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July 2008 Newsletter
Volume VIII, Issue VI
Jonathan Reasor, Editor
KENTUCKY CUTLERY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Held at the: ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
2425 CRITTENDEN DRIVE,
LOUISVILLE, KY
SHOW HOURS:
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20th
9 AM – 5 PM
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21ST
9 AM – 3 PM
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
TABLES: $50 each for Members & $60.00 each for Non-Members
RESERVE 4 OR MORE TABLES, GET 1 FREE
EXHIBITOR SET-UP: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th
2 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th
7 AM – 9 AM
CONTACTS:
Jonathan Reasor (502) 235-4727 (cell) or
kca@insightbb.com
Ben Gray (502) 409-7932 or (502) 541-0449 (cell) or
bigben@pocketknifeworld.com
Jerry Bodner (502) 568-9546 or (502) 552-1103 (cell)
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HYDE, COLUMBUS J. "COLONEL,"
of
Louisville, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008, at Baptist
Hospital East. Col. Hyde was a retired chief of police of Louisville Division
Police Department from 1968-1971; retired safety, Security of Housing Authority
of Louisville.
He was head of 14 Civic and Fraternal Organizations. He was past grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky from 1961-62, past master of Sunset Lodge #915 in 1951, past president of Downtown High Twelve Club in 1950-51, past president High Twelve International in 1960-61, past potentate of Kosair Shrine Temple in 1966, former member of Governing Board of Old Masons Home, former member of Governing Board for Masonic Widows & Orphans Home, a member of the United States Pistol Team at Camp Perry, OH in 1957.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by Kentucky American Legion in 1966, the Outstanding Service Award by Great Onyx Job Corp. in 1967, the Commendable Service Award by Woodmen of the World Fraternal Ins. Association in 1968, Recognition Award for work in Field of Adult Corrections by Kentucky Council on Crime & Delinquency in 1969, the Outstanding Service Award by Greater Louisville Labor Council in 1969, the Brotherhood Award by National Conference of Christians & Jews in 1971, the Law Enforcement Award Optimist International by Kenwood Optimist Club in 1968, and a Member of Kentucky Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
He was a graduate and former president of the FBI National Academy in Washington D.C., 1955, and also former president of his class with the Southern Police Institute at U. of L. He was a 33rd degree mason.
Published in The Courier-Journal on 5/12/2008 .
The knife community has lost a great man and knife enthusiast with the passing of Colonel C. J. Hyde. What the
Courier-Journal left out was that Colonel Hyde was a founding member of the Kentucky Cutlery Association and had served as president. He was the elected President of the N.K.C.A in 1985 and in 1988 and served the NKCA well. He was a man who lived life to the fullest and served the community in which he lived. Our deepest sympathies and prayers goes out to his family.
THOSE PECULIAR BUT PRIZED “PIGGYBACKS”! BY BARRY CARITHERS
Commonly known as twin or blade combo sets, the “piggyback” was simply two identical or different patterned fixed handled knives placed in a single leather sheath. Sold as a “practical combination for camping, hiking or fishing,” the majority are generally, but not always, knife sets that fall into the bird & trout category. Most are patterns or models that were originally sold by the manufacturer in a single leather sheath, but were eventually mated with a 2nd knife in a uniquely designed double-pouch sheath.
The history of the commercial “piggy-back” knife set goes back over a century when a simple butcher-style hunting knife might be mated in a double sheath with another more sporting pattern. Marbles went one step farther with their Coquina Outfit, a 3 pocket sheath with a Ideal model, skinning model, and stag-handled sharpening steel. Most major U.S. cutlery manufacturers who produced fixed blades made such piggyback sets at some time during their corporate history. Such outfits today are difficult to find due to sheath leather wear or disrepair, but commonly many were eventually separated into two single sheathed pieces and the original double sheath discarded.
