Introduction....new to forum...pic of folders that I inherited or was given....

[camusmuse]

Hello All,

Very new here, was surfing around some firearm sites and this site came up a few times; browsed a bit and believe I might find some knowledge here....as well as share some of my "collection". Below are what I received from my late father. The two Bucks on each end are..well, one was his, one he bought for me, at the same time he bought me my first "real" hammer, a red wooden handled Plumb(for those that know the difference, it was the expensive one). I had worked for him as a construction laborer since I was a child(no day care, I went to the job site...lol). Anyway, once I had made the decision to be a carpenter like him and his father and his father(4gen), he bought me the "tools". One, was that very expensive Plumb hammer, the other was a Buck folder(yes there was more but those two meant the most for some reason). Mine is a two blade, his was three(but both had one RAZOR sharp blade, and the rest were "utility")...we would of had matching, but a good friend gifted the one I received to my dad, knowing it was for me. Lucky I am.

Anyway, that's the short story....lol. As the title indicates, he passed away, actually a few years ago. Being an only child I got all of his tools, including generations of "carpenters'" pocket knives, some have blades sharpened down to nearly nothing...some I cant open because its been too many years. So I am here to find out what I have, learn what I can to to preserve some of the older ones. I will diligently search, but again I wanted to make an introduction and share a few of what I have handy, any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[nikoknife48]

Welcome ! I have some pocket knives acquired from my Dad that will always be special to me too. A very nice collection and thank you for sharing.

 

[camusmuse]

TYVM! I believe there are more I have not found, but my father had a few rules....never sell tools, never sell guns, never sell guitars. I have added pool sticks to that, but that is another matter. It has been a few years since he passed, and I am still going through his "stuff". Unfortunately "the economy"(and my lack of current employment) has forced me to try to sell the historic(early 1800's) property in Hermann, MO(pre real estate crash it was around 300k, now they sit for 89k....kills me to sell at that...but still no buyers). We restored one building, while living in the other. Two buildings, one lot(so says the city:can't divide). Anyway there is a ton more of his "stuff" to go through. I know I will find more...just hope I have time...

 

[camusmuse]

As a quick follow up. I also have some Henkel cutlery. Full tong, the cheapest, but nicest I have ever owned...Chef grade, I had the numbers, but have forgot. I am an avid foodie. My wife is gluten intolerant, so I make almost everything from scratch....its amazing how many products contain gluten. I also have a Santoku, which remains razor sharp is is only used on certain dishes. I can get pics for any one interested. The Henkels are FANTASTIC, at least as far as I am concerned. I have a double sided sharpening stone, but rarely need it....

 

[camusmuse]

again...a few that I could not get open; at least not with out what ever the proper chemical that should be used. I have everything from wd40 to aerospace glue solvent(nasty, nasty stuff...lol).

 

[scotteboy]

welcome to the forums!

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

Mineral oil. When I get an old slipjoint I usually submerge the entire thing in mineral oil for a day. Then I use a rag and Qtips to clean it up. Sometimes I use Qtips and polishing paste to clean out the inside of the knife. Then I rinse and wash with soap and warm water. Then put a drop of mineral oil on each blade tang.
If they are in pretty good condition, I start with soap and warm water, dry thoroughly and then a drop of mineral oil on the blade(s) tang.
Some nice slipjoints. Mineral oil is also food safe and can be bought cheaply. It is often found with the laxatives at the store.
Welcome to Bladeforums! We have an area dedicated to these types of knives - they are considered traditional knives. The people in that area of the forum are some of the friendliest and most knowledgable people on the internet. Good luck and enjoy.
You may ask a moderator to move this to that section.

 

[camusmuse]

You may ask a moderator to move this to that section.

I was thinking that after a bunch of lurking around, and may still do that. However, I do have interests in acquiring many different types of "blades" though, so that is why I posted an introduction here as I didnt see a specific section for intros. Granted, I did kinda use my traditional folders to help try to make a good impression. Maybe instead of a thread move, I will start a new one where you suggested. In fact, after I get them cleaned up I was thinking of doing a more in depth post with better pics, and see what I can find out about each on my own, then ask for help when I need it. I really appreciate the mineral oil tip, I have that on hand and will use it on some of the more "solid" knives, but a few are quite brittle(not the metal but the plastic outsides, sorry I dont know the correct term). Those brittle ones I may just leave alone, one thing I have learned is that many antiques are worth much more in original condition, even if it is poor. I dont plan on selling any of them, but those that can be used, will be; the others will likely go into a display case for my man cave....

Again, I am interested in many blades, including but not limited to; survival, machete, chef's knives, and even swords. Being of Scandinavian blood, I want to research their traditional blades. I also am fascinated with Samurai sword-making....and of course owning one(though I doubt I have enough pennies for that....lol).

@scotteboy....thanks for the welcome as well.

FWIW, I LOVE a good forum! I have many interests, and having a good forum as a resource I have found to be invaluable. Believe me, I have been on some terrible ones...that only makes me appreciate the good ones so much more. Thanks again. Nathan

 

[Phydeaux]

Welcome to the forums. Plumb hammers are my favorite. I still have a red handled framing hammer that I got while I was working for a general contractor when i was in high school.

Ric

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

The "plastic" handled ones are celluloid. Unfortunately, time takes its toll on those. It is due to "out gassing". I see a couple buck 300 series knives in the picture (far left and below the others). Those are sawcut Delrin covers and will clean up and be black after a good rub down with mineral oil. Delrin doesn't out gas.