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Rich generosity is an all pervasive feature of our little place here, people give their knowledge, advice, and expertise. They are also generous of spirit, kind in every way and genuinely caring for each other, new members and old. A day doesnt go by without a giveaway or contest of some kind running, and then there are the less formal gifts and exchanges that also happen all the time. People just cant do enough for each other here.
As knife lovers, we all appreciate a special knife, and that makes the gift of giving it even greater in my book. Ive seen some extraordinary acts of generosity in that sense here, and also been the recipient of them. Ive witnessed people give away, not just great and beautiful knives, but knives which were really special to them personally. Indeed my first GEC, given to me by Duncan, was not just a lovely and very collectible knife, but it was Duncans FAVOURITE knife, the knife he carried everyday. Now when I carry that knife, it makes me think of my pal all the more, and its the same with the other knives Ive been so generously gifted.
When I first starting posting regularly here, I was struck immediately by the warmth and kindness shown towards me, and one of my first threads was one where I was asking for some advice on cleaning up an old laminated Mora knife (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1003202-Old-Frosts-Laminated-Hunter). The other members of this fraternity could not have been more encouraging or helpful, and I was greatly touched. Since finishing the knife, despite it not looking much like something Id design myself, it quickly became my favourite sheath knife, and Ive carried it whenever Ive had an excuse. Its comfortable and light, it carries well, the steel is incredible, and for me it has real character, despite (or even because of) its scars. Its quite a big knife for me today, but its light weight and slim profile, and a good sheath, allow me to carry it discreetly.

However, from the moment I started getting those kind comments on that thread, I knew that I wanted to share the knife. Despite my love of it, in truth I have little use for a sheath knife that size these days, and its almost wasted on me. I had thought some time ago about doing a giveaway, and Im sorry folks, this isnt one! From time to time, Id post a pic of my knife in the EDC thread, and I was particularly struck by one approving comment. Since then, Ive had it in my mind to pass on my Precious to that poster, I just wanted to carry it a few more times before passing it on to someone I think will appreciate it. So itll be leaving me soon and Ill look forward to seeing the occasional pic of it with its new owner, who isnt incidentally aware of this. Im sure the rest of you will enjoy seeing it too in some way, which brings me to the real purpose of this thread.
Ill sit here at my computer reading the posts here on Traditionals, and not be able to stop myself from positively beaming when I read the fine discourse between members, and my heart swells with pride when I read of yet another act of generosity, and Im pretty sure that Im far from alone in that. I feel blessed just to be allowed a peek in here. So the purpose of this thread is to talk about this, and in particular, what compels us to pass on knives that are so special to us in the way we see here all the time. It seems to me that those who give get at least as much of a kick out of it as the recipient of the kindness.
Thanks folks, I promise Im sober, and I hope that this is not just me thinking too much!
Jack
As knife lovers, we all appreciate a special knife, and that makes the gift of giving it even greater in my book. Ive seen some extraordinary acts of generosity in that sense here, and also been the recipient of them. Ive witnessed people give away, not just great and beautiful knives, but knives which were really special to them personally. Indeed my first GEC, given to me by Duncan, was not just a lovely and very collectible knife, but it was Duncans FAVOURITE knife, the knife he carried everyday. Now when I carry that knife, it makes me think of my pal all the more, and its the same with the other knives Ive been so generously gifted.
When I first starting posting regularly here, I was struck immediately by the warmth and kindness shown towards me, and one of my first threads was one where I was asking for some advice on cleaning up an old laminated Mora knife (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1003202-Old-Frosts-Laminated-Hunter). The other members of this fraternity could not have been more encouraging or helpful, and I was greatly touched. Since finishing the knife, despite it not looking much like something Id design myself, it quickly became my favourite sheath knife, and Ive carried it whenever Ive had an excuse. Its comfortable and light, it carries well, the steel is incredible, and for me it has real character, despite (or even because of) its scars. Its quite a big knife for me today, but its light weight and slim profile, and a good sheath, allow me to carry it discreetly.

However, from the moment I started getting those kind comments on that thread, I knew that I wanted to share the knife. Despite my love of it, in truth I have little use for a sheath knife that size these days, and its almost wasted on me. I had thought some time ago about doing a giveaway, and Im sorry folks, this isnt one! From time to time, Id post a pic of my knife in the EDC thread, and I was particularly struck by one approving comment. Since then, Ive had it in my mind to pass on my Precious to that poster, I just wanted to carry it a few more times before passing it on to someone I think will appreciate it. So itll be leaving me soon and Ill look forward to seeing the occasional pic of it with its new owner, who isnt incidentally aware of this. Im sure the rest of you will enjoy seeing it too in some way, which brings me to the real purpose of this thread.
Ill sit here at my computer reading the posts here on Traditionals, and not be able to stop myself from positively beaming when I read the fine discourse between members, and my heart swells with pride when I read of yet another act of generosity, and Im pretty sure that Im far from alone in that. I feel blessed just to be allowed a peek in here. So the purpose of this thread is to talk about this, and in particular, what compels us to pass on knives that are so special to us in the way we see here all the time. It seems to me that those who give get at least as much of a kick out of it as the recipient of the kindness.
Thanks folks, I promise Im sober, and I hope that this is not just me thinking too much!
Jack