Hello from Michigan
- Mr. Stafford
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Hello from Michigan
Hello,
My name is Mr. Stafford and I am from S.E. Michigan. I have always loved the different types of traditional knives. As a boy, I coveted almost every one I saw being used and carried by the men around me; my grandfather, my father, my teachers, my scout leaders. One of the most exciting moments of my childhood was when my father gave me one of his Imperial slipjoints.
I am now in my 40's and have finally decided to make the time to begin to learn about repairing and restoring old traditional knives. I am still a neophyte, as I have not begun to do any repairs yet. I am looking forward to learning from the wealth of knowledgeable members here and, hopefully, making a few new friends.
My name is Mr. Stafford and I am from S.E. Michigan. I have always loved the different types of traditional knives. As a boy, I coveted almost every one I saw being used and carried by the men around me; my grandfather, my father, my teachers, my scout leaders. One of the most exciting moments of my childhood was when my father gave me one of his Imperial slipjoints.
I am now in my 40's and have finally decided to make the time to begin to learn about repairing and restoring old traditional knives. I am still a neophyte, as I have not begun to do any repairs yet. I am looking forward to learning from the wealth of knowledgeable members here and, hopefully, making a few new friends.
- Quick Steel
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Re: Hello from Michigan
Welcome aboard Mr. Stafford. Glad to have you with us.
- gsmith7158
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to AAPK Mr. Stafford. You picked the right site. Lots of smart , friendly people around here and we have a lot of fun. Another thing we we like is pictures so learn how to post em and show us some of your work And knives too. We love knives.
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Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.
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Greg
IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.
PROUD MEMBER AAPK, NRA.
- treefarmer
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Howdy, Mr. Stafford to AAPK. You've come to the right place to learn about pocket knives. Root around in the forum and you'll find all sorts of interestin' tutorials that explain what's goin' on and then if there are questions, there are usually folks more than willing to answer most any question!
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SCOTT
HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
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HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: Hello from Michigan
Welcome. I'm Dave from Minnesota and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Have you set your sights on any particular brand or style yet? I never did get all that focused and my collection is a jumble or a smorgasbord of some of everything.___Dave
- Mr. Stafford
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Hi Dave,djknife13 wrote:Welcome. I'm Dave from Minnesota and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Have you set your sights on any particular brand or style yet? I never did get all that focused and my collection is a jumble or a smorgasbord of some of everything.___Dave
I haven't focused on one brand in particular as of yet, but I am primarily interested in older ones; the older the better. I can't find the one my father gave to me, but I remember that it was an Imperial.
I was born in Michigan, but most of my family is from Minnesota; mostly around Minneapolis. If you know any Huycks, I'm probably related to them.
Nice to meet you.
- Mr. Stafford
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When I say I am a neophyte, I really mean it. These are the only ones I have.
From left to right:
Inexpensive chip carving knife from Woodcraft.
Imperial Frontier 4431
Case 2159L SSP (.SS)
Multi tool from unknown maker - complete with fork and spoon
Cheapo made in Taiwan I bought in high school.
(Does the Marble's hatchet with the foldaway blade guard count as one?) Here's one of the corners in one of my shops:
From left to right:
Inexpensive chip carving knife from Woodcraft.
Imperial Frontier 4431
Case 2159L SSP (.SS)
Multi tool from unknown maker - complete with fork and spoon
Cheapo made in Taiwan I bought in high school.
(Does the Marble's hatchet with the foldaway blade guard count as one?) Here's one of the corners in one of my shops:
Re: Hello from Michigan
Are you looking for the exact knife from your father or one to replace it with? If you are trying to replace it with another just like it, do you remember what style it was or how many blades it had? Imperials generally aren't an expensive knife, and they made some really good knives early on. They got to be a very inexpensive knife in their hollow (shell) handle days around 1950's and 60's.____Dave
- Mr. Stafford
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I would like to buy the same knife. It was a Boy Scout knife from the 50's. I found a few that I am bidding on. I spent countless hours with that knife as a boy. We shared similarities to Guy Clark and his father's Randall knife.djknife13 wrote:Are you looking for the exact knife from your father or one to replace it with? If you are trying to replace it with another just like it, do you remember what style it was or how many blades it had? Imperials generally aren't an expensive knife, and they made some really good knives early on. They got to be a very inexpensive knife in their hollow (shell) handle days around 1950's and 60's.____Dave
Re: Hello from Michigan
Let me know how your bidding goes. I may even have one and I don't really collect them. ____Dave
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Welcome Mr. Stafford from a new member from Washington state! Enjoy building your collection. Very nice shop you have there!
Re: Hello from Michigan
Welcome from Kentucky! I like the picture of the shop!
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- Mr. Stafford
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I found just the one for which I was looking.djknife13 wrote:Let me know how your bidding goes. I may even have one and I don't really collect them. ____Dave