ever lose your slippie in a silo?

[wudnme]

Today we had a little downtime from the festivities and I was showing my grandfather some of my knives. He is nearly 90 and chocked full of great stories. After showing him a yellow handled stockman he mentioned a knife he bought years ago. It was a John primble stockman with yellow scales. He then proceeded to tell me about when he thought he lost it by dropping it in a silo full of soybeans. His co-worker jumped down in the beans and told C.D. to drop a large bolt from the same place where his knife fell. He proceeded to drop the bolt into the beans. The friend dug around the beans coming up with the lost knife. After he told this story I reached into my knife box, pulled the knife and reminded him that he gave me that knife along with some others when they last moved. He was glad to see that the old John Primble was still not lost.

 

[RescueRiley]

Very cool story bro

 

[65hoss]

That is a very cool story. It will make that knife even more memorable for you.

 

[wudnme]

thanks 65BOSS , good to see a fellow Memphian. I am in Cordova, realstagman is in germantown, there are probably a few others here in the forums.

 

[65hoss]

thanks 65BOSS , good to see a fellow Memphian. I am in Cordova, realstagman is in germantown, there are probably a few others here in the forums.

I'm in Ellendale/Bartlett. There are a few others here. Arlington area houses a couple of members.

 

[xbxb]

Well yea but ----- what about the bolt?

 

[Will Power]

Nice tale indeed! Often nearly lose a pocket knife in the washing machine, nearly but not yet!

 

[smitty0331]

Awesome story Bro.

 

[flyfishrman]

My knives generally get lost in the couch cushions or truck seat. I lost a Surefire flashlight once, but that's for a different forum.

Hello fellow Memphians!

 

[wudnme]

Very sad to say that yesterday I had to bury my grandfather who gave this knife along with the wonderful story to go with it. It was a beautiful Masonic service with the military service at the grave. I took that knife with me with the intention of slipping it in his pocket. Much like his 90 year old body which he left behind this knife has seen better days. There is severe blade play & lost tension in the backsprings. I figured that I wouldn't let him go without a good knife in his pocket. I had this vision of him looking down upon me putting this in his pocket here and reaching in his pocket up there and pulling out this knife renewed to perfection as he was. But I couldn't do it. I held in my hand in side my pocket and thought that I would rather be able to hold it whenever I want and remember Pop. Hopefully one of my boys will like knives as much as I and allow me to pass it on along with it's story. God bless you C.D. Irby , you will be missed.

 

[Blues]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a great life and shared it with those he loved.
Your good memories will help see you through.

 

[SHEBOP]

Your Grandfather is only a breath away...closer than ever before...Cherish your memories together...through your tears you can smile when you remember the wonderful times you shared together.
Blessings & Comfort to you & your Family

 

[RAN]

Thank You for sharing and passing that vignette along
Beautiful

 

[Sword and Shield]

Sounds like a true gentleman. My definite condolences.

The Masonic service is a good one. It truly helped me and my father when my grandfather passed away.

 

[shaldag]

Your grandfather will be kept alive in your memories--
like the one that started this thread.

 

[jackknife]

I'm very sorry for your loss, sir. May your grandad live in your memory every time you hold that knife in your hand.

 

[neeman]

May your Grandfather always be alive in your heart

 

[kamkazmoto]

May you grandfather forever be cherished in your children's and their children's memories.

 

[mnblade]

I couldn't do it. I held in my hand in side my pocket and thought that I would rather be able to hold it whenever I want and remember Pop. Hopefully one of my boys will like knives as much as I and allow me to pass it on along with it's story. God bless you C.D. Irby , you will be missed.

Damn sorry to hear about your loss, wudnme. Sounds like a great great man.

 

[6.0stroker]

Been there done that may God bless you and the family! Jan. 1999 and it brought tears to my eyes reading the posts, BUT I can tell you every time I carry his knife in MY pocket I feel his presence and a great memory comes to mind!