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- Thread starter edmundo.gurza
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I need to get a couple of shots of some special knives in my possession. Maybe I'll take some pictars this weekend!
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This is my grandfather's knife.
To most, it's nothing special. Imerial, Prov. RI, shell handles that are loose and rattle-y, same ol' cheapo fish knife.
But to me, it's a reminder of my personal hero.
This is the only pocket knife he owned throughout my entire memory. It has several stories that come along with it, from the time when my grandfather was still relatively new to this country, and learning some hard lessons about what parts of Baltimore to avoid, etc.
And here are the "family jewels" that have been passed down to me so far. No, not that kind...
Great-grandfather's pocket watch, little view-finder from my Poppop's days in the German navy, compass from the same era, his pocket knife, a strong magnet my dad played with as a kid in the 1950s, some old-ish coins, and a token from the long-defunct Baltimore, MD railcar system.
This little pile of stuff connects me to my ancestors.
To most, it's nothing special. Imerial, Prov. RI, shell handles that are loose and rattle-y, same ol' cheapo fish knife.
But to me, it's a reminder of my personal hero.
This is the only pocket knife he owned throughout my entire memory. It has several stories that come along with it, from the time when my grandfather was still relatively new to this country, and learning some hard lessons about what parts of Baltimore to avoid, etc.
And here are the "family jewels" that have been passed down to me so far. No, not that kind...
Great-grandfather's pocket watch, little view-finder from my Poppop's days in the German navy, compass from the same era, his pocket knife, a strong magnet my dad played with as a kid in the 1950s, some old-ish coins, and a token from the long-defunct Baltimore, MD railcar system.
This little pile of stuff connects me to my ancestors.
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Hello,
Here is my grandpa's knife. I did not get to see him as often as i wished as I lived in Georgia and he in British Columbia. He is gone but I am greatful that I have his knife. He was a good man. This knife started my facination with traditional folders and sparked my interest in knife making. It is my most cherished possesion and I will make one like it when I get to that level. I know the main plade is proud but no grinding on this one.........Thank you and great thread idea...
Nathan
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Here is my grandpa's knife. I did not get to see him as often as i wished as I lived in Georgia and he in British Columbia. He is gone but I am greatful that I have his knife. He was a good man. This knife started my facination with traditional folders and sparked my interest in knife making. It is my most cherished possesion and I will make one like it when I get to that level. I know the main plade is proud but no grinding on this one.........Thank you and great thread idea...
Nathan
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Cool stuff here. I'll put up some pics of the ones that I have soon.
Maternal grandfather's WWII knife. He was not a knife guy. Probably thought of this as a "tool" to use however would work best. It has had better years, and was found after his passing.
As for my dad, well, he's the reason that I like knives. He's got 40-50, and some of them from his youth. But no pics. Sorry.
This is quite a piece of history..
Hello,
Here is my grandpa's knife. I did not get to see him as often as i wished as I lived in Georgia and he in British Columbia. He is gone but I am greatful that I have his knife. He was a good man. This knife started my facination with traditional folders and sparked my interest in knife making. It is my most cherished possesion and I will make one like it when I get to that level. I know the main plade is proud but no grinding on this one.........Thank you and great thread idea...
Nathan
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arizonaranchman
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Nathan,
How old is that Case approximately? Any idea how many years he carried it?
Very cool! I love pics of old pocket knives like this. Thanks for sharing.
How old is that Case approximately? Any idea how many years he carried it?
Very cool! I love pics of old pocket knives like this. Thanks for sharing.
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Here is a terrible picture of my grandfather's two knives that I thought I had lost but re-discovered a couple of weeks ago. The smaller two blade is a perfect example and shows the most carry wear, and I carry it every day.
The mug has a picture of the man himself when he enlisted.
The mug has a picture of the man himself when he enlisted.
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What a cool thread. When my grandfather passed away a few year after my grandmother, basically my family went in their house and pillaged most of what they could that was worth money. After all the childish behavior ended, I was able to save some things that to them they could probably not get much money for. What they missed was a ton of really cool old coins that was probably deemed too much work to go through and this old broken Vic fishermans knife, which I wanted to send back. Upon reading their website it seems as if they wont send back a knife they can't fix and that they just send a similar replacement. Being my grandfathers I wanted the actual knife, so this is what I did.
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My grandfather's barlow.
He passed on about 20 years ago. When we finally moved my grandma into assisted living at 98 years old, we found the knife. He was an airplane mechanic for Boeing in its hay-day. He left to go home and try and save the family farm, when my great grandfather became ill, and unable to farm. He could fix anything. He was a fighter, golden gloves. Not a big man, but strong as a bear. He had hands faster than a viper and stronger than vice grips.
He never had money to buy me nice presents or things, but he taught me a lot, and was the best grandpa! I had another set of grandparents who could buy nice presents and gave us all money all the time for holidays. No need to even ask who I would rather spend time with. My dad's dad taught me to fish, could fix your car, or toaster, or tv, and Butcher his own livestock.
Sunk joints.
He passed on about 20 years ago. When we finally moved my grandma into assisted living at 98 years old, we found the knife. He was an airplane mechanic for Boeing in its hay-day. He left to go home and try and save the family farm, when my great grandfather became ill, and unable to farm. He could fix anything. He was a fighter, golden gloves. Not a big man, but strong as a bear. He had hands faster than a viper and stronger than vice grips.
He never had money to buy me nice presents or things, but he taught me a lot, and was the best grandpa! I had another set of grandparents who could buy nice presents and gave us all money all the time for holidays. No need to even ask who I would rather spend time with. My dad's dad taught me to fish, could fix your car, or toaster, or tv, and Butcher his own livestock.
Sunk joints.
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Hello, It has the Case XX USA without dots so I think 1965-1969. I wish I knew how long he carried it and if he purchased it new. It is very pocket worn and the bone color is real nice in natural light.
I also love pics of old knives. I like them even better when they have a sentimental value to the owner.
Take care and thank you for the question,
Nathan
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My grandfather's barlow.
He passed on about 20 years ago. When we finally moved my grandma into assisted living at 98 years old, we found the knife. He was an airplane mechanic for Boeing in its hay-day. He left to go home and try and save the family farm, when my great grandfather became ill, and unable to farm. He could fix anything. He was a fighter, golden gloves. Not a big man, but strong as a bear. He had hands faster than a viper and stronger than vice grips.
He never had money to buy me nice presents or things, but he taught me a lot, and was the best grandpa! I had another set of grandparents who could buy nice presents and gave us all money all the time for holidays. No need to even ask who I would rather spend time with. My dad's dad taught me to fish, could fix your car, or toaster, or tv, and Butcher his own livestock.
Sunk joints.
How awesome! Wonderful story, he sounds like a great inspiration. That Barlow of his is priceless!
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You're welcome, Robin. I keep that post of Sarah's bookmarked. I'm glad it helped.
Fine looking knife!
My late grandfather's Queen #51 Work Horse. He carried this blade for years and as you can see it was well used. I recently bought a new single-blade version to carry in his honor.
I also have Sears stockman that he carried. It's rusted up and in poor shape. No pics.
I also have Sears stockman that he carried. It's rusted up and in poor shape. No pics.