There was more than the average amount of thought that went into that one, believe me!

Dad?

I had planned on acquiring enough to pass on complete "sets" to each kid--SAK, edc, hunting, 4-5" blade, 7-8" camp knife, and a big ole chopper. Then I realized I don't want my kids to wait til I'm dead before they enjoy good knives. So, as they grow into them, I plan to give them one decent knife at a time as they have interest.

I have edcs for all of them and the two oldest have their hunting blades and SAKs. Oldest girl will be getting a SAK in a couple more years, her hunting knife in 3-4 years, and her EDC shortly thereafter. It's the bigger ones that'll do me in. Much as I love Bussekin, I'm glad the Condor line came along--we'll see how the Moonshiner goes--Grandparents got one for the oldest for his birthday.

Wishing I'd picked up a couple more Gerber S30V Stag Freemans when Dicks Sporting Goods was blowing them out at $20 a pop. I got three and my Dad got two--one for him and one for his hunting bud. Oh well.

My wife, of course, thinks I'm nuts, stupid, or both.

Indeed it is. Wish I had an S4 so I could send it your way. The 411 scratched that itch for me--a blade I love and love to use.

I have a 411, it's a nice blade and nice size. But it's not the coveted SS4. And I know you understand. Maybe one day, but if not, I will survive.

Unfortunately, that is an insanity that I know all too well

Oh NO...an insane Super Squirrel!

When have you known ANY squirrel to be sane?

Good point!

Well, enough living in the past. There is good steel around me that is far overshadowed by the good friends here and great family at home. Some things are worth letting get away. Others are not.

Right on Brother!

You have discovered wisdom oh great Squirrel.