What was your first knife?
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What was your first knife?
The title's quite self-explanatory. What was your first knife? Why did you have it? When? Do you still own it?
My first was a classic 4-blade Scout knife when I joined Boy Scouts. A simple utility knife, that little piece has served me well for years, and started me on the path to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Holism.
I still have it, and still carry it. It's a bit worn at the edges, and the belly's starting to wear flat, but it keeps on cutting.
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My first was a classic 4-blade Scout knife when I joined Boy Scouts. A simple utility knife, that little piece has served me well for years, and started me on the path to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Holism.
I still have it, and still carry it. It's a bit worn at the edges, and the belly's starting to wear flat, but it keeps on cutting.
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My first folding knife was a Buck "Selector" and a 110.. <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I still have them in my drawer.. My first Spyderco knife was a C-17 Catcherman in AUS-8.. Still works! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>P<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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have scars will travel..
The first 2 or 3 knives I can remember buying for myself were all Buck 110 cheep copies. Nearly 30 years later I still have one on the desk in front of me, although these days it is relagated to being the test for new sharpening techniques.
I've never owned a real Buck, but the more I look at this cheep copy the more I'm tempted to buy the real deal just for old times sake <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> They do quite a nice 110 with a BG42 blade and a choice of handle materials.
Walk softly, carry a big stick.
I've never owned a real Buck, but the more I look at this cheep copy the more I'm tempted to buy the real deal just for old times sake <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> They do quite a nice 110 with a BG42 blade and a choice of handle materials.
Walk softly, carry a big stick.
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small(now) Sheffield slipjoint, made in the early 50s(checked on the collectors forum at BFC).
My grandfather gave it to me as a 5th Bday gift. Taught me how to sharpen and care for a knife, using that one. Got it in '89, and was hooked.
Still have it tucked away.
And shepherds we shall be, for thee my lord for thee. Power hath decended forth from thy hand so our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. And we shall flow a river forth to thee and teaming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomine Patris, Et Filii, Et Spiritus Sancti.
My grandfather gave it to me as a 5th Bday gift. Taught me how to sharpen and care for a knife, using that one. Got it in '89, and was hooked.
Still have it tucked away.
And shepherds we shall be, for thee my lord for thee. Power hath decended forth from thy hand so our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. And we shall flow a river forth to thee and teaming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomine Patris, Et Filii, Et Spiritus Sancti.
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My first knife was a cheap non locking folder. The SS handles had the shape of a fish - with eyes, tail, scales, everything. I guess I lost it or it was stolen from me <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I'd buy another one if I'd find such a model, just for memorabilia purposes)<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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Mine was a two bladed pocket knife, had bone scales, given to me by my grandfather when I was 7 or eight years old. He taught me how to take care of it too, and to respect it as a tool. Of course back then I used it to whittle on anything allowable - and probably on a few things that weren't <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. It did not take me long to learn real respect for it though. I have carried a knife of some sort with me all my life. Sad to say, I don'k remember what happened to the original - I think I gave it to my brother.
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A little Chinese slipjoint folder. The metal handle was shaped like a small fish <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I was about 5 yrs old and it was a gift from my grandfather. This was 41 yrs ago, my grandfather is long gone, but I still have the knife - somewhere...
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First for me was SAK Champ SOS kit (red), second was another SAK Champ SOS Kit (black), always kept one in vehicle.
Then this year I got my first real knife - a Military SE, and two accessories the Spyderench, and Spydercard.
My two SAK kits got refurbished this year from SAK, to repair scissors, chipped handle on one, and upon their return I gave one to each of my godson's on their 13th birthday.
Absolute delight to see their smiles. I have never since such big grins in all my life, seeing them open up all the tools on the knife.
Todd
Then this year I got my first real knife - a Military SE, and two accessories the Spyderench, and Spydercard.
My two SAK kits got refurbished this year from SAK, to repair scissors, chipped handle on one, and upon their return I gave one to each of my godson's on their 13th birthday.
Absolute delight to see their smiles. I have never since such big grins in all my life, seeing them open up all the tools on the knife.
Todd