I've been interested in fixed blade knives since I was a kid -- and that was a l-o-n-g time ago. Never did anything about it because I had other things on which to spend my bucks -- food, clothing, shelter, and so forth. A couple of years ago I started buying a knife now and then when I stumbled upon them, not really knowing what I am buying but thinking, "Gee, that looks pretty." So far I've purchased 6 production and two handmade knives. Now I'd like to learn something about knives. I found BladeForums last week and really appreciate the wealth of knowledge it contains. However, a guy can go blind reading text from a computer monitor hour after hour. I'd like to find a good, factual book or two on knives. I'm thinking of starting my "education" by reading about the history of knife making -- perhaps about various knife makers or types of knives.
I would also be interested in finding out about any particularly good knife makers or knife resellers in the metro Washington DC area or Pennsylvania where I can actually see, handle, and compare knives before buying. By "good" I guess I mean having knives that are other than those found in the tool section of Home Depot or Lowes or the sporting goods section of Wal Mart.
Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
I would also be interested in finding out about any particularly good knife makers or knife resellers in the metro Washington DC area or Pennsylvania where I can actually see, handle, and compare knives before buying. By "good" I guess I mean having knives that are other than those found in the tool section of Home Depot or Lowes or the sporting goods section of Wal Mart.
Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
A few months ago I stumbled onto this site. Now...I just spent a half-hour F5'ing like a maniac at tonight's Busse ganza. Good thing my wife has a good sense of humor......
