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its not about the knife.

to day is the 6 month mark when i got rolled on by my tractor,on the kitchen table was a puma hunters pal that i gave to my son on his 10th birthday,one of my favorites.he also left a note that said,while im in school behave yourself! i need you awhile yet.sometime times its not the knife, its the history and family.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on September 27, 2013 at 11:30

Well that is the truth John. So glad you survived the incident. I have had a few close calls my self but thankfully nothing more than a scare. You are absolutely right though sometimes the knife is right at the center of what goes on. It may be the bond between a son and a dad for instance or between a daughter and mom. In fact knives may bridge whole families where young ones are involved in the packaging and shipping of the knives or helping get them to the post office.

Its a great hobby and profession if you are a maker or designer or user/collector. Not too many quite like this one.

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Permalink Reply by John McDowell on September 27, 2013 at 11:36

thats why knives are so great,it bonds us all.thats why i like ikc.family, friends,and the love of knives.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on September 27, 2013 at 11:50

The love of knives bonds many of us from different walks of life. I am just happy you are around for the kids and for us!!

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on September 27, 2013 at 12:55

You have got a good point there John - glad you are back on your feet.

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Permalink Reply by John McDowell on September 27, 2013 at 13:42

thanks charles,cant keep a knife man down.

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Permalink Reply by John McDowell on September 27, 2013 at 14:51

thanks,ken.on top this ,its me. thanks for your support.

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Permalink Reply by John McDowell on September 27, 2013 at 14:57

to all my friends,thank you.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on September 27, 2013 at 16:37

Glad you're still with us! Sometimes a scare makes a person realize what the really important things are.

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on September 28, 2013 at 1:19

John, I'm glad you are alright now. Hope you weren't injured too severely. I am sure it wasn't any fun.

I will say it sounds like you have a fine son. Family bonds are so important and it is exceedingly good when they are strong and loving. It is a fine thing that you and your son can bond through knives.

For my son and I, our common interest was guns. I started him shooting and taught him safety at a relatively young age. Then he was in JROTC in high school and excelled on the rifle team. In fact his junior year, he was the top individual shooter in the North Alabama Rifle League.

I want to thank you for the knife. I was really surprised when I got Hogs message that you said for me to keep it. I greatly appreciate it. You are just another fine example of the wonderful people we have on this site..

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Permalink Reply by John McDowell on September 28, 2013 at 9:38

my pleasure charles,glad you like it.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 28, 2013 at 20:05

I want to thank, both of Ya'll for being great IKC members. We have something "Special" going on here and I think, we all are starting to realize this. We have so many great members, Bless both of Ya'll.