Famous collectors

Dashunde · Feb 28, 2001

I came across this tonight. Read the "facts" part. (It may be common knowledge, but it was news to me)

I brings up a curious question (or 3).. What kind (type) of knives does she collect? And who else famous collects them?

I also wonder... Have any custom makers (reading this) made any for a famous person?

I suppose I'm curious because they (some) may be here quietly reading/posting right along with the rest of us.

PhilL · Feb 28, 2001

The new issue of Blade Magazine (May 2001) has an article about David Crosby of CSN&Y. He's been collecting knives since the 60's. Neil Young BTW is heavy into LioneL trains.

David are you reading this?

So far I haven't seen anybody who is a "Famous" collector identify themselves, and I'm sure the makers respect their clients wishes to remain unidentified. I know of several famous makers who are "Lurkers" here.

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Michael_Aos · Feb 28, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by PhilL:
The new issue of Blade Magazine (May 2001) has an article about David Crosby of CSN&Y.
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May 2001 is the new issue? March 2001 is the latest I have, and I didn't get it that long ago....

Mike

Strider · Mar 1, 2001

Sly Stallone
Shelly Berman
Steven Seagel
Peter Fonda
Steve Tyler
Joe Perry
All I can think of or I should say all the names I know at the moment.
Bob

yitz · Feb 28, 2001

Gil Hibben once made a knife for Elvis Presley.

KWG · Feb 28, 2001

On one of my tire-kicking trips to Paragon Sporting Goods in NYC, I seem to remember hearing from one of the staff that Robert DeNiro was a repeat customer of theirs, and that he tended toward fancy-handled customs. I'm now sure if he collected them, or just used them...

Rav-Edge · Feb 28, 2001

JP Moss has made bowies for Clint Eastwood (used in the movie "Unforgiven" and ones for his personal collection)....as well as for Sam Elliot for his Lonesome Dove roles.

Jack Crain has made knives for Arnie...(movies to include..."Commando"....and "Predator").

I'm sure their are more famous collectors out there...I'm just sure of the ones that have knives from the same makers that I do.

RAV

PhilL · Feb 28, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Michael_Aos:
May 2001 is the new issue? March 2001 is the latest I have, and I didn't get it that long ago....
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Raptor · Feb 28, 2001

For you country music fans out there, Mr.Randy Travis (and wife) are CaseXX collectors.

Army General "Stormin'" Norman Schwartzkopf........knife collector.

And the man with "right stuff", Air Force General Charles "Chuck" Yeager........also a knife collector.

--The Raptor--