Who here collects vintage and/or custom pocket knives

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daves66valiant

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I grew up with pocket knives. Loved all the vintage ones. Case, Queen, Bulldog, K-bar, Winchester etc. I remember reading Blade magazine and looking at all the cool custom knives. One thing I didn’t see much of was custom folding pocket knives. If I did they were usually single bladed or lockbacks. My Dad handmakes folders primarily. He’s never been into selling them much. Every once in a while he would make special ones for co-workers or friends. Of course I have acquired a few of his creations over the years. He’s retired now and knife making keeps him busy. I’m not sure this is the right place to post this kinda thing (cars and knives seem like peas and carrots to me) and wondering if there would be any interest from FABO members for a custom pocket knife. Logos, names, images can be etched into the blades. Handle material of choice. My dad would never try to advertise his work so I’m gauging interest and in return might keep him busy in his retirement years.

Samples pictures he’s sent me over the last couple years.

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Have been collecting knives long before cars, your dad is very talented.
These days I give knives as presents especially for Christmas. I'm partial to trappers and fancy Barlows. I think other members would be interested too.
 
Have been collecting knives long before cars, your dad is very talented.
These days I give knives as presents especially for Christmas. I'm partial to trappers and fancy Barlows. I think other members would be interested too.

Love Trappers and Barlows too. I also like sowbellys and muskrats (sounds like a good bluegrass band name). He just started experimenting with liner locks as seen in the first 2 pictures. Wish I had some pictures of his 3 and 4 bladed knives.
 
Decorative liner file work

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Those are awesome Dave. Your Pops is one talented guy. Would love to have one of your Dads knives. :)
 
Those are awesome Dave. Your Pops is one talented guy. Would love to have one of your Dads knives. :)
Let me know Johnny. I’m sure we can come up with something. He may visit this summer. You’ll have to meet him.
 
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