iKnife Collector
Jim Prather
81, Male
Moore, Oklahoma
United States
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle..."
LTA... That stands for Love To All. Something I came up with years ago when I saw TCB on the tail of Elvis' (Not Bob Picklesimer, the original Elvis) plane when I flew a Cessna 172 into Memphis. TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business". I thought, "Cool, I gotta' do something like that, and I'll be famous"! So I came up with, LTA. And I mean it. And I became a legend in my own mind...
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?
- 46 to 50 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Case Seahorse, Case Sway Back Jack... Just about anything with a Wharncliffe blade.
My Photobucket pics:
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Unclejim/?start=all
More Photobucket Pics:
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Unclejim/Seahorsies/?start=all - Website
- http://www.unclejim.org
- About Me
- I am old and crazy. I am medicated at all times of the day. I have been known to wear the same clothes for an entire space shuttle mission. I am caucasion, and Episcopal. I like Fords, and Ford products. I don't like rude people. I don't like people who hurt animals... (BAD, Michael Vic, BAD BOY!) I don't care for people who bite other people. That's just uncalled for!
I like knives. Knives of all kinds, although I collect mostly Case knives, and anything I can get for free. I especially like anything that Bob Picklesimer puts out. And yes, he IS my little brother! Can YOU spell Picklesimer?
It's time for my medication. - Interests
- Knife making... I hung up my belt sander several years ago. Race cars (I used to race sports cars), airplanes, former pilot, former scuba diver, collect antique marbles and military patches and American coins, photography. Guns and shooting. NOT killing, but shooting. And if it's very still, I can pretty well drill it! I used to love to bass fish, but I don't get out of the house any more... except to go to the doctor.
I'm also interested in life. It's a hoot! Although I look at death as a promotion in life... - Other Hobbies
- Collecting antique marbles. Collecting Patches. Collecting cook books. I even wrote and had one published.
Ham Radio. I have talked to people in almost every country in the world. I was one of the first "Dirty Dozen" Ham Operators in Oklahoma city. That was in 1959.
I live in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado capitol of the known universe. Tornados are a hobby to EVERYONE in Moore, Oklahoma. Seriously, I have my own weather station, and I report to the NWS in Norman, Ok. I am also a member of http://www.tornadovideos.net/ It's a GREAT forum for anyone interested in extreme weather.
J.J. Smith III
May 28, 2009
In Memoriam
Scott King
Interesting person you are. Though I don't believe we have met yet, I feel I do know you after reading your profile. Thanks for taking the time and energy to introduce yourself to the community.
You will fit in well here- we have old folks too :). Take your time and look around. If you have questions as you get settled in, let me know.
JJ calls me the Mayor, well I'm not- but do have a special interest in our community here.
Looking forward to you sharing your knife experience. We have a lot of new collectors here and while they may have a different leaning as to the type of knife they prefer, they are good folk too.
Welcome!
May 28, 2009
J.J. Smith III
That's Uncle Wiskers' (no "h"). LOL (Long story.)I picked up the RRVKA Seahorse from a friend in Texas, and that's one that won't be used or sold. With all of yours, you won't miss not having that one, too much, will you.
BTW, don't let Scott fool you, He's the Mayor allright. He runs a real nice town here.
May 28, 2009
J.J. Smith III
How about a counter offer...
You call the local FORD TRUCK dealer, let me sign for it and I'll break it in by driving the knife to Oklahoma, for you. (Save on the postage.)
May 29, 2009
Fred Feightner
Jun 1, 2009
J.J. Smith III
I'm also to have My EDC Seahorse, some peach pits and a sharpening stone.Jun 2, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Your dream car looks cool but it looks like I'd need to step up, just to get out of it.
I got 2 store-bought hips and the extra height helps...
Jun 3, 2009
J.J. Smith III
This is what we use for plates, down at the diner...
Jun 4, 2009
J.J. Smith III
With all that you've got kicking on you, I can see your need for pain meds. Hope your surgery, tomorrow, is a success.
Jun 5, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Please excuse me.
I had to go out and howl at the moon.
WOW, atsa nice truck.
Jun 8, 2009
J.J. Smith III
How ya been doing. (Healing up ok?)
Went to the mountains last week, couldnt find any new Seahorses. Going back next week, then on to Pennsylvania the following week. Maybe I'll have a little luck.
Jul 5, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Jul 6, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Jul 6, 2009
Rodney Smith
Take care, my friend.
Jul 15, 2009
Perry Miller
Good to see you here! Hoopefully I'll be able to vist you from time to time.
Jul 17, 2009
In Memoriam
Scott King
Sorry for falling in a hole since you replied back to my post on the speeding tickets.
But..do you have any pics of your awful sounding wreak you described or is there a link someone on the web to it? Thanks goodness you survived.
Scott
Jul 21, 2009
Lynn
Jul 26, 2009
In Memoriam
Scott King
Jul 27, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Just got off the front porch and had a thought...
I know you're real tight with the folks at CASE, has anyone there ever considered a Seahorse Jr ? Something in the 3 1/8 to 3 1/2 inch range would sure look good.
Any thoughts on the idea.
(Sometimes I think too much.)
JJ
Aug 15, 2009
J.J. Smith III
Aug 15, 2009
Michael D Sabol
Nov 13, 2009
Michael D Sabol
Nov 15, 2009
Gary Kennedy
Jun 20, 2010
Jim Prather
Love to all... Jim
PS... It's also my 40th wedding Anniversary. And there has not EVER been an incident where one of us put the other in the hospital. Well, not YET!
Jun 20, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King
Jun 20, 2010
In Memoriam
Scott King
Jun 20, 2011
Billy Oneale
Jun 20, 2011
Jan Carter
Jun 20, 2011
Ron Cooper
Jun 20, 2012
Sue OldsWidow
Jun 20, 2012
stephen tungate
Jun 20, 2012
Jan Carter
Jun 20, 2012
Billy Oneale
Happy Birthday, Jim.
Jun 20, 2012