Some ending to that race at Silverstone, huh,
f1addict
? I was on the edge!
I'm a bit on the younger side for the knives I carry/collect at 32. Focusing mainly on traditional patterns came from being around my dad and grandfather. They always had a pocket knife on them.
I'm a construction inspector, mainly structural but also roadway. I've been doing this for just over 11 years now, and it's a decent gig. I'm not confined to a cubicle, I don't have anyone constantly over my shoulder, and the work provides multiple challenges to keep me engaged. Plus, I can carry as many knives as I want and no one cares.
I've grown up in and continue to live the in the New Orleans area. Four and a half years ago or so, my then-pregnant, then-wife and I bought a house in our home town about 25 minutes from the city. Unfortunately, our marriage didn't work, and it's been really rough for me these past couple of years. I'm pushing on, though, doing everything I can to provide for and be there for my baby girl. I've lived with some kind of grief, anxiety, or pain for most of my life, so I'm not exactly in a new spot, just a bit different.
I grew up around sports cars, race cars, and cameras. I started shooting when I was 8, and by the time I was 13 or so, my dad and I were shooting local races. I also had the opportunity to have some seat time in a racing kart in my pre-teen years that was a lot of fun. I still shoot from time to time, but the camera hobby took a hit when my father passed in 2011. Initially, I lost the motivation, but life happened and the camera went to the wayside a bit.
My knife interests were reinvigorated in 2013 or so when I wanted a new pocket knife. Initially looking for (and buying) a modern knife, I stumbled upon BF. After exploring what the site had to offer, I immediately found my love for traditionals. I've owned a bunch and still have quite a few, but it's always been an evolving collection where some go out and some come in with some quicker than others. My buying has almost completely stopped since the divorce, but I still carry, use, and admire my collection daily. I've always got time for window shopping, too!
It's good to hear everyone's stories. Keep on keeping on, everyone! All the best.