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My other( now "main") hobby
Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy Fleetwood Jul 28, 2012. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Hi all !Our friend Hog asked me if I could post something about my other hobby , and here it is.Although I'm a member of this forum since last year , I've only posted a few times on the forum,…Continue
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- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 21- 25 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Folding knives
- About Me
- Retired Chief mechanical design engineer.
Worked for 28 years in the Int'l R&D dept. at Pfizer/ Capsugel.
Vistited regularly our WW plants and frequently our plant in Greenwood/ SC
Love mechanical challenges!
- Interests
- Vintage fountain pen collector & restorer.
Recently started designing and making my own"Fountainbel" fountain pens. All parts are machined from barstock in my shop, only the nib is bought
Active member of the "Fountain pen Network", under nickname "fountainbel".
Designed and made several fountainpen repair tools, used by several proffesional FP repairers
- Other Hobbies
- Collecting " vintage" folding knives & pen knives.
I have a collection of t least 500 vintage folding/pen knives.
I must admit my interest for knives somewhat faded since I started in the fountain pen world. This really takes alot of my time.
Joining this excellent board may surely revive my interest !
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"Finished a hammer, and now moving onto other projects. I have to get photos of recent acquisitions too. Staying busy for certain! :)"
"For example, I am leaving for the cabin in the morning. Gonna fire up the chainsaw. Yes, I will wear chaps"
"With my lifestyle, Jan, being careful is pretty much out of the question. and, I have the scars to prove it (LOL)."
"As to the two photos I just added:
The hand is about healed up now and ready for work.
A bunch of lockbacks from my collection."
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KnifeMakerSaud ul Hassan said…
Happy birthday !!!
In MemoriamScott King said…
Thanks for joining our community. iKC is a great place to meet other collectors with similar interests. Look forward to having you active here.
Welcome!
Scott
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