Who Are You?

I am a 59 year old electrical engineer/manager, retired from a large electric utility. EE degree from Auburn University, MBA from University of Alabama-Birmingham. Married for 34 years, two adopted children, one 10 month old grandchild. I am presently full-time caregiver for my 23 year old daughter, who was a hit and run victim in July 2002. In my second (post-bypass surgery) life, I am a 6'8", 265 pound nutrition and fitness nut, with my primary
fitness activity being weight lifting.

Because my daughter's requirements for full time care have severely limited my outdoor activities, my primary outlets now are collecting Busse knives, weight training, following Auburn University sports, and playing with the grandson.
 
Got my B.S. in Computer Science from OK State last year.

I am currently a Computer Tech. dealing mostly with Distance Education at the college level.

I soon hope to start the M.S. in Telecommunications Management program at OK State and then teach some at the college level in addition to my current job.

Oh yeah, I like knives...:D
 
I got my 1st knife Christmas day 1978 2 days after my little sister was born. Why a felony was not commited soon after I will never know.

Currently I am and Invetory analyst for a large book distributer. Married for over 10 years to a wonderful woman who still doesn't know that she is too good for me. And her addiction to Photography makes my knife/gun obbsesion look positivly normal "Why do you need a new knife?" "How much did you spend on film last month?" "Nevermind"
Two great kids who like knives almost as much as dad. They both got a SAK swiss lite when they turned 6, and my daughter got a SAK Huntsman for her 10th birthday this year. And then got it taken away for a month when she left it lying around two days in a row. (I also have the title as the meanest dad in the world. Two years running.)
 
I’ve been geeking professionally for about 12 years. Married 13 years with 3 kids. (No Gus, HUMANS!) I’m an officer in my local Masonic lodge, and I try and ride about 2000 miles a year on my bike. My EDC is a BM 42.
 
Oh Boy! I get to talk about myself! :D

I'm a forty-three year old fireman. Married for thirteen years. No children.

I have been a firefighter for twenty-one years. An EMT for nineteen of those years. Shift Captain, over three stations, for eight of those years. Actually, the third station was only built a couple years ago. I intend to retire at the end of this year. Health reasons. Nothing too serious, but I don't intend to die of a heart attack on the fireground. Not sure yet what I intend to do when I retire but I will be working.

Before I was a fireman I was a Marine for four years. Artilleryman. 10th Marines. Served in Beirut in 1982.

I have also served in the Air National Guard as a medic for six years. Various part time jobs have included working with the local ambulance service, staining wood products and working in a convenience store.

My wife is a wonderful woman who puts up with me and my knife accumulation. :) I put up with her three cats. :D Actually I love our three cats. Like a lot of couples without children our pets have become our children. Isn't that sad? :) :p :D
 
Well OK here goes....I am a 34 year old GRUNT (Infantryman) in the US Army. Currently I am a Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, GA, turning the youth of America into Riflemen. I have been married to the lovely Kimberly for two years and we have no children except for our four legged ones. A Rhodesian Ridgeback and Border Collie, both female.

I enjoy collecting knives(mostly Busses),cooking, and drinking beer.

MikeH, oh yeah before I forget ........

ROLL TIDE !!!!!! :p :p :p :p


Regards,

Nick
 
Union Stagehand with the IATSE, Local #16 in San Francisco, CA. I work in theaters, convention centers, hotels, film sets, on location, in Davies Symhony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House, Bill Graham Civic Center, the Cow Palace, anywhere there is entertainment. I keep a flat in The City for work and own a home in Sacramento where I live with my wife, our teenage nephew we took in a few years back when his father died, and a 10 month old Germain Shorthair/American Fox Hound named Piper that my wife saved from a shelter last year.
 
I'm 23, graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004 with a B.S in Criminal Justice. I used to work on a charter boat during most of the year, but have since moved on. Currently work for Target as an Assets Protection Specialist.

I have a much smaller and more modest knife collection now, with the focus being on items I'll actually carry and use. I enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, reading, and just causing a bit of trouble where ever I may go.
 
Hey, Nick, do you know what Mike Shula and Tommy Tuberville have in common?

They both have three wins in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

War Eagle, bro. :D
 
I'm a 23 year old OIF vet (mortarman, HHC 1-502INF). Former raver, druid, and meth addict. I'm finding joy in life with my fiance as I try to walk in God's Light. I'll be going to school (again) to knock out my 2 year degree and become an electrician.

