Treasure Hunting Knives: My Epic High Cotton Yard Sale Road Trip Adventure!

Join me on an exciting road trip adventure as I embark on the annual High Cotton 65 mile yard sale in search of hidden treasures! In this thrilling episode, I focus on hunting down knives in need of repair, sharing with you an incredible collection that awaits my skilled hands. Get ready for an epic journey filled with exclusive finds and captivating stories!
As I hit the road, the anticipation builds for the unexpected encounters and rare gems that lie ahead. Exploring the booths and stalls at the High Cotton yard sale, I delve into the world of blade craftsmanship, seeking out knives patiently awaiting restoration. Along the way, I encounter passionate vendors and fellow enthusiasts, sharing their knowledge and expertise, making this adventure even more enriching.
Each knife I find possesses a unique history and distinct characteristics. From vintage pocket knives to handcrafted works of art, each blade has a story to tell. Join me as I carefully examine these time-worn treasures, delving into their intricate details and craftsmanship.
Don't miss out on this thrilling journey as I combine my passion for treasure hunting, road trips, and knife restoration in one unforgettable adventure. Prepare to be captivated by the stories behind these unique knives and the thrill of uncovering hidden treasures at the High Cotton yard sale. Subscribe now and join me for an epic escapade that will leave you craving your own knife hunting expedition!

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  • @kevinkline6835
    @kevinkline68357 ай бұрын

    I have that same Western in my project blade box. In the exact same shape. No leather. Found it on the South Platte river in the 70's not more than 50 miles from Boulder, Co.. Nice haul brother.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for watching!

  • @richardfleming7782
    @richardfleming77827 ай бұрын

    Thank you Doc my brother Shawn is watch city knives he is telling all our family members to subscribe to the knife Dr. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Thank y’all!! God Bless Y’all also!! Thanks for all the support!

  • @watchcityknives
    @watchcityknives7 ай бұрын

    Thank You Mr. Kevin that’s a very special name my little brother is Kevin Patrick . Really nice looking old barn Timbers that looks so fun to experience. I would have bought that old radio in a heartbeat half a second. We have the same love for old stuff THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! Hank you for sharing all that!! Thanks for watching!

  • @modoc852
    @modoc8523 ай бұрын

    I like those Rapala fillet knives, easy to sharpen and they hold an edge for a good while.

  • @jotarodriguez4468
    @jotarodriguez44687 ай бұрын

    Awesome haul. I leke wondering around fleamarkets down here in the south of Spain but not much knives to find. I really enjoy your videos. Big like 👍. Stay sharp

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Thanks for watching! You never know, you may just come across a good blade one day!!

  • @johndilday1846
    @johndilday18467 ай бұрын

    The small blade on your Queen #48 whittler is worn, but not broken. It is the shape known as a coping blade. I have one similar to it, but with yellow handles that I bought new at a knife shop years ago. It came with a large clip point blade, a pen blade, and a coping blade. The coping blade is similar to a Sheepsfoot blade, but smaller, and generally intended for woodworking or woodcarving. Those old Queens were great knives. Thanks for sharing.

  • @missourirebel9669

    @missourirebel9669

    6 ай бұрын

    I love those old Queen knives with the winter bottom bone handles

  • @DonaldRobson-kh3gt

    @DonaldRobson-kh3gt

    4 ай бұрын

    Loved your flea mkt/2nd hand store video. I need a little advice whats the best way to blades that have the proper tang that i need.? I could get new blade but wont match in wear.

  • @MikloChopz
    @MikloChopz7 ай бұрын

    “Last night we let the liquor talkkkk”

  • @8626John
    @8626John7 ай бұрын

    Looks like a good haul. Look forward to seeing you bring them back to life.

  • @eduardopena6280
    @eduardopena62807 ай бұрын

    Oustanding deal nice video thanks for the information

  • @scottshipley525
    @scottshipley5257 ай бұрын

    Another great video thanks for making a good flea market video nice haul of knives have a good night my friend and God bless you

  • @Mikelp73
    @Mikelp737 ай бұрын

    I love old radios. I bought an 80’s ge clock radio and did a little restore on it. I have used for years and I listen to local football on it every Friday. This time of the year anyway

  • @BennyBraves
    @BennyBraves7 ай бұрын

    Awesome Boy Scout knife!

