J. Neilson Susquehanna San Mai Hunter and a bit of WWII History

[Ren the devils trailboss]

Just got this in the Mail from J. so I thought I would shoot some pics...

This knife has a etched 6 5/8" Blade with 4140 sides and a 1095 core and forge marked flats the guard and pin are stainless steel and the handle is stabilized curly/quilted Maple with Dark Denim Lapis and Black Spacers. OAL is 11 3/4"

I photographed it with the memorabilia that my Grand Father Collected when he fought in Europe in WWII. He was a D-Day Veteran and a Medic with the 280th Quartermaster Battalion, eventually serving under Patton. He died in 1986 and never mentioned the war but once. When he did he wept like a baby. I remember as a young teenager how amazed that a man who was always so happy could be so haunted. See pics...I miss you Grandpa.

 

[D lisch]

Very cool knife. And my hat is off to your Grandpa.

 

[barrabas74]

Great knife Ren, I own one of J's knives and they feel great in the hand. Thanks for the picture's and memorabilia in the background.

 

[T.A.DAVISON]

That's some heritage you can be proud of. :thumbup:
Can't imagine what some of those guys went through? It was probably a real hell?

Very nice knife, and some great photos, thanks for the looks.

TA


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[Bruce Bump]

Nice knife by J.
Those are some interesting backgrounds. I think they are valuable besides aire looms. My father is also a WW2 vet and decorated. He only talked a couple times about it in his lifetime. We didnt find out what a hero he was until he was gone. We have allot to be thankful for and take our freedom for granted much of the time.

 

[Peregrin]

Nice Neilson Ren. Looks like it would be a great carry if you are so inclined.

It's bitter sweet to remember those that we love who are gone. I lost my dad a few years ago, he was a WWII vet. My granddad, who has been gone for awhile now was a WWI vet. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of them.

Great photos Ren.

 

[John White]

Great knife and great memories, Ren,

John

 

[Ken Williams]

I like the knife, but it's your grandpa that has me posting ... with blurry eyes.

ken