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Carrying Customs/Semi-Customs & Old Case XX 11031SH
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Too bad about your head...
fewpop
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lmao!!
Yes, apparently the bear had the last laugh with a right paw to their chops.
Either that, or America's Most Wanted is already in rerun mode...
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Funny!
You changed your post....
In any event this was a post about carrying custom knives so I thought a response showing a pic of a custom Randall "in action" was on point - a picture is worth a thousand words, didn't think a pic of my ugly mug was necessary.
Tidefan... I am sorry for your loss and to each their own, but I cant't think of a better way to honor a gift than to use it....
I hunted with my father's shotgun exclusively after he died and always felt he was there with me when I did so.
Robert
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Now that's on point. :thumbup:
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I really appreciate all the opinions posted here, they really mean alot. As I prepare for work, that Case is in my pocket and I think it will stay there. My mom was old school and never owned anything for the sake of just owning it. Everything was used and everything had a purpose. She always thought 25.00 for a knife was "high dollar", so for her to spend what this knife cost has really touched me. Thanks again, and for all you guys who still have your mom....tell her you love her and give her a hug....Jim
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Sorry about your mom. I would suggest getting a leather knife case. The small ones, to carry you knife in your pocket. It will protect it, and then you can use your knife, and keep it sharp, and oiled, etc. every time you take that knife out you'll think of you mom.
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My only purpose of giving a knife as a gift, is with the intention that they will use and treasure that knife. What good is a knife sitting in your dresser drawer? Carry that knife with pride, and every time you take that knife out of your pocket to use it, it will remind you of your mother, and that alone will make that knife more special to you. I have two custom knives that I carry and use all of the time, because that is what they were made to do!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother....time will eventually heal that pain. God bless you and your family!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother....time will eventually heal that pain. God bless you and your family!
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I grew up on a farm and came from a very traditional family. We went to church every sunday and sunday night, got up early for the work day, and worked hard all day. My first knife was a Barlow from a flea market called "Trade Day" in Collinsville Al. and I got it when I was 5 years old. My grandpa gave me a small stone as well because," if you are gonna tote a knife, you need to keep in honed. I ain't got time to hone it for you so learn how to keep an edge on it." I did and I still freehand sharpen all my knives to this day. When I was 14, I bought my first real knife with money I earned myself. It was a Case XX 11031 SH and I got it at Trade Day as well. I carried that knife for well over 20 years and the blade is over 50% gone from sharpening and such. I used it hard for everything and I mean everything. It has field dressed over 100 deer and more squirrels, rebbits, dove, and quail, than I could ever remember. It was my ever present companion.
I got caught up in the tactical craze and carried a one hand opener with a pocket clip for a few years, and they are great knives, but to me, they have no heart. They are "just knives". I never held one and developed a bond with it. They have their purpose and I keep a couple on hand for their particular job, but still no bond.
I went through my knives the other day and found my old friend that was long since retired. The memories began to flow and I got lost in alot of fond yesterdays. She is so dear to me that I bought several, one for each of my children and my wife, to be given to them when I leave this world as they always ask where the "old wood handled knife" is when they come over. I've carried each one of the new ones for a while and I hope they will bring fond memories of me to my kids when they hold them.
This has been a hard year as I lost my dad in Feb., and my mom just last month. The last gift my mom gave me was a joint gift from my mom, my wife, and my daughters, and it was supposed to be a Christmas gift, but my wife gave it to me early so I could remember my mom and carry it. To my mom, a 25.00 knife was "high dollar" so to give me an expensive knife was a true honor. The gift was a Case /Bose slimline trapper and I had asked the question to ya'll here about carrying it daily. When I pulled out the old friend and all the memories began to flow, I knew I had to carry it and make new memories to treasure later in life. And when I leave this world, may whoever inherits this knife will hold it as dear as do I. This knife has tons of heart and soul, and a piece of my mom's heart as well. I miss her so very much and think about her daily....and when I take out my pocket knife I smile and tell her "thanks for the high dollar knife mom, I'lll take care of her".
Thanks for letting me ramble....Jim
I got caught up in the tactical craze and carried a one hand opener with a pocket clip for a few years, and they are great knives, but to me, they have no heart. They are "just knives". I never held one and developed a bond with it. They have their purpose and I keep a couple on hand for their particular job, but still no bond.
I went through my knives the other day and found my old friend that was long since retired. The memories began to flow and I got lost in alot of fond yesterdays. She is so dear to me that I bought several, one for each of my children and my wife, to be given to them when I leave this world as they always ask where the "old wood handled knife" is when they come over. I've carried each one of the new ones for a while and I hope they will bring fond memories of me to my kids when they hold them.
This has been a hard year as I lost my dad in Feb., and my mom just last month. The last gift my mom gave me was a joint gift from my mom, my wife, and my daughters, and it was supposed to be a Christmas gift, but my wife gave it to me early so I could remember my mom and carry it. To my mom, a 25.00 knife was "high dollar" so to give me an expensive knife was a true honor. The gift was a Case /Bose slimline trapper and I had asked the question to ya'll here about carrying it daily. When I pulled out the old friend and all the memories began to flow, I knew I had to carry it and make new memories to treasure later in life. And when I leave this world, may whoever inherits this knife will hold it as dear as do I. This knife has tons of heart and soul, and a piece of my mom's heart as well. I miss her so very much and think about her daily....and when I take out my pocket knife I smile and tell her "thanks for the high dollar knife mom, I'lll take care of her".
Thanks for letting me ramble....Jim
Wow Jim, it's been quite a year. I still have both my parents and can't imagine losing them both in one year. Your story about your old case sure rings true. There is just something about traditionals that my spydies/benchmades/etc.. just don't have. Soul I guess. Anyway my sincere condolences on your losses this year. Carry that bose/case daily, think of her and make a slew of new memories. Cheers.
Scott
Scott