I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
- Papa Bones
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I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Well......as usual I do things sorta out of turn at times. So I guess I should get around to introducing myself since I've already been floating around a bit.
My given name is Steven, but most of my friends Call me Smitty. Papa Bones was a name that was tagged to me when I was in the Reserves because I was the oldest in our squad, was prior service and I had a red skeleton drawn on the back of my helmet cover.
I was active duty U.S. Army from 1973 to '77. Was a Recovery Specialist on a M543 Wrecker and Diesel Mechanic usually assigned with Transportation Battalions. Went to Nakhon Phanom Air Base in Thailand during the draw down at the end of Vietnam.
After active duty, I was able to be employed by the Department of Defense, Tank Automotive command at Anniston Army Depot, which is the largest Tank Rebuild Depot in the United States (Civil Service). During my tenure there I worked in many shops, worked in Small Arms repair, then finally got a job as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic rebuilding tracked Armor, & eventually transferred to the Power Train Division rebuilding Tank Engines. I Worked at Anniston Army Depot from October 1977 until April 2011, where I retired.
During this time I also transferred into the Army Reserve in August 77 when I E.T.S.'d out of the Army. Went into a Combat Engineer Battalion. Pulled duty in Panama, Equador, & Honduras & was deployed during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Like many of you, I enjoy collecting knives, but really didn't start learning more about some of the manufactures and their history until after I retired. I don't have any method of collecting, I really just collect what appeals to me. Although, I do have a larger amount of Case, & Kabars in my collection. Third would probably be Camillus & Camco's. But I also have a fondness for Imperials, especially advertisement knives. But I just try to have fun with it. I also have a small collection of Bayonets because I also used to collect C&R military rifles and pistols.
I have actually been lurking around this sight and searching info for probably around 2 or 3 years. It seemed like every time I would do some research on line using google (on any brand knife) it would usually point me to AAPK. So I finally joined. I know......I know.......what took me so long? Like I said, I sometimes do things backwards. I have also been a member on some of the firearms forums, re-loaders forums, & forums associated with Smoking Meats and Curing Meats.
But so far, it has been a great time here, loads of friendly & helpful people, and enjoyable to see what everyone is posting, and of course all the beautiful knives you guys have in your collections and that you come across. I am not nearly as knowledgeable as a lot of you guys here, but maybe I can contribute when I can.
Take Care Guys, and see you around the threads.
Smitty
My given name is Steven, but most of my friends Call me Smitty. Papa Bones was a name that was tagged to me when I was in the Reserves because I was the oldest in our squad, was prior service and I had a red skeleton drawn on the back of my helmet cover.
I was active duty U.S. Army from 1973 to '77. Was a Recovery Specialist on a M543 Wrecker and Diesel Mechanic usually assigned with Transportation Battalions. Went to Nakhon Phanom Air Base in Thailand during the draw down at the end of Vietnam.
After active duty, I was able to be employed by the Department of Defense, Tank Automotive command at Anniston Army Depot, which is the largest Tank Rebuild Depot in the United States (Civil Service). During my tenure there I worked in many shops, worked in Small Arms repair, then finally got a job as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic rebuilding tracked Armor, & eventually transferred to the Power Train Division rebuilding Tank Engines. I Worked at Anniston Army Depot from October 1977 until April 2011, where I retired.
During this time I also transferred into the Army Reserve in August 77 when I E.T.S.'d out of the Army. Went into a Combat Engineer Battalion. Pulled duty in Panama, Equador, & Honduras & was deployed during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Like many of you, I enjoy collecting knives, but really didn't start learning more about some of the manufactures and their history until after I retired. I don't have any method of collecting, I really just collect what appeals to me. Although, I do have a larger amount of Case, & Kabars in my collection. Third would probably be Camillus & Camco's. But I also have a fondness for Imperials, especially advertisement knives. But I just try to have fun with it. I also have a small collection of Bayonets because I also used to collect C&R military rifles and pistols.
I have actually been lurking around this sight and searching info for probably around 2 or 3 years. It seemed like every time I would do some research on line using google (on any brand knife) it would usually point me to AAPK. So I finally joined. I know......I know.......what took me so long? Like I said, I sometimes do things backwards. I have also been a member on some of the firearms forums, re-loaders forums, & forums associated with Smoking Meats and Curing Meats.
