The old soldiers knife.

Foilist said:
Cool encounter. I'm always voyueristically looking out for other folks' knives when I'm out and about so that I can strike up conversations like that, if I have a chance. It doesn't happen often enough.
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I guess that's one of the things about being a knife knut; the eternal search in the public for others of our ilk.

So far I've had interesting conversations with a 30 something young lady at the watch counter at Walmart who had a sak tinker, a late 50's lady at a Salvation Army thrift store who had a well used Case pen knife, an elderly man at Lowes who had an old beat up vetern Old Timer stockman, and a young late teens-early 20's goth girl who had a number 9 Opinel from her purse that she was using to cut a donut in half to share with her friend.

There's breathren out there.
 
Jackknife, when I see that you've posted a new story I wait until I can just sit and read with no one to disturb me. The anticipation is similar to when I was a kid and cartoons only aired on Saturdays---man I just couldn't wait:thumbup:

Thanks jackknife:)

Paul
 
Like Jackknife, I have started many conversations with people over pocket knives. Even with young women, now no BS here, but I think it has to with the image of a man with a pocketknife (or talking about it) being a father image or really a man among men image. (Who says that deep seated image is dead)
Hardly a single person has ever said anything about being squemish about knives or say I have a 'horrid' hobby. So far in using it in conversation hasn't led me to any trove of old knives but you never know. My wife has even learned to accept that I will stand and talk knives for a few moments with counter girls, janitors, doctors, mechanics and yes even church ladies and will be along without to much delay. Be sure to work at not being a pest or you will lose that man image.........

300Bucks
 
What a fine story jackknife. As always, thanks so much for sharing your passion, and gift of the word. :thumbup:
 
jackknife.

I sound like a broken record, but thank you.

Gus
 
:thumbup: Always nice to read jackknife's posts and the memories that come flooding in!!!

Thanks, Shawn
 
Jackknife, right now I'm pouring a stiff single malt and drinking it in your honor! Great stuff.
 
mnblade said:
Jackknife, right now I'm pouring a stiff single malt and drinking it in your honor! Great stuff.
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A toast to the both of y'all..:thumbup: as he is a raise'n his glass *clank* :D :thumbup: :cool: ..

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An excellent story, thank you.

I, myself just went to the VA hospital my first time a week ago, and it is as you said. When I see all of those old men in there I can't help but wonder what they have been through, and seen.
I have ultimate respect for our veterans.

/hand salute
 
Great post jackknife.
I love to read your storys and real life abservations. They have the nicest tone to them and inspires me, and gives me good feelings, and access to treasured memories.

Bosse
 
Excellent story!
I have had many similar experiences at the VA hospitals.
I was medevaced home in 1972 and discharged about a year later in 1973 after 10 months in & out of the hospital.

Since 1973 I have had conversations with countless veterans of many wars while waiting to see a VA doc. I have even spoken to a few veterans of WWI. My heart goes out to the new guys who are just coming into the system. It sure isn’t what it used to be. I really miss the guys from "The Greatest Generation." Not many of them left.

Thanks for the story,
Dale
 
Thank you for the wonderful story. They always evoke so many emotions in me. That was just beautiful.
 
I am brand new to this forum and this story was the first thing I read. I am very taken by it. It was a pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing it. It brought back several memories.I will be watching for more.
 
REDNKROG said:
I am brand new to this forum and this story was the first thing I read. I am very taken by it. It was a pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing it. It brought back several memories.I will be watching for more.
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Welcome to the traditional forums, the best forums on the 'net! Lots of very great people here to learn from. Hope you hang around.

Carl.
 
Another great read. I especially like reading them after working the 12 midnight-8am shift. Something nice to think about before my old man nap.
 
i am also new to the forum. that was a wonderful read, and quite unexpected. thank you very much for sharing. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Great story. I once met a guy during a camping trip who used his Dutch army knife made by Amefa all the time. Got that knife in the 70's, so it was over 20 years old, but still in very good condition. I don't think people will ever tell such stories about me, since I seem to buy circa one knife a week and also use them.
 
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