Thorvan Patten JR.

Glenrock, WY

United States

My wife don't understand why I need so many knives and I don't understand why she don't understand!!!

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
No
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
6- 10 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Westerns, Kershaws, I prefer older knives.
About Me
I started collecting when I was working at a meat processing plant. Skinning knives boning knives and the like and it just went from there now I'm not sure how many knives I have I would say at least 400 fixed blade and pocket knives. I buy a lot of knives online at auctions and of course garage sales. My best find at a garage sale is a Murphy Combat knife that I paid 50 cents for!!!
Interests
I collect knives and my wife and I collect Pottery. We go to auctions, garage sales and antique malls.
Other Hobbies
Lapidary

Comment Wall:


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    Dec 29, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Frank Evans

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Frank Evans

    Thorvan,

    No wife will ever understand knife collecting.... well there might be a few here.... but I do not understnd why they collect shoes either......


    To each there own!

    Frank

    Be Safe NYE

    Dec 30, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Thor,
    With almost 1300 members here, I'm sure that you'll find someone that can tell you anything you want, about knives. From buying and selling to building and using them, there are folks that are eager to share information.
    I'm mostly a whittler collector but have other patterns as well. I, too, like to get what I like.
    Again, welcome to town.

    Dec 30, 2009

  • Frank Evans

    You got it fine!...Stay Safe tonight... Congrats on FIVE YEARS! Outstanding.... I pulled an 18 monther without..... You have me thinking now about how much more knife money I'd have and likely buy smarted if I quit again! Hummm.... That might be the motivation right there. Happy New Year and Decade!
    Frank

    Dec 31, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Thorvan
    Thanks for joining our knife community. Look around and if you have any questions, please let me know. Think you'll like here as you spend time getting to know us. Check out our Groups too.
    Welcome!
    Scott

    Jan 1, 2010

  • Randy, HHH Knives

    Jan 2, 2010

  • Andy Voelkle "AxeMan"

    Jan 15, 2010

  • Tom George

    Hi Thorvan ...... I was a meatcutter for 42 years and I love knives too and I understand why you have 400 knives Ha Ha It is nice to have you with us hope you have fun here..........Tom

    Mar 24, 2010

  • Sunil Ram

    Hello there Thorvan, welcome to the BUCK KNIVES GROUP.

    Mar 25, 2010

  • Trent Rock

    Wow...I'm jealous!! Rob Zombie AND Alice Cooper!!??? Have fun..... bring ear plugs...hehehehhe

    May 5, 2010

  • Gerald Hines

    Happy Birthday

    Dec 27, 2010

  • Jakub Capek

    I like your collection of Westerns!

    Jan 19, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Happy Birthday

    Dec 27, 2011

  • J.J. Smith III

    Wow.  I want a cabinet like that.

     

    May 13, 2012

  • Ron Cooper

    Dec 27, 2012

  • Jan Carter

    Dec 27, 2012

  • Sue OldsWidow

    Dec 27, 2012

  • Alex K.

    Welcome to "Switchblades Past and Present." Thanks for your interest Enjoy the ride!

    Dec 6, 2013

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Dec 27, 2013

  • Ron Cooper

    Dec 27, 2013

  • Jan Carter

    Dec 27, 2013

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Dec 27, 2014

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Dec 27, 2015

  • Jan Carter

    Dec 27, 2015

  • Thorvan Patten JR.

        Thank You everyone for the Birthday wishes. Happy New Year to everyone.

    Dec 28, 2015

  • Jan Carter

    Dec 27, 2016