New Caretaker's Needed..

[Ironbut]

I just spoke to his son. He had a fall and broke his arm. He is recovering. If you would offer prayers for his recovery, I'm sure he will appreciate it.

Get well quick bucksway .

 

[eveled]

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

 

[Lesknife]

Prayers for quick healing and recovery bucksway !

 

[bucksway]

It's really remarkable just how well prayer works!! Thanks everyone.. Today I had to give up my old dog to my Daughter Jen because Spencer will have kids and other pups to play with ...This whole event doesn't compare to losing KathyJo 2 years ago but a profound effect on my lifestyle..

 

[DDDWho]

I’m 84 YO. I have a large drawer full of knives, some (5-6) were Chinese crap. I decided any knife I have that I would not pick up in a SHTF situation was going. I threw the junk away. I’m still left with more knives than I’ll ever need/use. The same with guns. Although there is no junk in the pile I’ve decided to give most of them away. As a matter of fact a lady friend is on her way here right now that I’m going to give a couple to. Careful consideration is given to recipients. The woman is a widowed single mother who hunts and fishes and teaches her sons the way of the wild. She is a better hunter/fisher than the vast majority of men I know. My most cherished possession is a model 12 Winchester an Uncle gave me while he was still living some 50 years ago. Gifts from living people are more precious than inherited items. Unconditional love IMO

 

[bucksway]

I'm out of the hospital and in rehab now..4 nice 112's found new collections. 90% of the folks here are long term nursing patients and THAT makes me count my Blessings I'll be capable of and having a home to go to..I tell you it's REALLY difficult to price one of a kind rare 112's..

 

[tom19176]

I recently sold several knives ( Bucks and others) to a dealer I have known for years just to make an easy sale of a large group. I got more than I paid for most of them, but of course far less than he will get selling them. I just turned 65 this month myself....

 

[bucksway]

Even tho ALL Bucks get sold or givin away eventually we don't talk much about that.. Usually about the one we just got lolol! It's exciting for the new owners and I'm really happy for them..

 

[Redman5006]

Happy to hear you are counting your blessings Bucksway. Praying for your continued recovery.

 

[rhino]

Since the average age of Buck forum regulars is about 373 years old, I'm barely a fetus of a whippersnapper at a mere 59! Still, this topic is hitting home with me too. I'm starting to plan who gets what, gifting things now, and planning to sell a bunch of stuff (mostly not Bucks) soon.

 

[jbmonkey]

Since the average age of Buck forum regulars is about 373 years old, I'm barely a fetus of a whippersnapper at a mere 59! Still, this topic is hitting home with me too. I'm starting to plan who gets what, gifting things now, and planning to sell a bunch of stuff (mostly not Bucks) soon.

never a bad idear to plan ahead....

I got friends who's parents die and leave them an entire house filled to the brim to sort though, while their grieving and not thinking straight. it's hard to watch and harder to even help them sort through it all......

no one can time their end, but everyone can start to have a plan to help their heirs deal with what's left after we are gone. after my grandfather died and left a house in another state with a lifetime of things in it to be sorted though and only a will, my old man decided he wouldnt do that to me and set it all up years ago with downsizing his belongings and trusts and such. I've already done the trust as well for my boy. Haven't gotten to downsizing yet but it's on my plate.

we are talking knife collections, but in general bigger financial items and keeping them out of probate is huge for who's left behind. trusts help dramatically. downsizing items is big too for grieving heirs. as for knife collections.....never a bad thing to pass along before our end here to those we want to have it and who want it.

 

[rhino]

never a bad idear to plan ahead....

I got friends who's parents die and leave them an entire house filled to the brim to sort though, while their grieving and not thinking straight. it's hard to watch and harder to even help them sort through it all......

no one can time their end, but everyone can start to have a plan to help their heirs deal with what's left after we are gone. after my grandfather died and left a house in another state with a lifetime of things in it to be sorted though and only a will, he decided he wouldnt do that to me and set it all up years ago with downsizing his belongings and trusts and such. I've already done the trust as well for my boy. Haven't gotten to downsizing yet but it's on my plate.

we are talking knife collections, but in general bigger financial items and keeping them out of probate is huge for who's left behind. trusts help dramatically. downsizing items is big too for grieving heirs. as for knife collections.....never a bad thing to pass along before our end here to those we want to have it and who want it.

All good points. It hits home too, because I'm one of those people with a decaying house full of my parents' lifetime of accumulation. It's a debilitating burden that people can't understand unless they've lived it or been close to someone who did.

 

[bucksway]

I got almost a dozen rehomed.. And not a single one could be found on Ebay.. But dang it the Custom shop now offers a 112 in Magancut..I told myself I would NOT order a 112 until I could get a drop point blade in any steel..

 

[caquino]

But dang it the Custom shop now offers a 112 in Magancut..I told myself I would NOT order a 112 until I could get a drop point blade in any steel..

Buck can be downright diabolical in coming up with offerings (BOTM, Stealth runs, Web Specials/Exclusives, Build-outs, etc.) that taxes and tempts even the strongest of wills, trying not to buy anything else or greatly curtail their buying habits... the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

 

[jec88]

I'm 55 and have realized that a few things/knives I have given my son, he doesn't take care of them the way I would have thought. My daughters' don't have much interest in my knives either. I probably have way too many safe queens, so I decided to start carrying a few of my safe queens from time to time. I have a 1966 110 that is in very nice used condition and I have another identical but in almost new condition........I have backups for backups.....I've decided I'm going to start carrying some of my oldies from time to time. .I'm going to deer camp this weekend and I'm going to carry and enjoy the old 1966 110 that is in the "lesser" condition. She just screams "1960s" bowhunting knife. I'll use it for cutting food and open bags and stuff, but if any of us are lucky enough to take a deer, I'll use a newer 110 for deer processing.