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Knife repair book
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:35 am
by just bob
I know from time to time people ask for these books. This is a harder book to find than the Ben Kelley book.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-POCKET ... ition=3000
Re: Knife repair book
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:58 pm
by Mr. Chips
I have that book. Perfect condition
Was just looking at it today.
I see it just sold.
I will sell mine if anyone is interested
Re: Knife repair book
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:31 am
by orvet
And now he tells us!
That is actually the first time I have seen that book for sale anywhere. When Bob posted it I read the text he wrote rather quickly and thought he said it was Ben Kelly's book. I just happen to be on my computer and clicked on eBay and it told me it had three minutes left. I went back and looked at it and realized it was not Ben Kelly's book but Blackie Collins' book! Blackie Collins has a Northwest connection with Gerber. He designed several knives for Gerber and I think he even collaborated with Al Mar on a knife or two.
I realize I probably overpaid for the book given its condition, but I had never seen one in any condition before. It also has an interview ended with Felix Mirando of Imperial.
I was very pleased to win the auction, I will be even more pleased when they get the book in my hot little hand!

Re: Knife repair book
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:42 am
by glennbad
Congrats Dale!
Re: Knife repair book
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:00 am
by doglegg
Happy for you Dale.
