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Kevin D
- Mount Airy, NC
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displaying bayonets - seeking feeedback!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Feb 8. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hey folks, I have a question that I would appreciate your input on.How would you display bayonets? Vertical? Horizontal? At an angle?Supported in slots? With dowels in the muzzle rings, fingers…Continue
Finished a sheath for my wife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Dec 27, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like
This was my very first attempt at forging anything. Ever. (Thank you Jan and Donnie for their patience and teaching!)Jade (my wife) loved it, so I gave it to her. She said she wanted to use it as…Continue
Condor - Huron Knife (a new knife and my 'review')
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Dec 7, 2023. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Never tried to do any sort of a review before, here is my first attempt.<EDITED to clarify an edge feature and to add additional information regarding the blade thickness and the wire wrap recess…Continue
Took too long - A Sugar Beet Knife by Clyde Cutlery Co.
Started this discussion. Last reply by martyb Aug 27, 2023. 3 Replies 3 Likes
My father had somehow/sometime acquired a few sugar beet knives. I was somehow able to secure a couple. This is the first of the two that I am trying to salvage.This one has a straight blade and…Continue
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SPRING 2025 TRACK ROCK HAMMER IN **GA** at Track Rock Campgrounds
March 7, 2025 to March 8, 2025
Notice: Open to all & no admission fees Location: Trackrock Campground, Blairsville, GA Directions: WWW.TRACKROCK.COM Activities: Bladesmithing, Hawk forging, Leather Crafting, Forge Building, Anything Knife Related Who: Anyone interested in knives, knife making, hawks, leather work, collecting, trading, etc. Watch, meet and talk with several talented bladesmiths, master leather craftsmen, collectors, etc. Watch old…See More
"Damascus blade (1095 and 15N20), brass guard/bolster, sheep horn handle scales, mosaic pins, brass pommel. Unless you upgraded the sheep horn to buffalo horn or fossilized mammoth (teeth, bone, or tusk), I do not think you could make a knife…"
"Interesting. Not what I had envisioned, but that should be a real neat set when completed."
"The knives look good Dennis. I do feel your pain on quality of a new knife not being up to what we feel should be a new standard. It looks like you have been able to successfully make them look good though. But I agree, you should…"
Rough Rider Front
"Whoa...
I had zero idea that the company changed the 'official' spelling like that.
That is super good to know! Being able to get an idea of manufacturing date based on the spelling of the name.
Thank you!"
Fixed Blade Club
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Rough Rider Front
"argh. I did not pay any attention to the spelling... I saw the backward and forward 'R's and made the assumption that it was the same company.
But yes. I see the spelling difference in the brand now. So what…"
"LOL! yep. I was watching the clock seeing how long it would take. <winks>
I had envisioned some sort of wall type hanging as opposed to a table top display (I don't have the room to display them on a table, mantle…"
"Ok - with you being you and starting a thread like this, you knew I had to bite! I bet you're just sitting there now asking yourself "I wonder when Lars will respond?" LoL!!
So you're open to ideas....OK. First idea is to take a…"
displaying bayonets - seeking feeedback!
Hey folks, I have a question that I would appreciate your input on.How would you display bayonets? Vertical? Horizontal? At an angle?Supported in slots? With dowels in the muzzle rings, fingers under the quillions?Me being ... well, me; I am creating a worksheet where I am measuring each bayonet, noting various dimensions that I think might be critical for building a display system for my bayonets.One thing that I am questioning now is should the scabbard be on the bayonet, or beside it? …See More
"Good Morning Doyle,
By any chance can you show us how these knives fit together to spelled out CASEXX? For whatever reason, I am not able to formulate an idea of this is my head.
Thanks,
Kevin"
RH 72 P and RH 74 P
":)
oh yes. I do like that. thank you.
The stag handled one. An RH73? If I am recalling correctly, that one should have an etching as well. Hard to find one of these in good enough condition that the etching survived…"
RH 72 P and RH 74 P
"Whoops. I got the 72 and the 74 mixed up in my first post. Sorry about that!
