Slipjoint Sharing

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DEPBID

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My Grandpa gave me my first knife on my eighth birthday, eleven years later and I finally got the chance to return the favor.

Last weekend we had a family get-together at the farm. Grandpa borrowed my Moore-Maker stockman and I could tell immediately that he was impressed. We started to chat about pocket knives and I noticed his fingers wrapping tightly around my yellow friend--I wasn't sure that he would give it back; eventually, he did and we sat down at the dinner table.

I spent the meal thinking about how his face lit up while appreciating my knife and reminiscing about the lessons he'd given me on proper honing techniques. I decided to give him the knife. He pretended like he wouldn't accept it--then he smiled broadly and slipped it in his pocket. He spent the rest of the afternoon showing it off to my uncles.

I'll miss that knife but I think it has found a better home.

What a great feeling. I think that in addition to being a knife acquirer I'm about to become a knife gifter.

Now, some pictures:

The knife I gave is on the right.

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Its replacement as my current edc:

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Great story and you definately made the right decision by giving your Grandpa that knife.

Good move!:thumbup:
 
Very, very well done.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I've found that it truly is a great feeling to give. I hope he uses it for many years to come.

Carl.
 
Well done Depbid, I think thats really great, and I know that your Grandpa thinks that...moreso in fact.
 
Grandpa gave you far more than your first knife when you were eight. He planted a seed in you. It just sprouted again. You just gave him far more than a beautiful knife...you made him proud. Beautiful story.
 
DEPBID said:
Grandpa borrowed my Moore-Maker stockman and I could tell immediately that he was impressed. We started to chat about pocket knives and I noticed his fingers wrapping tightly around my yellow friend--I wasn't sure that he would give it back; eventually, he did and we sat down at the dinner table.

I spent the meal thinking about how his face lit up while appreciating my knife and reminiscing about the lessons he'd given me on proper honing techniques. I decided to give him the knife. He pretended like he wouldn't accept it--then he smiled broadly and slipped it in his pocket. He spent the rest of the afternoon showing it off to my uncles.
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I love this! Great story -- and a great gesture.

If he ever asks what it cost you, be sure to be vague. I know both of my grandfathers would have had a stroke if they knew what some guys pay for pocketknives these days.

-- Mark
 
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Good choice, Giving him the knife! He'll never forget it
and neither will you! Great job my friend!


Jason
 
This is great to hear, I love it when the younger generation can do a little for the elder.
The traditions and lessons passed on to you by your grandfather are worth way more than that knife. I have done the same thing with my grandfather, I missed the knife I gave him like crazy, but after I got another knife in my pocket it was all better. The joy he gets out of owning that knife far surpasses the joy I had. :thumbup:
 
Thanks all. I think it was the right thing to do.

It felt so good--I'm already contemplating my next gift.

I think my kid sister might need one of my peanuts for her purse as she moves out on her own.
 
Imagine all the slipjoints that have been given by grandfathers to grandkids over the years. Very cool to be reversing the trend.
 
There is no gift quite like a Traditional knife. Also past experiences have tought me that giving is way better than getting( A little bit of good Karma never hurts);).
 
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