Hi Merek,
yes, I had mentioned it straight up on several threads and it's in my bio. I had also e-mailed the admins. I work for an auction house in Florida. The items actually do really belong to a friend of mine who brought them in for me to investigate. They belonged to his father who was the collector and who has been deceased for several years.
I am a researcher, I do not own a store. Research is my passion and I am on many groups. I typically work with antiques, collectibles, antiquities, art. I also handle product photography for the catalog. I work with galleries, museums, other auction houses, stores and individuals and I network with everyone. Until I came here I didn't know much about items like these - Bayonets, Sabres... now it's a whole new insight into history from the perspective of the actual tools of war.
As far as collecting myself, I like the Damascus and Meteorite knives. I have a double edged Damascus blade dagger that was given to me by another friend and i'm always looking for another Damascus. I use pocket knives here at work. I like the hand made knives -I could spend alot of money there.
My personal website is listed on my tag line. I have also taught astronomy and still do workshops on it and digital photography locally. I didn't know if it would be appropiate to post my work URL so I didn't. I am looking to learn more about the items and their history which is important and interesting to me it's why I do research to begin with - to learn new things and it fits into my work. When I do go to yard sales, estate sales and other auctions on my own I will keep an eye out for knives.
If anyone has further questions I am easy to reach
I live and work online and yes, my office is full of sharp objects now. Each with a distinctive history and purpose. Everyone pretty much leaves me alone lately... and ooo I almost forgot I have a few Axes here too!
