All About Pocket Knives

I am no expert but have had many knives since I was a boy and I wish I had kept them all. I am slightly older now at 65 and when I look for knives now that are mass sold it is just disappointing to see the junk. Recently an old Barlow YouTube video lead me here and I am very happy. I cannot drive around looking to find old gems so this is perfect. When I watched the video it was because the thumbnail showed an old Barlow that I remember from boyhood. It was an instant wonderful memory and started me thinking about all the other well made knives I had made in the 1960's and 70's. I am grateful to have found this site and look forward to making a purchase or two down the road. Being retired I have to watch the pennies. May God Bless everyone and thank you for such a cool place.

John

to AAPK, the friendliest knife site on the web. Pull up a chair and rest a while. You will like it here.

Welcome to AAPK. Looking forward to seeing pics of your knives.

Hi, John.
Welcome aboard!

Welcome sir

Welcome, you'll love it here.____Dave

Welcome!

Sure, there are a plethora of knife brands and akers out there. Many just sell junk, but there are a surprising number of brands and makers selling some quality, Made in rhe USA, knives.

I collect modern knives, mostly those made in the USA, and of moderate price. Some of my favorites are
+Buck Knives
+Moore Maker
+Anza Knives

I've come to like Koi Knives out of Austrailia, especially their folders inspired by birds, and have a small collection of them too.

So just ignore the junk that's out there and have fun.

to AAPK from the Florida Panhandle!
It is interesting when researching knives on the internet how often we are directed back to AAPK to find an answer.
Personally, I love the old traditional pocketknives from years ago. I love Case and Queen and am amazed how those knives have spiked in price in the last few years!
Stick with us you'll enjoy the ride and be sure to check out the different threads, all sorts of interesting things are discussed and displayed.
Treefarmer

Welcome from Sweet Home Alabama!

Welcome to AAPK, you're going to have fun!

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Wed Dec 24, 2025 5:05 pm Welcome to AAPK. Looking forward to seeing pics of your knives.

thank you!

to AAPK!

Welcome--happy to have you here.

Chris J.

Like a lot here we all have regrets of boyhood knives that we no longer have and we have to watch the pennies. You will fit in well.

Great to read your story, thanks! And to AAPK! There is lots of great knife information here, and then some.