I looked in this forum for the first time about a month ago...

[Eric H]

After being a member here since 1999, I started reading threads in the traditional forum on April 22nd. This was the extent of my traditional knife collection on that day:

Now, not even a month later, here is my collection today (and this doesn't even include the GEC stag barrow or the case Swayback jack that I gave as gifts to my father and father in law):

These things are more addicting than crack!

 

[STDK]

Nice collection, I really like the Scagel. Keep up the good work.

 

[Blues]

What a difference a day makes, twenty-four little hours...

Welcome to the addiction!

 

[black mamba]

And the sickness continues to grow!

 

[Railsplitter]

This forum and the great knives within it are very addicting indeed.

You may not realize it, Eric, but you are as much of an influence as the rest of us.

After seeing your pics I find myself wanting to search the web for a new Sowbelly.

 

[LKJW]

I'm kind of surprised it isn't "worse".

 

[TLARbb]

I'm kind of surprised it isn't "worse".

Me too. - Ed J

 

[cnas122]

Yea...it will only get worse. I'm not against modern knife patterns, but once you start delving into the traditional patterns and their history (and the fact they have been around long before those dandy frame locks and flippers), you can't get enough of them. There wouldn't be modern knives without these old folksy knives. I like learning about their history as much as I love owning them.

 

[cnas122]

Oh...and in case you have not already done so, 2 of the threads that are a must-read (all the way through) in this forum are the

Bose Knives thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/468281-Bose-Knives

and

Old Knives thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/527126-quot-Old-Knives-quot

These two keep me sane at night....

 

[Eric H]

Me too. - Ed J

Actually, I think it is getting worse-other than one very specific pattern that I'd like to find new, I'm now drawn to vintage knives! (It's that damn "Old Knives" thread tacked to the top of this forum!)

 

[Knife Crazied]

Not to bad.

 

[RobbW]

That sow-belly was a great way to start. Nice collection, and I really love the Scagel wharncliffe.

 

[texasflyfisher]

Welcome to the fold! I like that Case sowbelly!

 

[black mamba]

Eric, definitely think about getting one (or more) of our forum knives. It would be a very special addition to your collection.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/843655-2011-Forum-Knife-Discussion-Thread

 

[gruntmedik]

Welcome! Yer wallet is gonna hate you. I had a few traditionals when I started lurking here. Then, through some subliminal messages here I think, I got re-interested . Now I gotta figure out how to store these things--they keep multiplying. I need to get some new pics. Since my last pics, I have acquired a Canal Street Chestnut Trapper, a Northfield Courthouse Whittler, a Tidioute (how is that pronounced?)trapper, a Yellow Case Peanut, a Black Case Texas Jack, and have a Seahorse Whittler and a 73 Case Slimline Farm Trapper on the way.

 

[esevato]

"Dude" Ronnie the Limo Driver

 

[Eric H]

Eric, definitely think about getting one (or more) of our forum knives. It would be a very special addition to your collection.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/843655-2011-Forum-Knife-Discussion-Thread

I've been thinking about it for a week now, and I'll probably get my order in tomorrow or Friday. Actually, the design ties in with something else I've been researching (I'll be starting a new thread on that project in a few minutes...)

 

[black mamba]

'At a boy, Eric! Head first is always the best way to dive in!

 

[freezergeezer]

Great collection!
That Scagel Wharnecliffe in particular is sweeeeet! Is it current production?

 

[Eric H]

Great collection!
That Scagel Wharnecliffe in particular is sweeeeet! Is it current production?

It is. From what I understand, it's built by GEC (you'll notice its the same frame as the Trapper in my pic) and then sent to Bark River for a convex edge. It's hair popping Sharp. The oiled bone is amazing, and the included leather knife slip is a very classy touch.