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Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 14, 2014 at 16:15

History of Case Knives and the women of Case...has been my favorite thing to research for INPUT.. of course along the way I add input on all fascinating knife company's along the way....just check out the topics in 

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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 13, 2014 at 20:40

Ricky, I know of one nice book a friend and great Hammer Forged Knife builder wrote but it's mostly about knife care. His name is Matt Lesniewski of ML Knives. I might add he makes great knives.

  You don't have to make a Hammer Forged Knife to be able to enjoy them. They are usually more expensive than the Stock Removal Knives but not always. I do know of some that are really reasonable and are really well made. If you want his name let me know. I do recommend his work.

Comment by Ricky L McConnell on April 13, 2014 at 7:31

Robert,

             I too like the way knives used to be built . I was very interested in Blacksmithing, but I do not have the time, or the money to start another hobby. Has anyone seen what just a good anvil costs ? I am interested in some reading material on this Robert, can you recommend any ? I read a book ""Sheffield Exhibition Knives " by Old  World Publishing , Ltd" It had great detail on how the knives were made , the hammer forging information was very good. You mentioned the period knives also, I too like these, I sometimes think I was born in the wrong century. As far as talking about knives, I do have a hard time getting people around me interested in this, to most they are just knives, and most people I am around do not carry a knife all the time.  I am glad to meet people here to talk knives to and keep my interest up.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 12, 2014 at 11:40

I also love "Period Knives" [ knives made like those from 1730 to 1880 ]. I love the old time way they look and function. Anyone else enjoy this style knife?

Comment by Brian Martin on April 9, 2014 at 22:34

For me it is the story behind the knife, estate sale, gun show find.  How did this knife end up in my hands?  That is what drives me to run around looking.  If some one cares enough to hold on to a knife for years and years and it ends up in an estate sale or on ebay, I feel I owe it to the knife to give it a good home.

Comment by Alexander Noot on April 9, 2014 at 13:04

There's sooo much to talk about....materials, construction etc.

I just love it.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on April 8, 2014 at 19:27

I hope our members see this as way to express what they enjoy talking about and talk to us about it.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 8, 2014 at 19:09

Robert, That is one very good question and I sure am a lot like you!  I see you are starting to get a few answers, it will be interesting to see what folks like to talk about!

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on April 8, 2014 at 18:30

My favorite topic is.......knives. Period. Even when it's outside of my main interest I'm interested in it, if it's about knives! I'd rather talk knives than sleep! LOL!

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on April 8, 2014 at 17:38

I think my favorite topics are: Actually using knives, and Cutlery history.