I know what you mean Lon, I can't bring myself to throw out a knife either, no matter how crappy it is. You could post it on the swapping thread and see what you can trade it for . Or keep it like you said and use it for things that are too abusive to put your better blades through. I used a spec plus marine raider bowie to dig into rock laden dirt to put up some halloween/christmas decorations in the yard this year. You can always find a use like that for a less than stellar blade you received as a gift.

Nice bivy MoBOB. That's the insulated AMK bivy, isn't it? That would sure come in handy right now with all the wintery weather going on. Or a nice addition to a car kit. Or a nice addition to a winter BOB. Or ... ah the possibilities.

Anyone else want to share? *craning my neck trying to get a peek at your stash* Even a gift to yourself. I'm waiting to hear what you got .