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Once in a Lifetime

au Offline Huntsman

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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #120 on: October 22, 2019, 03:26:59 AM
Well I was feeling envious of your new collection

After seeing that I am now rather over awed and would be slightly apprehensive about the massive task ahead if I was you.    ;)

Of course all the positive comments still stand  - And it will be an exciting journey of discovery - And we are all so pleased and supportive of what you have done and are doing!!    :tu:

And a lovely, although poignant, story about how you came to be able to afford the purchase - The collection will be doubly special to you


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #121 on: October 22, 2019, 03:33:01 AM
The collection will be doubly special to you
It truly is.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #122 on: October 22, 2019, 07:25:35 AM
I suffer at times with analysis peralysis so I could see me very much over think how best to display and organize this wonderful collection.  I am sure you will come up with something wonderful that will suit you.   
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #123 on: October 22, 2019, 12:39:37 PM
May I suggest nice big tool cabinets and chests with plenty of shallow drawers for display purposes. There are also a few deeper drawers to store the boxed knives as well.



I have found that is a real quick way to peruse the collection, keeps everything nice and safe...can be locked up for protection from petty thieves and nosy family,  :D
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #124 on: October 22, 2019, 01:36:45 PM
May I suggest nice big tool cabinets and chests with plenty of shallow drawers for display purposes. There are also a few deeper drawers to store the boxed knives as well.



I have found that is a real quick way to peruse the collection, keeps everything nice and safe...can be locked up for protection from petty thieves and nosy family,  :D

It awlso helps to have a list of the contents on top/side of the cabinets or getting a logbook to know where everything is.

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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #125 on: October 22, 2019, 04:58:26 PM
Thank you, I appreciate the ideas.  But for now I'm going to keep the collection as ColoSwiss did, in containers that are marked on the side, then inside there is a paper that tells what each one is.  I wonder if this makes me CaliSwiss?  :dunno:
Here's a sample of a few:

Inside one container:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #126 on: October 22, 2019, 05:01:44 PM
Wow. That looks like SAK heaven.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #127 on: October 22, 2019, 05:06:53 PM
FolderBeholder, just found this thread and wholeheartedly want to congratulate you! 

I had the pleasure to briefly got in touch with the family, and Coloswiss did have one of the finest collection there is in North America.  I am happy to hear one of us will continue with his legacy and thank you for sharing with us!


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #128 on: October 22, 2019, 05:10:47 PM
Thank you, I appreciate the ideas.  But for now I'm going to keep the collection as ColoSwiss did, in containers that are marked on the side, then inside there is a paper that tells what each one is.  I wonder if this makes me CaliSwiss?  :dunno:
Here's a sample of a few:
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Inside one container:
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That will work...no rush.  :cheers:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #129 on: October 22, 2019, 05:39:48 PM
Thank you ulzhan, comis and RR.  :cheers:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #130 on: October 22, 2019, 06:07:54 PM
Thank you, I appreciate the ideas.  But for now I'm going to keep the collection as ColoSwiss did, in containers that are marked on the side, then inside there is a paper that tells what each one is.  I wonder if this makes me CaliSwiss?  :dunno:


Looks like you are doing fine FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

And yes, technically that would make you CaliSwiss. :D


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #131 on: October 22, 2019, 06:12:02 PM
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #132 on: October 23, 2019, 12:09:36 AM
Nothing wrong with the way they are stored.  :hatsoff:
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #133 on: October 23, 2019, 12:17:05 AM
Thank you, I appreciate the ideas.  But for now I'm going to keep the collection as ColoSwiss did, in containers that are marked on the side, then inside there is a paper that tells what each one is. 
Here's a sample of a few:

Yeah - That looks pretty good to me - Nce and compact
And lovely to have CS's labelling
And maybe not too much work to do to sort out  .......... Phew   :2tu:

Inside one container:

