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- Lincoln, NE
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Scott King left a comment for Mike Botts"Hey Mike
I'll add a Discussion Topic for this...may be something like "Knife Questions" or something general like that. Please come post your questions. I'll do it now. Thanks for letting me know."
Mike Botts left a comment for Scott King"Hi Scott. I've been poking around this site, trying to find a good way to put questions out there, and hopefully get some answers to questions I've had for years. Not being a member of a knife club, and having no living friends who are…"
Mike Botts left a comment for Scott King"Hi Scott. Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm hoping to find answers to some nagging questions I've had for years. I think I can find the answers here. Mike."
Scott King left a comment for Mike Botts"Hey Mike
Thanks for joining us! Look forward to your help in making this the best knife community on the web. Congrats on being a Charter Member.
Scott"
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- "Cut your own wood and it'll warm you twice"------ Mark Twain
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 16- 20 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- My favorite kind of knives are pocket knives. Old ones. I don't collect one brand, or one pattern. I collect any knives that look interesting or attractive to me. I have a few Case knives, but I don't call myself a Case collector. I actually find Case knives rather boring. There is a sameness to them. They're among the best made pocket knives ever, (the older ones anyway), but if you've seen one, you've seen 'em all, and they cost too much. I also will not buy any knife that looks like a weapon to me. It has to look like a tool. I get my knives from ebay, antique shops, and as gifts. Some favorite brands are: Cattaraugus, Remington, New York Knife, Keen Kutter, Walden Knife Co., Dwight Divine Ulster, just to name a few.
- About Me
- I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. I attended the University of Nebraska. After that I started out as a carpenter's helper, and stayed in construction for 30 yrs., becoming a business owner building homes, and remodeling. I've also worked as a photographer, builder of cabinets and fine custom furniture, and am now retired from construction, and working part time in building maintenance at the University of Nebraska. I was married in 1982. Had one son, and now we have a daughter-in-law, and a new granddaughter to spoil.
- Interests
- I'm a "buff" of history and architecture, (mostly late 19th century American domestic architecture). I also collect antique furniture, old metal flashlights, and other old and odd items of our past.
- Other Hobbies
- I'm converting our large garage into a wood shop, so I can build more nice furniture for our "kids". I've played the five string banjo for over 40 yrs. I even built a banjo several years ago. I did pretty well in some pickin' contests in my teens, and played in a local bluegrass band in the early 80's.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:47 on July 1, 2009, Scott King said…
- Hey Mike
Just dropping by to say, "Thanks for taking part of iKC." I appreciate it.
Scott
- At 13:40 on April 23, 2009, Scott King said…
- Hey Mike
I'll add a Discussion Topic for this...may be something like "Knife Questions" or something general like that. Please come post your questions. I'll do it now. Thanks for letting me know.
- At 13:58 on April 17, 2009, Scott King said…
- Hey Mike
Thanks for joining us! Look forward to your help in making this the best knife community on the web. Congrats on being a Charter Member.
Scott
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