2012