Hello Everyone !

[Sauconian]

I'm a little ' computer illiterate ', and this is my first time trying anything like this, so it'll be interesting to see if this works. Otherwise.....help !
My name is Fran, a recently retired tinknocker, living near Bethlehem, Pa. I've been visiting, and enjoying this forum for several weeks now, and you all seem to be a great group. A few, with stores, may recognize me, and have received some of the cash that finding you all has been costing.
I just started collecting knives this past June, and have 8 GEC's, includinding 2 stag #23's, and 2 OH acrylics. Also 8 Fightin' Bull's, mostly swaybacks with exotic scales, and about a dozen other assorted brands and styles. I'm especially happy to have received my second C.F Wolfertz in the mail today. That was the 2cd. of 2 I bought this past weekend, and is my " hometown" brand.
My other major interests are chairman of acquisitions and interior decorator at http://www.lutzfranklin.com, and local collectables.

[jonet143]

welcome fran, sounds like you have a great start on your collection.

[useem]

Welcome to the best place on the net. You are right, joining here will cost you some money! Wait until you get the Schatts

[Hukk]

Welcome Fran, as Johhnie said, it seems as if you got a great start on your collection. (because it never ends ) The Fightn' Bull's by Wendall Carson and the GEC knives are excellent knives to have in a collection.

[MITCH RAPP]

Fran, ABOARD! Lets see some of those Knives.

[gmusic]

Welcome Fran!!!

There are some very friendly, knowledgeable and talented folks hanging out in these parts. We love photos!

seeya...................

[marcinek]

Welcome to the party Fran! Make yourself comfortable and hang out a while!

[Sauconian]

So, now I have to work on my photography skills, as well as the computer. Not just my wallet that'll be stretched here. I'll try to post a couple of pics here, and will need to take more for the future. No mint in this selection, but I like them. Wolfertz hawk had gobs of solder on bolsters & filler or epoxy on handles, coarse grinding on blade. I cleaned it up a bit to put in the one room schoolhouse, with everything else that's now 'politically incorrect', but may just keep it. Little 2 7/8" MOP Wolfertz raises the Ques. Could this be from 1862-1873 that the tang stamp indicates ?? Best about these 2 is $5 each !! B.T.W. USEEM......Got the Schatt Sm. Brn. Bone Mt.Man

Fran

[useem]

Very NICE Pictures are good too!

[smiling-knife]

Hi Fran. warm to the site. Glad you decided t join us Great photos and knives ... looking forward to seeing more. s-k

[sunburst]

A warm welcome to AAPK..We will be a better place with your interest and sharing of ideas and knives..

Sunburst

[Classic Case]

to the site. I like your selection of patterns. I have more GEC's than i can remember atm, and just recently started collecting a few fightin bulls.funny , the first 2 i got were swayback's with mastadon ivory, and pearl handles. NOW I KNOW WHO'S BEEN BIDDING AGAINST ME ON EBAY.

[Sauconian]

Chris.....That could be.... I've 2 swaybacks with mammoth bark, but not a pearl. 2 bone, 1 walrus jawbone, & 1 seacow. I've got a long wish list, but Wendell is currently making one for me with a lanyard hole and my burl. You get the pearl with a buy it now ?

Fran

[Classic Case]

yes, i probably shoulda best offered on it,..but you know how strong that ''impulse to buy'', can be.

[Sauconian]

yes, i probably shoulda best offered on it,..but you know how strong that ''impulse to buy'', can be.

Nooo.......?

[orvet]

Fran.

You will want to check out the hawkbill thread in the General Knife Discussion thread, if you like hawks!
You have some nice hawks there, I would love to see more of your hawkbills.

Dale