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Post by puffy on Mar 10, 2016 18:12:53 GMT -5
When I was 12 years old grandpa gave me a pocket knife.He told me that I would need it to cut my tobacco.In those days chewing tobacco came in plugs.He said that a fella had to do two things in order to become a man.One was to chew tobacco.He didn't tell me what the other was,but he had 7 kids.I chewed tobacco one time.I didn't like it so I never did it again,and I only had one kid.I don't know where that leaves me in grandpa's scheme of things..He probably was a greater influence on me than anyone else in my life.He smoked Prince Albert.I never saw him smoke plug tobacco,but when I read the term plug tobacco I think of him.
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Post by sparks on Mar 10, 2016 20:18:38 GMT -5
That's for sharing that memory, Puff.
Those are the things to hold on to for sure.
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Post by puffadder on Mar 10, 2016 22:23:56 GMT -5
Great memory  . I remember my dad telling me a similar story. He was raised by his grandfather and was presented with a .22 rifle from Montgomery Wards, a Case pocket knife and a plug of George Washington chewing tobacco on his 10th birthday. He said the tobacco burned his mouth and he spit it out causing his grandfather to bust out laughing. ( one of the few times dad ever saw the stern old guy laugh) I still have the .22 but like most kids he lost the pocket knife. |
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 10, 2016 22:29:02 GMT -5
Can you imagine what would happen if a grandparent gave a 10 year-old chewing tobacco today? What didn't kill us made us stronger.
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Post by charl on Mar 11, 2016 2:32:34 GMT -5
Will probably be put in jail!  I wonder how many people still carry pocket knives? |
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Post by antb on Mar 11, 2016 3:51:23 GMT -5
Quite a few people I know Charl! LOL
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 11, 2016 6:26:42 GMT -5
I do! There´s no way in surviving todays packing and wrapping madness without a good pocket knife. People use to make fun of me why I would carry such a "murder instrument" only to ask a few minutes later if they can borrow it.  Another sign of our twisted and bent times were common sense is a rare good. Due to harsher weapons laws here in Germany I ristrict myself to a slip joint pocket knife that can´t be opened one-handed. Most of the time I carry one of the Great Estern Cutlery PA or a chinese neck knife which is also legal here.  |
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 11, 2016 7:54:58 GMT -5
Charl, I carry small pocket knives. A Swiss Army and a Case for plugs.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 11, 2016 8:52:25 GMT -5
Never leave the house without my knife, feel undressed without one. Had a 22 at age 5, at 8 a crack barrel 20 gauge that I used to kill Geese on our Farm in Winter. Sadly the only thing I"ve taught my Youngest Grandson is to piss off the porch on the cat. Oh, gave him a cob when he spent the summer, when he got home and went to school, his Mom upon his return from school found him clenching his cob and pissing on the Tree in the front yard, all this at 8 yrs old. Never felt so proud as when I took the call from my Daughter ripping my arse.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 11, 2016 8:58:00 GMT -5
 You´ve don good Brad! Nothing beats a good, down to earth upbringing that proves to be useful in the future.
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 11, 2016 9:21:37 GMT -5
It's the job of grandparents to teach kids those skills that parents don't dare. Can't wait to get my shot at it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 15:57:35 GMT -5
When I was young all the boys had a pocket knife and learned how to play mumbley-peg and of course how to whittle and later how NOT to cut ones self.
A pocket knife was a tool and as a young lad it got plenty of use cutting and even the dreaded prying on occasion.
Still carry my pocket knife everywhere.......except on a plane nowadays and it's even more useful now then it was then.
I'm glad NOT to see many boys carrying them now cause I don't see in them what it takes to handle it with respect and as a tool.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 11, 2016 16:04:05 GMT -5
...they would probably just cut themselfs these days. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 18:11:46 GMT -5
...they would probably just cut themselfs these days. It's cutting some else that worries me. |
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Post by Darin on Mar 11, 2016 18:17:26 GMT -5
I keep my Old Timer pocket knife in the truck and my Barlow folding knife next to plugs.  |
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 11, 2016 21:41:50 GMT -5
Well, I collect knives so am kinda biased; most useful tool there is, and guys like tools. Always have a pocket knife, and you'll be surprised how many times a day it comes in handy. Found out my main carry folder is the exact same one Bradley carries, a Cold Steel Voyager 4" Tanto in VG-1. That can't be bad |
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 12, 2016 4:51:05 GMT -5
Same here. Just giving up my collection. Pipes and knives is too much..... |
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Post by charl on Mar 12, 2016 5:16:20 GMT -5
I can imagine! Both of them are expensive hobbies.
