I joined the forum then right away posted a question before introducing myself. Ooops.
My pocket knife carrying began in 5th grade a half century ago. A Sears Jack. In high school or college I switched to a small single blade lock back.
These days I carry 3: multi tool, small Swiss army and a Benchmade Griptillion. Three distinct jobs. I am a user for sure, not a collector.
I recently got inspired to get a traditional pocket knife. GEC is intriguing as they are located in PA, my home state. And they are top quality. The #66 Calf Roper I bought is an impressive tool.
It is a bit silly but I am trying to justify my return to a non-locking folder. They are a reminder of my past and have such character and just look so right. I guess since I always also have a locking knife I should simply enjoy the traditional knife for all of it's qualities.
Craig T.
Greetings from SE PA, USA
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Steve Warden
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Hi Craig! Welcome from just up the road and across the river!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Well, Craig, we all here have similar stories. We all recognize it. THE SICKNESS ..... You may as well give in. We understand.Craig Thompson wrote:It is a bit silly but I am trying to justify my return to a non-locking folder. They are a reminder of my past and have such character and just look so right. I guess since I always also have a locking knife I should simply enjoy the traditional knife for all of it's qualities.Craig T.
And there is no cure .... except for buying quite a few knives a month .... be strong and post pictures.
And welcome.
Joe
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Craig Thompson
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Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Noooooooo! I just want one good one.
Well, maybe two.
or three
Well, maybe two.
or three
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TwoFlowersLuggage
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We all started with just one...
"The Luggage had a straightforward way of dealing with things between it and its intended destination: it ignored them." -Terry Pratchett
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Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
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
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: Greetings from SE PA, USA
to AAPK.Phil
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Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Welcome, be sure to send some photos of knives 2 thru 10.
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Welcome!
It’s a sickness with no cure. Some like one thing, others another, but we all like pics!
It’s a sickness with no cure. Some like one thing, others another, but we all like pics!
“There are things in the old Book which I may not be able to explain, but I fully accept it as the infallible word of God, and receive its teachings as inspired by the Holy Spirit.”
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Welcome from a SW Pa guy!! Each and everyone one here is genuine great people!! Enjoy!! John 
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
Welcome Craig. You've been warned, this site will wreak havoc on your bugdet. How close are you to the Lehigh Valley?
steve99f
Re: Greetings from SE PA, USA
A lot of users on the forum. You will fit right in. Like planes waiting to land the one coming in has my attention but that next one will be in view before you know it. Welcome.
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Welcome Craig. Yeah start small like with only a couple knife rolls to store your new knives in. Get the ones that hold 60 knives so you don't waste money on small ones that you will need to fill the big ones.____Dave
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Craig Thompson
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Thanks for all the welcomes.
Steve99f, I am extreme SE PA, not far from DE.
The recent revelation to me about traditional folder pocket knives is how much cutting capability is available in a small package.
You give up single handed opening and locking blades. One reason I bought one is that some cities now ban anything but two hand opening & no lock.
It sure is tempting to want more but I am holding at the few that I now have.
Craig T
Steve99f, I am extreme SE PA, not far from DE.
The recent revelation to me about traditional folder pocket knives is how much cutting capability is available in a small package.
You give up single handed opening and locking blades. One reason I bought one is that some cities now ban anything but two hand opening & no lock.
It sure is tempting to want more but I am holding at the few that I now have.
Craig T