All About Pocket Knives

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

welcome alex. glad you chose us to join in!

Welcome Alex. Hope you stick around!

to the site

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

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

Singin47

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.

Welcome to the site Alex!

Great to have you with us AlexW!

Alex; ABOARD!

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

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.