All About Pocket Knives

Today I was told that Tony had passed. Does anyone have any information?

No info, sorry to hear he was always a blast to chat with!!!

Not true, just talked to him now. Told him I would sit it straight.


Tom

Thanks Tom, I hope Tony has many more trips around the sun to share his time and knife knowledge with us, he's a great guy!

Thanks for the corection. Good news.

After an extensive online search, there was a younger Tony Foster that passed recently

olderdogs1 wrote:Not true, just talked to him now. Told him I would sit it straight.


Tom

Very much relieved at this good news. What a scare!

Ray

Is "Tony Foster" the fellow recognized as the leading expert on Case knives ? I have heard this name but that is all.
kj

kootenay joe wrote:Is "Tony Foster" the fellow recognized as the leading expert on Case knives ? I have heard this name but that is all.
kj

KJ, some folks don’t like Tony for his ways, some call him the “Godfather “ of Case Knives, I call him a good friend

Tony Foster does not tolerate or handle foolishness well. If you don't know what you're talking about, don't expect him to entertain or enlighten you.
He keeps a sign on his table that plainly states, "THIS AIN'T WAL-MART!!!"

However, I've always liked Tony. He occasionally comes up with a good Robeson.

If your interest lies in Case pocketknives, 1970 and older and if you ever attend a knife show in the South East, Tony's table should be your first stop.

Even if you don't buy anything, pick up a copy of his latest Price and Value List.

Certainly glad to hear he is not deceased. Just saw him in Lexington in August.

Charlie Noyes

I had the pleasure to meet Tony some years ago at a show in Mesquite, TX. A really nice guy and a walking encyclopedia on Case knives. Good to know he's still upright!

Ken

Hi All; I just spoke to Tony, he is fine with his usual sarcasm!
He helped me complete my 10 dot 1970 case knives with the purchase
he made in Florida, I got first choice! He is a great Man, and I have
learned a lot from him!
Phin

I think this is a funny story. I've never met or spoken to Tony. A member here gets his news letter and noticed he had some Remington knives I might be interested in. He asked Tony in he would send me his knife list. His response was "I don't need any more pen pals"
That's one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I've still never received his knife list. Lol

That’s hilarious... I dare say he missed out on a couple sales!!!! I’ll be you pen pal!!

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LOL.... first thing that popped into my head too!
LOL.

Glad it's just a rumor.

Mike

Hi,
My husband and I just met Tony today at a knife show in Harrisonburg. I was googling trying to find his updated price guide, would any one happen to know how I can get ahold of one for my husband?

Thank you.

Just got off the phone with "Zippo" WR Case and they referred me to Tony for information on an old knife I had just bought. I sold tony a knife just last week--lightning pay. So he is alive and well.

And this thread is over two years old.

But, it’s good to know Tony is well.

Charlie

Talked to Tony yesterday on the phone.He's still buying and selling.

peanut740 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:44 am Talked to Tony yesterday on the phone.He's still buying and selling.

Talked to him twice yesterday, yep still buying and selling and always looking for knives for his customers.

Tom