Might as well...

AlexW · Post by **AlexW** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:56 am

I don't recall that I've ever formally introduced myself on any other forums that I've been a part of, but what the heck...

My name is Alex, and I'm a Tennessee boy, grew up just outside of Nashville. Can't say that I'm an uber-enthusiast when it comes to knives, but sharp pointy things have always had an appeal to me. I'm more familiar with kitchen knives than I am anything else since my dad has taught me everything I know about cooking. I'm currently a college student, and the reason I joined here is to get some hints/tips on restoring a hunting knife that I inherited from my grandfather about two years ago. It's a Western, never been used that I can tell. Still had the factory lacquer finish all over it before I WD-40'd, steel wooled, and polished it. Even have the box that it came with, including the pink slip of paper telling you that it is not a stainless steel knife. Hopefully I can get some pics up as soon as the digicam recharges and get some help identifying it.

Whew...that was a doosey....

Thanks,
Alex

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:23 am

welcome alex. glad you chose us to join in!

Gunsmoke47 · Post by **Gunsmoke47** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:32 am

Welcome Alex. Hope you stick around!

Classic Case · Post by **Classic Case** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:36 am

to the site

AlexW · Post by **AlexW** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:46 am

Thanks for the welcome, guys. I'm liking the site. I think I've spent about 3 hours today nosing around and already found enough info to refurb an old knife. Now all I need to do is get the pitting out of it.

I'm posting some pics in the Fixed Blade section. I'd load it here, but dial up is a pain, and I'd be here all night otherwise.

Alex

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:43 am

Welcome aboard Alex, anything you have a question about, there will be someone to help you answer it I'm sure. Welcome neighbor.

Singin47

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:29 am

Hello Alex;

You said you are a Tennessee boy and your dad has taught you everything about cooking....

Now thats got to be worth a lot guz those country boys do eat well.

It's not all road kill....

I will try to make you smile every day you come to AAPK.

gmusic · Post by **gmusic** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:25 am

Welcome to the site Alex!

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:10 pm

Great to have you with us AlexW!

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:40 pm

Alex;

ABOARD!

coalminer · Post by **coalminer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:25 pm

Welcome Alex to the AAPK, have you cooked up some of them good ol'
mountains osyters yet?

Duffy · Post by **Duffy** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:52 pm

at coalminer. Hi Alex. Glad to see another person join this great knife site. If your wanting to learn about knives, this is the place. Maybe you can teach us a few things too. I can't cook very good myself but, I make a mean glass of water.