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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 22:28:22 GMT
For some reason, I seem to be losing interest in collecting swords and cutting with my swords. I've been more and more interested in large practical knives than backyard cutting. I'm also starting to making my own knives, so that may be what is consuming my attention. At any rate, sometime within the nnext two weeks, I will decide whether or not to sell of most of my collection (for low prices), even though it is rather small. Granted, getting back into martial arts will probably cure me of this, however, I think I'm ready to move to making knives, and expanding my workshop. What are your options on this?
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Post by demonskull on Nov 5, 2015 1:47:41 GMT
We grow, we change. I started with bayonets when I was a kid, switched to commercial knives in my teens. Learned about custom knives at 19 and switched to custom knives. Functional Euros wern't readily available until MRL imported Del Tins in the mid 80's and I switched interest to Euros. I sold off almost all of my custom knives and stayed with Euros and medieval weapon repros for the past 30 years picking up some commercial knives along the way. Earlier this year I've come to the conclusion I have more than enough blades and am slowly whittling the collection down to a modest level.
Even if I find a new interest I doubt I'll ever go in for a large quantity of a collectible.
If your interest changed to fabrication, go for it. It's nothing to fear or wonder about, it's just change.
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Post by Elrikk on Nov 5, 2015 2:15:33 GMT
Heresy!
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Post by Afoo on Nov 5, 2015 3:15:55 GMT
Even if he sells you his collection? :P In all seriousness, go for it. I mean, its a hobby, not a career. If it doesn't move you, then you should get a move on it. Maybe sell a few pieces first and see if you end up missing them. If not, let it rain. Changing interests is a natural thing. I mean, its not like all of us have always been interested in swords - surely most of us have other hobbies or interests that preceded this, and perhaps some of us will find interests which succeed it as well. Personally, I think the transition from a hobby where you collect things to one where you actively make and create things is a positive thing
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 5, 2015 7:02:20 GMT
For myself, I sometimes get burnt out and don't even mess with my collection for a few months at a time. Might only spot check a few to see if they need cleaned.
Sometimes with anything, it is good to take a break for awhile.
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Post by Scott on Nov 5, 2015 11:21:48 GMT
If your interests change go with it I guess. I would suggest not selling your collection too cheaply though, especially if you've got a workshop to set up.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 12:11:53 GMT
Eh, purge it. Unless you've got something particularly special, unload them and sit on the cash. If you wake up screaming from your sword-less nightmare, you can start the whole thing up again, most likely with something nicer thanks to whatever proceeds you generate.
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Post by Croccifixio on Nov 5, 2015 14:06:12 GMT
Have sword goals. Mine at first was just finding a decent Euro in my country. Then slowly it began to shift to having decent Filipino swords. Then Japanese swords. Then antiques. Then high-end Euros. I guess it's really a vicious cycle. Terribly fun though.
Oh and it helps getting into the martial art of what you're collecting as well.
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 5, 2015 14:36:23 GMT
I find my interest never really fades or wanes, buy shifts and fluctuates. Started with anything that looked like a sword, moved to katana, then wanted a Euro or two, then back to katana before moving into knives again for a bit, had my interest piqued by some middle-eastern/central-Asian stuff and went to antiques for a bit, but these days I'm just sitting on what I have and trying to decide what I want next.
I've been pursuing my other hobby more than I have swords, and all my money goes there. Only ever sold three swords, only miss one. A lot.
If you're finding what you have does nothing for you anymore, you don't need to keep it around. Get what you can for it, money-wise, if that's your next step, and put that toward whatever's got your mind occupied now.
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Post by ineffableone on Nov 5, 2015 16:10:20 GMT
I just like sharp and pointy things. Knives, swords, axes, etc... I have since I was young.
However I have been less focused on these the last year or two due to instead focusing on permaculture and homesteading. As I am looking to purchase land and start a homestead. A lot of info and research needed going into buying land and setting up a homestead, so less time for me to put into swords etc.
Eventually I will get back to my sharp and pointies, especially with acres to play with them in.
