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1 of my dad's knives
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08/29/15 06:13 PM
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My dad passed away the end of June. While cleaning out one of his campers (he was a pack rat \ borderline hoarder I'd say) I came across one of his knives I can remember back into my early childhood. A friend of his made it for him from a railroad car leaf spring. I don't know when it was made, but had to be prior to the early 80's. Anyway, thought I would share it. Maybe I'll look into having a sheath made for it at some point.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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08/29/15 09:14 PM
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Very kool! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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08/29/15 09:40 PM
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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08/30/15 11:49 PM
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Condolences sir, Neat heirloom there.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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08/31/15 04:48 PM
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Thank you all, he has a lot of stuff, and most of it will be liquidated, but there are things like this knife, a particular shotgun, and an old Harley that I remember being around forever. I'll keep the things like that close to me.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/01/15 01:38 AM
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mikei
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As Crocodile Dundee once said, "Now THAT's a knife!" Great piece of family history for you all!!
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/01/15 01:42 AM
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Jerry Fisk
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And that Kiddies is why you want a real knife instead of a Havalon throw away. The memories it makes or has when passed down. David, I am glad that you have the knife to use or just look at.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/01/15 02:51 AM
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Likely won't use it, given it's size and weight. Not sure exactly what will be done with it, maybe a mantle piece until I build a house or have a specific place for it. I'm not certain whether it would be best suited for a hip style sheath or something behind the back with a side draw. Be great for cleaning the ol' finger nails I guess. LOL
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/01/15 11:38 AM
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What an awesome find David; I agree with Jerry something you can pass down and mantle piece for sure.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/20/15 09:42 PM
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Be patient with others
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/21/15 01:27 AM
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"Now that's a knife!"
Crocodile Dundee reference.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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09/21/15 04:38 PM
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It is a chunk of steel for sure, don't have to worry about the balance of this blade, it all falls forward lol.
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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10/20/15 09:50 PM
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That's a heck of a pig sticker for sure.....
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Re: 1 of my dad's knives
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10/20/15 10:52 PM
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Condolences sir, Neat heirloom there.
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