With the world of collectible knives growing rapidly, many collectors do not look at the full benefits of building your own collection.

Knives and other types of steel weaponry are extremely popular amongst those who have a passion for eastern cultures, and martial arts – it’s a way of expressing the craftsmanship that many relied on for survival and still do to this day. Whether you collect the knives for your personal benefit, or you’re looking to build your own family heirloom, exquisite knife collections are very well-respected, regardless of the reasoning behind buys and trades. So, with that being said, what are three of the top benefits you gain from starting your own pristine knife collection?

3 Benefits From Collecting Pristine Knives

  1. Doing something with your free time. As we get older, it becomes harder to find ways to fill the time e have off. It’s the same for those who collect guns – they spend their free time taking them apart and cleaning them – who’s to say you can’t take that free time to do the same with your knives? Maybe not the “taking apart” part, but you get our drift.
  2. Understanding the history of weaponry. There used to be a time where guns didn’t exist and handcrafted knives and swords were the only way for one to defend themselves. Plus, when you submerge yourself into the eastern culture of traditional weaponry, you learn more about your purchases and learn to make smarter investments that will grow in value overtime.
  3. Keeping it in the family. Every adult remembers growing up and hearing stories about family heirlooms that have been passed down and knives are one of those ways to build and heirloom. They hold value, not because they’re expensive and valuable knives, but the collection is something that everyone in the family contributed to – it’s a way of holding a family together, and who wouldn’t want that?

At exquisite knives, we have dedicated our time to procuring some of the most elegant, handcrafted knives that truly are works of art. If you’re looking into buying or starting your own collection and need some advice on buying tips, we’re the professionals to get in touch with.

June 9, 2014