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!

[@richardfleming7782]

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]

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

[@kevinkline6835]

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]

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

[@modoc852]

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

[@eduardopena6280]

Oustanding deal nice video thanks for the information

[@johndilday1846]

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]

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

[@DonaldRobson-kh3gt]

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.

[@johnrodriguez9571]

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

[@jotarodriguez4468]

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]

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

[@andrewhondo]

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

[@Mikelp73]

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

[@8626John]

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

[@watchcityknives]

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]

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

[@robertupchurch9639]

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]

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

[@scottshipley525]

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

[@prestonj1025]

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..

[@Cameron_OKG]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

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

[@BennyBraves]

Awesome Boy Scout knife!

[@bigjsknives]

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]

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

[@chanceadams5157]

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

[@jamesoldaker2434]

Can't wait to see these brought back to live

[@EverettBaland]

This Scouter enjoyed the shopping experience.

[@iainkerr8966]

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

[@modoc852]

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.

[@jeffjackson5331]

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

[@mutstumbo]

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

[@dannyjackson2062]

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.. .

[@knifecoop001]

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

[@watchcityknives]

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

[@lorenemoats9146]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

I might have to make a trip!!

[@KernArms]

Nice haul.. great deal on the antlers too 👍

[@chainblazer1]

Wish morgan wallen played on my radio

[@paullambert4445]

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. 🔪🎸

[@jelkel25]

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]

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

[@soyelpinchileo]

Great videos man! Greetings from México

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@StinkyWeiner]

Awesome video!

[@armadagunshow]

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

[@Wineman-g5v]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

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.

[@ChuyMendozaOutdoors]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

LOL!!

[@kirbycreekmo]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@terrell48]

Looks like a kabar with the stacked handles

[@fredcolon2341]

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

[@NovaBill6264]

Awesome video God Bless you and your family

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!! God Bless!!

[@redooz5886]

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.

[@sbdiaries]

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 ❤❤❤❤

[@dannyjackson2062]

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

[@shawnnorrell1686]

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 👍🇺🇸👍

[@TheRadiogeek]

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! 👍❤️🔪

[@fredcox6994]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

It will!

[@MikloChopz]

“Last night we let the liquor talkkkk”

[@Elphoenix1]

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

[@bobbyd4400]

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

[@stormsigma]

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]

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

[@MountainAjar]

Good job.

[@philipstephan5451]

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.😊

[@afprojektcz]

And another hunt for great knives🔪🍀👍

[@GreatLakesKnivesandLanterns]

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]

Thank you for sharing that! Thanks for watching!!

[@prestonj1025]

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

[@davedoughty1213]

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…

[@tl1635]

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

[@SemoSamaurai]

I have a scout knife like that from my grandfather

[@floydcrase625]

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

[@jerryphillips5112]

Great finds buddy

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@Terrysknivesandmanstuff]

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

[@stefgarvie6427]

Love your videos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cassidyheaton1586]

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

[@carlpassarellirealtor2671]

That Kamp King was made in Providence, RI

[@shannonreeder1237]

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]

Thank you and thanks for sharing this!

[@StevenMoney]

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]

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

[@StevenMoney]

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

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

I like westerns

[@randyzinn548]

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.

[@Bobafettuccine3541]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you so much!!

[@Freedom2219]

Wheelin & dealing

[@floydcrase625]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

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!!

[@thomastommy1192]

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]

J Martinni. They’re really nice filet knives!

[@rafaelfiol3857]

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.

[@LandoniousRex077]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

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!!

[@thornekimroberts8502]

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

[@777jec]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

Ellaville, GA Thanks for watching!

[@stressfreepaperchase3215]

What kind of stew was that

[@theknifedoctor]

Brunswick Stew!!

[@bryanhembree83]

Can someone please explain the brass liners to me. If it’s an older knife which says from the 40’s and it has brass liners does that mean it’s probably before ww2? I’ve googled it but haven’t found a clear answer.

[@theknifedoctor]

They quit using Brass after USA got into the war. 1941

[@bryanhembree83]

@@theknifedoctor awesome. Thanks sir. I found a beautiful schrade Walden camp knife with bone handles I think from the 40’s. So must be pre ww2. For $15. Very happy with that find. Just missing a bail that’s all. Thanks for all your videos. It’s the one video I watch daily. Thank you for your service/sacrifice.

[@foggymountainman9138]

👍💯🇺🇲🤝

[@EDCandLace]

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]

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

[@TangoBravo-z4o]

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]

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]

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.

[@bennybenwell]

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

[@theknifedoctor]

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

[@ericstephens2017]

Better get home your wife is calling you wo we somebody in trouble

[@johnmclure981]

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