The Pocket Knife: Stories from Appalachia

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  • @stonereaper1157
    @stonereaper1157 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love these stories

  • @lakesidesusan6745
    @lakesidesusan6745 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    To me heaven will be on my Mamaws's front porch shelling peas, snapping bans, drinking fresh lemonade & listening to her tell stories

  • @dwightharber4873
    @dwightharber4873 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Good Monday morning JD, another good story as i drink my first cup of hot strong black coffee. I have an Old Timer pocket knife, i know longer carry it , i have it put away so i won't loose it . I reckon young guys don't carry a pocket knife anymore. My Dad always carried an old timer pocket knife. He loved to set under a shade tree and whittle. Spit and whittle. I wasn't raised in the Appalachian mountains but i enjoy taking road trips and going through some of them. If i had to live in any other state besides eastern Oklahoma it would be in Tennessee or North Carolina. Have a good week JD. Reckon i better read a couple of chapters in my Bible before i watch the morning news. Pray for this nation JD. Im shocked by all the evil taken place these days. This nation needs to turn back to God.

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for sharing those memories ❤️

    • @JohnnyD-no4cz
      @JohnnyD-no4cz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m a younger guy and I carry a pocket knife everyday, that’s just how my pops raised me. I grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in Alabama. I’ve noticed most guys my age and younger don’t really carry a pocket knife, I don’t understand it but then again I don’t understand the way the world is now either.

  • @davidweathers938
    @davidweathers938 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    9:01 ❤ I miss the days of listening to the older folks tell stories, always lots of wisdom thanks for another great story.

  • @kennethboydsr3966
    @kennethboydsr3966 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great story thanks so much

  • @kt3mm7ras54
    @kt3mm7ras54 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    It's a joy just listening to you it make me think about the old days before I was born they call it radio tv where family just sit around the radio and listen to the story ❤

  • @RuthCollins-g1g
    @RuthCollins-g1g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good story keep them coming God bless you

  • @ryanlemley4866
    @ryanlemley4866 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I can remember my first "old timer". I just turned 6. Thank you for bringing back that memory.😊

  • @lindajohnson6539
    @lindajohnson6539 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TFS JD.This was another great story.I really enjoyed it.❤️👍🏻

  • @josephbeaver349
    @josephbeaver349 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I enjoy your stories Got an ol case sod buster my papaw gave me i tote it with me every day best knife i ever had cant help but to think of him every time i use it

  • @WadeWeigle
    @WadeWeigle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it. The yarns are so great. Thank you for sharing them.

  • @judyingram-kh1vm
    @judyingram-kh1vm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great story JD
    Just keep tellin'.❤❤❤❤❤😂

  • @randymulloy8309
    @randymulloy8309 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this more than anything I ever seen

  • @marybethbowers5620
    @marybethbowers5620 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great story

  • @denisestrickland2976
    @denisestrickland2976 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good Morning JD. Thanks for another story. We didn’t get blown away or washed out last night. Hope you’re ok. That’s one thing about living on the west side of this mountain. Hope the rest of your weekend is pleasant. I know you’re already thinking about your next story🙏. Can’t wait, give us some more……..

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah, it got mighty rough here on the ridge last night, my yorkie lost her mind and we had to lock her in a dark closet with all the lightning and such

    • @alansnowdeal9845
      @alansnowdeal9845 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure Starting to build Here in Maine tonight,55-65mph winds&Rain tomorrow,be interesting.

    • @denisestrickland2976
      @denisestrickland2976 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@theappalachiachannel lol, my killer 3 lb chihuahua buried tried and Velcro herself to me. Sometimes I wonder when it storms and wind’s so strong if it’s gonna blow me into Tennessee or Georgia😂

  • @nonnieprice5827
    @nonnieprice5827 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you JD for another enjoyable story. So thankful that God's hand of protection was upon you and yours during the storms.
    God bless.

  • @sharoncrommer2999
    @sharoncrommer2999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    morning everyone, I'm watching from England, just love ❤the story's J D ." I feel I must lived there in a past life , thank you .

  • @charleswalker3836
    @charleswalker3836 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Yea, I used to get some pretty incredible stories from my papaw and dad too. They always seemed to have just enough truth to them to be believable. It’s untelling how many times I was able to use just a little piece of one or another story to get through a problem of my own. Thanks J. D. for taking us along this time.

  • @rmsmith8098
    @rmsmith8098 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I miss my mountain Papaw! He was a very gentle soul.

  • @patbowman6723
    @patbowman6723 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love these stories.

  • @MichaelSmith-990
    @MichaelSmith-990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Delighted to see you this morning. Good morning JD. Love these stories. Keep em coming

  • @uptonsavoie
    @uptonsavoie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This chapter should be titled "The Mud Hole." Very little about the pocket knife, which we called a jackknife back in New England. Today, everyone in my family that totes a jackknife carries a traditional Barlow.

