Bryan OShaughnessy

Male

Cary, IL

United States

User/Collector

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: internet search
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes
How long have you collected knives?: 41 to 45 years
Favorite Kind of Knives: vintage folding knives
About Me: Hobby is repairing old knives and sending them to American servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan, approx 1,000 in past seven years. I have forged a large bowie-style knife from an automobile leaf-spring. Carry a different pocketknife every day, own approx 400 folders.
Interests: History of knife companies, unique designs, unique tools on pocketknives, methods of repairing broken knives.
Other Hobbies: Vintage motorcycles, history, van/camper traveling,target-shooting pistol, rifle, shotgun, Zenith Trans-Oceanic Radio,WWII aircraft,history of printing, blues music, napping.