Knives from my father who passed away in February

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sunandsteel

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This is hard for me to type, and sometimes I can't believe this is real but it is. My father was diagnosed with kidney cancer 2 weeks before my wonderful mother passed away over 2 years ago. My father gave us endless love, advice, help, sacrifices, and led by example. He battled and never backed down from the cancer and was a strong person like my mother was. He passed away very peacefully in his own home and bedroom surrounded by loved ones and I'm forever grateful for the father I had and feel very blessed. My father wasn't a knife nut but knew the importance of having one around the house and work areas, and here are just a few that I wanted to share with you all.

Old Timer Shrade 340T NY USA (I cleaned it up a bit)
Master Barlow /Colonial Prov.USA (Stainless Steel)
Camillus Midget Stockman (#77 on blade) I'm guessing my father had this during the 60's or 70's, but it's smaller than a peanut.

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My thoughts are with you and your family. I am sure you will cherish those knives and the memories they bring back.

Peter
 
Sometimes it's not using these knives, and my father would want me to use them, but just carrying them gives me a good feeling. When I carry the Old Timer, it's put into a KSF pocket sheath. The Camillus I'd like fix up the blades a bit, but I don't think I would take the chance of carrying it because I might lose it.
 
Sad to hear about your father, you'll honor his memory as you go on. I keep a knife close by that belonged to my mom who died too young. There's not much I like about it other than it was hers :).

Take care of yourself
 
Sorry to hear about loss - condolences from my part of the world.

I think it´s good you now have the knives he owned and it doesn´t really matter if you use them - it just makes the little part of memory when looking at them in a silent moment.
 
Nice group of knives! You might consider shadowboxing one or more with some other mementos like a photo, a signature (clipped from an old letter or check), a ring etc.

FYI, the tang marking of the 34OT suggests an early to mid 1970's production. The "N.Y." nomenclature was used after the 1973 company name change, but not for too many years.

Michael
 
Codger_64 said:
Nice group of knives! You might consider shadowboxing one or more with some other mementos like a photo, a signature (clipped from an old letter or check), a ring etc.

FYI, the tang marking of the 34OT suggests an early to mid 1970's production. The "N.Y." nomenclature was used after the 1973 company name change, but not for too many years.

Michael
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That's a good idea about maybe making a momento piece out of a few, and thanks for the info on the 340T.
 
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My condolences to you, sunandsteel. Thanks for sharing these precious pieces of his cutlery with us!
 
Sorry about your dad, it's hard to loose a hero. But he had very good taste in knives. I hope your son someday appreciates them.
 
My condolences to you for the loss of your father. I hope that you remember his strength and character every single time you see, handle or use his knives.
 
My condolences on the loss of your father and I am glad that you have some wonderful mementos. Thank you for sharing
 
I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing it and your dad's knives with us.
 
Sorry for your loss, Bro!
Whatever you do with those beautiful knives ... use them, just carry them, fondle them, or use them to build a shrine ... I am happy for you that you at least have something to remember your dad whenever you handle it!

May he rest in peace and smile down upon you and his knives!
 
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a great man and someone to be proud of.
Use those knives and know he'll be watching.
 
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