On yours, I believe there should be a standing buck, and a doe and fawn laying down. (never mind that fawns and antlers don't happen in the same…"
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- Profile
- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- SEARCHING FOR A KNIFE INFORMATION RESOURCE
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 16- 20 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- FIXED BLADE
BUCK
CASE XX INDIAN SERIES
OLD MILITARY
CUSTOMS
- About Me
- Nothing special.
Just a guy that likes to keep his hands and mind busy.
- Interests
- Somehow, Swiss and Japanese bayonets have found their way into my realm of interests. Kind of like that puppy that follows you home... I am not real sure how this happened.
- Other Hobbies
- Hunting, fishing, woodworking, metal working, restoring older ... stuff.
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Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 18:58 on February 3, 2025,
Lonnie Lowry said…
I've got a model 62 also in much better condition than the '90. I hunted with the '62 with my grandad on a ranch in the Arbuckle Mountains of south-central Oklahoma where he was a true to life horseback riding cowboy until he was 83. Those rifles are neat and accurate little guns. Thanks for the welcome to iKnife. I've got 5 Mr Itou 5" drop hunter damascus knives (unused with leather sheaths) with exotic handles (Mammoth molar, genuine ivory, narwhal horn, abalone, and another that I can't remember). I'm trying to determine quality and value. I've also got a Civil War officer's sword (in very good to excellent condition) marked U.S. ADK 1862 on one side and Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass. on the other side with the metal scabbard. On the handguard it is stamped 2125. Again I'm trying to determine value. I'm interested in selling these, as well as some other knives. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lonnie
- At 10:32 on November 15, 2024,
David Hawkins said…
Thanks for the welcome message Kevin. I wonder what type of knife Godzilla would carry? Multi-tool, or would they be too hard to open? Fixed blade, maybe a Smatchet Cas Iberia Viking Sword as a neck knife? Auto or manual folder - Cold Steel pocket sword (Voyager XL Vaquero)? Perhaps a Spyderco Salt since he seems to spend a lot of time in the ocean?
- At 8:22 on August 29, 2024,
Alan Vetter said…
Hi Kevin. Apologies for not seeing this sooner. My profile pic was a stock photo, but dad is an avid tool collector and has boxes and boxes of those things. Actually he WAS an avid tool collector until mom put the brakes on him because they were running out of room in the house. She understands the passion for collecting, but his addiction was making life a bit difficult. He too is a fan of Stanley anything. Stay well and thanks!
- At 11:18 on July 20, 2024,
J.J. Smith III said…
Always good too have more friends, Kevin.
- At 5:57 on June 9, 2024,
Bill Martinson said…
The top row is all old western from Boulder Colorado then there is Case,Buck,Schrade,
Puma,Solinger. I have 228 fix blase and 803 pocket knives.
- At 20:08 on January 30, 2022,
Lars Ray said…
Hey man...thanks for the friend request...of course I accepted! As for sending private messages, this is just fine - but if you truely want to send a private message - use the iKC email - upper right hand corner of your page in the area of your name, sign out, Fried requests, etc...
I wanted to start a formal stand-alone CFK group, but I could not accurately gauge if it would be accepted or not - so I started the it as a sub-group in the Box Full of Knives Box of Knives. I'm glad i did - as I commented to Lead Left Knife Guy , I seem to be the only one playing in that sand box at the moment, and I'm not sure my ego could manage no one join a group! LoL!
Right now it looks like it's just my thread....but if you add a post to it, then it will be as it is intended - a place to appreciate the CFK/iPAC brand.
- At 23:45 on February 8, 2021,
- At 19:42 on February 6, 2021,
FeaturedCharles Sample said… Kevin, thank you for joining the Arsenal group.
- At 15:07 on February 4, 2021,
Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…
Just ask if you need a hand! Or stick your head into the Chatroom and give a holler.
- At 14:37 on February 4, 2021,
Hey there, Kevin! Welcome to iKnife! Come on in, kick back and check things out. There's some handy tips on our front page to help you find your way around, and some fantastic people in the Chat room if you have any questions or want to shoot the breeze. Site rules are also on the main page, and if you get creative, you can customise your My Page to suit your own style! Hope you enjoy your stay with us! Great to have you on board!
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