State of my collection has drastically changed as we end 2023

I went from over 20 knives to less than 10 this year! Featuring the Spyderco Para 3 with the AWT Skinny Scales, Chris Reeve Knives, Hinderer, Strider, Brown, Oz Machine, Koenig, Swiss Army, and ESEE.

[@cintage]

Some gorgeous knives. Congrats.

[@Monsoonpain]

I spent more on knives in '23, than any other year...so much variety, and new materials.

[@these7seas]

Yeah it’s like the golden age of knives! So many good stuff out there at all price points!

[@cintage]

Same here. 😅

[@satudave]

Might have trimmed it down in numbers but dang bro. Ya got some absolute amazing pieces. Congrats on have a great attitude towards our wonderful hobby and life in general. The power of Positivity 🤘🤘😎

[@these7seas]

Hey thanks for your constant feedback on my vids. I think you’re the most active guy on my channel! What’s your collection looking like?

[@Great_lakes_derelict]

No Shiro? Thanks for the content! I’ve been collecting 3 years now. Used to watch every single video put out out by all the big knifetubers. Now, three years later, you and Rollshambo are the only two I bother to watch. Happy new year, These7Seas!

[@these7seas]

I had a Shiro way back when but it had to go to make room for a Koenig. Thanks for watching! Grateful to be a part of your knife journey!

[@Great_lakes_derelict]

@@these7seas oh yes! Making room for an Arius is most certainly an amazing reason to not have Shiro!

[@Soloseas]

I recently bought the Rosie with the radial pattern. First impressions was it is super light almost to the point it felt cheap and not like an $800 knife. After handling it for a few days I came to the realization that it’s an amazing knife with incredible feel and action in the hand. Idk if I’m keeping it though. Like you I’ve spent 2023 paring down my collection from 20+ to now 5 solid users. The two I’ve carried the most is the TRM neutron and the BM mini freek. Two very good edc blades that don’t break the bank. I’ve also started collecting watches which yikes can get expensive lol. Hope you and your family have an awesome 2024!

[@these7seas]

Hahahaha watches can def get expensive fast!!! That’s a solid collection! I had a Neutron at a point and it was fantastic! I’d say it’s an ideal edc for sure!

[@rickclark4714]

Nice

[@Drewcooks24]

Such an awesome collection. I love the Victorinox! I carry my super tinker as a secondary knife almost daily

[@these7seas]

That’s what it’s called! The SUPER Tinker! I kept referring it as the Tinker Deluxe! Hahahaha my bad. If I was to be super honest, the Super Tinker literally has all the things I really need in life. I would prob be ok with this knife if I got stuck on an island.

[@Drewcooks24]

@@these7seas I one hundred percent agree

[@Toki52]

Sweet collection knifebro! My knives of the year is the Microtech Anax DLC and Giantmouse Ace Grand CF. Looking for a GM8 but I might have to settle for a Jutland.

[@these7seas]

Very cool knives for sure! Never handled the Anax but heard very good things about them!

[@fredp1983]

DAMN... nice lineup.... I like all except the Hinderer... And flipper deleter arius is more my thing... if ihad a choice! :) Jealous!

[@these7seas]

Thanks! I’ve never handled a Arius non flipper but def want to get one in hand int eh future!

[@michaelfuxeklint4909]

You're not poor 😁😁🤗

[@these7seas]

Patience pays!

[@plynch113]

Unfortunately my collection keeps growing. I'm old school and dont know how to sell my unused knives on line. One of these days I will figure it out and sell. I very much want to streamline my collection of 60 down to 20 or less!.....expensive hobby for sure but its been fun.

[@these7seas]

I say join the Reddit knife swap or the various Facebook group dedicated to each of the knife brands if you want to sell your knives

[@Tony42Rivers]

My personal knife of the year is the quiet carry nine

[@these7seas]

Very cool! Never handled it but I hear several folks really loving this knife. What you like about it?

[@Tony42Rivers]

Ergos, blade shape and aesthetic. Got it in their magnacut. It’s fit into such an ideal, easy breezy edc knife

[@Tony42Rivers]

Action is superb too

[@Tony42Rivers]

Oh boy you got rid of the SHF, huh?

[@these7seas]

Yeah, I really liked it but there was another knife I really wanted so had to let it go. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get another one in this coming year.

[@francescocastanon1601]

Mini arius at less than 1,000 in the secondary market? that was a bargain you were very lucky

[@these7seas]

Join the FB Koenig Buy Sell Trade Group. Unless things have changed I’ve seen these go for 650-700 pretty consistently.

[@knife_fanatic9539]

No Chris Reeve Umnumzan?

[@these7seas]

Ended up leaving the fold to make room for another cool guy.

[@knife_fanatic9539]

Gotcha I love my large Sebenza 31 with Magnacut. I do say it is a little difficult to sharpen though S 45VN was super easy to sharpen. I recently just purchased a Umnumzan to try out. But it’s not in magnet cut, because the magnet cut drop point is extremely difficult to find.

[@knife_fanatic9539]

@@these7seas to give you an update I got the Umnumzan and I have to say it is really cool looking when it comes to the aesthetics, but the ergonomics in my opinion are pretty bad. I kept getting pinched by the lock bar. And the position of the pocket clip. I have never owned a Large Sebenza 21. anyway, I’m going to sell the Umnumzan .The Large Inkosi is great with the double groove on the handle which does not bother me. I just want to thank you for the video she post. Also, I want to let you know that before I purchase a knife, I watched your videos to listen to your opinion before I purchase the knife.