The Astounding Thoughtfulness and Generosity of Stich2442 (Pete) and Jack Black

Gevonovich

Gevonovich

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It is hard to believe the thoughtfulness and generosity of the people that inhabit this forum. The level of which is again exhibited by these two gentleman.

I merely admired a coin that Jack Black had sent to Pete and Jack contacted me and asked if I would like one. He not only sent me one but 10 others and a wonderful card. He went out on one of his famous sojourns just to find them for me. I only wish I could have accompanied him on the "walk" and hit a few pubs as we searched for old pocket knives and coins. Maybe someday, I will get the opportunity to do just that. I want to express my deepest gratitude to you, Jack!

And Pete, my other thoughtful and generous friend. Well, he sent me a sheath for the Case backpocket I got from Kris, when I won his GA. He searched out the measurements and sent them to Al, so that the sheath could be made to fit perfectly. It does indeed!! Also included was a custom survival tin filled with all the items Ray Mears would be proud to carry. He also thought to include two wonderful old knives that he knew I would like, pictured below. And to top it off, a coin, so as "not to sever our friendship", written in a personal card he included. Pete, you already know how I feel.


And now without further ado:

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I guess I shouldn't be by now after all the examples, but I remain amazed at the caliber of people on this forum. :thumbup:
 
Wow....isnt that just great, what a neat looking card...and that Sheath is just awesome!!!
Well done...but in saying that Gevonovich...you would have to be one of the most deserving people here...so this is not a surprise my friend...and to Jack, and Stich.... what fantastic Generosity...just really warming to read this Thread!
 
Jack and Pete, you two are great people and valued members on our little corner of the net:thumbup: Seriously thanks to both of you for being great members on BF.

Gev, like Duncan said you are so deserving of this great gesture, we've talked a time or two and it's always been a true pleasure.

I have been on the receiving end of Pete's kindness as well when he gifted me a terrific sheath from Al also:) Al's work is nothing short of Impressive. I carry my 1970 Case Trapper inside the sheath I rec'd from Pete in my side pocket of my Carhartt.

Gev---congrats my friend you are so worhty and again Pete and Jack, thanks both of you for bringing so much to us here, we all benefit from you both;)

Paul
 
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the people of this forum are some of the most generous iv ever met and I must say those are cool coins:thumbup:
 
Very nice gifts!! The spirit of generosity around here never ceases to amaze me!
I admired Sheffield images, and Jack sent me a packet of postcards!
Whutta guy!!
 
Duncan and Paul, both of you I consider my friends. You two are both ,what I consider worthy, so coming from you, I am humbled! I want to thank each of you individually, from my heart.

Al...you Sir..... do fiiiiine work!! This sheath is a joy and my knife fits like a glove! You attention to detail is impeccable.

Thank you as well, 9blades and Blaine

Charlie, I am with you on the images!
 
That is a beautiful sheath and very cool old coins. It is incredibly kind of those giving the wonderful gifts, in this situation and all of the others.
 
A close- up shot of the Case Backpocket ( from Kris aka MT Damascus ) and my Al Dodge sheath

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Gotta love it! The feeling of friendship as much as the knives keeps bringin me back to this little corner of the world.
Exemplary behavior men, carry on!

Dave
 
That´s a great story, Gevonovich :)

Jack and Pete are really two great guys! Thanks for sharing this with the community...
 
And yet another example of how this traditional forum is unlike any other in the brotherhood that exists among it's members.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Carl.
 
First and foremost, I feel the same way about my ( our ) friend Gevonovich as Duncan, well said, Gevonovich is well deserving, a great person through & through, as are many others here.
Gevonovich has been very generous and thoughtful to my family.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1029146-Generosity-amp-Hidden-Talents-of-Gevonovich

I would also like to thank Al Dodge ( Pocketknifesheaths ) for helping me out and making a great product, also he is great to do business with he makes the process very easy, with Paul's sheath I ordered blind and he helped me pick a good general size, and with Gevonovich I had some dimensions and it worked out great. He cares about what he is making and I think it shows in the end result, he communicates throughout the process and always checks in the make sure it arrived safe and is happy with what he has made. Very rare these days and I thank him for it.

Thanks for all the kind words, I would also like to say Jack is another great guy & friend.

Pete

P.S Happy Birthday Gevonovich
http://youtu.be/QHRMX9Brq0s
 
The pleasure was all mine Gevonovich, you're a great guy, and it's nice to be able to send you a small token of friendship. Thanks for all your very kind comments folk, it means a lot to me to be considered part of this great community here, and I've been the recipient of so much kindness and generosity since beginning to post regularly here. Your knife and sheath look fantastic Gevonovich, and it's wonderful that they came from two great fellers. Pete was kind enough to send me a lovely little Kabar Peanut a while back, and it means a lot to me.

For anyone whose interested, the coins are a set of British pre-decimal ones (plus a Victorian penny). Gevonovich, you came to mind when I read an article about currency the other day, and the author reckoned that you could tell if people had some affection for the coins in their pocket because they gave them lasting nicknames. Strangely, the post-1971 British coins have never had nicknames, but your coins include a tanner (sixpence), Bob (shilling), and Florin (two shillings) :)
 
Pictured:

A dogleg Colonial Jack. Pete must have sharpened this one because it will split hairs. These old ones seem to get so sharp. I just love this little thing and it been in my pocket since i got it.

A 1939 Wren Farthing from the reign of King George VI. On the reverse side is pictured the Wren, which was a break form tradition in which the Britannia had be used since 1672. The Wren is also known as the kuningilin "kinglet" in Old High German, a name associated with the fable of the election of the "king of birds". The bird who could fly to the highest altitude would be made king. The eagle outflew all other birds, but he was beaten by a small bird who had hidden in his plumage.
The farthing ceased to be legal tender after 31 December 1960

Also shown is the reverse of a 1956 Three Pence or Thruppenny bit . Valued at 1/80th of a pound or 1/4th of a shilling until decimalisation. It shows a Tudor portcullis with chains and a coronet.

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