My most valuable knife....

PocketKnifeJimmy

PocketKnifeJimmy

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Not in dollars. Much more important than that... sentimental value. My mother and I were very close, she was the best friend I ever had, my biggest ally. A few days ago she lost her very long battle with cancer. My daughter was helping her grampa with gathering some of mom's things, when she came across this knife, and of course thought of me. Afterwards, my daughter came over my place and gave it to me. I had forgotten about it, until I saw it. It was a tiny Japanese made knife that I had given to her. It must have been with her for the past 20-25 years... it now returning to me. BUT... it was something I gave to mom, something she cherished as if it were a diamond necklace... because I, her son, had given it to her. I loved mom so much... visited her every day for months until her end. This is my most valuable knife... a little material thing that represents the love we had for each other.
 
I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, Jimmy, and I'm glad you have the knife you gave her. My mother is still alive, but my father died twenty years ago and I'm glad to have some of his knives.
 
Sorry to hear about your mom...that's nice that you have something of hers that she had and used for years. Puts a lot of memories in context.

My wife and I were having a talk yesterday about who her jewelry should go to when she eventually goes. She didn't think our son (only child) would want any, but I said he definitely would. It's not always about what the item is, but what it represents. Since she doesn't collect guns or knives, this would still be something of hers that would mean something to him later on.

Thanks for sharing your personal moments with us.
 
My most sincere condolences. Thank you for sharing such a great story.
 
I have knives of family members that are more valuable than their weight in gold to. Me..

Sorry for your loss.
 
We're very sorry for you loss. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
 
Thanks, guys! I kind'a remember how I ended up giving it to her.... I had purchased it somewhere (who knows where) and I at some point was showing it to her while visiting my parents. Well, she just found it soo facinating, it's dimunitive size. So, I simply gave it to her. She kept it in her purse for years, that I remember, but at some point it got replaced with one of those smallish swiss army knives (which I too gave to her). She must have stashed this other one somewhere, and that's why I had long forgotten it until my daughter gave it to me today. So sweet how she held on to the little things I ever gave her... she simply appreciated things and they became sentimental to her :-) Thanks again, guys.. and thanks for letting me share this story with you :-)
 
very sorry for your loss.
I went thru what you are going thru 10 years ago , treasure the memories and her knife , moms are one of a kind.
 
My condolences to you...thanks for sharing the story with us, Cherish the good memories...
 
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I know this would be considered a traditional slipjoint.... but it's handle style, well, don't know exactly if my mom's little knife would be considered a Toothpick of sorts? That is about the closest pattern I feel it may fall into?
P.S. This thing has great spring strength... It's actually pretty well made too, with good f&f. Hmm... Japanese, huh... kinda cool. I'm sure, just like my mom liked it for the novelty of it's dimunitive size, I did too... and obviously what drew me to purchase it in the first place :-)
 
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sorry for the loss of your mom Jimmy. That is a great knife and a great post. my first thought was that it was a baby toothpick too.
 
My dad died in 99. I still have some of his tools I keep in my desk to remind me of him. You couldn't buy them for a million dollars.

Well, maybe a million dollars. I'd take a pic.
 
Hahaha... thank you all.. And thanks for that laugh I just got! Yeah, I love the sentimental value this little knife gives... But a million dollars!....Well, I could just hear my mother saying, "I love you too, son... but please, you can remember me fondly while you enjoy that million dollars!"... lol! She really was a great person... Thank you sooo much for letting me share her here with you all... and for you all sharing your memories of loved ones... and for all your kind words :-)
 
Jimmy I'm real sorry to hear about your Mom. That handle could be called a dog leg or reverse warncliffe frame (I think A.G. Russell called a similar one,that)
 
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Here it is stored in a cabinet along with a Schrade & Craftsman/Camillus lockback. It will live here until I decide where and how she'll be proudly displayed in my home. The other two are awaiting the same fate :-) I had to share this pic to demonstrate how small my "Mother's Toothpick" really is! Yup, "Mother's Toothpick" seemed like a good title for my little sentimental knife :-)
 
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Memories are everything...I believe that your soul will walk the earth as long as you are remembered.After you are forgotten there is little point..........My condolences to you and yours and that knifes a keeper for sure..............FES
 
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