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A Wonderful Christmas Conspiracy

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Jan 9, 2024. 5 Replies

If you have spent any time browsing iKC over the last two years, you will have come across the work of member Kevin Drummond at one point or another. He’s that guy who seems to find really neat old…Continue

Mossberg MSG9899 General Purpose Hunter and Skinning Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 24, 2015. 6 Replies

Not too long ago I uploaded some photos of my Mossberg MSG9899 Skinning knife into my Gun Maker’s Knives Photo Album. To my surprise, I received several comments – well questions actually – about its…Continue

iKC Member in Need Request #14 - Western W35 Bowie

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shlomo ben Maved May 20, 2015. 17 Replies

The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue

iKC Member in Need Request #13 - Colonial Executive

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 9, 2015. 2 Replies

The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue

 

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If all knives are tools, and they are the oldest tools known to man, then why not own one with some style. I am always on the hunt for an "ideal" knife.

After all - the best knife in the world is the one you carry!

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User/Collector
How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
I found iKC while researching my Imperial Kamp King knife.
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
No
How long have you collected knives?
46 to 50 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Sharp ones! While I am always on the look out for the ideal knife, I specialize in fixed blades - Bowies, Daggers, and Combat knives primarily, but I've been known to pick up a folder or two when they capture my imagination. In the broadest sense, I am a collector of edged pieces - Swords, Knives, Bayonets, Ethnographic / Aboriginal, and Historical.
Website
http://www.renesanswoodcrafts.etsy.com
About Me
I am passionate about all edged pieces...Knives, Bayonets, and Swords. Always looking for the ideal knife, I collect knives when I cannot afford a Bayonet. I collect Bayonets when I cannot afford a Sword. When I can afford a Sword, I look to see how many knives I can buy for the same money. And so it goes.

I am also a firm believer that a sword is just an over sized knife, and equally worthy of collecting!

Joined February 23, 2015. Never been sorry.

My dedicated email to all things edged: Szabla.collector@gmail.com (Szabla = Polish for Sabre)
Interests
Edged weapons, wood working (treen ware), back country exploration, music, Polish cuisine.
I love using the hunting knives I collect in preparing the food I make and enjoy.
Other Hobbies
Hot Wheels, cycling - road touring, Polish BBQ, Former member of the Bayonet Collectors Network - a global community of passionate bayonet enthusiasts (shut down in 2015)

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At 7:06 on September 15, 2024, Michael Perkins said…

Thank you for the information. I've already replied a couple of times but I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this site. 

At 7:03 on September 15, 2024, Michael Perkins said…

Thank you.  That's great info. I failed at finding out much

At 8:27 on August 29, 2024, Alan Vetter said…

Thanks Lars. Will post some pics of the knife in question as I am a newbie to all of this. While I do know 2 knife makers (Ron Lake and Mike Walker who's here in NM), my knowledge is minimal. But I do enjoy seeing the passion you guys have for the craft.

At 18:07 on May 2, 2024, Rocky Howard said…

Thanks for the welcome Lars. I have collected,traded,bought and sold knives for as long as I can remember. But I never was a student of the history of all the makes and brands. I will certainly be tapping into the knowledge of the forum members. I have divested 99% of my "last" collection to my two son-in-laws and my three grandsons. But collecting is a hard habit to break.

At 9:01 on February 20, 2023, Marc-Olivier Sylvain said…

Hello Lars! thanks for your input i am new in the knife collection i am very interested to exchange with you guys !

Cheers.

At 22:15 on February 17, 2023, Charles Early said…

We moved there in 1999 from TN for work. I retired, and we moved back to TN to be close to family. My wife and loved McKinney too, although I think it was getting a little too big for me.

At 20:56 on February 17, 2023, Charles Early said…

Thanks, Lars Ray. I will have lots of questions..  

I noticed you reside in my old hometown.

At 20:47 on January 29, 2023, Derek said…

Thank you, those cutlass' are for one of my customers on the USS Bataan.  The chiefs mess gives these out for transfer gifts.   Where are you located at? I'm in Chesapeake VA.   If you sent me some knives to work on what would you want put on them?

At 14:32 on October 31, 2022, Kenneth Levin said…

Lars, apologies for the poor communication, had a lot going on lately.

Let's try and get together for a coffee soon.  Cheers,

Ken

At 1:31 on October 25, 2022, Ben Bamber said…

Really appreciate your note which came via email, I'll be following that up, perfect!

Owe you one!

