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J.J. Smith III
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Knife show on a budget
Posted on March 18, 2019 at 13:00 11 Comments 3 Likes
Kaylin and I, along with my grandson, Nik, and son-in-law, Matt, made the 5 hour drive up to the Dalton show, this past weekend.
While the biggest topic of conversation was Jan's not being able to come, we still had a great time. As always, I enjoy seeking out other iKC members and sponsors; special shout out to Ken and Roger, of Blue…
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iKC Welcome Wagon
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter May 3, 2018. 8 Replies 4 Likes
Wish List?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Dec 27, 2015. 20 Replies 2 Likes
Four Years (and counting)...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Sample Jan 2, 2016. 28 Replies 10 Likes
Home of -- "Uncle Wiskers' Carved Pits".
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- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- From a friend.
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 21- 25 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Whittlers, especially CASE "Seahorse",
and the Great Eastern "Gippetto" Whittlers.
I also like other utilitarian frames and whatever appeals to me at the time.
- About Me
- Married, father of 2 girls.
Grandfather to 3.5 grandchildren.
Retired State employee.
Certified "Smart Aleck".
"acutis quae sunt acuti deditus"
- Interests
- Sitting on my front porch, carving "Peach Pits", smoking a good cigar and watching the world go by.
Check out my page, on Facebook @ "Uncle Wiskers Carved Pits".
- Other Hobbies
- PSB and Rail Scanning.
Backyard bird feeding and bird watching.
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Rough Ryder's Highlander Cattleman's Jack
Picked this RR to take on vacation back in March and in still carrying it. Really nice and heavy duty pocket knife.
Case Sodbuster Jr 1 of 25
"I can understand not putting the birdseye on some of the handle materials, but a smooth one like the burlap simply cries out for one."
Case Sodbuster Jr 1 of 25
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Really nice knife for the pocket. What I miss, though, is the birdseye pivot. That pivot is what stands out on a soddie."
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Be sure to share a photo when it shows up."
"Hum?
This topic has gotten me wondering about where does CASE source their raw materials from.
While they're made, here, in the USofA, where does their steel come from...
Handle material...
Up until now, I hadn't ever thought about…"
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thanks much
Thank you, J.J. I guess I was approved then.
Thank you J.J. Good to be here.
Thanks for the welcome, J. J. Hey, did that Dalton show you posted about happen to be in Dalton, Ohio? I am about 20 mins from there.
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