listen,i totally can relate but you gotta except the fact that its o.k. to collect.

some of these knives,while combat grade and tough as hell are absolute works of art.its the fact that their so tough that eats at you because you can imagine how well it will perform.others are just rare and imo youd be foolish to use.i had so many things as a kid that would be worth big cake if i didnt use and abuse them just having fun and i've learned my lesson.

i will not use any of my SY LE'S.i have an LE dm and df but i also have them both in cg so why do it??....yes,the dfle feels a little better in my hand but to me its not worth it.

ideally if i had the money i would buy 2 of everything from the busse family.one to use and another to safe queen but i cant do that.

remember,their aint no rule that says you have to use every knife you buy.especially as a "knife guy".its only natural that you cherish and protect your finest,rarest pieces.nobody drives a collectable car in the snow...thats why they have winter rats.