I started accumulating knives a few years ago, when my dad starting giving them to me for Christmas presents. He'd buy them off the tool trucks that came by, like Snap-on, Mac, and Cornwell. I always get on him every year because when you buy on these trucks, they are marked up on price. He always makes a compelling point though and says "you can't get them anywhere else". I am 37, husband, and a father to two wonderful boys, Caleb (10) and Cobey (8). My oldest has me searching online for knives all the time. He wants me to make him a hidden blade, like on the game Assassins Creed. I have made a few knives over the last few years and I enjoy doing it. I work in a metal trade’s type industry, where I have access to all types of metals and machinery. I know my way around the machine shop.
I have dreams of making my own knife making shop at home someday. I constantly look on AAPK for information about old knives and such. I have been on this site a lot. My boy wanted me to win a knife giveaway back in August, so I became a registered member. We had seen the knife giveaways for a while, but I am not a big talker, so I didn't want to sign up. If I don't post much, don't think I am not here, because I usually check in every few days. I have about 50 knives at this time, but we are adding every chance we get. Hope this helps you get to know a little about me. I will be putting up some pics of some of my knives soon. Thanks for the warm welcome so far.
Rich
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