Now That - is a very lovely drawer - And I guess there are dozens just as nice  :P 
Yep Ulzhan - SAK heaven    :D
What's even cooler, (pun!!!) at least for me, is that I have (... a measly ;) ...)  two of those - The Realtree Snow (geddit? :) ) Evo 13 and Ranger 79  :woohoo: 
Said this before ....... I really loved the Realtree Wengers - Such a shame Vic did not carry forward 

I wonder if this makes me CaliSwiss?  :dunno:

Would I be correct in deducing you live in Cali-fornia ?   ???   :dunno:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #134 on: October 23, 2019, 12:24:27 AM
Would I be correct in deducing you live in Cali-fornia ?   ???   :dunno:
Correct.  :hatsoff:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #135 on: October 23, 2019, 04:06:30 PM
Now That - is a very lovely drawer - And I guess there are dozens just as nice  :P 
Yes, another random drawer:


Thank goodness they are identified as I wouldn't know the names of the majority of them.
It's just heartwarming knowing how much he loved his collection and took care of each item. 
Even the trays are lined with a soft, custom cut felt to protect the knife from scratches.

Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #136 on: October 23, 2019, 04:38:51 PM
Yes, another random drawer:


Thank goodness they are identified as I wouldn't know the names of the majority of them.
It's just heartwarming knowing how much he loved his collection and took care of each item. 
Even the trays are lined with a soft, custom cut felt to protect the knife from scratches.


Nice pic FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

Those are organized very nicely! :cheers:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #137 on: October 23, 2019, 05:14:42 PM
Wow! Really?!

 :o ???

Whenever I open a random drawer, awl I get is socks...

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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #138 on: October 23, 2019, 05:32:02 PM
So nice FB  :tu: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #139 on: October 23, 2019, 05:46:53 PM
That is great that they are marked and I.D. More time to enjoy looking at them!  :2tu:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #140 on: October 23, 2019, 06:53:18 PM

Whenever I open a random drawer, awl I get is socks...

And probably single ones at that :facepalm:
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #141 on: October 23, 2019, 08:42:12 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #142 on: October 23, 2019, 11:26:12 PM
Thank you for the kind words.
Another example:

Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #143 on: October 23, 2019, 11:32:45 PM
Neat!  Thanks for sharing the pics, FB!
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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #144 on: October 23, 2019, 11:48:15 PM
Thank you for the kind words.
Another example:


Very nice FB! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #145 on: October 23, 2019, 11:49:01 PM
Amazing - Loving all the handwritten identification sheets - And the way the lines on the sheet match the box layout!!

But where's the red and white Tomo ?  !  ???
Another box I guess   :)

EDIT: Wow - Just spotted the elusive Swiss Shark - That's a rare one 


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #146 on: October 23, 2019, 11:59:41 PM
Almighty!

Have you gotten intouch with the folks in Switzerland? Seriously but they may want to defer to you now, whe bsoneone has a question about one of thier pieces.

I've seen it written here many times that ColoSwiss may have had the most expansive collection in North America. If that's true, that was also one of the biggest, if not the biggest market for this stuff. You might have a bigger collection now than anyone. You are no longer a collector, ma'am. You are now a curator.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #147 on: October 24, 2019, 12:07:18 AM
But where's the red and white Tomo ?  !  ???
Another box I guess   :)
Yes, another box.
This box is one that I smiled big when I opened it.  The Ireland/Canada box.  I'd been looking for the Canadian series for quite a while:

Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #148 on: October 24, 2019, 12:10:21 AM
Almighty!
Well it's a large collection no doubt, but I think there are others in the U.S. who have large collections, they just keep it private, that's what I think.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Once in a Lifetime
Reply #149 on: October 24, 2019, 12:40:31 AM
Yes. Lots of private collectors out there. I always thought Coloswiss's collection is larger than mine.  :tu:

Mind you...I am a bit of a rarety as far as collectors go...having posted so many photos in here of my collection.

I am quite happy to see his collection go to a fellow member.  :hatsoff:
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