Careful Spurly, that interest can get real expensive pretty quick. Has a funny way of growing into a passion when you least expect it...! Ask me how I know...!
Have always had an interest in knives, got my 1st pocket knife (a Schrade) from my Dad at age 8, still have it. Then my first hunting knife at 14, a gift from Dad, it was a Russel #1. Being a young dumb arse, wore it everywhere until I lost it. That was 51 years ago. I'd give up most of my collection to have that one back.
The interest grew, collection started to grow, started making them and the collection grew even more. I won't say how many in case my wife ever reads this...
but it includes knife makers from all over North America.
You've been warned...lol.