  • @melissavancleave8686
    @melissavancleave8686 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    JD I'm up early for work and was blessed with this story for 2nd time. How lovely. Nothing better after prayer time than one of your stories. Bless you and yours.

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Melissa- yes Appalachian Storyteller Members get to see even Appalachia Channel stories before they are released, thank you for your support!

    • @primesspct2
      @primesspct2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      isnt that the truth! I read my Bible and then saw JDs video, ahh perfect!

    • @melissavancleave8686
      @melissavancleave8686 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @theappalachiachannel JD does comments help your channel in any way?

  • @johnpeddicord4932
    @johnpeddicord4932 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed, JD

  • @scottblack3381
    @scottblack3381 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good mornin' JD! I'm front and center this morning, friend!

  • @Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople
    @Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Smooth Strategy!!

  • @karenroot450
    @karenroot450 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good morning from California JD! I couldn’t sleep so I listened to your family story. Boy what smarts your grandpa had! I love the photos. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.

  • @VNV67
    @VNV67 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have 2 Old Timer knives now, One was my Grand Dads and the other was my dads.
    This was a good story, but when it got to details I had to scratch my head a couple times.
    Thanks JD..

  • @betsy-mini-mckinney3098
    @betsy-mini-mckinney3098 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Papaw was smarter than most folks these days. ❤

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm 75 and can't remember when I did not carry a Barlow even when I worked in an office and wore suits and tied.

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Those are some good knives!

    • @larry1824
      @larry1824 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachiachannel you bet
      Keep one by my bed next to my Peacemaker clone!!!!!!!!!

  • @michaelbeams9553
    @michaelbeams9553 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved it . Thank you .

  • @gregbarringer1021
    @gregbarringer1021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My grandpa always whittled under a shade tree after the day’s work was done, his knife was always razor sharp. I was a young boy and I would ask to borrow his knife from time to time, he would always hand it to me and say, “here, take it and go cut yourself”, I always did just that. When he was in his 90’s someone bought him a new pocket knife, he handed it to me to check it out and I proceeded to cut myself with it! I was always a pretty skilled craftsman and handy with all kinds of tools, except grandpa’s knife.

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dang it Greg! You got blood on my knife again!

  • @rhondaturner2254
    @rhondaturner2254 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for a great start to this day!

  • @nancysloan4409
    @nancysloan4409 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Great story

  • @deltonwatts9726
    @deltonwatts9726 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing a great story! Blessings.

  • @opalsmith4994
    @opalsmith4994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful story. I look forward to seeing you have another story to tell. God Bless

  • @creative2716
    @creative2716 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your stories are interesting & your voice is comforting. tysm

  • @bessiemann7468
    @bessiemann7468 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good evening JD I been busy this morning. It's a cold rainy day here in old Virginia I just got a chance to sit down Love the stories

  • @ronbass8136
    @ronbass8136 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another great story JD

  • @homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754
    @homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. You're a good story teller.

  • @bigiron8831
    @bigiron8831 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good morning JD, after last night's storms I'm praying that you and your loved ones are safe and sound......
    I still have my grandpa's Barlow pocket knife 😊

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man, it got wicked with the lightning... my yorkie plumb lost her mind and I had to hide her in the closet! I wish I had my papaws knife, but alas.. .

  • @kennethprice5628
    @kennethprice5628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the story telling

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison6131 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I came along in the mid 1950s i miss hearing the older folks showing me older life skills and telling me stories. I saw the last few chestnut trees in SW Virginia. The last of those folks are gone and only three are left from my parents generation.

    • @theappalachiachannel
      @theappalachiachannel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤️

    • @kirkmorrison6131
      @kirkmorrison6131 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theappalachiachannel Thank you I really enjoyed your story. I remember my Grandpa showing me how to start a fire with flint and steel. His family when he was little one lived too far from the nearest store to keep up with the need for matches and two they couldn't afford to spend money on them as back where they lived hard cash was in short supply from when he was born 1902 up to around 1940 it wasn't really easy until the mid 1950s. A lot of the people lived by doing a lot of bartering.

  • @seansimons7043
    @seansimons7043 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell of a show I get into every one

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video they went four wheeling in a wagon with two horse power lollllllllll GOD BLESS

  • @Sharon-tp9mf
    @Sharon-tp9mf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

  • @TamaraBeinlich
    @TamaraBeinlich ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This story should be called "The mud hole." 🙂

  • @brandonford8092
    @brandonford8092 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im 43. I carry a Shapleigh hardware DE 2 blade made in the 20s

  • @michaelheaton8471
    @michaelheaton8471 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos. Would thoroughly Enjoy some videos on the et&wnc train.

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤🙏✨️👏🍁

  • @johnnymccann5607
    @johnnymccann5607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When a older gray-haired man like me is setting out in the peeling a apple or whittling

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JD good morning buddy

  • @JohnDavis-yz9nq
    @JohnDavis-yz9nq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    J D what part of Appalachia are you from? I am thinking North Carolina.

  • @sandrasmith7091
    @sandrasmith7091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lol