All About Pocket Knives

Thank you, Philip, for your thoughts and insight. I appreciate them.

Thank you Ken - I can’t remember what I had for supper last night - your recollection of details is impressive - I’ll look forward to the next chapter ::handshake:: You're not the only one, Tom. I'm at the age where many times, I can't remember what I did 4 to 5 minutes ago, but I can recall with d...

Thanks, Mark & John. I appreciate the comments. Glad you enjoyed another one of my experiences of life.

I entered the Navy right out of high school, August of 1970, attended bootcamp and then was assigned to a minesweeper, the USS Excel MSO-439, home ported out of Long Beach, California. At the time, as an E2, Seaman Apprentice, whenever I went on liberty, I had to wear the dress uniform, depending on...

Iman, You've probably already conducted research on Reate Knives, but for the edification of all knifers, I'll provide the below link that explains who Reate is and the owner, David Deng. He is a Chinese native who lives 'in' China, but has his own knife business. So his knives are made "in&quo...

Blessings to all the Vietnam Vets, and THANK YOU for your service. I did not know this Vietnam Memorial existed. It is a memorial to the 58,000 lives lost...58,000 dog tags with name, branch of service and date killed. It's a shame that this is not shown on msm. Worth the look. It brings a somber mi...

Coley, You stated in your note to me that you included a "paint stick knife", but I didn't put 2 and 2 together. Didn't have a clue one what you meant by that. Now, the 'cute little knife' is even more impressive and will hold a a greater personal and special meaning to me and my wife. ::n...

Received C-Wade’s POS package today. I’ll start out by saying; I’m REALLY pleased with the Birdseye Maple Anvil he personally made for me. He took the time to research my posts and observed that I was a Buck knife fan and created the anvil for me. I truly appreciate him taking the time to make this ...

Most excellent definition ZZ. We both know how it works from big to small.

Zach, I'm so very happy that you and your young boys enjoyed the mystery box. I can imagine the joy, and the excited "oh, look at that one" pleasure that only a young man can convey. I thoroughly enjoyed putting this box together for you, and the poem and COA added a touch of humor to enha...

ZZ's explanation and narrative is about as professional as you can get. The only type of line he didn't explain about was the "chow line" and how long or short it can be, depending on rank and time of day.

Some great looking POS knives, OC. Lots of life left in them.

TrickyRick wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:04 pm There is a story that belongs in Readers Digest. I enjoyed it very much.

Thanks, Rick...I appreciate the thoughts Glad you enjoyed.

Zach,

I hope you both enjoy the contents of the 'box', and hopefully, the both of you get a smile or two out of it. I have always enjoyed the POS game and the camaraderie amongst all the AAPK knifers.

Philip - Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it. Glad it brought back some great memories for you and yours. ::nod:: ::tu:: DogLegg - Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, lifetime lessons. ::nod:: Bob - Thank you kindly for your comments. Writing has been a gift I've enjoyed for decades. Thanks for pattin...

C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:02 pm KLJ77 you should have a package arriving Thursday.

Thanks for the heads up, C-Wade. I noticed a strange odor this morning, so the wind currents are making the smell pass by the east coast. Looking forward to the spoils.

Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed it.

Nice group of knives, Cody. You're going to love that Rosecraft Wharnie Clinch River Jack. Corn Creek did you good...real good.

It was 1974, San Diego, California, and I had six months remaining on my ‘first’ enlistment in the Navy before getting out. I was young, around 22 years old, and couldn’t wait to get out. I had met a girl when on leave prior to checking in at my last Command of a four year stint. We called each othe...

Knife Guy...

You should be receiving a dirty, ugly, smelly box of crude very soon. Going out in the mail today.

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours, along with Janet and her loved ones. May God's Will be for healing and long life.

Prayers and thoughts for you and your loved ones, Dale. May the Lord provide peace and comfort at this time.

The engraved signature on the blade is CJ Buck's autograph/sig.

Thank You, Kolvir for once again taking on the task of coordinating this yearly event. I appreciate it, and I enjoy your witty humor in the 'rules' narrative. ::handshake:: ::tu:: It's going to be another exciting and fun POS episode. Looking forward to seeing the photos of the smelly caustic messes...

Lots of wonderful insight, thoughts and different emotions conveyed in this thread. I trust all of it is edifying to whomever reads these posts. On the human level, it can be quite overwhelming to see what is happening in the world today. Dale hit on a lot of it very well. The Middle East is becomin...