If you call Minnesota "Mid-West" yep you have another Knut on your hands ! I have two edged passions - knives and anything else that cuts! I'm particularly found of Spyderco, Swiss Army, Gerber, Case and Simmons Hardware - Keenkutters) I don't really care if a knife is old or new -IF I LIKE IT! that's all that counts! HOWEVER if it doesn't perform - I soon don't like it!
Maybe There are some other mid-western folks on line too ! but Here I am !