What Else Do You Collect Besides Knives?

[Colonel26]

Pocket lint...
John

Better than belly button lint.

ROFL ! That’s exactly what I was thinking.

I collect and restore vintage tools

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That’s cool as all get out right there!

I have Coleman lanterns from the '20's on up...

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Awesome! I love old Coleman lanterns. Your are very nice.

[WillyCamaro]

Pocket lint...
John

Better than belly button lint.

ROFL ! That’s exactly what I was thinking.

I guess all strange minds think alike...

[WillyCamaro]

I did not know that about Coleman lanterns. This is why AAPK is a great learning platform.

Same here mate. Awesome collection you have going Mr. Bob; may I inquire, do all of them work sir?

[WillyCamaro]

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Fine hobby Zed. I do enjoy bringing back ole tools too, very rewarding indeed.

[doglegg]

Pocket lint...
John

Better than belly button lint.

ROFL ! That’s exactly what I was thinking.

I collect and restore vintage tools 20201019_134327-02.jpeg

That’s cool as all get out right there!

I have Coleman lanterns from the '20's on up...
1927 & 1929.jpg
lanterns 1.jpg
single mantles.jpg
LZ327 burning.jpg

Awesome! I love old Coleman lanterns. Your are very nice.

Wade, it worries me for you when we think alike.

[Just Plain Dave]

Here is but one of many Diecast I have.

[WillyCamaro]

Very nice cars Dave!
Like you, I'm really floored on the casts matchbox put out this year, absolutely love my examples of the Charger, and Firetruck.
I really don't think you could get any better in a $1 model, especially directly compared to Hot Wheels.

[Colonel26]

Better than belly button lint.

ROFL ! That’s exactly what I was thinking.

I collect and restore vintage tools 20201019_134327-02.jpeg

That’s cool as all get out right there!

I have Coleman lanterns from the '20's on up...
1927 & 1929.jpg
lanterns 1.jpg
single mantles.jpg
LZ327 burning.jpg

Awesome! I love old Coleman lanterns. Your are very nice.

Wade, it worries me for you when we think alike.

Well, if you’ve been thinking, like I think you’ve been thinking........uh oh....this ain’t good.

[Just Plain Dave]

Here is a comparison between a MB Unimog made in England and a new one made in Thailand.

The tires self broke off the England model and cable pass rubbers are the tires now.

[WillyCamaro]

ROFL ! That’s exactly what I was thinking.



That’s cool as all get out right there!



Awesome! I love old Coleman lanterns. Your are very nice.

Wade, it worries me for you when we think alike.

Well, if you’ve been thinking, like I think you’ve been thinking........uh oh....this ain’t good.

[Just Plain Dave]

Today I noticed we have a Chinese take on a Coleman Lantern.
It has a glass bowl and is advertised as emergency lighting.
It uses a wick and oil also sold.

Added info: Sold at the store where I work. We don't have it.

[Steve Warden]

Not much in this thread of late, so...
I finally unboxed my collection of fountain pens. Although I no longer actively collect them, I do enjoy using them. For those with arthritic hands or if it hurts to grip a pen, the fountain pen may be an option. It requires very little pressure to hold and use.

All Parker pens. Some Vacumatics, some 21s, 51s, and others

Mostly Lamys

Some Pelicans and a Retro 51

This Parker Duofold Jr. is my oldest, around 100, give or take. Still writes!

I have more stuff that goes along with fountain pens, but I still need to sort and arrange.

[Ripster]

Not much in this thread of late, so...
I finally unboxed my collection of fountain pens. Although I no longer actively collect them, I do enjoy using them. For those with arthritic hands or if it hurts to grip a pen, the fountain pen may be an option. It requires very little pressure to hold and use.
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I have more stuff that goes along with fountain pens, but I still need to sort and arrange.

Steve ,that’s pretty cool
Didn’t realize that pen collecting was such a thing , very interesting. And that you use them ,that’s neat !
Thanks for sharing your pics and info on Fountain pens !

[Meridian_Mike]

WOW... those pens are NICE!!
I have always thought those old fountain pens were COOL!!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Not.....

That's a VERY nice collection of fountain pens you have there Steve.

[Just Plain Dave]

I collect Matchbox and Hotwheels (and a few others) and modify many of the Hotwheels because they come with flames and othetr stuff.

[samb1955]

With all the snow I've been collecting aches and pains!

[WillyCamaro]

With all the snow I've been collecting aches and pains!

Ain't it the truth mate...

[WillyCamaro]

WOW... those pens are NICE!!
I have always thought those old fountain pens were COOL!!

2nd that Mike.

[Steve Warden]

Steve ,that’s pretty cool
Didn’t realize that pen collecting was such a thing , very interesting. And that you use them ,that’s neat !
Thanks for sharing your pics and info on Fountain pens !

WOW... those pens are NICE!!
I have always thought those old fountain pens were COOL!!

Not.....

That's a VERY nice collection of fountain pens you have there Steve.

Thanks guys!

[jmh58]

With all the snow I've been collecting aches and pains!

John

[rexstubbins]

The only other thing I collect besides pocket knives is:

[Steamboat Willie]

The only other thing I collect besides pocket knives is:

Hahaha!!!!

Also, very cool fountain pens!

I collect everything steam engine! I own a Minneapolis steam traction engine, a stationary boiler, and 12 stationary steam engines. Dozens of scale model steam engines, books about steam engines, vintage photographs of steam engines, steam engine manuals, steam gauges, lubricators... you get the idea.

I have a few stationary gas engines of the hit and miss variety.

I also actively collect American made pocket watches, mostly railroad grade.

Quasi actively collect nautical antiques, but only related to steam ships.

Dabbled in classic trucks for a few years. That one passed quickly.

Never considered myself a knife collector, more of an accumulator. I’ve carried knives all my life and I like trying different brands and patterns to see how well they work for me as EDC’s. Always preferred traditional patterns, never much cared for modern styles. I drifted in here looking to read other folks opinions on knives I was thinking of trying before I bought. Then I developed a thirst for more! YOU GUYS ARE A BAD INFLUENCE!!!!

[Dan In MI]

I've collected all manner of things over the years, mainly die-cast cars. Those are mostly gone, but will soon be replaced by die-cast farm machinery. Farm machinery is symbolic not necessarily of a lifestyle I'd like to lead, but a setting I'd like to find myself in.

I've also acquired a multitude of bandanas, but I don't consider them serious collectibles. They're more like a handy piece of gear that is so cheap that it makes sense to have a good-sized stash of them.

[royal0014]

I collect everything steam engine! I own a Minneapolis steam traction engine, a stationary boiler, and 12 stationary steam engines. Dozens of scale model steam engines, books about steam engines, vintage photographs of steam engines, steam engine manuals, steam gauges, lubricators... you get the idea.

I would love to see your collection Willie!
Especially running steam or other engines