Max,

I'm the same. I'm not much of a collector, but I notice that I have to use the knife for a while before I truly know if it's for me or not. I have several folders, but only use one since I keep trading it up. If I can I sell or give away my old ones because they have little sentimental value to me. Some do (mainly gifts from my wife) but most are just "clutter".

Now fixed blades are another story. I've only been buying and using them the last couple of years, so I'm still deciding which I'll keep and which I'll get rid of.

The DMDC (the double-cut version of the DMLE) is one of my most used fixed blades. You should carry it on your next wilderness trip and see how you like it.