My father's knives (RIP)...

[Foxfire5]

I think that's why I love traditional style pocket knives, is because they make such great gifts to younger generations. At least they used to. These kids nowadays probably don't give two ***** about grandpa's old knife.

That's a fact and coming directly from a Grandpa.

 

[Mr.Glock]

Generally with blade steels most of it is where it lands on the Rockwell hardness scale. Knife makers are usually trying to find a balance between edge retention vs ease of sharpening and chip resistance

Typically the harder steels hold an edge much longer, but they can be difficult to sharpen (especially hard stainless) and are prone to tiny chips if used improperly. Most modern knives are made from fairly soft stainless steel.

Those old carbon blades rocked because they are very hard and have great edge retention, but they still sharpen fairly easily. The only downside is they will rust if not cared for.

That’s why 90% of common knives today won’t have true carbon steel blades, because people are lazy and don’t take care of things. It’s all stainless now.. they’ll use BS language like “high carbon stainless steel” but it’s usually just crappy stainless

Thanks! Great explanation to a non knife metal guy. I never sparked an interest making or such, but just like the old ones!

 

[Glock 'em down]

That's a fact and coming directly from a Grandpa.

I would give anything to have one of my grandpa's pocket knives, but his other grandkids wound up with em.

 

[okietool]

That looks like OJ's knife.
Sorry. Couldn't help it.

 

[HiredHand]

I have many of the same knives that I also got from my father. Plus, a number of SAK and a Buck 110 that could be an impact weapon.

 

[Roadking Larry]

The older Schrade/Uncle Henry stuff were pretty dang good knives. A true treasure no matter the monetary value.
I've got one of the Schrade drop points before they added the gut hook. Had it nearly 40 years.

 

[Ians 17/22]

The older Schrade/Uncle Henry stuff were pretty dang good knives. A true treasure no matter the monetary value.
I've got one of the Schrade drop points before they added the gut hook. Had it nearly 40 years.

Hope this thread keeps going , some very interesting / peeks into the past remembrances.....my mind goes back 3 times , (1) my Grandmother carried a very small folder , about 2 inch long opened , she had to open it for me that's how young i was , i recall white handles with a RED spot which she said was the BLOOD of her Father , i also recall carving something in the Sycamore tree in front of the house....when she passed i asked for it BUT it was no where 2 B found....it truly sticks in my mind.....(2) An Xmas gift from my Dad , a Puma Pal , still have it with the sheath , dressed many a deer with it , i regard it as Best gift of all...(3) pic attached of what i call "last resort"....carried / wore when starting my Co. in a pretty Bad neighborhood , along with my 1911a1 , never had to use either But the bad guys knew not to mess......

 

[Shinneryfarmer]

A couple of ones I have been hanging onto.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Good lookjng Trappers.

 

[hbokc]

I thought I'd start a new knife thread instead of bogging down the other one.

As most of you remember, I lost my folks within 10 days of each other back in June of 2018. I miss them both every day.

I credit dad for starting me on my path of where I am today. Dad wasn't a huge EDCer, although we all are to a certain extent. The average Joe carries the EDC trifecta...wallet, keys, phone.

While pops never carried nor owned a cell phone, he dide tote keys, a wallet, a handkerchief, a pocket knife, cigarettes and a cheap Bic lighter every single day of his life. He also carried a small tape measure and one of those little circular 4 way screwdriver things that was made of a thin steel about the size of a half dollar. The older crowd here will know exactly what I'm talking about.

Anyways, he did give me my first wallet, handkerchief and pocket knife. He said a man should have those three items in his pockets at all times.

Dad wasn't a big handgun type of guy. He was more into bolt action and lever guns. But he did love knives. Old Timer and Uncle Henry were his favorite brands and I was lucky enough to get a few of his before he passed.

This is an Old Timer Deerslayer. He bought it at a yard salei, but ddn't carry it very often. He said it was too long and cumbersome.

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Next is an Old Timer two blade slip joint folder. He used this knife A LOT! He had a basket mounted in front of the handlebars of his 4 wheeler, and that is where this little feller resided. I need to give him a good scrubbing and oiling.

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Next up is an Uncle Henry liner lock that he wore on his belt every deer season. I was with him when he bought it back in November of 1979, the first year we moved from Claremore to the Holdenville area. I think he paid $12.95 for it.

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And lastly, I was fortunate enough to own his EDC pocket knife, a 3 blade Old Timer. He used this knife for EVERYTHING! The proof is in the pics...

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Thanks for indulging me a little show and tell of my old man's blades. They are some of my most prized possessions.

That’s pretty awesome I inherited almost the exact same knives….He wasn’t always there… but He ways Dad… I also inherited a pair of Ruger Super Black Hawk 44 Magnums one of which I gave my Son…
He was a Good Ol Boy…