Interests ebb when other interests rise. But I would suggest not going overboard and liquidating everything. Maybe thin down your collection to what you consider essentials. At least hold onto a favorite or two, otherwise 5 years from now you will likely have regrets of getting rid of them.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 16:11:37 GMT
Thanks for all of the responses. I have decided to post most of my collection for sale, except for my Ronin Euro #9. I will take some pictures later today and make a for sale thread. Unfortunately there is not much. I may pick up a ZT sword while it still grabs my interest.
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Post by nddave on Nov 5, 2015 19:25:43 GMT
Like with all hobbies and interests the action of getting something is always the more invigorating that actually owning it. It's one of the psychological theories as to why we as humans consume and collect things in abundance. Sometimes though the need or want for more can become overwhelming and interest can diminish, especially after a goal or desire has been finished or met or if such a thing didn't give us the expected outcome we desired. Personally I would take some time to reflect and look at why you got into sword collecting and what interests you the most in collecting. Sometimes even collecting can be more of a short term goal that simply produces a simple objective such as seeing what a sword is or how it handles and once that objective is met you move to the next point of interest. For example look at many of the members here who have evolved from simple collectors to dedicated collectors or those that have went from simply collecting to making swords. Looking back five years ago (fun to do here because of past posts, lol) I can see just how much my interests have changed or evolved. I went from a kid enchanted by swords in popular film and literature, to a primary kenjutsu practitioner simply interested in a quality budget katana for kata and cutting (due to my martial arts background), to a collector interested in having a good European and Japanese sword, to someone more focused in European swords and having a good single hander, hand and a half and two handed sword (due to loosing interest in katana), down to my present interest in the more historical side of European swords such as their placements time, functions and typologies. Seriously who would've thought the Conan/He-man geek from the 80's would evolve into a martial artist, then a SBGer, all the way to a amateur historian? Again if you talked to me five years ago and told me I'd be fully interested in historical European typologies, I'd call you crazy in some dorky katana-fanboy rant, LOL!
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Post by william m on Nov 5, 2015 20:48:44 GMT
Gosh I really haven't done anything with my swords now for two years.. they are just gathering dust but unfortunately nobody wants to buy my collection as I am in the UK.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 21:16:18 GMT
My current plan is to save the swords that are meaningful to me, and sell the rest to fund equipment for knife making. In the meantime, I will continue researching longsword usage so that I can learn how to use my Hanwei Mercenary (which I will be keeping) thanks for all your help
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Post by gerrye on Nov 5, 2015 21:54:46 GMT
Gosh I really haven't done anything with my swords now for two years.. they are just gathering dust but unfortunately nobody wants to buy my collection as I am in the UK. I'm in the UK. Just about to move from southend to llyn crafnant in snowdonia, but I'm only just getting back into swords after a long break. I don't know what else you have, but an upcoming Albion might be rehomed for you. Just to help out, like
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Post by william m on Nov 5, 2015 23:26:34 GMT
I have an Albion Knight which may need to go at some point, will keep you in mind!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2015 22:32:43 GMT
Here's a teaser of most of the swords that I will post for sale over the weekend. These are going for prices lower than I paid. Most are in really good condition, but I will do my best to openly and honestly describe any issues with these. A couple have been well used, so they will be priced fairly. If you don't think my pricing is fair, let me know. I want most of these to go. I will also accept trades for Zombie Tools on these. Let me know what you think!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2015 22:33:34 GMT
Most of these just need a good polish and some TLC
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Post by Derzis on Nov 7, 2015 4:58:11 GMT
For some reason, I seem to be losing interest in collecting swords and cutting with my swords. I've been more and more interested in large practical knives than backyard cutting. I'm also starting to making my own knives, so that may be what is consuming my attention. At any rate, sometime within the nnext two weeks, I will decide whether or not to sell of most of my collection (for low prices), even though it is rather small. Granted, getting back into martial arts will probably cure me of this, however, I think I'm ready to move to making knives, and expanding my workshop. What are your options on this? It is normal, and go with the flow. If you will go back to martial arts, keep one blade - you will never know when something from an empty-handed art will push you back toward the blade. This passage from unarmed to weapon I always thought is the right way of doing to keep things alive - but this is just me. I don't say what blade to keep, any one of them is good. And good luck in your new adventure.
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Post by svante on Nov 7, 2015 23:17:34 GMT
Your profile picture makes what you just said absolutely fantastic xD
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