I think the best thing I saw in this post is your dads old wallet that you still carry. It's awesome. I have my dads Swiss army knife, he carried it everyday. I gavre it to him years ago on a trip we took to germany. We went over the borders into switzerland and i bought it or him. but I haven't been able to take it off his dresser yet since he passed. Someday maybe.
I don't know your father, but I bet he'd want you to carry his knife.
Thank you jj, I know but I can't do it yet, I guess then it will be final in some weird sort of way. I did take it out at Christmas though, the whole family would call to Pop for his sak, to open any stubborn gifts or wrappings.
Thanks again.