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Post by simnettpratt on Mar 12, 2016 13:56:27 GMT -5
You can do knives for less than you think if you just get quality ones that are basic workhorses. $35-75 (530-1137 Rand) gets you a lot of Cold Steel folders, Ka Bars and SOGs. I can't afford a $600 Randall. Plus, knives you can actually use for stuff, unlike if you collect art or Beanie Babies or something. Heck, you can do pipes for cheap if you spend your money on tobacco and buy a lot of cobs! Yeah, I know, no one does that, and I'd still love to have a $600 Randall PS Been meaning to tell you, my dad and all his relatives are from Joburg and Cape Town. |
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Post by herbinedave on Mar 12, 2016 14:36:38 GMT -5
Never leave the house without my knife, feel undressed without one. Had a 22 at age 5, at 8 a crack barrel 20 gauge that I used to kill Geese on our Farm in Winter. Sadly the only thing I"ve taught my Youngest Grandson is to piss off the porch on the cat. Oh, gave him a cob when he spent the summer, when he got home and went to school, his Mom upon his return from school found him clenching his cob and pissing on the Tree in the front yard, all this at 8 yrs old. Never felt so proud as when I took the call from my Daughter ripping my arse. I dang near fell out of my chair reading this reply. Bradley nothing wrong in what you are showing this little boy. He will look fondly on the time he spends with you! |
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Post by crapgame on Mar 12, 2016 14:53:18 GMT -5
This year alomg with the chocolate rabbit and jelly beans in my sons easter basket..he doesn't believe anymore..will be a handful of new fishing lures and a knife!
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Post by fadingdaylight on Mar 13, 2016 9:21:05 GMT -5
I have been through several Swiss Army knives, a few CRKTs, a handful of Gerbers, finally settled on a case. Carry it on my belt in a leather case I made in Scout Camp when I was eleven.
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 13, 2016 9:23:34 GMT -5
You can´t go wrong with a CASE although I prefer Great Eastern Cutlery.
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Post by charl on Mar 19, 2016 3:46:46 GMT -5
Makes sense now, David!
Talking about knives, how about kitchen knives? I've been wanting a decent one (and not too pricey, of course). Any ideas?
I haven't started looking around yet, but have noticed that Victorinox is sort of easily available here.
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Post by sparks on Mar 19, 2016 7:25:24 GMT -5
Talking about knives, how about kitchen knives? I've been wanting a decent one (and not too pricey, of course). Any ideas? Not sure if it's available over there, but Chicago Cutlery makes some decent knives. I got a set for Christmas and I love them. Couldn't tell you were they fall as far as quality, but I would think on the higher end of the standard consumer options. The were not cheap. |
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Post by crapgame on Mar 19, 2016 7:48:15 GMT -5
Makes sense now, David! Talking about knives, how about kitchen knives? I've been wanting a decent one (and not too pricey, of course). Any ideas? I haven't started looking around yet, but have noticed that Victorinox is sort of easily available here. Ludwig Schiff and F.Dick should be good options.Try to find a chef's knife without a bolster on the blade otherwise after time and many sharpenings the blade will no longer be flat against your cutting surface due to a small arch being formed on the blade. J.A. Henkal makes knives that are good quality but are very pricey..you pay for the name with those..IMHO. Another option would be make friends with a restrant owner or chef and buy some good knives from who supplies the resturant their knives. |
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Post by charl on Mar 20, 2016 14:22:14 GMT -5
I should actually go and have a look to see what's available first, I think.
I have a chef friend, but unfortunately he is in China at the moment and will be for 3 more years until his contract expires.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 20, 2016 23:13:29 GMT -5
I usually always have a knife on me...
along with either a 1911 or a Ruger SR9C depending on clothing, and a .38 backup.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 14:36:23 GMT -5
Carrying guns used to make sense because of snakes and other wildlife.
Now, it's the human wildlife... stay safe
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Post by buroak on Mar 21, 2016 22:27:14 GMT -5
My grandfather never gave me a knife; that was something my father provided. When my grandfather died, though, I did get one of his pocket knives. The funny thing is that the other grandkids beat me to the box of knives. They all picked the shiny ones he probably received as gifts and used very little. Those were the cheap knives with poor quality stainless blades. What was left for me was an old Purina advertising stockman knife with great carbon steel blades. No one else appreciated that that was the best knife in the box. I like to think Grandpa was smiling on me then.
I always have a pocket knife on me, and I use it frequently. I hate flying because I have to part with my knife.
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Another sign of our twisted and bent times were common sense is a rare good.
You´ve don good Brad! Nothing beats a good, down to earth upbringing that proves to be useful in the future. 
