Old Friends Friday

My first GEC, my first Traditional Forum Knife, and the first of many lovely knives I've received from Duncan in NZ :) :thumbup:

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That is a GREAT first GEC! Enjoy it and pop a few caps with it today!

Peter
 
Bought this 2000 Case 6225 1/2 one afternoon ten years ago to replace a Schrade 108OT that I lost that morning. I went to the hardware store to get another Schrade, only to find they had gone under and moved away, bought the Case instead (my first Case). OH

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Pjake said:
That is a GREAT first GEC! Enjoy it and pop a few caps with it today!
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I will Peter :thumbup: Thanks :)

Old Hunter said:
Bought this 2000 Case 6225 1/2 one afternoon ten years ago to replace a Schrade 108OT that I lost that morning. I went to the hardware store to get another Schrade, only to find they had gone under and moved away, bought the Case instead (my first Case). OH

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Looks great my friend :thumbup:
 
My trusty Case stock man is with me all the time, my only traditional knife, and it does everything i need!

 
Very nice Paul, great-looking pocket-sheath too :thumbup:
 
Thanks Jack!
Its a great little knife, i have had for about 10 years now and use it every day. I think it was made in the early 80`s going by the tang stamp.
Jan made the pouch, it has worn in well and keeps the grit out of your knives.
Would you like her to make you one?
 
That's a very kind offer Paul, but I know you're very busy at the moment :) Maybe one day :thumbup:
 
This is my first GEC a #55 Houndtooth. It was put away for a little while until a few days ago. I like the shield, the color and the size. But mostly, there's something about the flowing lines of the handle/blade combo that's pleasing to my eye and suits my hand, oh so well. It's great getting reacquainted with old friends.:)

 
My old friend this Friday is a rather worn British Army knife that my Dad gave me in 1978. It was my first pocketknife, simple design and tough enough for a farm kid.



It needs a good cleaning, and of course I need to heed the reminder to "Oil the Joint".

O
 
Very nice Sheffield Steel Products Burma Knife Ocellatus. Welcome to The Porch :thumbup:
 
Thank you! This thread really brightens up a dreary afternoon. My wife caught me smiling at the computer and commented "Good grief, you must be looking at knives again". 😊

For years I'd wondered what the SSP meant. Of course growing up there was no internet, so my young mind imagined all sorts of cool meanings, usually involving special ops or secret police...

Perhaps I wasn't the brightest kid...

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Ocellatus said:
Thank you! This thread really brightens up a dreary afternoon. My wife caught me smiling at the computer and commented "Good grief, you must be looking at knives again". 😊

For years I'd wondered what the SSP meant. Of course growing up there was no internet, so my young mind imagined all sorts of cool meanings, usually involving special ops or secret police...
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:D :D :thumbup:
 
The humble Richards folder was probably the first introduction of many British boys of my generation to the wonderful world of pocket knives. They were what they were.



My dad worked at Richards when I was a kid. He’s about to die of cancer. To say we aren’t close is an understatement, nor are either of us religious, so no prayers or condolences if you don’t mind. Despite our differences, he is grandfather to my three kids, so it’s a difficult time for them, and as a consequence for me. I can’t say my dad was a great dad, he certainly wasn’t. Too late now though, he was what he was.
 
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That's a nice old Richards to have Jack.:thumbup:

Although I wasn't a British boy, this Richards was my first as a kid, as well.

 
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