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Condolences….sending smoke up from KY.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Buzz, my deepest condolences… but damn what a good run he had!!! I hope you have a ton a good stories and memories. I was reminiscing tonight with a couple a buddies about my Grandad and all the fun we had going to see him. Memories are all we have in the end but at least we have them.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
A wonderful gift to go along with the wonderful memories. May you find peace and comfort.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
My condolences to you and your family. May you all find peace and comfortMy dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
My condolences to you and your family. I’m sure that you have many great memories of him to help you through this difficult time.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Sorry for your loss.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Thank you, Ed!Ironbut - The 55 and 111 were introduced in 2005. The 111 was discontinued in the Fall of 2008.
Here's a 111 that I have along with the info on it.
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Buck Knives : Lockback
Year: 2008
Misc: USA Made 111 Pattern
Handle: Ironwood
Steel: Stainless Size: 4 7/8"
EDIT: The bolsters and integral liners are stainless steel - the blade is 420HC
The pictures were taken in my out door photo studio when I first joined BF
My condolences, sir. What a beautiful gift. I pray my dad makes it to 95!My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Sorry to hear about your Dad, B Buzzardbait . At 95, I'm sure he's seen some stuff along the way. I know it doesn't ease the pain much, but going quietly in your sleep isn't such a bad way to go.My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Warms my heart, Aussie.
Sorry for your loss manMy dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
My dad passed away yesterday morning, quietly in his sleep, at the ripe old age of 95. He gave me this knife as a Christmas present, a long time ago; over 20 years. I’ll be carrying this knife for the next week, remembering 1,000 wonderful memories of him.
Buzzbait
- My condolences to you and yours. The ripe old age of 95 is a life well lived!! 
