My Grandpa's Knife

Here's my story and thank you for your generosity!!! Last year, to my surprise, my parents gave me an old brass bartender's knife to add to my collection, and according to my grandmother it was her father's knife originally, but was given to my grandfather after some time. My grandmother told me that my great grandfather used the knife to whittle while my grandfather carried it as an EDC before he passed away. It came to me in really dirty/greasy condition, kind of like it had been in a mechanics shop. I washed it out with a little mineral oil and low and behold some old wood splinters came loose from the springs. Kinda neat to think that the splinters could have been lodged in there by my great grandfather himself :)

After getting some of the grime off I was also able to make out the tang stamps, one side reads "Coca Cola Bottling Co. / Germany" while the other says "Kastor & Co." with a four leaf clover emblem. Per my research, Kastor & Co. used these markings between 1893-1902, right around the time period my great grandfather would have still been carrying a pocket knife. :thumbup:



 
Glen and Nick, those are great stories guys :thumbup:
 
This thread has a lot of very moving stories. :thumbup::thumbup:

(By the way, I don't want to be considered as an entrant in your very generous GAW, Mark. Your knife is awesome, but I'm sure there are many who'd appreciate and enjoy that red soup bone barlow much more than I would.)

- GT
 
Love this. There is something special about receiving your grandfather's knife. What a great moment. :)
 
Good Morning everyone. As promised I am giving away the TC Anniversary Barlow and all who commented are eligible. Going to Random Generator now to see who the winner is.
 
The winner of the knife is #30 Peregrin. I will send you a PM Gary.

Thanks to all who commented and shared their stories.
 
Great thread, Mark! Thanks for your generosity in turning it into a GAW. I hope you get years of enjoyment and good memories from your grandpa's knife.
Congrats, Gary, on your new anniversary TC Barlow! :) (And thanks for all the service you render here as a moderator :thumbup:)

- GT
 
Congrats to Gary on getting a sweet knife and thanks Mark for the generous giveaway and thanks for the opportunity to show my three most valuable/priceless knives I own and the story behind them. Enjoy your grandfather's knife and treasure the memories, they can be very comforting in times of need.
 
T. Erdelyi said:
Congrats to Gary on getting a sweet knife and thanks Mark for the generous giveaway and thanks for the opportunity to show my three most valuable/priceless knives I own and the story behind them. Enjoy your grandfather's knife and treasure the memories, they can be very comforting in times of need.
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Thank you Ted for sharing your story, although heart-wrenching for you to go through that at such a young age. I much appreciate your comments. :)
 
The GAW was just icing on the cake. The stories were the true win!

Thanks to everyone that shared pics and stories!
 
Wow! I didn't wake up feeling like it was my lucky day, but it is!
Thanks Mark, for your story, for the GAW and for all you bring to the forum.
I don't have a TC Barlow, let alone an anniversary TC Barlow. I'll cherish this one.
 
Markesharp said:
Good Morning everyone. As promised I am giving away the TC Anniversary Barlow and all who commented are eligible. Going to Random Generator now to see who the winner is.
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Markesharp said:
The winner of the knife is #30 Peregrin. I will send you a PM Gary.

Thanks to all who commented and shared their stories.
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Wow, congratulations Gary! :) Nice work Mark :thumbup:
 
Congrats to Gary, what a way to start your day!!! :)

Beautiful Case XX you have there ChrisY! That old green bone sure is pretty. :thumbup:
 
Wow, Chris! That Case is what it's all about!
 
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