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The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:12 pm
by jkf96a
I make knives as a hobby, and use them often as tools. Never have collected them before, and can't carry one where I work. I was given a Hen and Rooster mother of pearl trapper for Christmas this year and started doing research into folding knives, and I've already bought four more since then. Here are some pics of the one that started it all.
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 4:16 pm
by Owd Wullie
Pretty knife and I guess you've joined the DARK SIDE!!
Your hooked!!
Nice lookin knives you're buildin' too.
Enjoy your madness. LOL
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:37 pm
by remington collector
Knife collecting can be very addicting. One turns into 4 , then a dozen, and before you know it, you'll have hundreds.
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:38 pm
by rangerbluedog
That's a great one to start with!
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:07 pm
by smiling-knife
Very Knice
Welcome to the club
s-k
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:54 pm
by razor1
Welcome aboard
That H+R MOP Trapper is a beauty and a great one to start with
Like remington collector said before you know it you will have hundreds and be a certified KNIFAHOLIC
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:21 pm
by Camillus
Welcome aboard and a great start to your collecting!
Camillus
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:24 pm
by knifemaker3
I've made knives for going on 21 years in Feb. and have never been without a pocket knife of some sort in my pocket since I was old enough to carry a knife.
But, I only started "collecting" knives a couple of years ago. All factory knives mostly Case SFO knives with the cross in the handle. I've sold factory knives on the side for years and I guess that's my trouble, when I buy a knife it's usually with the intention of turning a small profit.
But, that's just business.
The older I get, the more I want to hold on the the knives that just make you say WOW when you first see it. I think that's what makes us all collectors. That WOW factor.
Welcome to your new addiction. You've joined a good club!
Now go buy another knife to feed your addiction!
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:59 pm
by Another Knife Collector
Nice pearl on that one, welcome to the hobby
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:00 am
by philco
Jason.
I took a look at the knives you have made and was impressed. You do nice work.
I'm not a knife collector, I just accumulate them. Tell my wife I don't want em all, just a few more.
Been telling her that for nearly thirty years now.
Welcome to AAPK and to a great hobby.
Phil
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:17 am
by Knife Nut
Welcome
Great knife to start with.
I'm sure the first of many!
Paul
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:14 am
by blademaker
Jason,
Nice pearl on that trapper......four since christmas...yes, welcome to the world of folder addiction. Got bitten by that bug last year...its been a fun and interesting ride.
Nice work your doing with fixed blades
I've made a few out of some old Nicholson files. After seeing your rasp blades
started looking for those Simmons a friend gave me last year.
Welcome
Craig
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:01 am
by markbrower
nice website and NICE work!
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:07 am
by knife7knut
You NEVER forget your first..........knife that is!
Still have my first knife I bought at the age of ten(in 1954)for the exorbitant price of.....................59 cents!Just an old plastic handled hunter(no mfg's name on it but looks like an Imperial).Wouldn't sell or trade it for anything even if it was worth anything.
My first pocket knife is long gone(a green plastic handled Colonial fishjack switch)but I have a couple that are nearly identical.No sentimental value there though.
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:21 pm
by justold52
jkf96a Welcome to AAPK, and that is a super good looking knife.
How long did it take you to deside on that one?
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:28 pm
by justold52
You NEVER forget your first..........knife that is!
HA HA I hope we all have a good memory.
Cuz there are many FIRST things in live.
Here is my First Knife I pick out to pass-on to my son.
I used the money I got from my dad when he pass-on.
This is what started me in collecting knives.
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:59 pm
by jkf96a
justold52 wrote:jkf96a Welcome to AAPK, and that is a super good looking knife.
How long did it take you to deside on that one?
My brother in law laid out about 25 knives on the table and said "everybody pick one, Merry Christmas." The family swooped in with, "Oh, that one's shiny" etc. Four hours later, I finally decided
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:14 pm
by johnnierotten
Nice Pearl Trapper....and a very nice website..very informative.
I especially like the keychain neck knife.
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:05 am
by BigDonDon
Hey Jason, Nice knives! I never saw Osage Orange handles before. Do you ever make folders?
Welcome to AAPK. You'll find a lot of nice folks here.
Don Franklin
Re: The first knife in my collection
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:07 pm
by jkf96a
I don't make folders yet, although it's on my list of things to do. I like osage, nice and yellow, makes for good contrast. It does burn easily on the grinder, so you have to be careful and use fresh belts.