One
of the common sets found today were made by Western Cutlery of Boulder,
Colorado. Created and sold throughout the 1950s and 1960s, these piggybacks
contain a 28 & 48 pattern, or two 48 pattern bird & trout knives. The sets are
handled in stacked leather, colored composition, or jigged bone. The leather
sheaths for these sets are usually found with the “acorn and oak leaf”
embossing. I recently had the opportunity to view a special Western piggyback
set made up shortly after Alaska’s statehood in 1959. As I was told by its
owner, mementos of this important occasion were being created to fulfill the
needs of the tourist & resident alike. Western Cutlery created special ALASKA
stamped leather sheaths in both single pouch as well as double piggyback pouch
patterns. White tenite handled knives were inserted in their respective sheaths
and sent to an Alaskan distributor where they were scrimshawed by Inuit natives
before being offered for sale. Most found today carry scrimshawed handle designs
of dog sled teams, kayaking natives, igloo with dogs and sleds, etc. Pieces are
signed with the native engraver name or are merely etched “Alaska”.
For
the collector that enjoys
cutlery combo outfits, the
piggyback sets offer an
extraordinary addition
to their acquisitions.
Good hunting!
KNIFE AUCTION FOLLOWING JULY MEETING!
Minutes - June Meeting Respectfully Submitted by Jonathan Reasor
The meeting was called to order by President Glendon Downing at 7:00 P.M on June 9, 2008 at the V.F.W. Post 8639. Members said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Æ A moment of silence was taken in honor of Colonel C.J. Hyde. The members voted to honor Colonel Hyde and his contributions to the club with the engraving on the 2008 Pearl Folding Club Knife.
Æ Treasurers’ report was accepted as read by Jonathan Reasor.
Æ The May Picnic was discussed and all the members agreed it was a good time for all. The Members decided to talk to the Coon-Hunters Club about having another one in the fall on October 4, 2008.
Æ There was a good discussion regarding a 2008 KCA Knife Show. Glendon Downing updated the club on the knife show date and location. Jonathan Reasor discussed the concessions for the show, the members voted to out source the concessions operation. The members were asked for suggestions for the show. Members discussed different shows and what made them successful and how we could incorporate some of these things into our show. It was decided that the KCA would provide breakfast for the vendors on Saturday to show our appreciation for them being at the show. Members were asked to help sell tables and promote the show.
Jonathan was asked to verify the table size and room size for the show.
Æ Members decided to have an auction following the July Meeting.
Æ The 50/50 raffle made $38.00 the Choice knife raffle raised $35.00.
Meeting was adjourned.
Jerry Bodner Miniature Raffle!
Jerry Bodner has donated another beautiful mini knife for the KCA to raffle off as a fundraiser for the club. The knife is a Jerry Bodner Miniature with a D’ Holder style drop point blade that has beautiful file work, a yellow-horse style handle with abalone, coral and turquoise. It is a gorgeous knife and it comes in an engraved presentation box. This knife will be awarded at our annual Christmas Party. The knife will be at the KCA meeting for viewing. Tickets will be 3 for $5.00. Thanks again Jerry for your generous contributions to the club.
CLICK HERE for a printable Raffle Ticket
July 2008 Newsletter
Kentucky Cutlery Association
626 West Woodlawn Ave.
Louisville, KY 40215
Phone: (502) 367-6772
www.kentuckycutlery.com
Jonathan Reasor, Editor
E-mail: kca@insightbb.com
Officers
President - Glendon Downing
Vice-President - Mac Howard (270) 877-5718
Secretary - Jonathan Reasor (502) 367-6772
Treasurer - Gary Reasor (502) 367-6772
Sergeant at Arms - Ben Gray
Board Directors
Deborah Buchanan - 2
Jim Haberman - 2
Dan Johnson - 2
Bill Medlock - 2
Dale Greenwell - 1
Robert Greenwell - 1
Joe Jones - 1
KNIFE AUCTION AFTER JULY MEETING, BRING ITEMS TO AUCTION TO THE MEETING !!!
Knife Swap ~ Every Monday Morning, 8:00 AM at Hardee's Restaurant, 9506 Taylorsville Road
Meetings
are held at the V.F.W. Post.
The address is 4205 Lambert, which is located off Preston Hwy in Okolona.
CLICK HERE for a map.
Click HERE for the order form.
