Good morning gents.....(and ladies if there are any here)
My name is Kerry Elliott and I live in Mississippi. I started buying knives when the ammo shortage hit a few years ago. I don't consider myself a collector because I really try not to buy anything that I would not carry in my pocket. I love stockman style knives and I have an affection for German steel. When I was a kid, we lived next door to my dad's boss. He was a big game hunter and a knife collector. I can remember him showing me some of his knives. He kept them in tackle boxes in his shop. I have no idea how many he had, but it had to have been hundreds.
Anyway, he introduced me to Kissing Crane, Hen & Rooster, Eye Brand and some others. He even gave me an Eye Brand that I still have. It was very sharp and difficult to open. My dad put it up so I would not hurt myself with it.
I have around 100 knives, none of which are anything really special, but I just love knives.
Mississippi boy here
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NCC1701
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Mississippi boy here
To explore strange new worlds.... to seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.
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edge213
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Welcome to AAPK
David
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
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wlf
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Kerry.I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
GEC SFOs and others at LICK CREEK CUTLERY- www.allaboutpocketknives.com/wlf
May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Welcome aboard!
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)
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Welcome, Kerry! The Eye Brand knives have been especially popular in TX and they are high quality. And I love your ride. We have at least one Mississippian here, Mike; maybe he will see this.
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NCC1701
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Re: Mississippi boy here
I have bought another smaller Eye Brand (both being clodbusters). I am really wanting to find an Eye Brand stockman. I have seen a couple in the store here and may have to purchase one.
To explore strange new worlds.... to seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Look for one with three mentions of eyes in combination with the blade etch and the tang stamp. Known as "Three Eyes." My opinion. I released some of these that some collectors would die for (so to speak).
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treefarmer
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Re: Mississippi boy here
to AAPK, Kerry!Sounds like you've got a good start on being addicted to knives. You'll enjoy being here, lot's of information and opinions but most always very civil.
Treefarmer
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Welcome to AAPK!
Since you "just love knives", you are at the right place!
Since you "just love knives", you are at the right place!
Jesus is life.
Everything else is just a hobby.
~Reverand
Everything else is just a hobby.
~Reverand
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Friendliest folks on the planet hang here!!
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HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/triplef
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
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Re: Mississippi boy here
to AAPK!Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Re: Mississippi boy here
I lived in Huntsville Alabama for a few years. That's where I learned that LA was lower Alabama.treefarmer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:39 pm
Sounds like you've got a good start on being addicted to knives. You'll enjoy being here, lot's of information and opinions but most always very civil.
Treefarmer
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Re: Mississippi boy here
Welcome to AAPK from a long time EyeBrand collector. The depth of knowledge shared here will impress you as well as be helpful as you add to your collection.
Best wishes,
Joe D.
Best wishes,
Joe D.