Browne and Pharr leather knife - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T15:56:39Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/browne-and-pharr-leather-knife?feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs a fellow wood worker Mike,…tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-07-29:3181080:Comment:16836752021-07-29T23:31:25.088ZLars Rayhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LarsRay
<p>As a fellow wood worker Mike, I get a thrill with finding an old hand tool and breathing new life into it so I can use it in my shop. There's a private pride in work when I am able to use a classic tool instead of something newer. Any old wood working tools that I have that are set aside as "collectible" is only because it is so old it isn't safe to use or I cannot get or make replacement parts for it. </p>
<p>Consider this: You're a leather worker....would this be a knife that you would use…</p>
<p>As a fellow wood worker Mike, I get a thrill with finding an old hand tool and breathing new life into it so I can use it in my shop. There's a private pride in work when I am able to use a classic tool instead of something newer. Any old wood working tools that I have that are set aside as "collectible" is only because it is so old it isn't safe to use or I cannot get or make replacement parts for it. </p>
<p>Consider this: You're a leather worker....would this be a knife that you would use in the making of your belts today if it were up to specs?</p>
<p>Would using it add to the collective memory of the object, or add to it's provenance?</p>
<p>Would using it bring you more satisfaction of ownership than just looking at it? </p>
<p>Is there more value as a collectible or in the use of it?</p>
<p>No right or wrong answers, but the path of discovery will lead you to a satisfactory one - regardless of which one you choose.</p>
<p>Looking forward to knowing which you decide!</p>
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