But so far, it has been a great time here, loads of friendly & helpful people, and enjoyable to see what everyone is posting, and of course all the beautiful knives you guys have in your collections and that you come across. I am not nearly as knowledgeable as a lot of you guys here, but maybe I can contribute when I can.
Take Care Guys, and see you around the threads.
Smitty
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Thank you for the introduction. I think it's always nice to know a little about members. Sorta makes it personal. Glad you joined and are active.
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--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Smitty, Glad you are here. I found AAPK the same way. Kept Googling for info and got pointed here over and over. Hope you enjoy your retirement, it sounds well deserved. Once you retire you sure have a lot more time for this hobby, it’s great but gets to be expensive. Look forward to getting to know you better.
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Glad to learn a bit about you, Smitty. Your avatar is an eye catcher!
I'm sure you will enjoy participating on the AAPK forum as it seems many of us share similar interests beyond the almighty pocket knife. I discovered AAPK the same way, lookin' up a knife and there was AAPK listed as a source. I joined and didn't even make a post for over a year, just read and looked.
I'm addicted now and if the power goes off, I start having withdrawal symptoms right quick. (It was tough during Hurricane Michael.)
Keep them posts coming!
Treefarmer
I'm sure you will enjoy participating on the AAPK forum as it seems many of us share similar interests beyond the almighty pocket knife. I discovered AAPK the same way, lookin' up a knife and there was AAPK listed as a source. I joined and didn't even make a post for over a year, just read and looked.
I'm addicted now and if the power goes off, I start having withdrawal symptoms right quick. (It was tough during Hurricane Michael.)
Keep them posts coming!
Treefarmer
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Hi and to AAPK.
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Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Smitty, welcome to AAPK and it's nice to have another military person around. I had a few knives before I retired, but like you I didn't start seriously collecting until after retirement. These are some of the greatest folks on the planet and I lean heavily on them to keep me straight and honest in my knowledge of knives. The most important thing I always say in my knife collecting is, have fun.
David L Roberts, United States Navy Retired
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https://www.wdbydavid.com/
Please visit my website: Woodburning Art by David at
https://www.wdbydavid.com/
Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Thanks for your service and enjoyed the interesting bio!
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Well, I started out calling you Papa B. Hope you don't object if I stick with that.
Thanks for your service!
Thanks for your service!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service.
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....welcome to AAPK!!!!.... ::welcome................ ........
Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Welcome Smitty.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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May the Father and Son bless
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May the Father and Son bless
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Appreciate you Jerry!jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 12:03 am Thank you for the introduction. I think it's always nice to know a little about members. Sorta makes it personal. Glad you joined and are active.
Appreciate it Skip
Appreciate it. Keeping it fun is the best part.
Don't mind at all Steve.Steve Warden wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 11:44 am Well, I started out calling you Papa B. Hope you don't object if I stick with that.
Thanks for your service!
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
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Thank You Doc
Appreciate it Sam
Thank You Carrmilluscarrmillus wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:47 pm ....welcome to AAPK!!!!.... ::welcome................ ........
Thank you Lyle
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
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Appreciate it Treefarmertreefarmer wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 1:27 am Glad to learn a bit about you, Smitty. Your avatar is an eye catcher!
I'm sure you will enjoy participating on the AAPK forum as it seems many of us share similar interests beyond the almighty pocket knife. I discovered AAPK the same way, lookin' up a knife and there was AAPK listed as a source. I joined and didn't even make a post for over a year, just read and looked.
I'm addicted now and if the power goes off, I start having withdrawal symptoms right quick. (It was tough during Hurricane Michael.)
Keep them posts coming!
Treefarmer
Thank you.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 12:12 am Smitty, Glad you are here. I found AAPK the same way. Kept Googling for info and got pointed here over and over. Hope you enjoy your retirement, it sounds well deserved. Once you retire you sure have a lot more time for this hobby, it’s great but gets to be expensive. Look forward to getting to know you better.
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
Good to meet ya!
I have read many of your posts, but know little about any of the members here.
Do you still live in the Anniston area? My wife had family there, but we live a couple of hours away.
I have read many of your posts, but know little about any of the members here.
Do you still live in the Anniston area? My wife had family there, but we live a couple of hours away.
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Everything else is just a hobby.
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Everything else is just a hobby.
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Re: I Guess I Should Introduce Myself....ummm especially since floating around a bit
KA-BAR is a favorite knife. Aways looking for them.
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Hey Reverand, sorry taking so long. Just happened to see this. Yes, I still live in that area, north of Anniston.
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty