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animalxxmother

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I have been eyeing the forum here for quite some time but finally made an account the other day. I come from really enjoying (still do to a degree) the world of tactical folders. I was a Marine 0331 and had an Emerson SOCFK see me through multiple deployments to Afg. When I got home I decided to spend a few more dollars on some of the more current Ti framelocks and they treated me well for quite some time. After talking with a few buddies, however, I decided to try a traditional slipjoint. It has all been downhil from there. In the past few months I have gathered the start to a collection. I have picked up a GEC 47(2), 48, 81, 15, 09, 71, 68, 85, and a Northwoods Fremont Jack. I dont know what it is for all of you but there is something nostalgic for me knowing that my Grandpa carried one of these every day and it was plenty for him and what he needed to do.

I just wanted to drop in and say hello. And say that i think, from what ive seen, you guys in this Traditionals part of the forum seem like some very well versed guys who are willing to help out when you can. Thank you!
 
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Welcome fellow traveler! Here, you will find rest and less money in your bank account at the end of the month! :D
 
Welcome. I've found this is my go to sub-forum for slipjoint knowledge. I read far more than I post and I'm a better man for it.

This is one of the best forums on the Internet.

Great start in the slipjoint collection. And I'll echo SAK Guy, the only problem with slipjoints is there is always another one to get (even, and especially, when it's the same pattern but with different scales).
 
Sounds like you've got a good start on a great collection. I hope we'll get to see some pics soon.

Welcome to the forum and thank you for your service!
 
Welcome to traditionals! My father is a Marine so Semper Fi! You will find no greater or friendlier group on individuals than the group you find in this forum. Glad to have you bro:thumbup:
 
New here myself, read lots, learned much. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. And thanks, for your service to country.

Regards,
SJF
 
Welcome to the Traditional side. It's great to see a new member come over to "our side". This is a fantastic group. The knowledge and comaraderie here is very high. These old classic patterns are brimming with a sense of history and of course tradition. When you take one of these out of your pocket and go through the ritual of opening it, performing a task, then returning it to your pocket, you get a sense of enjoyment no other pocket knife can give.

We'll be needing some pics btw, so be sure to share some when you can. :)
 
Welcome to what I unabashedly call the best forum on the 'net. You won't find a better bunch of people than here, and I don't say that lightly. Although I have never met most of those here in person, I wouldn't hesitate to call them family. I know very well what you speak of, feeling the sense of history that comes with using an old pattern of knife that your great granddaddy would recognize.

Carl.
 
Not a Marine, but I was a Medic with 2/187th Infantry. Carried an Emerson CQC-7 while I was in. Nowadays the most difficult cutting chore I usually face is opening mail. Grew up using slipjoints and I've just wandered back to them. I still like my other knives, but traditional knives seem to have more of a soul to them. I also like the nostalgia to them and the memories they bring back. Fishing with my Grandpa while he'd cut bait with his Case stag whittler, or playing in the woods with my Schrade 340T stockman.

You got a great start on your collection. Careful though, hang out here long you'll be ditching your multi-tool and slipping a P-38 can opener and a 4-way screwdriver into your wallet.;)
 
Welcome to the Traditional Forum! :cool: And WELCOME HOME!!! :thumbup:
I too appreciate your service to this country. Have a seat and try to hang on to your $$ ;)
It aint easy brother...

Dave
 
Halfneck said:
Careful though, hang out here long you'll be ditching your multi-tool and slipping a P-38 can opener and a 4-way screwdriver into your wallet.;)
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You mean like this?
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Careful though, hang out here long you'll be ditching your multi-tool and slipping a P-38 can opener and a 4-way screwdriver into your wallet.;)
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I've had the P38 and 4Way a long time. The Wenger Esquire is only a few months old.
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Welcome to what I unabashedly call the best forum on the 'net. You won't find a better bunch of people than here, and I don't say that lightly. Although I have never met most of those here in person, I wouldn't hesitate to call them family. I know very well what you speak of, feeling the sense of history that comes with using an old pattern of knife that your great granddaddy would recognize.

Carl.
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Can't say better than that :) Welcome sir :thumbup:
 
Welcome Marine - glad to have your company! I've been a dedicated slipjoint user for 50 years, closest thing to modern knives I own are a Buck 110 & a Schrade LB-7 - you don't give up anything by carrying a slipjoint. OH
 
Hi animal and welcome! I'm just going to put it out there have you had the chance to see some of the awesome custom slipjoint maker's work on the forum? I have it on my bucket list to pick one up one of these days.

I'm working on saving for a new range pistol to have fun with my bro but after that I'm going to pick up a custom job!
 
animalxxmother said:
I was a Marine 0331 and had an Emerson SOCFK see me through multiple deployments to Afg.
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Semper Fi! As an European I might not like some decisions of the US government but, having served myself, I can definately understand and honor the service, sacrifices and believes of the USMC!
Fighting for our freedom whatever the politicians say ;)

animalxxmother said:
After talking with a few buddies, however, I decided to try a traditional slipjoint. It has all been downhil from there. In the past few months I have gathered the start to a collection. I have picked up a GEC 47(2), 48, 81, 15, 09, 71, 68, 85, and a Northwoods Fremont Jack.
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Nice collection! Now go and get a Case Peanut!!!!1111eleveneleven :D

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I dont know what it is for all of you but there is something nostalgic for me knowing that my Grandpa carried one of these every day and it was plenty for him and what he needed to do.
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For me it is mostly about the luxury of time and space.
Chosing the right (and smallest possible) kind of knife to fit my personal needs (Peanut!) and taking the luxury of the extra time needed to use a traditional, two-handed SlipJoint instead of a modern, one-handed flipper feels almost Zen-like to me!

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I just wanted to drop in and say hello.
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WELCOME!

animalxxmother said:
And say that i think, from what ive seen, you guys in this Traditionals part of the forum seem like some very well versed guys
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Not that well versed yet :( But I am working on it!

animalxxmother said:
who are willing to help out when you can. Thank you!
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Definately! Reading here restores my faith in humanity regularly. I do what I can to live up to the high standards around here...

Best wishes,
Bernd
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I've got much to learn. Im sure that i can find out pretty much anything that i could want in there.
 
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