All About Pocket Knives

bestgear wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2026 5:02 pm When the last of Ivoryman’s knives were sold, Brian’s widow Cindy knew I wouldn’t take any money for helping her rehome Brian‘s Knives so instead she sent me a subscription to Harry & David ‘s 12-Month Fruit and Cheese Club.

bestgear wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2026 5:02 pm * Wood River Creamery Cheddar Gruyère cheese (8 oz)

glennbad wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2026 11:17 am Tony, you are giving Amber a great vacation experience! Nice to spread the word about Brian also. The good ones will get what we're trying to do. The others won't understand and will think it's just a knife.


Tom, that's almost as good as the jelly of the month club...the gift that keeps giving the whole year! Make sure to moderate your cheese intake though, don't want to get bound up...

BuckSharp wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2026 12:47 am Figured I was past due to check in on Amber and I'm glad to get all caught up with the pics, stories and travel. She's looking good Tony and in good hands, for sure. I'd love to travel to that Tar Heel club show one of these years. Reckon I should do it sooner than later. I love North Carolina and my travels through there on our trips to the beach the past 40 years. That's a fine gesture on the part of Ivoryman's wife, Tom...You are most deserving of that monthly treat! Can't believe it's nearing the end of the month and almost time for Amber to be on the move again. Gonna go check to see where she's headed next...

ThatWeirdKnifeGuy wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2026 12:56 am

bestgear wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2026 5:02 pm * Wood River Creamery Cheddar Gruyère cheese (8 oz)

I was about to protest these guys' taste in cheese until I saw that Wisconsin is in fact represented in their offerings.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2026 11:32 pmI decided to do a group shot of my IvoryMan Collection with Amber.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2026 12:04 pm Early this morning, Amber and I spent some time going through and printing out the PMs Brian and I shared. I will keep them with my Ivoryman Collection in the safe. I am not one to share too much personal stuff, but Amber Across America is a special time to do so.

Without saying too much and being brief, it all started with post interactions, then Brian's interest in RoseCraft and my interest in a Queen Drake Well. It's amazing how a couple knives can spark a friendship even though we never met in person. In addition to knives, we shared much about our families, friends, cars, and life in general. Knowing him through this forum has enriched my life greatly, and I will always cherish the conversations we had.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri May 29, 2026 11:50 am Today is the day! Amber is being prepared for travel again. Spent the early morning re-reading this topic and taking a couple more pics.
She will be on her way to Scott soon!

- Amber with some of my wife's flowers ...
Haven't mentioned, but my wife has really enjoyed this time also. This past month, we have talked much about Brian, AAA,
and what a great group AAPK's members are. She is not a knife person, but she loves l@@king at a knice knife.
- Amber with a couple Japanese Moki ACSB cousins. Thanks Sasquatch and 'Q' for the inspiration, and KnifeAddict for the bomb on the right!
- Before final packing ... original box going inside a fresh box for travel.

It has been sweet to carry Amber for a month, but the reflection and memories of what this is really about has been sweeter.
Many thanks to Cindy and family, Tom, and all others involved in this fitting tribute to our Brother Brian.

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 2:20 pmdifficult to express the level of gratitude I feel for you guys for doing this for Brian.....means a lot, more than words can say. Mahalo

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 2:20 pm Right On!! Very cool of Tony to give Amber a travelling companion to make the journey to Florida Symbolic, too, in a way with your gf being in the hospital and having you, her bf, by her side for love and support. Reminds me of the numerous times I was in the hospital, Brian always sent me "care packages" filled with all kinds of sweets and often included a new knife because he knew it would cheer me up. That's the kind of friend he was. On June 15 it will make one year since Brian died and I still think of him every day and miss him terribly. This AAA tribute has really been helpful to me in dealing with my grief. Much appreciation to everyone who has participated so far in caring for Amber as a way to honor Ivoryman's memory.....difficult to express the level of gratitude I feel for you guys for doing this for Brian.....means a lot, more than words can say. Mahalo