Case Hunter....Dad's.....

cj65

cj65

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It is bittersweet to discover some of your dad's things once you are put to the task of clearing out his things due to health. You discover your roots; your likes, your dislikes, .....your foundational world views. Dad taught me that knives are tools before they. Would ever be weapons. This Case Hunter was discovered deep in my dad's personal belongings/gear. I almost felt as if I was intruding on his privacy. However, that is because I am still dealing with the fact that dad is never coming back to his home. We will have to rent it out. Anyways, the knife was stored inside the leather, so there was green paste all over it. I did polish it off with Flitz. It is gentle and does a great job knocking off the crud. The tip of the drop point is broken, but I doubt I will fix it by grinding it down. It has his initials as well as his driver's license # engraved in the bolsters. L It is something my dad did to all his valuables. There is no better place to show this than here.

I cleaned it up,oiled it and store it away safe. It will be passed down and maybe used by my kids, to honor traditions of a great generation. Am i being nostalgic? You bet your sweet bippie!
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Thanks for sharing that. Your father has good taste :)
 
I apologize for the upside down photos, I am just getting used to IPAD and its differences. Plus I am home on medical leave on pain meds.LOL:D
 
Some say, they are only things. Things can trigger memories of loved ones and days gone by, making these things worth more than money. A priceless gateway to better days.

Prayers sent from PA for your Dad.
 
Kinda bitter sweet to have to go through all that stuff. But I'm sure with all the sad thoughts, there are also some good memories in there as well.

Nice knife, thanks for sharing a personal moment.

Glenn
 
That's one of the sad duties of life, the cleaning up the remnants of a loved ones life. The objects are repositories of memories of that person and his times. And if you're very lucky, the memories of times you had together. I've got a small box of bitter sweet pocket knife memories, and to me, they are priceless, no matter what the old price book says. I have long wondered how some essence of the man remains in an object, but it does. An old rifle, a pocket knife, an old pipe.

Great knife.:thumbup:

Carl.
 
That's a very valuable folder you have there. I too get sentimental over material stuff. I shouldn't, but certain items can help me conjure up memories of loved ones. My favorite is an old, rusty Jim Bowie brand Stockman that my Grandfather gifted (along with a Winnie 94 in 30-30) me when I was 15 or so. I still have it. He always was and is always giving me things of his and has implied that he isn't planning to go anywhere anytime soon (his words) so he's giving me my "inheritance" early he tells me.
 
glennbad said:
Kinda bitter sweet to have to go through all that stuff. But I'm sure with all the sad thoughts, there are also some good memories in there as well.

Nice knife, thanks for sharing a personal moment.

Glenn
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I can't say it better than that.

My best to you and yours, CJ.

~ P.
 
Thanks for sharing your story, that's going to be quite the heirloom to pass down through the family. Hopefully you and your family find peace through this difficult life transition. Trevor~
 
Great knife, Chris. Hope it gives you good stuff.
Remember. It does get better.
 
Touching reading Kris... I am glad that you have some of his treasures, I think on occasions these knives would be great to accompany you to a gathering, and have them admired!
 
Thanks all. Dad is on a slight upturn in that he is talking a little bit and he seems more lucid. I know he is in good care, which is very comforting.
 
CJ...a fantastic knife and heirloom ..I too lost my mentor to old age and the ravages of time...His knife is pride of my collection by far........ FES
 
Sorry to hear about your dad's health. :(

That's a great knife. In my humble opinion, one of the best patterns made by Case. I traded for one in high school, and Case re-bladed it for me in 2005; they turned it into a new knife again. My son will inherit it one day.

Thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery.

~Chris
 
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