  • @TimothyCibula-vh5ip
    @TimothyCibula-vh5ip7 ай бұрын

    I like westerns

  • @bigjsknives
    @bigjsknives7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along on the journey here!! You and i have a lot in common with what we like and how we find a lot of our blades!! That L66 is gonna be Jammed up and Jelly tight once you get that stag on there!!

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks!! It was a Great Find and I absolutely enjoyed the show last night!

  • @chanceadams5157
    @chanceadams51577 ай бұрын

    Another great haul. Can’t wait for the clean up videos.

  • @jamesoldaker2434
    @jamesoldaker24347 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see these brought back to live

  • @Cameron_OKG
    @Cameron_OKG7 ай бұрын

    That squared off blade on the Queen whittler is a coping blade and came like that from the factory. Good finds !

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! That is good to know. I don’t know to much about queens.

  • @GreatLakesKnivesandLanterns
    @GreatLakesKnivesandLanterns7 ай бұрын

    Hello, I believe that one fixed blade knifew/the leather handle is a Marbles from the upper peninsula of Michigan, from a town called Gladstone. Great video!!!! Keep ‘em coming

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing that! Thanks for watching!!

  • @robertupchurch9639
    @robertupchurch96393 ай бұрын

    Former Western employee here. On your Western, the knob pins don’t come out easily, many won’t budge and you can trash the knob trying. They are permed to prevent them from working out and dissimilar metal corrosion is a factor as well. Best way is to make scales that fit tightly and put a wood filler between the guard and knob ends to keep the guard tight and if you use pins through the center it will help keep the scales centered. I’ve been working on Westerns for many years.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this!! I’ve been wanting to get on this project.

  • @shawnnorrell1686
    @shawnnorrell16867 ай бұрын

    That is the original blade on the Queen. I think she should have let you have all for 20$ People should not charge much more than a dollar for broken knives. The Boy Scout is a rare find. I have been collecting old knives for over 50 years now. You never know what you might find out there. My favorites are Queen , Keen Kutter and old Western fixed blades 👍🇺🇸👍

  • @andrewhondo
    @andrewhondo5 ай бұрын

    hello sir from wv but i was born in Virginia watched a few of your videos sir i found them vary enjoyable love the old knives like i love the old fishing reels

  • @watchcityknives
    @watchcityknives7 ай бұрын

    Your sure did find some treasures in my opinion. Thank You sincerely appreciate you your sharing your gems THANK YOU. KEVIN 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @dannyjackson2062
    @dannyjackson20627 ай бұрын

    nice ..i went one here in new castle ind..labor day its called farmers pike on highway 38 one garage sale 3 long folding tables of knifes.. got a buck knifes ..son got a case pocket knife a big one with a leather case... both was from the 70"s.. .

  • @mutstumbo
    @mutstumbo7 ай бұрын

    Awesome haul. Looking forward to the repairs on the Western. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @prestonj1025
    @prestonj10257 ай бұрын

    Kutmaster/ is my specialty.. and that queen wit the winter bottom bone handle is nice.. many I find have broken blades as well.. although I don't fix them to the extent you do.. I do appreciate and admire these beautiful tools..

  • @soyelpinchileo
    @soyelpinchileo7 ай бұрын

    Great videos man! Greetings from México

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @knifecoop001
    @knifecoop0017 ай бұрын

    Nice haul! You have some great projects to look forward to completing.

  • @KERNARMS
    @KERNARMS7 ай бұрын

    Nice haul.. great deal on the antlers too 👍

  • @jeffjackson5331
    @jeffjackson53317 ай бұрын

    That was a sweet haul for sure. Alot of potentional sitting on that table.

