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Once in a Lifetime

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Once in a Lifetime
on: October 11, 2019, 11:18:37 PM
A month ago yesterday, I took custody of the collection of Swiss Army Knives once belonging to esteemed member ColoSwiss, may he rest in peace.

I did not intend to be the guardian of the collection as I initially asked to purchase just one knife (any one), just to have a connection to Karl.  I believe my personal collection is as large as it is today because I wanted to impress Karl and sought out his approval of items I bought.

One knife request evolved over time and discussions turned to acquiring the entire collection minus the Wenger Giant, one I already have and Mark (Karl’s brother), would have a whimsical reminder of his brother’s collection.  A few of Karl’s personal pocket carry knives would stay with the family as well, it felt right.

My role at this time is how to best determine the course for combining our collections, something in my lifetime I did not fore see.

Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #1 on: October 11, 2019, 11:26:23 PM
Wow, this means now you have one of the most extensive and largest collection of SAK's, right? I can't even begin to imagine the depth and variety...  :o


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #2 on: October 11, 2019, 11:29:50 PM
Wow, this means now you have one of the most extensive and largest collection of SAK's, right?
I believe others have more extensive collections.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #3 on: October 11, 2019, 11:31:20 PM
This is great news, knowing Karl's collection is in the hands of someone who will honor it and its former owner.



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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #4 on: October 11, 2019, 11:31:27 PM
Lisa, I can't think of anyone who would do Karl's collection better than you! 
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #5 on: October 11, 2019, 11:31:37 PM
Wow.  I believe it's in good hands.  :salute:  :tu:
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #6 on: October 11, 2019, 11:34:08 PM
Certainly, that's why I put the caveat "one of", but still! So many rare and special models. What can one say? Congrats! A catch of a lifetime for sure. :)

EDIT: Oh, and of course I agree with the others, I think you'll be a great custodian of this collection.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #7 on: October 11, 2019, 11:34:29 PM
A month ago yesterday, I took custody of the collection of Swiss Army Knives once belonging to esteemed member ColoSwiss, may he rest in peace.

I did not intend to be the guardian of the collection as I initially asked to purchase just one knife (any one), just to have a connection to Karl.  I believe my personal collection is as large as it is today because I wanted to impress Karl and sought out his approval of items I bought.

One knife request evolved over time and discussions turned to acquiring the entire collection minus the Wenger Giant, one I already have and Mark (Karl’s brother), would have a whimsical reminder of his brother’s collection.  A few of Karl’s personal pocket carry knives would stay with the family as well, it felt right.

My role at this time is how to best determine the course for combining our collections, something in my lifetime I did not fore see.


Congratulations on the acquisition FB! :cheers:

I know that ColoSwiss would be thrilled to know that his collection is intact and in your care. :D


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #8 on: October 11, 2019, 11:37:48 PM
This is great news, knowing Karl's collection is in the hands of someone who will honor it and its former owner.
Thank you TG, I feel very close to Karl when admiring his collection.
Lisa, I can't think of anyone who would do Karl's collection better than you! 
Thank you Barry, I hope I do him proud.
Wow.  I believe it's in good hands.  :salute:  :tu:
Thank you kamakiri.
Certainly, that's why I put the caveat "one of", but still! So many rare and special models. What can one say? Congrats! A catch of a lifetime for sure. :)

EDIT: Oh, and of course I agree with the others, I think you'll be a great custodian of this collection.
Ahhh, I didn't catch that "one of", but I see it now and thank you, I appreciate your kind words.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #9 on: October 11, 2019, 11:38:40 PM

Congratulations on the acquisition FB! :cheers:

I know that ColoSwiss would be thrilled to know that his collection is intact and in your care. :D
Thank you Vicman.  I am humbled.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #10 on: October 11, 2019, 11:44:41 PM
This made me smile. Well done.


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Reply #11 on: October 11, 2019, 11:45:58 PM
This made me smile. Well done.
Thank you Frailer.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #12 on: October 11, 2019, 11:49:16 PM
I can't imagine a better place for his collection than with you.  I am so happy this is where all his hard work landed.  As you mentioned you amassed your collection in a way for his approval of your growing collection and now you have his collection, MIND BLOWN.

Lisa, I know you will be a wonderful custodian of these items and to his legacy.  With his collection and the wonderful gems you've amassed I am confident you are among very few with such treasures.  :hatsoff:

Mind blown again. 