BB

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Jan Carter commented on Lars Ray's status
"Dlkg, anniversaries, grads and the summer begins! The circle of life may b Get smaller as we go forward but it brings great prizes as our families grow"
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Lars Ray commented on Lars Ray's status
"Oh I'm sorry - but at least your safe! We had the usual Wind+hail+ rain deluge+sirens last night....no damage though here on the Ray homestead. And as predicted, it's a bright beautiful new day!"
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Jan Carter commented on Lars Ray's status
"We too had bad storms in north georgia.  Miss being able to go to BLADE"
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Lars Ray commented on Lars Ray's status
"Oh sweet piece! Happy belated Anneversary - what a great way to commemorate it. Ok - spill it....how many years? And congratulations for the New Grad!! The beginning of a whole new era....what a wonderful thing.  Your household must be rocking…"
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"Good question!  We've got a GRAD -- official high school graduation this weekend! -- and he's got plenty of friends' parties to attend as well.  Not to mention the annual neighborhood garage sales going on this weekend, here…"
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"Awefully quiet around here this weekend....nothing new? Expecting severe T-Storms today here in TX"
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Schrade Collectors

Many people collected Schrade knives over the years. Almost everyone had to have a Schrade. Much has changed, but they still make Schrade Knives and now they are coming out with new steels and new handle materials.So old fan or new collector, Lets talk about Schrade!See More
Jun 4
Lars Ray replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!
"Oh that's fantastic Dennis! Standing here in TX where's it's 71 degrees, this look terriffic. Thanks for sharing it. Good morning by the way - (you and your 40 degrees :-D)"
Jun 1
Lars Ray left a comment for Tim
"Hey Tim - is that you "FarSide" on AAPK? I see who I think is you asking a great question regarding your Case Canoe. I have stated many times here that while I own some great folders, I am not a pocket knife collector. If that is you there…"
May 30
Lars Ray replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Vermont Switchblade Ban Repeal Passed - Includes Prior Conviction Expulsions
"Outstanding! Thanks for sharing this Doug. We greatly appreciate how you keep us all up to date and informed of the various issues and acticities."
May 30
Lars Ray replied to Tony Padgett's discussion Boker #82 ,#83, #84
"Oh sweet! Those guys on AAPK are pretty cool about sharing info...particularly on folders. But then that's in the name...  :-D"
May 29
Lars Ray replied to Tony Padgett's discussion Boker #82 ,#83, #84
"Oh yea - Kevin is right, this does help. I also saw lots of Bokers, but nothing mentioning 82, 83, or 84. Everything that did have a model number was either 3 or 4 digits long. I find it interesting that you mentioned that you carried one of these…"
May 28
Lars Ray replied to Tony Padgett's discussion Boker #82 ,#83, #84
"Hi Tony - Welcome to iKC! While I am familiar with the Boker brand, I do not know what the models 82, 83, or 84 are. Wanting a good snap and no wobble tells me they're foders, so that sort of narrows it down for me. At least I'm not…"
May 28
Lars Ray commented on David L. Packham's video
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Buck 110 date code 1989

"Hi David - I watched your video - I found it interesting, for sure. Although I own a couple of Buck 110's and a few other similar 5 inch folding hunters, I am not a folder collector per se. As a result, I am limited in my overall folder…"
May 20
Lars Ray replied to Ugly Old Guy's discussion My Newest Buck in the group BUCK KNIVES GROUP
"Boy, you had better keep this updated. That looks like a fantastic project...especially with the petoskey stone! Who knows - we may be watching the next Micahel Prater or David Yellowhorse develop his skills right here at iKC. How cool is…"
May 13
Lars Ray replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Happy Mother's Day!
"Good stuff DLKG..."
May 11

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Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughter

Posted on July 24, 2022 at 17:49 8 Comments

My 10 year old granddaughter has been into photography for several years now, growing her skills with her dad's "hand-me-down" digital cameras. This last Christmas, she got all rigged out with new tripod, new camera bag, memory cards, and a bunch of other great camera gear. Earlier this summer she was showing me some of her photos...lots of them...and I was actually surprised! I mean I have to like them all....she's my granddaughter. But I was impressed with her eye and her skills of working…

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Sheaths, Scabbards, Frogs, and Throgs

Posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:47 1 Comment

I was wandering around some of the older discussions recently and I came across one that grabbed my interest. Eight years ago, iKC member Robert Burris started a discussion called “Knife Carry?” and asked the question “What is the difference between a "Sheath"...." Scabbard"... or "Frog?"…

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The Cutting Edge: Collecting Inexpensive Knives

Posted on March 15, 2015 at 14:56 10 Comments

Spend any time on the internet whatsoever looking up knife stuff, and you’re bound to hit a few dozen discussions regarding “cheap” knives. In this context, cheap is referring to poor quality in materials, construction, performance, or any combination thereof. Today, cheap knives are almost synonymous with anything made in China, Pakistan, or other parts of Asia.

This is unfortunate, because many inexpensive knives come from these same regions, and they are anything but cheap. Even…

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The Cutting Edge: Hidden Gems - the ugly ducklings of knives

Posted on March 11, 2015 at 20:31 8 Comments

We all have them…those knives we bought some time ago…years maybe…that we really did not intend to add to our collections. We see them as disposable tools, junk knives, knives not worth mentioning or are too embarrassing to admit you ever owned.

I have a handful of such knives – those blades I purchased for a specific need at the time and really didn't care if I ever lost it, broke it, had it stolen (no such luck), or just neglected it because I no longer cared about it.

After…

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