What about EDCs that you've managed to hold onto for an amazing length of time?

peacefuljeffrey · December 5th, 2007, 06:45 AM

This would also include knives that you've found after a long time missing.

I have a Buck Gent that I got while I was in high school (around 1988 or so), but more importantly I have a Swiss-army-style knife with brown plastic grips and the Cub Scout symbol on it from when my brother got it when he was in the Webelos! The knife must date back to the late '60s or early '70s and is in great condition. He gave it to me when I myself was a kid in the late '70s. It's tucked away now.

What relics from your past do you still have somewhere safe?

Bark'n · December 5th, 2007, 08:09 AM

My A.G. Russell - one handed paramedic knife! I am amazed I haven't lost it yet. I've had it for about 20 years now.

The damn thing is so friggon thin. One of my favorites too btw. ATS-34 fully serrated sheepsfoot blade. Handle is made out of a solid piece of stainless spring steel designed to be opened and closed with one hand.

Oh, I've lost it several times over the years, even for a few months, but I always seem to find it again.

Thank goodness, as it's no longer made in those spec's anymore. Now the blades are made of AUS-6 and AUS-8 instead of ATS-34 and I don't think he makes the fully serrated sheepsfoot design either. Just the combi-blade. And the cheaper ones have zytel handles instead of the stainless spring steel.

Supertac45 · December 5th, 2007, 12:07 PM

I still have a couple of Case sheath knfes from the late 50's and my Buck pocket knife, also holster, from 1971.

raevan · December 5th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Pistol- 1911 with Remington Rand frame since 1967
Knife- Kabar Trapper since 1962. Buck 110 lock back from 1964.

P95Carry · December 5th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Hardly a true EDC - altho I did back in UK often have this strapped on - but I lived semi rural. Bought 1967 for about $35 equivalent and has been used and abused many times .... including chopping down small saplings for firewood!

Not a stabbing blade of course but razor sharp slasher and - immense strength in that blade. Sheath is a homemade as original was crap. Still a very handy tool to have around.

Rock and Glock · December 5th, 2007, 05:52 PM

My Buck 110 purchased in 1972. 35 years old. A youngster compared to me....

Bark'n · December 6th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Chris, that looks a whole lot like an early model Puma White Hunter! If so, it's probably worth a couple thousand today.

Bark'n · December 6th, 2007, 01:07 AM

Oops.... sheesh... I guess I could have your caption on the photo before I wrote that! Doh!

peacefuljeffrey · December 6th, 2007, 04:23 AM

Pictures are encouraged!

P.S. Is that "White Hunter" really worth a couple thousand dollars?!

P95Carry · December 6th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Chris, that looks a whole lot like an early model Puma White Hunter!

Blade just says ''White Hunter" - and it shows its age a bit too in places .... hard to believe it could make that sorta money Mike

December 5th, 2007, 06:45 AM	#1
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	What about EDCs that you've managed to hold onto for an amazing length of time? This would also include knives that you've found after a long time missing. I have a Buck Gent that I got while I was in high school (around 1988 or so), but more importantly I have a Swiss-army-style knife with brown plastic grips and the Cub Scout symbol on it from when my brother got it when he was in the Webelos! The knife must date back to the late '60s or early '70s and is in great condition. He gave it to me when I myself was a kid in the late '70s. It's tucked away now. What relics from your past do you still have somewhere safe?

December 5th, 2007, 08:09 AM	#2
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,627	My A.G. Russell - one handed paramedic knife! I am amazed I haven't lost it yet. I've had it for about 20 years now. The damn thing is so friggon thin. One of my favorites too btw. ATS-34 fully serrated sheepsfoot blade. Handle is made out of a solid piece of stainless spring steel designed to be opened and closed with one hand. Oh, I've lost it several times over the years, even for a few months, but I always seem to find it again. Thank goodness, as it's no longer made in those spec's anymore. Now the blades are made of AUS-6 and AUS-8 instead of ATS-34 and I don't think he makes the fully serrated sheepsfoot design either. Just the combi-blade. And the cheaper ones have zytel handles instead of the stainless spring steel. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

December 5th, 2007, 12:07 PM	#3
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,979	I still have a couple of Case sheath knfes from the late 50's and my Buck pocket knife, also holster, from 1971. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

December 5th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Hardly a true EDC - altho I did back in UK often have this strapped on - but I lived semi rural. Bought 1967 for about $35 equivalent and has been used and abused many times .... including chopping down small saplings for firewood! Not a stabbing blade of course but razor sharp slasher and - immense strength in that blade. Sheath is a homemade as original was crap. Still a very handy tool to have around. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

December 5th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#6
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,806	My Buck 110 purchased in 1972. 35 years old. A youngster compared to me.... __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "This world is not a playground where children at play are pampered by friendly nannies," Wendelin Wiedeking

December 5th, 2007, 01:08 PM	#4
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	Pistol- 1911 with Remington Rand frame since 1967 Knife- Kabar Trapper since 1962. Buck 110 lock back from 1964.

December 6th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#7
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,627	Chris, that looks a whole lot like an early model Puma White Hunter! If so, it's probably worth a couple thousand today. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

December 6th, 2007, 01:07 AM	#8
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,627	Oops.... sheesh... I guess I could have your caption on the photo before I wrote that! Doh! __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

December 6th, 2007, 04:23 AM	#9
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	Pictures are encouraged! P.S. Is that "White Hunter" really worth a couple thousand dollars?!

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