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Rough Rider Collector's

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Knife Pattern Collectors

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Boker Fans

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Carbon Steel Group

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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

I got caught - Knockoff Spyderco Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy May 11, 2023. 2 Replies 1 Like

I do not have many Spyderco knives at all, and was surprised to see a relatively inexpensive one at my local guns shop. It did not have what I have come to view as a trademark thumbhole in the…Continue

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Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion My 2024 Christmas Giveaway

"Thank you guys, and THANK YOU Dennis! Dennis sent the knife to me and I got it a few days ago. I took a photo of it and another Trivisa knife that I recently purchased. Just wanted to share it with you folks. Thanks again! (The…"

Dec 13

Kevin D commented on Kevin D's photo

Trivisa - Yin and Yang

"Loving it DLKG! Knives "are the gate to the essence of all life", right? ;-) (That is one of the first chapters I think.)"

Dec 12

Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Kevin D's photo

Trivisa - Yin and Yang

""We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want." From Chapter 11 of Tao Te Ching, as translated by Stephen Mitchell"

Dec 12

Lars Ray commented on Kevin D's photo

Trivisa - Yin and Yang

"Simply cosmic man...those are really really nice!"

Dec 11

Kevin D posted a photo

Trivisa - Yin and Yang

Thanks to Dennis for both of these knives!A heads up for the ebony one and the GAW for the white bone one.THANK YOU!!!

Dec 11

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Kevin D commented on J.J. Smith III's photo

GERBER. Bear Grylls Paracord knife

"Ahh! smaller profile then? ok, I can accept that. Being as I have carried a knife every day for the last 45 years, I take it for granted that I have at least one knife on me at all times. If I don't have a knife on me, I am…"

Dec 7

Kevin D commented on J.J. Smith III's photo

GERBER. Bear Grylls Paracord knife

"okay... It seems everybody is in on it except me. I do not understand why there are so many knives being offered with paracord in the handle. I just dont get it. I understand that it is cheaper than any real handle material, and can make…"

Dec 7

Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion My 2024 Christmas Giveaway

"Oh WOW!!! That is about the LAST thing I expected when I woke up this morning. THANK YOU SO MUCH DENNIS!!!"

Dec 7

Kevin D commented on Andy Larrison's photo

Utica & Buck 110 Lock backs with Mammoth Tooth and bolsters

"I just seem to really like the fossilized mammoth teeth (and tusk) material for handles. They look really nice! Although I have to admit I think I like the natural colored one better... But that is just a personal taste thing."

Dec 3

Kevin D commented on Lars Ray's status

"Looks like I will have to wait a couple days longer.... Mine did not arrive today. I am sure it will be soon though."

Nov 30

Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion My 2024 Christmas Giveaway

"I'm in"

Nov 18

David Hawkins left a comment for Kevin D

"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…"

Nov 15

Kevin D left a comment for David Hawkins

"Classic Godzilla. Love it."

Nov 14

Lars Ray replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Wait...what? You now have a truely unique piece, and we're holding up progress over a $3.50 year-over-year increase in supply chain costs? Just a minute...let me bust open my piggy bank here that's full of nickles &…"

Nov 13

Kevin D replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"hmmmm.... I learned some new stuff today! Unexpected good(?) news. It turns out that this is definitely more rare than a normal MK2. This newest acquisition is a version 1 MK2 made by Camillus. Now, from what I have learned (If…"

Nov 13

Lars Ray replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Ok - let's roll up the sleeves, quit scacking, and crack on! You got this...and remeber, we want to see all the details! Nice "before" pic, now we want to see the tang extension, handle development, blade clean up, and sheath…"

Nov 11

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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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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, J.J. Smith III said…

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, Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…: 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!