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert44457 ай бұрын

    That blade you were asking about is a sheep’s foot. That Western is a real find. Maybe 50s or 60s. I have restored two from that period. 🔪🎸

  • @chainblazer1
    @chainblazer17 ай бұрын

    Wish morgan wallen played on my radio

  • @jelkel25
    @jelkel257 ай бұрын

    A nice little haul there! A Sheffield made Scout knife along the lines of what you found there was my first fixed blade, wished I still had it, a great knife, but kids loose stuff. Have a Richards equivalent of your Camp King to fix up, those shell scales are not too difficult to deal with for your early fixer uppers.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! That gives me some great information on that knife!! Thanks for watching!

  • @johnrodriguez9571
    @johnrodriguez95717 ай бұрын

    I’m going to garage sale just to find a good knifes nothing else same as you Happy holidays

  • @redooz5886
    @redooz58867 ай бұрын

    For the fixed blade with pitting, put just the blade or metal in vinegar, and then use bar keepers freind on it and itll make it so you should be bale to see the brand on it.

  • @user-kt8yd6we4e
    @user-kt8yd6we4e3 ай бұрын

    This Scouter enjoyed the shopping experience.

  • @jerryphillips5112
    @jerryphillips51127 ай бұрын

    Great finds buddy

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

  • @StinkyWeiner
    @StinkyWeiner7 ай бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @armadagunshow
    @armadagunshow7 ай бұрын

    Great video as always, makes me travel all the time, thanks for sharing

  • @TheRadiogeek
    @TheRadiogeek7 ай бұрын

    Looks like you found some diamonds in the rough at the yard sale. I’ll be looking forward to seeing you work your magic on those blades! 👍❤️🔪

  • @stefgarvie6427
    @stefgarvie64277 ай бұрын

    Love your videos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48Ай бұрын

    Looks like a kabar with the stacked handles

  • @iainkerr8966
    @iainkerr89667 ай бұрын

    The Finnish Marttiini puuko knife is a peach. Nice find.

  • @modoc852

    @modoc852

    3 ай бұрын

    I have always known these as Rapala fillet knives with the older ones having a little thicker blade than the newer ones but still very good quality knives.

  • @dannyjackson2062
    @dannyjackson20622 ай бұрын

    I got a camillus full blade .vietnam..... I'm getting a ww2 next month.....I've been watching old flea mkt or garage sales pawn shop videos

  • @kirbycreekmo
    @kirbycreekmo7 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing the Scout knife come back to life. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching!!

  • @davidstout2955
    @davidstout29553 ай бұрын

    Like to see boy Scot knife when you get that antler on it

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    3 ай бұрын

    I’ve been wanting to do this one for a while now. Bone jut gets my shop in a mess and it stinks something terrible!! I may go back with stacked leather.

  • @sbdiaries
    @sbdiaries7 ай бұрын

    It took a while but then you hit the jackpot ❤,that stall had many broken knife tips. Good luck with your restoration projects 👍. In the end you had a good day ❤❤❤❤

  • @lorenemoats9146
    @lorenemoats91467 ай бұрын

    I'm from Florida we have a big market in Webster always a ton of knives out there

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    I might have to make a trip!!

  • @fredcox6994
    @fredcox6994Ай бұрын

    That stag will look sweet on the Western or anything for that matter

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    Ай бұрын

    It will!

  • @stormsigma
    @stormsigma7 ай бұрын

    Man, this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels. I love seeing all the interesting things you find, and you seem like such a stalwart about it all! These are the kinds of knives I've passed right on by countless times at countless flea markets and swap meets I've been to in my life, but I know you're going to be able to work magic on some of these, and am glad to be along for the ride!

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! Thank you so much for the support!!

  • @fredcolon2341
    @fredcolon23417 ай бұрын

    I miss going to fleemarkets back in the day, old army navy stores were you can find good and use knives and stuff..

  • @philipstephan5451
    @philipstephan54515 ай бұрын

    Oh man, there was a camco borlow knife in the bottom of the bin with the black celluloid handle scales. I wouldve snatched that one up to. Stay safe. Cheers.😊. Also that queen winter bottom bone you got all that was wrong was the broken tip blade. That was a good find. All in all I think you did good.😊

  • @NovaBill6264
    @NovaBill62645 ай бұрын

    Awesome video God Bless you and your family

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! God Bless!!

