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2014 iKC knife...TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE

The time has come to start the discussion on the 2014 iKC knife.

I would again like to shoot for August/Sept delivery date. Something to remember while we talk about this is that a short run of only 50 or so knives means we need to tie in with a maker that is already running a knife and tweak that one to make it our own. The reason for this is most SFO's require a minimum order of 250 or more. Also I would like to keep it less than $125.00 delivered to you. I have some eyes checking out whats available at a factory or two but always love to hear your ideas. Remember, this is YOUR knife

Here is a pic of the official annual knives we have done so far

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 10, 2014 at 21:09

Yes Canal Cutlery, is some fine friends of ours. We need to look at their offerings, also.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Salmon on May 10, 2014 at 21:12

Can I get an Amen somebody?

Jan Carter said:

Also, Canal Street has joined in the hunt for what they can do for us

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on May 10, 2014 at 22:06

Amen, Canal street strikes me as a nice fit for the group and a stellar manufacturer. But... Can they make us a Wharcliffe barlow with a wine opener... :-)

Jon Salmon said:

Can I get an Amen somebody?

Jan Carter said:

Also, Canal Street has joined in the hunt for what they can do for us

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Permalink Reply by bob newell on May 11, 2014 at 0:46

its hard to know what would appeal to everyone, if i knew that, id have it made. however, my favorite pocket knife is a 2 blade, 3.75" closed sowbelly from schatt & morgan. specifically a 042160 series #5-V. my knife is in wormgrooved bone and id love to have another in smooth bone, exotic wood or stag. this knife is easy to carry, open and closing snap is profound! to me, this 2 blade sowbelly is less likely to incurr blade rubs which many 5 and even 3 blade sowbellys often suffer from. if i could afford and SFO, right now, id order the described knife in stag or perhaps a smooth appaloosa bone or even some pretty spalted wood.

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Permalink Reply by elbin bunnell sr on May 11, 2014 at 18:48

jan all i can say is that you can'nt satisfied everyone all the time,just keep up the good work and do like you alway do and it will work out

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 11, 2014 at 18:58

Thanks Elbin. Maybe I am just getting anxious, blade is coming so the decision is near!

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on May 14, 2014 at 20:18

I'm really looking forward to what is chosen! My new knives arrrived today the Queen is sooo smooth, and the Northwoods is really like a treasure.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on May 15, 2014 at 5:00

Looks like a Canal Street to me, not a Queen.

Nice though.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 15, 2014 at 15:21

Real sweet knives, Luke.

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on May 15, 2014 at 22:06

feeling kinda dumb, I posted my Canal Street as a Queen in last night's chat and wanted to set the record straight. this is my Queen #31 congress that has a really stout walk and talk! the one I wanted to loosen up.. Any ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Luke Grimm on May 15, 2014 at 22:56

Thanks Robert,

the Northwoods is a really buttery folder with a sharply contrasting agressive wharncliffe main. It has an agressive look and a sweet walk and talk that welcomes opening and... damn its sharp!

Robert Burris said:

Real sweet knives, Luke.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Salmon on May 16, 2014 at 23:56

Hi Luke - Beautiful knife. Is that a Winterbottom jig on the bone handles? I love it !! I wish Queen would do more of that and less "worm groove" jiggng. You might try "Frog Lube" (just google it) to "loosen" the action of the blades. It is an amazing protectant and lubricant. I use it on both knives and firearm components. You heat the metal with a hair dryer, apply the product, allow it to dry, and wipe it off. In the case of knife joints, instead of wiping it off, you just work the blades several times Bonds at the molecular level, and makes steel slicker than teflon. Cheers - Jon Salmon

Luke Grimm said:

feeling kinda dumb, I posted my Canal Street as a Queen in last night's chat and wanted to set the record straight. this is my Queen #31 congress that has a really stout walk and talk! the one I wanted to loosen up.. Any ideas?