BTW, Nick... or rather (jumps to parade rest) Drill Sergeant, still have many fond memories of Sand Hill, Drill Sergeant! :D
 
I am a 43 year old Born again Bachlor. I bear a striking resembaelance to Drew Carey . ( If you dont believe me ask DAWKIND )I have been working as police officer for the last 20 years in North East Kansas. I recieved my first knife as a birthday pesent on my 6th birthday ( believe it or not I still have it) It was a gift from my father who I view as the smartest man I have ever known. I dont think he knew what he was going to create when he bought that little Imperial at the hardware store those 37 years ago.
I live with my four year old Aussie Shepherd Panda. As I tell my friends if i aint working or sleeping I am either Hunting or Fishing. When I am asked by people what i do I always label myself as a Professional Adventurer.
 
I'm a 39 yo short, white male.
Married, 8+ years to a beautiful woman. No one can figure out why she married me, not even me. I'm not worthy.
USN, 1987-1991, PN3, and regardless of what many think, worked hard, and served proudly
Tattoo Artist, Seattle, WA 1991-1996
Sales & Production-GT Knives/Buck Knives, Customer Service and Support Tech/Supervisor-IDRC, 1996-1999
Sales/Designer/Head Designer & Licensing Coordinator-Motorcycle Apparel Company, So Cal 1999-Current.

Mountain bike 20+ miles 1-2 times per week, own home with spouse, bank and 5 cats. Shodan(1st degree blackbelt) Iaijutsu(Japanese quick-draw swordsmanship), Ranked a "3" in 8-ball APA. Own knife business operated with partner called "High Hat Knives". Collect customs from USA knifemakers.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hmmm. I'll join in. I'm 38, have a wife and 13 year old son. A Shephard\St. Bernard mutt and a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I'm a lawyer (grad of Syracuse Law), mostly civil insurance defense, working in Rutland VT. I'm morbidly obese according to the doctor's charts, yet surprisingly light on my feet.

I like all combat sports, boxing, wrestling, MMA (mostly watching not fighting), NFL Football, knives and guns. I'm an avid reader mostly detective fiction.
 
Wow! You people are impressive!

Given the depth of many responses, I'll share a little more about myself. I ride bicycles, play a little classical piano (no, pianos and knives don't go together), ride motorcycles, read a lot, make beer, and try-often unsuccessfully-not to complain about things. I have the world's sweetest German Shepherd (really, he's almost embarrasing), and I will adopt a stray I found on a bike ride once the pound releases him on Saturday.

Most importantly, I married a wonderful woman last August. It's amazing what can happen after giving up and resigning oneself to always being alone! She will graduate from nursing school in six weeks, which is a good thing considering how often I hurt myself. We are trying to start a family and hope to have good news soon.

Anyone else want to share?
 
hmmm...32 year old San Diego native (4th generation).
I'm a former kindergarten teacher, as well as a former corporate cog/analyst/trainer. I'm currently working from home as a technical writer in the bio-tech industry.

I'm happily married (just ask my wife) and the lucky father of an amazing 3 1/2 year old little girl.

I've been into knives, firearms and other such things most of my life, despite living in a state that prefers its citizens unarmed.


B.
 
Don't snore to loudly :p

I'm Bryan, 21 in AK. Been up here for 4 yrs or so now from Colorado. I presently work in a knife shop and collect knives (Mainly Busse). I am faithfully remaining single as to not damper my collecting. :D

Work a small restaurant, fast food, clothing store, washed windows, jack of all trades work, custodial work. School wasn't my best achievement :rolleyes:

Love to fish, camp, outdoors, grill, things of that nature and am slowly getting into knife making.
 
I teach history part time and work as a nurse full time. Been a husband to a wonderful woman from Peru, who is now an American citizen, for 11 years.I also enjoy being an uncle to 17 neices and nephews.
 
Ok, 28 yo living in Tally FL. I've lived in all four corners of the US, Maine, WA, Sandiego, now FL. I work as a disability advocate for the state and am getting my massage therapy practice up and running. I travel as much as I can usually with my brilliant German Shepard Seeing Eye Dog. I have been a security escort, sold firearms, worked with disabled kids and started college aprox 8 times never getting very far. I have always loved wweapons, especially sharp ones, rock climbing, kayaking, theater and books take up my free time.

Good thread, very cool reading about ya'll
 
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