  • @ChuyMendozaOutdoors
    @ChuyMendozaOutdoors7 ай бұрын

    I knew you were near south west Georgia when I saw gas n go 😂

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    LOL!!

  • @bobafettuccine3541
    @bobafettuccine35417 ай бұрын

    Great video and great channel. I'm new here and really enjoy your content. God bless ya bro

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @MountainAjar
    @MountainAjar7 ай бұрын

    Good job.

  • @afprojektcz
    @afprojektcz6 ай бұрын

    And another hunt for great knives🔪🍀👍

  • @Elphoenix1
    @Elphoenix17 ай бұрын

    Awesome haul and you brought the new handle for the fixed blade

  • @tl1635
    @tl16357 ай бұрын

    Man to fix up that nice old fixed blade id gave you a deer antler.

  • @davedoughty1213
    @davedoughty12137 ай бұрын

    Great haul Kevin…. You seem to have found your passion in life. I appreciate your efforts and dedication to your work. You have a great eye to see the potential in the forgotten knives. Keep up the great work!!! The old Army Scout…

  • @bobbyd4400
    @bobbyd44007 ай бұрын

    Just like me when I go to yard sale got any knives first thing I say 😊

  • @Terrysknivesandmanstuff
    @Terrysknivesandmanstuff7 ай бұрын

    Great video brother 👍 Very cool knives, that QUEEN is a whittler!!!

  • @prestonj1025
    @prestonj10257 ай бұрын

    You sound like me at the boukville antique fest in NY every year..June/August..

  • @cassidyheaton1586
    @cassidyheaton15867 ай бұрын

    Dont see many of those old McCormick-Deering tractors anymore! 1920's.

  • @SemoSamaurai
    @SemoSamaurai7 ай бұрын

    I have a scout knife like that from my grandfather

  • @shannonreeder1237
    @shannonreeder12374 ай бұрын

    The 2nd looks like a pal emington. RH something. Like the rh36 used by troops at start of ww2. That is a knife I need. I have couple of the smaller knives like it. I wouldn't clean any knife that's collectable btw but cool video

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for sharing this!

  • @Freedom2219
    @Freedom22193 ай бұрын

    Wheelin & dealing

  • @floydcrase625
    @floydcrase6257 ай бұрын

    I have a Camillus knife like new with the handles melting off just like that one

  • @carlpassarellirealtor2671
    @carlpassarellirealtor26717 ай бұрын

    That Kamp King was made in Providence, RI

  • @randyzinn548
    @randyzinn5487 ай бұрын

    When putting a tip on a old case knife does that depreciate the value? I have a 2 blade case and according to the style of the word case its from the 50s, I bought it at a pawn shop for $6 and my friend put new tips on it.

  • @user-fc6ci8dh3m
    @user-fc6ci8dh3m4 ай бұрын

    I understand about the pocket knives and fixed blades but I can’t help wonder about the attraction to fillet knives. What’s the attraction there Doc?

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    4 ай бұрын

    I don’t know either! I just like them. LOL

  • @user-fc6ci8dh3m

    @user-fc6ci8dh3m

    4 ай бұрын

    @@theknifedoctor same thing with my golf club irrational draw.

  • @floydcrase625
    @floydcrase6257 ай бұрын

    The Queen has synthetic handles and the small blade it not broke

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    You know…after the video came out. I did realize I said Bone. Thanks for the correction. I believe they are synthetic as well. Sometimes I say the wrong stuff and don’t pick up on it until after it posts. Thanks!!

  • @foggymountainman9138
    @foggymountainman91384 ай бұрын

    👍💯🇺🇲🤝

  • @thomastommy1192
    @thomastommy11927 ай бұрын

    What is the name & model of that fishing knife? The long one in the sheth. I have one just like that. A dear sweet friend sent it to me after her husband passed away. Awsome video thumbs up.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    J Martinni. They’re really nice filet knives!

