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Hey everyone. My name's Rob. I'm 28 and live just outside Washington, DC (huge sports fan as you can probably tell from my username). I've been lurking for a while, and finally signed up today. Lot of great people and content here!
I'm a total novice, but I have been learning about different knife steels and blade shapes, etc. I guess my interest was first piqued when I traveled to Spain and visited Toledo. Every shop window had knives of all shapes, colors, and sizes. I was awe-struck. I didn't end up buying any, and I regret it. Now a year later, I've ordered a Spanish-made folder (Nieto) to try to reclaim that missed opportunity in Toledo. I'll also be using that purchase as a way to dip my feet into this pool and see if I want to dive in (I already have many other hobbies, including watch-collecting, guitar, tabletop wargaming, and aquarium keeping). Why not add another, right?
I didn't ever go camping as a kid. In fact, my first camping trip was 3 years ago when my wife took me camping for our 1-year wedding anniversary. I loved it, and have really taken to the whole "outdoors/bushcraft" genre of stuff. I did buy a Buck Endeavor about a year ago for camping use, and I like it ok but am not enamored with it. It does the job without any pomp-and-circumstance. I've also been looking into a Muela Kodiak (I apparently have a thing for Spanish knives!) to see if higher-quality steel and slightly higher priced knives are something that resonate with me or if I will just stay in the lower-priced, but not China-made realm of the hobby.
Anyways, enough rambling. Just wanted to say hi! I'll be sure to post pics when the Nieto comes in.
I'm a total novice, but I have been learning about different knife steels and blade shapes, etc. I guess my interest was first piqued when I traveled to Spain and visited Toledo. Every shop window had knives of all shapes, colors, and sizes. I was awe-struck. I didn't end up buying any, and I regret it. Now a year later, I've ordered a Spanish-made folder (Nieto) to try to reclaim that missed opportunity in Toledo. I'll also be using that purchase as a way to dip my feet into this pool and see if I want to dive in (I already have many other hobbies, including watch-collecting, guitar, tabletop wargaming, and aquarium keeping). Why not add another, right?
I didn't ever go camping as a kid. In fact, my first camping trip was 3 years ago when my wife took me camping for our 1-year wedding anniversary. I loved it, and have really taken to the whole "outdoors/bushcraft" genre of stuff. I did buy a Buck Endeavor about a year ago for camping use, and I like it ok but am not enamored with it. It does the job without any pomp-and-circumstance. I've also been looking into a Muela Kodiak (I apparently have a thing for Spanish knives!) to see if higher-quality steel and slightly higher priced knives are something that resonate with me or if I will just stay in the lower-priced, but not China-made realm of the hobby.
Anyways, enough rambling. Just wanted to say hi! I'll be sure to post pics when the Nieto comes in.
