Belated Hello

bill2000 · Post by **bill2000** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:18 pm

Been lurking for some time now. This is the best forum I've found. There are some really knowledgeable people here and I've enjoyed going back over the old posts and getting acquainted.

I'm from Maine and I can truly say that this is a wasteland as far as knife collecting goes. I'm an accumulator as opposed to a real collector and my collection of 100 or so knives has absolutely no focus. I buy what I like and can find and more often than not this means newer, traditional, natural handled knives. I tend toward Bluegrass Winchesters, Queen, and Schatt and Morgans.

Most of what I buy comes from on-line vendors. The only knives to be found here are busted up junkers at flea markets in a rain soaked cigar box! Really strange given New England's knifemaking history.

I really enjoy this site and look forward to posting more often.

Bill

Classic Case · Post by **Classic Case** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:27 pm

to the forums

useem · Post by **useem** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:29 pm

WELCOME bill2000, Glad you decided to join the party

Gunsmoke47 · Post by **Gunsmoke47** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:30 pm

Hey Bill, welcome aboard!

This is a great place to be.

Rupe · Post by **Rupe** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:03 am

Welcome Bill!
Pull up a seat and stick around.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:26 am

hey bill, welcome!

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:13 am

BILL,

ABOARD!

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:17 am

HELLO bill2000;

You said "This is the best forum I've found" Kool and thanks for the good words.
Now that your in too. Can you help to keep this the best pocket knife site ?...

I like to joke around some so do NOT take my words the wrong way please.
Did you sign in to get the FREE GIVE-AWAY yet?

I too buy a lot of knives on the NET.
I even know my snail-man by first name....

He makes me feel so good I buy him a knife for Christmas...

Well stay worm up there. and again welcome.

Mossdancer · Post by **Mossdancer** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:53 pm

Bill2000:
Welcome aboard, a neat place you have found.
Regarding those junkers in the rain soaked cigar boxes. You might be pleasently surprized by purchasing a box and checking the tang stamps. Believe it or not some real treasures can be found. Especially in your part of the country.
moss

Ringmaster · Post by **Ringmaster** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 3:44 pm

Hi Bill, warm welcome !

You didn't say what part of Maine you're in, but there's a show in Waterville, October 20 & 21.

I'll bet it's beautiful up there, right now !

Take Care,

JR

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:43 pm

Welcome aboard, to what I think is the best site on the net.

bill2000 · Post by **bill2000** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:20 pm

Thanks for the welcome guys! Will post after work. Gotta keep this job to finance my bad habits!

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:12 pm

to the site Bill. I am sure you'll like it here. Looking forward to seeing your knives.

s-k

bill2000 · Post by **bill2000** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:56 pm

Ringmaster: Waterville is about an hour north from here so it's a possibility. Do you know the location of the show? Fall is usually spectacular here but this year its kind of flat because of the dry summer and fall.

Mossdancer: Believe me I've pawed through those boxes. Unless you collect rusted, busted bladed $1.00 Imperials theres nothing worth buying. Really a puzzle in a region known for knife manufaturing in the past and a state with a strong outdoor tradition.

I'd like to post some pictures of my knives but I'll have to figure out my camera, find a hosting site, and figure out the posting process. Hope you're not too old cause it could take a while!

Classic Case · Post by **Classic Case** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:33 pm

actually, if you have the pictures on your harddrive,you can upload them to the site , in your post.there is a size restriction,i think 2mg?

Ringmaster · Post by **Ringmaster** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 11:16 pm

Hey Bill,
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WATERVILLE
Champions Fitness Club
ME Tpke Exit 130, South Rt 104
Right at Elm Plaza Shopping Center
175, 8' Tables
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Mostly guns - but I'll bet there'll be a knife that wants to go home with you.

To post a pic, just use the "Add an Attachment" feature, right below the box where you're typing.

G'luck,
JR

bill2000 · Post by **bill2000** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:09 am

Thanks JR, now to get some pictures that I havn't stolen from the net! By the way, how the heck did you get the info on a Maine show? Gun shows I've been to up here havn't been to good in the knife department. The guns, though, are a different story! Love things louder than a knife!

Bill

TM · Post by TM » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:27 pm

Hi bill2000 - welcome!

You said, "..my collection of 100 or so knives has absolutely no focus."

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Rock on!

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:32 pm

Welcome to the party Bill!