Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: olddogrib on July 26, 2015, 05:36:00 PM

Title: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: olddogrib on July 26, 2015, 05:36:00 PM

My father passed away tragically before I was born.  I owe my love of the outdoors to a couple of uncles who were graciously willing to let a nephew tag along.  One kept me canoeing rivers in the warm months, living off .22-shot bullfrogs, and trot-lined catfish for days.  The other kept me on beagle-chased rabbits in the winter months. When I found out Case still offered this 2-blade folding hunter pattern in chrome vanadium (aka carbon steel)I knew I had to have it because I watched one prep countless frog legs and catfish to go on the campfire. As my uncle told me, "if you don't have enough sense to keep your blade dry and oiled you probably don't need to be carrying one".  No it's not a frame lock nor is it "super steel".  I've owned Chris Reeve and Rick Hinderer knives....they mostly spent their days in lock boxes because any knife that cost upwards of 5 bills I just couldn't bring myself to consider a "working" knife.  Every time I take it out I'll fondly remember two uncles who've long since gone on to their just rewards(I'm staring down 60)....to Tom and John Evan, this one's for you!
    (http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab105/olddogrib/Case_zpswgwqog0g.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/olddogrib/media/Case_zpswgwqog0g.jpg.html)

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: bretto on July 26, 2015, 05:45:00 PM

Great EDC knife right there. Hope you have someone to make a memory or two with it.

bretto

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: mangonboat on July 26, 2015, 09:11:00 PM

I have a hunch that knife is going to see a lot of country in your pocket and a lot of game out of your pocket.    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: last arrow on July 27, 2015, 05:02:00 PM

Can't go wrong with a Case Folder.  I have a Trapper that was a gift from my wife that goes everywhere and does everything needed.

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 27, 2015, 06:40:00 PM

Nice Knife, Great Tribute!

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: wooddamon1 on July 27, 2015, 07:15:00 PM

Very cool, having things that bring back good memories with good people is beyond priceless.

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: JEFF B on July 27, 2015, 08:31:00 PM

real good knives . i have a few myself and yes they all get used

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: mark Willoughby on July 27, 2015, 10:24:00 PM

Awsome

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: Doc Nock on July 27, 2015, 10:43:00 PM

Enviable memories right there in a great story and handsome knife..

Title: Re: old school cutlery...a tribute to two uncles
Post by: DWT on July 28, 2015, 03:58:00 AM

Beauty, I have a couple schrade 250h models for the some of the same reasons.