All About Pocket Knives

Hello everyone, been browsing the forums for a while and seems like a real nice place. Not a collector yet but definitely feeling the urge. Found a new in the package Colonial Ranger by accident on Ebay a while back and bought it. Yeah, I had to open it. While looking for info on it I ended up here reading Bonfire Bob's posts in the Colonial forum. Man that was a mistake. Things have kind of snowballed on me and now I am up to my knees in old Colonial knives. I know they are not especially valuable or even collectible but they do put a smile on my face when I look at them so there's that I guess. Not really a collector by nature but this does seem addictive.

Welcome to AAPK. And to the addiction! Anything is collectable if you like it. That smile on your face and the enjoyment from researching our finds is what it’s all about. That and the hunt for the next one.

Krn

Welcome to AAPK! Stick with AAPK in about everything! You will learn a lot!

If the question is what's it worth, you are an investor.

If the question is, do I like that, you are a collector. In everything the answer is always, but what do you like. If it turns out to be valuable all the better, if not you enjoyed it while you had it. Welcome

Hi, welcome to our love of cutlery! I have a few old Colonials! There a good knife. This place is awesome with alot of friendly folks and very knowledgeable folks as well who are more than happy to speak cutlery with you. Welcome aboard! Dive right in!

Welcome to AAPK.

Ken

Thanks for the warm welcome. I've always liked pocket knives but never had any urge to collect any more than the ones I used on a regular basis. Now I'm old and retired got too much time on my hands I guess. Hope I can contribute at least a little to the group.

Welcome to AAPK! Now you have begun the slide down the slippery slope. Also if you stick around here for awhile and just read, you will have to change your name as you will no longer be "clueless". lol

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard. Grab a rack, stow your gear and make yourself comfortable.

jerry---I've been reading the posts on these forums for a while and I have to say that you almost had me bidding on a camillus 72 yesterday. 3 weeks ago I did not know what a 72 was, now you almost caused me to buy one.this could be bad.

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:07 pm jerry---I've been reading the posts on these forums for a while and I have to say that you almost had me bidding on a camillus 72 yesterday. 3 weeks ago I did not know what a 72 was, now you almost caused me to buy one.this could be bad.

Congratulations Nick, you’ve already figured out ol’ Jerry. He’s a bad influence on a lot of us!

Ken

Looks like you ALL might be bad influences. I bought these after browsing this forum

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:45 pm Thanks for the warm welcome. I've always liked pocket knives but never had any urge to collect any more than the ones I used on a regular basis. Now I'm old and retired got too much time on my hands I guess. Hope I can contribute at least a little to the group.DSC_3759.JPG

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the AAPK! I don't know much about knives except that I like em. I don't know much about forums but I like this one.

Like them knives in your pictures. Real pretty stuff! Anyways, we're glad you came!

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:30 pm Looks like you ALL might be bad influences.DSC_3762.JPG

I bought these after browsing this forum

We're real good & being bad.

That Dole knife is a real eye catcher!

Hold on a minute or two here. We are all adults here and capable of making our own decisions. Just because the Camillus 72 is such a premium and desirable knife there's no reason to blame me for your weaknesses. Youse guys. Always looking for some one to blame your weakness's on.

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:30 pm Looks like you ALL might be bad influences.DSC_3762.JPG

I bought these after browsing this forum

Except for that stockman, that is one fine group.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:41 pm Hold on a minute or two here. We are all adults here and capable of making our own decisions. Just because the Camillus 72 is such a premium and desirable knife there's no reason to blame me for your weaknesses. Youse guys. Always looking for some one to blame your weakness's on.

Well considering that a camillus 72 was the last thing on my mind til I saw you braggin on them

To quote Billy Joe Shaver - “The devil made me do it the first time. The second time I did it on my own!”

Ken

Welcome to AAPK. Glad you've joined us here. I think you've already made a couple of good moves in your collecting efforts. First, you've chosen to start your collection with knives that aren't going to cost a fortune or aren't likely candidates for counterfeiting, and second, you've begun doing research about the knives that have captured your interest. Kudos to you on both counts. One of the great things about the knife collecting hobby is that there's no wrong way to do it. We all have our preferences in pattern, brand, era, etc. All of them are right and none of them are wrong.

You are starting in the right frame of mind, collect what you like, everyone has differing opinions and likes. You just make sure it is fun, and it looks like you are on the right track.

Phil is such a voice of reason in the hocus pocus circumlocution of knife acquisition.

And to Cudgee

I want to thank all you guys for making me feel welcome here, seems like a great place. But I joined mainly so I could ask a question about collecting in general. If it's ok I am going to start a new thread about my question.

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:35 pm I want to thank all you guys for making me feel welcome here, seems like a great place. But I joined mainly so I could ask a question about collecting in general. If it's ok I am going to start a new thread about my question.

Welcome to AAPK Nick! ! As far as starting a new thread for your question, may I suggest you post it under the "Knife Related Q & A" thread, as that way you will get specific answers to specific questions. Just about anything goes on this forum, except all the usual no-no's, language, race, religion, etc. Good to have you here, and above all, ENJOY YOURSELF! Mark!

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:39 pm Hello everyone, been browsing the forums for a while and seems like a real nice place. Not a collector ....

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:07 pm jerry---I've been reading the posts on these forums for a while and I have to say that you almost had me bidding on a camillus 72 yesterday. 3 weeks ago I did not know what a 72 was, now you almost caused me to buy one.this could be bad.

Congratulations and welcome to AAPK. Hang around, browse all the different sections and enjoy yourself. The biggest thing in this addiction..... (ahem) Hobby, is to just have fun with it. But most of all, don't be afraid to ask questions, or post pictures. And Yes, feel free to blame JerryD.

I also see by your tag that your not but a Hop, Skip & a Jump from the backwaters of Douglas Lake. I used to do some fishing that way years ago. Glad to have you aboard!!

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:57 pm

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:39 pm Hello everyone, been browsing the forums for a while and seems like a real nice place. Not a collector ....

CluelessNick wrote: ↑Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:07 pm jerry---I've been reading the posts on these forums for a while and I have to say that you almost had me bidding on a camillus 72 yesterday. 3 weeks ago I did not know what a 72 was, now you almost caused me to buy one.this could be bad.

Congratulations and welcome to AAPK. Hang around, browse all the different sections and enjoy yourself. The biggest thing in this addiction..... (ahem) Hobby, is to just have fun with it. But most of all, don't be afraid to ask questions, or post pictures. And Yes, feel free to blame JerryD.

I also see by your tag that your not but a Hop, Skip & a Jump from the backwaters of Douglas Lake. I used to do some fishing that way years ago. Glad to have you aboard!!

Hello Papa Bones, funny you should mention fishing in Douglas lake. my wife and I moved here about 8 years ago to hike and camp but are slowing down a good bit now so we were just talking about going to Douglas and becoming fisher people