Suddenly I'm a big fan of traditionals

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akguy59

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Hi folks. I've been a member of BF for a few months but have only been lurking around here. I only own one traditional knife and it's an Old Timer 930T that I got recently in a local consignment shop. I don't think I have owned a traditional folder since I was a kid. I had forgotten how handy it is to have a razor sharp knife that is so versatile but yet takes up almost no room in your pocket. I have been looking at some of the knives you folks have posted and it amazes me how beautiful many of them are.
I have a bad feeling that I have a new addiction that is going to whittle away at my wallet. It is both a blessing and a curse that there are 2 consignment shops within 3 or 4 miles of me that have some great deals on traditional knives.
I think I'm starting to ramble so I'll get finished by saying that this forum looks like it will be both informative and entertaining.
 
akguy59 said:
Hi folks. I've been a member of BF for a few months but have only been lurking around here. I only own one traditional knife and it's an Old Timer 930T that I got recently in a local consignment shop. I don't think I have owned a traditional folder since I was a kid. I had forgotten how handy it is to have a razor sharp knife that is so versatile but yet takes up almost no room in your pocket. I have been looking at some of the knives you folks have posted and it amazes me how beautiful many of them are.
I have a bad feeling that I have a new addiction that is going to whittle away at my wallet. It is both a blessing and a curse that there are 2 consignment shops within 3 or 4 miles of me that have some great deals on traditional knives.
I think I'm starting to ramble so I'll get finished by saying that this forum looks like it will be both informative and entertaining.
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You've got the sickness!
 
Welcome to the porch, I done pretty much the same, bought a sodbuster type, remembering how I like the one I had as a kid. Then the lightbulb went off and I remembered how much better a traditional is at actually CUTTING stuff! Lol. Collecting traditional knives doesn't have to break the bank. Flea markets, consignment shops, pawn shop, antique shops, plus Craigslist and Offerup are a big help.0928181757_Film4.jpgprobably 95% of these I've gotten since May, most spent on a single knife is 80 bucks for my Challenge harness jack. The search is a big BIG part of the hobby for me.
 
Welcome akguy59! First two things you need to do are read the rules and learn to post pictures. We LOVE photos! Used Old Timers are a great value, especially if you don't mind a little patina. I can't wait to see what you come up with from those nearby shops.
 
Welcome to the Porch and to the addiction of traditional knives. :D

Two words to help you avoid bankrupting the bank: "Rough Rider". :)

Check out the Rough Rider and Related thread. They have a good well earned reputation here. They may be inexpensive, but they are not "cheap" (there is a difference). :)
 
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Welcome to the porch. Lately I have found myself gravitating away from modern folders in the latest super steels to traditionals. There is just something special about them.
 
- welcome to traditionals :thumbsup::)

But, hey - it's not an addiction - it's a lifestyle :D
 
akguy, look at me, this is serious. I'm going to say two words to you, and you will keep them in mind.

Case Peanut.

And welcome to the obsessed. It's cheaper than drugs, and you at least get a very useful object out of it. And the people here are what makes it such a very special place. It's very much like the front porch of the old country store that no longer exists. Pull up a chair and take a swig from the jug.
 
akguy59 said:
I have a bad feeling that I have a new addiction that is going to whittle away at my wallet.
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Like carpentry or plumbing - measure twice, cut once. Starting out the worst thing you can do is just buy to be buying. Buy one knife a month until you settle on what you like. Many people end up with a drawer full of junk by the time they actually figure out what they appreciate.
 
knifeswapper said:
Like carpentry or plumbing - measure twice, cut once. Starting out the worst thing you can do is just buy to be buying. Buy one knife a month until you settle on what you like. Many people end up with a drawer full of junk by the time they actually figure out what they appreciate.
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Great advice. Also, you can buy a few and try them out. If you don't like them you can post them For Sale on the exchange and get most of your money back. That's your seed money to try out a few more. That's what I've been doing, I try to keep my stockpile to around 20 knives. After a while you end up with some great knives and it gets real hard to pick which ones to sell :D
 
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