I like to enjoy both worlds ...
I'd say I use or have used almost half of my collection.
All my fighters are mint ... for me, not practical for outdoor use.
My $1000 Glades ... no way.
. #12/14 Grind - never used. #18 - carried only a few times...
great knife... TOO BIG for my needs ... unless I'm buggin' out into a possible mess.
5 Club Knives are all mint/unused.
Randalls with "special" handle material ... Buffalo horn, AGM, A.I.
Olive wood, do not get used.
A couple Dealer Specials are not users ... just the Stoddard has been used a few times.
Users ... a couple of 3s, a 4, couple of 5s, one 7, one 8, a few 10s, one 11-3",
one single hilt 15, a 21, a couple 23s, a 25 and a 26 (maybe used once each),
a 28 (gave it to a friend), one Sergeant ... now I just need more time to actually USE them!
Tony