A philosophy.

thawk said:
The knife reminded me of "Old John" from a Belknap catalog.

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"... still in perfect condition ..." LOL! And I thought only Ebay sellers made up stuff like that. Very cool pic, though. Thanks for posting it.
 
Thanks jackkknife, as always a great story:thumbup: Have a Happy and Blessed Holiday!!!

Paul
 
Thank you Jackknife for the memories.

I am reminded of the man that took me under his wings on outdoors matters. He always carried an Imperial barlow. This knife did it all; from cleaning fish to the kitchen work. He never wanted any other kind of knife.

Thank you and merry Christmas.
 
Thanks for the life lesson Jackknife! I printed this one for my Grandpa since it reminds me of him and his philosophy.
 
thawk said:
What a great story. I emailed it to my dad, who is almost 80. The knife reminded me of "Old John" from a Belknap catalog.

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This is great stuff. It reminds me of an old friend's Father who was a grumpy sort by nature, but had a big heart when one got passed his sharp toung and rough exterior. He had an old Case Stockman that looked like the blades above in the John Primble photograph in Thawks post.

I went to visit my friend who was staying with has Dad at the time and celebrating the old man's birthday. I handed him a brand new in the box Red Bone Stockman to replace his old one. I said, "Happy Birthday Mr. Rawlings!" He carefully unwrapped and opened the box, pulled out the knife and said, "Thanks, but I already own a knife."

That one statement in that situation explains him perfectly. He was good folk who was raised up poor and new the value of a dollar and when not to waste it. He further explained later to me that I should give the knife to someone that did not have a knife, but needed one.. That's just what I did too.

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Jackknife,

Your old man was quite the wise philospher. You were very Blessed to have had a Dad like him.
 
Thanks for sharing, my grandchildren think we get duller with age, perhaps some do and some don't.
Jim
 
jackknife said:
"That bit of stain does not really mean anything bad. It's just life. Life leaves it marks on us in many different ways. A knife is no different. Show me a shiney spotless blade and I'll show you a knife that hasn't lived. It's never done anything, or been cared enough about to be carried and used. Kind of like some people. As we age, life will leave it's mark on us.".
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That is some powerful stuff right there. And it speaks volumes.

Thanks for sharing.
 
That's the coolest story.

That's exactly how I see knives. I want to be able to have that conversation with my kids someday.

That's why I dig carbon blades. It would be kind of hard to have that conversation with a stain free stainless steel blade. :o
 
Jackknife - as always, a great story.

What year Pontiac did your dad own ?
 
Jacknife,
Great story. Makes me wish I was a one knife guy. I have 57 folders and feel guilty. I should leave my son one good knife not 57. Maybe I will have a sale.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Coop
 
jackknife said:
Dad kept his 1954 Star chief for many years, because it was the last year the strait 8 engine was available. In 1955, they went to the V8.
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I have a '48 Pontiac with an original straight 8 engine.

My 48 hates the cold , but she turned 60 last year so it's to be expected.

I'll try to get a picture of a the engine, with a traditional knife ( to keep on topic):)
 
Just now came across this. What a wonderful story. Thanks jackknife! Makes me want to only carry my good old 1095 slippy.

Merry Christmas friend!
 
Every time I hear a story of value, I think "Why couldn't I have been that smart back when I was 18?"
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A memory full of truth and integrity.....I agree, everything looks a little better with an earned patina....including people. Great reminder, thank you for sharing this with us. :thumbup::thumbup:

My thoughts and prayers will be with you during your pending surgery which if memory serves me is Monday? I know I will not be alone in saying prayers for a successful surgery, and a fast pain free recovery!
 
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