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home from the hospital

5/8/2023

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On April 25th, I had some surgery to hopefully fix all of my recent health issues. I was only in the hospital overnight and came home to recuperate. So, this is why you have not seen any recent postings. Things are progressing well, and I have spent today getting photos and listing new knives for sale.

Honestly folks I do not need over 400 fighting knives to care for and to check for rust and oil etc.  I love them all but it makes sense to downsize. We are planning to relocate to Idaho and that is another reason to weed out duplicates and knives I have worked with and discovered their intricacies. I intend to get back to practicing sword work and my katana are calling for attention too. Carbon steel blades do not like to be neglected!

I also owe a good friend money for a knife that I intended to pay off in a month or two and it is stretching out way too long. Thanks for your patience Kevin.   

I also have other hobbies and obligations to meet. For example, I am carving a new cross for our house in Idaho. For those of you who do not know, I am an ordained priest and have responsibilities therefor to other people, serving their needs. A long way to go on the cross but the hospital stay interrupted it. So, bear with me as I get my shit together and list a few knives to sell, write a few blogs, and get back on track.  Have a great week.      
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Anthony Clark
10/9/2023 12:10:18 am

I came across your site n story. I took am a collector of Commando knives as well as all types of knives and I took have a collection that's become to large. And could use the money from the sales of them. I'm not sure what nor why that I continuing putting off my selling of them. I'm not even sure whether it's a subconscious thought or not. Anyway I enjoy reading your stories and would like to correspond with you if possible thank you sincerely A. P. Clark 1st.

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