New Texan Here

[BrothersKeeper]

Hi Everyone ... I am a retired person who up until two months ago knew absolutely nothing about knives. Now I am on a crash course to learn as much as I can. The reason for this is that I am tasked with the responsibility of liquidating my brother's collection of thousands of vintage knives, both folders and fixed blade knives as well as scales and other related collectibles. He started collecting in the late 1970's and continued through 2018. Sadly he developed dementia last year and needs to generate cash for his care. Before I ran across AAPK I posted over 100 listings on eBay at "https://www.ebay.com/usr/cbturn". It has been very interesting researching his collection. A couple of eBayers with experience were nice enough to help me out when I made mistakes in listings. I now have set up a store on AAPK. I will begin listing some of his knives and hope to connect with more serious collectors.

While my brother's collection includes several hundred fixed blade knives, his collection is overwhelmingly folders ... the majority of which are Parker, Parker Brothers, Parker Cut Co, Parker-Edwards, Parker Custom Series, Parker Frost, Parker & Son, Parker IMAI and Parker USA. Other makers include Boker, Fight’n Rooster, Case, Nolen, IXL/Schrade/Wolstenholm, D'Holder, Honest Abe, David Yellowhorse, Brian Yellowhorse, Santa Fe Stone Works, Standing Stone Cutlery, Buck, Tak Fukuta, American Blade-ABCA, Battle Axe/Hickey-Shouse, Smokey Mountain Knife Works, Kirk-Matz , German Creek and many others. Many limited edition knives and commemorative sets.

I have concentrated so far on the fixed blade knives because they are a little easier to research. The number of folders is intimidating but I will soon dive in and try to organize, identify and value them.

I have learned that knife collectors are a friendly group of people who share their knowledge and look forward to learning much more from the forum as I try to get fair value for his collection.

One of the funniest things I have learned so far had to do with the scales on one of my brother's Nolen knives. I listed it as having "blue dyed osic" scales. One person messaged me asking what is "osic". I said I have no idea and then looked it up. Found out "oosik" is the bone in a walrus's penis.

[mqqn]

Welcome to the forum, glad you found it!!

Very sad about your brother, he is lucky to have you assisting.

Best of luck with the daunting task before you!

[btrwtr]

Yes, Sorry to hear about you brother and good luck with the knives. You might be able to find some help here so if you have any questions about what you have to sell just ask.

[philco]

Welcome to AAPK. What is the name of your AAPK store?

[BrothersKeeper]

Hi Phil and thanks for the welcome. I don't actually have any listings in my store yet but it is BrothersKeeper. I have been concentrating on getting things going on ebay at eBay at "https://www.ebay.com/usr/cbturn". So little time and much to do. Thanks again, Chet

[BrothersKeeper]

Thanks to mqqn and btrwtr for the welcome. I hope to learn a lot from you guys.

[cr8h]

sorry to hear that about your brother ive actually been looking at your ebay listings for a few weeks now i mostly collect parker boot knives. i will be purchasing a few soon!

[BrothersKeeper]

Thanks cr8h. Appreciate your interest very much. I will take a look at my Parker boot knives and see if I can get them listed here on AAPK so it is easier for you if and when you are ready. Thanks again.

[BrothersKeeper]

Thanks cr8h. Appreciate your interest very much. I will take a look at my Parker boot knives and see if I can get them listed here on AAPK so it is easier for you if and when you are ready. And if you find anything else on Ebay that you are interested in shoot me a message here with the item number and I can make you a better deal. Thanks again.

[BrothersKeeper]

Hey cr8h ... I posted 9 new Parker boot knives this morning. Just search my store for "boot"; they should pop right up. Thanks for your interest. Chet

[Dustyknife]

Welcome my friend. I've enjoyed watching what your listing, it's like a blast for my SMKW past. If I could leave one little critique, don't fill the first 3 front of the AAPK store on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Leave some space for your fellow sellers and customers, there's only so much Parker Frost you can look at before our customers start turn to channel. I really don't know how ya do it, I'm bored after listing 10 items it's time for a nap. Happy sales cowboy, and I'm hoping the best for you brother.