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New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:09 am
by dalton0302
Hello All
I am a 42 year old corporate guy living in Philadelphia, and am brand new to collecting knives. Happily married with a wonderful 11 year old daughter and served 8 years in the Marine Corps. I have just purchased a nice Case knife and a Hen and Rooster Congress knife. While researching the background of each company I found there is a wealth of information regarding pocket knives and the companies that provide them. The collecting bug has bit me, but I know that I know nothing and I am hoping to learn from experienced collectors in this forum.
I look forward to learning more about knife collecting and the history surrounding the development of the various types of knives.
I wish all of you the best and hope this is the beginning of a great hobby for me.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:21 am
by jerryd6818
Welcome aboard Marine. Grab a rack, stow your gear and report for duty.
Edit: Hey, wait just a minute. Is that your MOS in your user name?
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:38 am
by Quick Steel
Welcome Dalton. There are lots of fellows around here who have amazing knowledge of knives. I'm not one of them, but stick around and you will quickly identify them.
QS
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:43 am
by dalton0302
Jerry
Sure is my MOS. 0302 is Marine infantry officer.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:40 am
by big monk
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:03 am
by Old Hunter
Dalton, welcome to AAPK; a very friendly place just oozing with knife knowledge - you found the right landing zone!
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:05 am
by TripleF
Welcome Dalton! Glad to know ya!
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:18 am
by gino
WELCOME!
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:24 pm
by tjmurphy
Hey Dalton, welcome to AAPK
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:49 pm
by orvet
Oorah!
Welcome Marine!
Always glad to have another Jarhead onboard.
Semper Fi,
Dale
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:46 pm
by slimpickins
Welcome Dalton to the greatest knife forum ever. There is no better place to learn about knives. There are members here who could write books on knives. No, wait a minute, there are members here who do write books!!!
Slim
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:48 pm
by dalton0302
Thank you to all of you who have responded to my introduction. It is immediately apparent that this forum is friendly, open, and consists of members looking to support each other with this passion/hobby for collecting knives. You have made me feel very welcome and unafraid to ask questions that a novice like me will ask.
I am looking forward to interacting with all of you.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:02 pm
by wishful
Dalton, Welcome to a great site, and my heart-felt THANK YOU for serving our country.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:37 pm
by Classic Case
to the site.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:18 pm
by Cutty
Dalton
Thank you for your service
There's a mess of learnin' to be had here and some of the best folks around to learn from IMO.
Re: New Collector Ready To Learn
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:16 pm
by Knife Nut
Welcome, Dalton......please feel free to ask any question on this friendly site.
Paul