Found some of my first knives

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I was rearranging some stuff in storage and found a box which contained lots of trinkets from my childhood. Like a monkey who saves anything shiny .. the contents of the box was very eclectic to say the least. I had often wondered what happened to small folders I would carry in elementary school years. My paternal Grandmother started my interest in 'collecting' knives. I remember her giving me a 4 blade Kissing Crane when I was 9 or so but already had several advertising style knives. The knives pictured .. I definitely remember carrying those Purina's .. even to school. They're worn, broke, and shot out .. but I wouldnt sell or trade them for any amount.

Anyway .. just thought I'd share with the forum what I found.

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I only wish I was bought up with knives in the family interest, I envy you - that's a very cool and important piece of your collection there, great to see - Thank you for sharing with us - I enjoyed it!
 
I was just reading through my families history and found a connection to Davy Crockett! Thanks for sharing these lovely treasures from your past. I wish I still had my first knife...
 
You should put them in a display frame and hang it on the wall, in sure you could find something for a background from your youth, maybe a pic of you and your Grandmother for a backdrop.

Cool find, I love going through old boxes, I've moved probably a half a dozen times since 1978 and I still find an occasional box from so many years ago and usually there's something sharp in there... :)

Thanks for sharing...
 
Never forget Dad coming out of the feed\hardware store with two Purinas about 1960. I think they were promotional (free).
 
Campbellclanman said:
I only wish I was bought up with knives in the family interest, I envy you - that's a very cool and important piece of your collection there, great to see - Thank you for sharing with us - I enjoyed it!
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My family has very strong emotions with knives. Someone usually is gifted a knife for birthdays and Christmas. We also hold sacred the act of passing down knives thru generations. Very symbolic in nature.

T. Erdelyi said:
You should put them in a display frame and hang it on the wall, in sure you could find something for a background from your youth, maybe a pic of you and your Grandmother for a backdrop.

Cool find, I love going through old boxes, I've moved probably a half a dozen times since 1978 and I still find an occasional box from so many years ago and usually there's something sharp in there... :)

Thanks for sharing...
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I had already thought about displaying them. Just gotta figure the how & where.
 
Who made the Davy Crockett knife? My brother had the same knife and I had a Confederate soldier one. I'd like to find one to replace my lost one, but I don't remember who made them.
 
medicevans said:
Who made the Davy Crockett knife? My brother had the same knife and I had a Confederate soldier one. I'd like to find one to replace my lost one, but I don't remember who made them.
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They have no name on any of them. Just "USA" on the main blade. No other markings.

billym said:
Besides the cool knives what else "Traditional" was in the box?
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Just some personal stuff, like dog tags, a couple old Zippos from my military unit, MOS ring .. that sort of stuff .. and these are the rest of the knives in the box.

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The Boy Scout knife says, 'National Council'

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The brass knife is from my Maternal grandfather .. he was stationed in Thailand in the mid-late 60s.

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Very cool. Keep in mind those are old celluloid handles and can spontaneously deteriorate and "gas out", which emits a very caustic gas that will rust every knife in close proximity. Keep them away from other knives to be safe.
 
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