New to the forum.
53 years old,self employed contractor for 30 years. Collected knives from '80 to '95,started with just EDC stuff then went to the antique/vintage market, Case,Remington,etc... learned some VERY costly lessons about buying old knives so I switched back and forth from custom to new production and sparingly some vintage stuff. Built up a fairly nice collection then lost the majority of it,not all, in an electrical fire at a small Gun & Knife shop I had opened with my BIL. Had a daughter in '95 and my priorties changed,well she's 15 now and off to the races so I'm back. Love folders and fixed blades, old and new, with that 'ol style craftmanship,prefer flat or hollow ground on my custom stuff,horn and bone for handle material. I need to spend a couple days reading topics/posts but I hope to learn, participate and contribute to the forum. Thanks for having me......
Hi Fellas
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Froggyedge
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Re: Hi Fellas
Looking forward to seeing your contributions!
Knivlaus mann er livlaus mann.
A knifeless man is a lifeless man - Old Nordic proverb.
A knifeless man is a lifeless man - Old Nordic proverb.
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tjmurphy
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Re: Hi Fellas
Greetings Earl and welcome aboard 
"There are none so blind as those that refuse to see"
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
God Bless America - Though I don't know why he would want to.
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gino
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Welcome earl, glad to have you aboard too!
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Earl
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Been outta the loop for a looong time.....15 years approx. and to see the quality of some of these knives you guys are posting has me doing a double take!!!! Great looking collections,tip of the hat to all of you.
WOW!!!
GEC has got some beautiful 'ol patterns,unbelievable!!! I've never seen these knives but something tells me thats going to change real soon........for now,back to reading. Nice place guys 
WOW!!!
GEC has got some beautiful 'ol patterns,unbelievable!!! I've never seen these knives but something tells me thats going to change real soon........for now,back to reading. Nice place guys -
MITCH RAPP
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Re: Hi Fellas
Earl ABOARD! MITCH
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"So far,So good...So What!" - Johnnie Samples
"Buy more ammo!" - Johnnie Fain
"So far,So good...So What!" - Johnnie Samples
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Classic Case
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FRJ
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Earl
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Re: Hi Fellas
Thank you FRJ. Knife is made by Bob Sims of Meridian Tx.,smooth cape buffalo handles. Bob makes some slick pocket knives............imho.
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philco
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Re: Hi Fellas
Earl.Glad you decided to join us.
Hope you have a great time here at AAPK.
Phil
Phil
AAPK Administrator
Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?
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Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?
"Buy More Ammo!"
Johnnie Fain 1949-2009
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big monk
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-----------welcome to the forum Earl-----seems like we met already 
maybe,when we wuz shopping,in the stag mall,earlier this week 
--------------and you are right about them Great Easterns'----they are mighty pretty,welcome again_______Monk- Attachments
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Jeffrey
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