Steve wells

77, Male

United States

Always Remember and Never Forget

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
16- 20 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
WR CASE
About Me
Retired Merchant Seaman
Interests
Knives-Fishing-Hunting-Classic Country Music
Other Hobbies
My Grand children

Comment Wall:


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Steve- Glad you joined our little community here. I'm looking forward to you sharing your knife experience with us.
    Did you notice the Case Fan Group yet? As you get moved in and settled in, let me know if I can help.
    Scott

    Apr 28, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    I'll have to add an album.

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Steve wells

    JJ if you sell them I would love a brocsure-its been a long time since i have seen Peach Seed Carving

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Terry Barkes

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. And I would be happy to talk to you anytime you want. You can call me here at the shop. God bless and remember your next knife may be one with my name on it.

    Terry

    Apr 29, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Hey Steve where do you like to fish on the coast?
    South Eastern ,I like the Outer Banks at the point
    when the water temp. gets right, but looks like you
    have to go off shore in the gulf to make a Good trip.
    I have a friend on the island that sets pots in winter
    months an hires out in the summer. Ronnie O'neal he
    will do you right ,he sets black pots an we fish his holes
    for groupers,5lb black bass two at a time! LOL if gulf
    is right we hit the tuna,an some I can't spell! LOL

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Rusty R Halsey

    Thanks - Bulldogs like to be shown off & appreciated!

    Apr 30, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Steve,
    Looks like you've been busy with the camera. Those Russlocks sure look good.
    JJ

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Gary Kennedy

    Great looking bunch of Russlocks Gary Kennedy

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Jim Wyckoff

    Steve, You have a very interesting fixed catt. there! I have not seen one like it before. Old Catts are like no other knives. The factory burned years ago and they made so many knives for companies. There are few still around!

    May 1, 2009

  • DELBERT COVER

    That is a nice boat and a nice large mouth bass. Up north they don,t as big. I think that knife is in the OUTERS pattern. Marble's made one and Western and I have seen this pattern in Remington. I have about 300 different CATTARAUGUS patterns and still need some of the rare ones.

    May 4, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Thanks Steve, these are the first time pictures I've took
    I'm just getting started But I do see you like Case an so do I.
    You have some NICE!! Russlock's!! I have a few but not as
    many as you! LOL

    May 5, 2009

  • Gary Kennedy

    Know him well set up at a gun show this weekend with him I have a brochure from the 70's where he would send out a monthly list of knives for sell at one of the past shows I set up at I ask him it he would honor the prices in it . he just laughed (CaseXX for 12 to 25 dollars )

    May 6, 2009

  • Gary Kennedy

    look on page 198 of Sargents Knives & Razors 6th Edition .That is the knife I showed a 6249 long pull green bone Tested I like older knives too

    May 6, 2009

  • Gary Kennedy

    The most honest one That I know Great Family

    May 6, 2009

  • Fred Feightner

    Hey Steve great to have you aboard the good ship RussLock! :)

    May 6, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Yea Steve but I don't know what I'm doing! LOL But I'll be getting to more and better knives to come .

    May 8, 2009

  • Lisa Sebenick

    Thanks Steve!

    May 9, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Steve
    Delbert wants to know if you'll start an Antique Knife Collectors Group? He wants one. I left him a message on his My Page...y'all talk. If you are interested, join the iKC Leaders Group...we talk about what to do and how to do it. It ain't hard...plus they'll all be old friends of yours (not old as in old but old as in previously known to you :)
    Scott

    May 13, 2009

  • DELBERT COVER

    I LEFT A COMMENT ON WHERE ARE ALL THE OLD ANTIQUE KNIFE COLLECTORS AND SCOTT KING THINKS WE SHOULD START A ANTIQUE KNIFE COLLECTORS CLUB. ARE YOU ANY GOOD AT STARTING SOMETHING LIKE THIS?

    May 13, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Steve
    Started a group I'd like to have you a part of it's called Vintage American Knives.
    Hope to see you there.
    Scott

    May 18, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    I started it for us..but would love for you two veterans to help out...its Vintage American Knives. I think you joined today. Thanks.

    May 26, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Steve. Just dropping by to say "hello" and hope all is well!

    Jun 22, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Thanks Steve you have the best set with all the Ruslocks!!! Ive still got about 400 more but I'm going to add just a few Great Easterns

    Jul 22, 2009

  • Rodney Smith

    You bet I'll wash my hands, Steve. Them darn knives are hard enough to clean fresh outa the box!
    Hope you and the lovely ladies are having a good one.

    Jul 26, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Should have also said that I bought some "Lancaster County" peaches. They all must have been their early crop because the pits were all split. All I could get from them were the half basket hat pins. (Got one for the new hat already).

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Rusty R Halsey

    Thank you, Steve. Yes, I had a good weekend. I see you have a nice collection of knife-related hat pins. Can't wait to see your new knives.

    Jul 27, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    You know how the hat pins go...

    I've carved pits that were over a year old and some that were only dried a day or so. I'm no expert, but as long as the "Seed" is removed, I think that the pit will stabilize and not split. A mature pit will be hard either way. Be sure to check out Carving Peach Pits by R. V. Dietrich, on the web.

    Jul 27, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    I've only done 4 or 5 of the basket pins, as of yet. Guess you could say it's a limited run. LOL

    Jul 29, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Pit carving is fun, but be sure to keep some band-aids handy.

    Jul 29, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    That's just for the hat pins. Couldn't begin to think how many regular baskets I've carved over the years.
    The Deitrich page is the only inspiration that I had before we got a computer. Good luck.

    Jul 29, 2009

  • Leo (Smitty) Smith

    Thanks for such a warm Welcome,it's good to be here!

    Jul 29, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Steve I will have to look them up I've been meaning to write the names an brands on my knives just need to find time! LOL

    Jul 30, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Hey Steve I just named the Trapper's I didn't think to look in my record books! LOl

    Jul 30, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Steve,
    Click in the red highlited words to bring up the page that I was referring to, Carving Peach Pits.

    Jul 31, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    I had just figured how to put a link in the messages.
    Be sure to pay attention to figure 1 when you carve.
    Let me know how you do.
    It is kind of addictive.

    Aug 5, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    You're lucky. The very first time I tried it, back when I was a teenager, I cut my finger to the bone.
    Quit trying that again till years after I was married. Be sure to keep some bandaids handy.

    Aug 5, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    I'll say that from your start, you'll definately get better. That looks pretty darn good and you should be rite proud of it.
    Was carving it any easier or harder than you thought ? (and how are the bandaids holding out, LOL ?)
    By the way, what kind of knife are you using ? You using one of your Russlocks or are you holding out on us.

    Aug 9, 2009