Learning....

Ratchet · Post by **Ratchet** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:36 pm

I think I'm learning from this site and browsing the internet and reading up on articles on pocket knives...
Knives - especially the old ones with "older steel" are better quality and collectable....
are pocket knives made in England just as "collectable" as the ones made in the USA?

I realize this opens up a whole "can of worms" topic about collecting and that its specific to the collector themselves on what they want in their collection, but I picked up a couple of nice ones (EATON) and an IMPERIAL PROV RL....(USA) the other day at an old second hand store....

Personally, I'm a little disappointed in the companys that are bringing their knives in from overseas under USA legend brands.

Ratchet

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:14 pm

Welcome to AAPK Ratchet.

Your disappointment is shared by many of us here in this forum.
As far as the collect-ability of English knives, I would say it depends on the manufacturer, just as it does with American knives.

Dale

Upstream · Post by **Upstream** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:02 am

I like to spend my money on made in USA knives though I do own a couple of good knifes from Europe . But thats just me. Rick

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:21 am

Hi Ratchet. Welcome to the site. I like to collect a variety (American, German, English) but my favourite knives are from Sheffield. In general, the recently produced Sheffield knives are not really collectable. I like the older knives and the history associated with them. Start with what looks good to you and then with in a short time you will notice that your tastes and interests will develop in a particular and unique way. Just my 2p. Looking forward to seeing what develops.

s-k