Impetus for the collection of antique weapons

A. G. Maisey · 4th July 2015, 05:55 AM

At age six, I was given a full size bowie by my uncle. He was a boiler maker, and he'd made it himself.

Age 8 I used my saved up pocket money to buy an OKEH hunting knife while I was on holidays. It had plastic handle that broke years ago, about 30 years ago I re-birthed it as trout-bird.

My 12 yo and 16 yo grandsons are permitted to have pocket knives --- whilst on camping trips. Once home these extremely dangerous Opinels go back to mum for safe keeping.

Talk about a nanny society!!

4th July 2015, 05:55 AM	#9
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	At age six, I was given a full size bowie by my uncle. He was a boiler maker, and he'd made it himself. Age 8 I used my saved up pocket money to buy an OKEH hunting knife while I was on holidays. It had plastic handle that broke years ago, about 30 years ago I re-birthed it as trout-bird. My 12 yo and 16 yo grandsons are permitted to have pocket knives --- whilst on camping trips. Once home these extremely dangerous Opinels go back to mum for safe keeping. Talk about a nanny society!!