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My first hunting knife
The following photo is of my first hunting knife. I was about 12 years old (memory fails) when I got this one at a store in Harrisburg, PA. It was purchased with coupon dollars that the store gave me when I bought clothing. No manufacturers name is etched on it, but I suspect it may be an Imperial knife. Over the years, I carried it while hunting game, both small and large. I learned the technique of sharpening a blade on it.
I remember loaning it to a friend to gut a buck and he put a dent in the blade. I did grind that dent out, and continued to use this knife for hunting chores. I'm not sure how often it was used on game, large or small, but it was many times for sure. Over the years I aquired other fixed blade knives and this one got retired. Now, it is just a treasured memory.
George R Naugle
I have never been wealthy enough that I felt I could afford a Randall Knife, but one of these days---------
I do have several Puma knives in my collection, including a fixed blade (Buffalo Hunter) and a lockback (Warden).
Jan 30
Jack
There is an interesting story to go with the purchase of my Randall I often stop at Pawn shops to look for knives. I pulled up next to a minivan and a lady started unloading all types of sporting goods scuba tanks and all the accessories, 2 shotguns a rifle and scope 2 pistols and the Randall. I helped her carry it in and asked if she was pawning it? She said that it is all to sell so i asked her how much for the knife she said 100. I took it out of my wallet and paid her. Her husband got caught parting naked with a group of his friends and female escorts. All his stuff was paying her lawyers retainer.
Jan 30
George R Naugle
Great deal on your part. Being at the right place at the right time!
Jan 30