  • @rafaelfiol3857

    @rafaelfiol3857

    7 ай бұрын

    The designer was Janne Martiini (a blacksmith from Finland who became a knife maker). The knife itself is a 6" (or 7") Rapala "Fish N Filet" knife. You can still get them for less that $30 and they have one of the sharpest factory edges I've ever seen.

  • @thornekimroberts8502
    @thornekimroberts85027 ай бұрын

    That Queen is the original blade. Coping blade it’s called.

  • @LandoniousRex077
    @LandoniousRex0774 ай бұрын

    Where is the video that you fixed the handle on that knife?

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    4 ай бұрын

    I haven’t done it yet. I really don’t like messing with bone. It stinks bad and it gets dust everywhere. I’ll be doing but I don’t know when. Thanks for watching!!

  • @777jec
    @777jec7 ай бұрын

    What town do you live in ? I'm from thomasville ga.

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    7 ай бұрын

    Ellaville, GA Thanks for watching!

  • @stressfreepaperchase3215
    @stressfreepaperchase32153 ай бұрын

    What kind of stew was that

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    3 ай бұрын

    Brunswick Stew!!

  • @EDCandLace
    @EDCandLace7 ай бұрын

    It frustrates me at trade shows when people like that woman you bought all the knives from Jack's up a reasonable offer. It's basically broken junk (unless your buying it to restore) and is practically worthless to 99.9% of people that walk by it. If you would have offered 30 she would said 35... it just gets under my skin, when people do that they have to have something I REALLLLLYYYY WANT in order for me to not just walk away. A fair offer is a fair offer, not reason to auto jack up the offer the person made when the offer they made is fair. At the fleamarkets around here they will do exactly the same and as soon as they do if I'm out then they want to go yeah ok I'll take the offer you made after you start to walk away because they know ain't no one else likely gonna buy it.. that doesn't work for me neither once it once they turn down my offer and jack the price on stuff that I know is worthless to the masses as well as the one selling it and I turn to leave them magically my offer is good enough go except then my offer will go down the exact amount they tried to jack it up or I won't do business. I get the objective to barter but the fact of the matter is when the buyer is making an honest to goodness offer and the seller wants to jack up the price (when realistically she would have taken a dollar each for them broken knives had you not had a bundle of them and she knew you wanted them for some reason) just to see if they can get more.. that's just trying to beat someone out of a few more dollars. Lame tradesmenship is lame trademensship and she would have ended up with 20 bucks or she would still be packing them knives around right now trying to hope someone will buy them.

  • @roverjohn

    @roverjohn

    6 ай бұрын

    He's trying to beat up every seller, which is his right. So, this rant seems a little one sided.

  • @user-xt6oo9zi2l

    @user-xt6oo9zi2l

    4 ай бұрын

    I see what you are saying but the sellers are usually trying to make it worth their while. If they wanted to give it away, they would have; clearly there is some financial motivation on their part. Even $30 was a deal on all those knives, frankly 1-2 probably would have sold for more than that on eBay. I don’t blame the sellers for trying to get the most bang for their buck. If they see someone is interested, it’s their job to sense it and get the most they can without the customer walking away. Basic law of supply and demand.

  • @motorcyclemark2889

    @motorcyclemark2889

    3 ай бұрын

    Seller has the right to make a counter offer if you say $25 I'm the seller I'm saying $35 and taking $30 I have sold at flea markets since 1990s

  • @modoc852

    @modoc852

    3 ай бұрын

    Well folks sounds to me like this I me me I generation has taken over, avoid these places every one wants to cut a fat hog in the ass and then brag about how they hosed that old geezer as he walks away….it ain’t the same world anymore.

  • @user-zt7lb4gl2p
    @user-zt7lb4gl2p5 ай бұрын

    would like to send you a knife from the uk do you have po box address

  • @theknifedoctor

    @theknifedoctor

    5 ай бұрын

    WOW!!! Yes! Thank you so much!! The Knife Doctor P.O. Box 572 Ellaville, GA 31806

  • @johnmclure981
    @johnmclure9817 ай бұрын

    Wow this guy buys exactly the same stuff I buy . He must be my brother from another mother .