Passing on the tradition
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:43 pm
I'm sure there will be some negative thoughts but: I have for several years given knives to some of the boys that have been friends to my sons. I have tried to use discretion as to the responsibility of the recipient, and always done this with the permission and in the presence of their parents.
I do this with a two-fold reason: 1. to find a gift that will be remembered; 2. to further a love for knives that may last.
It appears to have been accepted and also appreciated. I have run into no parents who have objected, and the boys have always been thrilled. Most boys have never been given a knife, most have been friends who were connected with baseball and my children.
I have had youngsters come back years later to thank me ( which isn't really the point). Most have become knife savy and enjoy the use and further collection of knives. Also it seems to remove the current stigma against knife ownership.
With many gifts soon forgotten; I enjoy doing this and as I have way too many knives, it is a way to pass on a piece of myself and the hobby that has made me quite happy
Along with this I have also spent time teaching many the responsible pleasure of target shooting in my backyard: another of my pastimes. Again, this is done with prior permission of parents.
I pass this on to ya'll with the thought to promote a pleasure which I enjoy and which seems to further a couple of hobbies which has fallen out of current favor.
Keep in mind that we are in a cultural climate that does not foster these ideas and with no future acceptance will possibly disappear from the scene. with our passing.
Consider this and see if you not only agree but also find it a good way to pass on a piece of yourself and an older value of importance. Most of us have a few good knives which will be remembered and cherished more than any other gift.
I find Case copperlocks a safe knife to pass on as it has only one blade which locks to prevent accidental knife closure injuries.
I do this with a two-fold reason: 1. to find a gift that will be remembered; 2. to further a love for knives that may last.
It appears to have been accepted and also appreciated. I have run into no parents who have objected, and the boys have always been thrilled. Most boys have never been given a knife, most have been friends who were connected with baseball and my children.
I have had youngsters come back years later to thank me ( which isn't really the point). Most have become knife savy and enjoy the use and further collection of knives. Also it seems to remove the current stigma against knife ownership.
With many gifts soon forgotten; I enjoy doing this and as I have way too many knives, it is a way to pass on a piece of myself and the hobby that has made me quite happy
Along with this I have also spent time teaching many the responsible pleasure of target shooting in my backyard: another of my pastimes. Again, this is done with prior permission of parents.
I pass this on to ya'll with the thought to promote a pleasure which I enjoy and which seems to further a couple of hobbies which has fallen out of current favor.
Keep in mind that we are in a cultural climate that does not foster these ideas and with no future acceptance will possibly disappear from the scene. with our passing.
Consider this and see if you not only agree but also find it a good way to pass on a piece of yourself and an older value of importance. Most of us have a few good knives which will be remembered and cherished more than any other gift.
I find Case copperlocks a safe knife to pass on as it has only one blade which locks to prevent accidental knife closure injuries.
Now thinking about him I too want to give him a piece of my life.