The sheer thought makes me smile so hard.  I am truly happy for you.  I cannot think of a better home.     
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #13 on: October 11, 2019, 11:51:40 PM
That is so flippin awesome, Lisa :o :ahhh I am sure he would be proud to know that his collection is in the hands of someone that will apprecaite it as much as he did :salute: Big congrats on this and once you have a bit of a chance to peruse over it we need some high light pics of this :tu: :like: :like:


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Reply #14 on: October 11, 2019, 11:51:52 PM
I can't imagine a better place for his collection than with you.  I am so happy this is where all his hard work landed.  As you mentioned you amassed your collection in a way for his approval of your growing collection and now you have his collection, MIND BLOWN.

Lisa, I know you will be a wonderful custodian of these items and to his legacy.  With his collection and the wonderful gems you've amassed I am confident you are among very few with such treasures.  :hatsoff:

Mind blown again. 

The sheer thought makes me smile so hard.  I am truly happy for you.  I cannot think of a better home.   
Crocodile tears here, thank you Aloha, your words mean the world to me.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #15 on: October 11, 2019, 11:54:32 PM
That is so flippin awesome, Lisa :o :ahhh I am sure he would be proud to know that his collection is in the hands of someone that will apprecaite it as much as he did :salute: Big congrats on this and once you have a bit of a chance to peruse over it we need some high light pics of this :tu: :like: :like:
Thank you Poncho, pics will be in route to the forum soon.  I mostly want to do Karl proud.  It was a labor of love for him, I can tell just by how meticulous he was with storing, archiving and cataloging his wonderful collection.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #16 on: October 11, 2019, 11:59:21 PM
Thank you Poncho, pics will be in route to the forum soon.  I mostly want to do Karl proud.  It was a labor of love for him, I can tell just by how meticulous he was with storing, archiving and cataloging his wonderful collection.

I am pretty positive that him knowing how you were in collecting, would make him proud that you have his collection now :salute: :like:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #17 on: October 12, 2019, 12:00:54 AM
I am pretty positive that him knowing how you were in collecting, would make him proud that you have his collection now :salute: :like:
Thank you Poncho.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #18 on: October 12, 2019, 12:06:24 AM
WOW!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!That's an amazing compliment!!!
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #19 on: October 12, 2019, 12:12:29 AM
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #20 on: October 12, 2019, 12:17:47 AM
Congratulations and happy that one of our own has the honor of being the guardian of his fine collection  :hatsoff:


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Reply #21 on: October 12, 2019, 12:25:06 AM
Congratulations and happy that one of our own has the honor of being the guardian of his fine collection  :hatsoff:
Thank you SteveC, I appreciate it.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #22 on: October 12, 2019, 12:30:11 AM
So........  how do you go about posting in this thread https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.0/topicseen.html  :think:

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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #23 on: October 12, 2019, 12:33:16 AM
Good Grief

This is amazing and happy news FB     :tu:    :D
Like everyone else I can't express how thrilled I am by this development for many, many reasons - All mentioned above - For you, for Karl, for his family and for our community

And amazing serendipity
- As only two days ago I was reading the post about Karl's passing once again and wondering what happened to the collection
- I was even going to post a PM to Grant to see if we could find out some way

I must admit at first I was very keen on Grant's idea of it going to Victorinox USA - We never heard what happened to that idea.
But as I thought about it I realised it was probably not a great option as they are essentially a sales organisation: .... Where would they keep it? Would it be displayed? How would they maintain it? etc etc   

So this is just fantastic news 

Couple of points though:
  • So are you now developing plans for the extension to your house?   ???  :pok: - Which must include a slab of Colorado sandstone - See below
  • You do know that the collection comes with the position and responsibility of chief WIki picture provider?   ???     ;) 
    • ...... As I am sure you know Karl's photos are all over the Wiki   :tu:

« Last Edit: October 12, 2019, 12:38:33 AM by Huntsman »


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #24 on: October 12, 2019, 12:36:17 AM
SO with Huntsmans post, I guess the SAK WIKI is her picture gallery now? 
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #25 on: October 12, 2019, 12:36:35 AM
MIND BLOWN again. 
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #26 on: October 12, 2019, 12:40:41 AM
 :iagree: :o :ahhh :like:


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Reply #27 on: October 12, 2019, 12:44:52 AM
So this is just fantastic news 

Thank you Huntsman.  House rearranging has been in full swing since my return from Colorado.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #28 on: October 12, 2019, 12:46:00 AM
So........  how do you go about posting in this thread https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.0/topicseen.html  :think:
I have no idea except it would be quite time consuming, good thing I retired the other day, Oct. 4th to be exact.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #29 on: October 12, 2019, 12:58:37 AM
So........  how do you go about posting in this thread https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.0/topicseen.html  :think:

 :rofl:
This thread is in position three in our most posted thread hierarchy - I think it's about to get the top slot  :tu:
 
I have no idea except it would be quite time consuming, good thing I retired the other day, Oct. 4th to be exact.
Serendipity again ........ Looks like you are not retired anymore!! 


 

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