All About Pocket Knives

I thought I would pass this on to everyone. I have been trying to keep in touch with Mark during his health struggles.
I just received a message from him today after almost a month. Hopefully he is on the mend.

"Hi Kerry! I've forgotten a lot about how things work around here, so please bear with me. I spent the past month in the hospital with breathing problems, but I'm home now and feeling much better. When they asked me if I smoke, I said "you mean other than the 30/day for 60 years?" The guy in the bed beside me calculated it out to 600,000 cigs, yikes, huh! They gave me strong meds to help my breathing, and they help a lot. My eye surgery was bumped up to April 22nd, and that is much better than 9 mons. I can barely see, so I have to end here, but please tell the brothers you heard from me, and I"ll be back ASAP. I just renewed my membership, so I am anxious [?] to get back! See ya soon brother! Mark "

Please send some good thoughts his way..

Thanks,

Kerry

Thanx for letting us know
Get well soon Marco

I was going to email Mark this week myself to see how he is doing. Glad to hear about his progress. I know the eye issues have kept him away since he can barely see. Thanks for sharing this good news.

Been wondering about him. Glad to learn he is anticipating being back on the forum. His hand showing a newly obtained knife is stuck in my minds eye.
Treefarmer

Good to hear he is doing OK.

Thanks for the update.
Godspeed friend mark.

I was thinking about Mark and his eye surgery while driving to work this morning. Glad to read he's doing OK and his surgery has been moved up. Socialized medicine. Thank you for the update!

Marco's unique personality and voice has become such an ingrained part of the AAPK tapestry, I have missed reading his posts and have often wondered how he's doing. Really appreciate the update. Sending best wishes and positive vibes your way, Marco.....hope you get better soon.

treefarmer wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:42 am Been wondering about him. Glad to learn he is anticipating being back on the forum. His hand showing a newly obtained knife is stuck in my minds eye.
Treefarmer

That hit me too. Almost an iconic image of AAPK. The lone hand holding the knife.

garddogg56 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:20 am Thanx for letting us know
Get well soon Marco

Ditto!!

Thanks, guys, you're too kind! See ya soon! Warm regards, Marco!

Take care, Mark!

Get well soon, Marco!

Get well soon Mark!

Get well soon amigo! Your presence here is sorely missed!

Get well and hurry back, we miss you around here!

So glad to read you're doing much better, Mark. Get well soon and looking forward to your return. You've been missed.

Any word on Marco's eye surgery? I was thinking about him the other day, hope he's doing well.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 12:48 pm Any word on Marco's eye surgery? I was thinking about him the other day, hope he's doing well.

Wow. i was actually planning on trying to contact him this week. I'll see if I hear back, and let y'all know..

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 2:22 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 12:48 pm Any word on Marco's eye surgery? I was thinking about him the other day, hope he's doing well.

Wow. i was actually planning on trying to contact him this week. I'll see if I hear back, and let y'all know..

Marco, I do pray your July 4th was a good one. Can't hardly wait for you to get all mended up and posting up a storm.

Hang in there, Marco. Glad to hear they're taking good care of you. See you on the AAPK side soon.