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Is it too soon to discuss the 2013 iKC Club knife?

I think we need to get a jump on this, so those people who have to plan ahead to purchase one can do so.

Let us discuss and then lockdown a pattern/design, get it priced out and ordered. Buying a knife around the winter holidays is difficult for everyone.

My vote is for a jack/mtnman/barlow-esque pattern Large (or Medium)

Stag/Bone/Burl wood

One/two blades

I would prefer Carbon blades, but an exotic SS is fine.

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Permalink Reply by frank (nibs) dorman on February 21, 2013 at 20:38

What I think I heard here is that these two are our site owners or managers. I'm obviously new, and you guys are friends--no offense, did I get it?

Brad T. said:

I second the motion. Keeping this club around is no easy task and "love of the hobby" is insufficient as a reward.
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Robert Burris said:
Hey Jean, you like my idea? I think, it's a great idea. I know, someone has read, my idea. I truly believe, this is a great idea. Miss Jan and Donnie have gone out on a limb for us, to continue this great club. A little recognition on our first club knife under her ownership, would be appropriate. Come on people, tell me what ya'll think.

Permalink Reply by Pat Kennedy on February 21, 2013 at 21:00

I like this idea!

Stockman knives are fine, but in my opinion they are rather ordinary. Whittlers are far less common and the split backspring sets them apart from other knives. I also like Congress knives, but I especially like the Congress Whittler whose hybrid nature should appeal to those collectors who favor either the Whittler or the Congress frame style.

Queen Cutlery has done Congress knives for ages, but I don't think I've ever seen them produce a split backspring Congress Whittler. A limited edition knife of this type from a company known for producing good quality moderately-priced knives, which also happens to be in the process of reinventing itself under its new ownership, has some potential to be a WIN for everyone concerned!

jeff said:

how about a funky little dog leg or old time humpback whittler...something out of ordinary?

Permalink Reply by jeff on February 21, 2013 at 21:08

nice! queen made a d2 steel congress whittler with stag handles that was a great looking knife..not too heavy..but heavy..they also had a robeson,remake of the original remington humpback whittler that was really unique and a funky little eyecatcher! great, old,out of the ordinary works of art!..i'll try and load a pic of one or two tomorrow.

Pat Kennedy said:

I like this idea!

Stockman knives are fine, but in my opinion they are rather ordinary. Whittlers are far less common and the split backspring sets them apart from other knives. I also like Congress knives, but I especially like the Congress Whittler whose hybrid nature should appeal to those collectors who favor either the Whittler or the Congress frame style.

Queen Cutlery has done Congress knives for ages, but I don't think I've ever seen them produce a split backspring Congress Whittler. A limited edition knife of this type from a company known for producing good quality moderately-priced knives, which also happens to be in the process of reinventing itself under its new ownership, has some potential to be a WIN for everyone concerned!

jeff said:

how about a funky little dog leg or old time humpback whittler...something out of ordinary?

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 21, 2013 at 21:24

Jeff I would very much like to see that.

No offense taken Frank. HI, my name is Jan and yes I am the owner. We do have a manager, his name is Steve Hanner. We seem to have made missed meeting you. I am sorry, I try not to do that. If you look at the bottom left of the front page of IKC you will see our wonderful staff members. Without them and the members we have here, iKC would be a lonely place to show off knives

I am very happy that we have so many folks talking this out. It does give me a much better idea of what discussions to have with manufactures. Looks like I need a meeting with Ken Daniels at the Dalton show

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 22, 2013 at 6:09

Frank, now that IS an idea for next year!

frank (nibs) dorman said:

Please glance at the SOGBP2. Someone said for a small knife, 2 blades is better. I still push assisted opening. At the very least, give us one-handed opening with lockback. Bolsters and filework are fine, but the basic knife should be useful AND beautiful without being gaudy. If we need to think ahead, what about a matching fixed and folder duo for next year?

Jan Carter said:

Juan,

LOL. Yeah we do too but it is nice for them to have a place to start. I actually have a spread sheet for this discussion

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 22, 2013 at 8:02

Guys I dont even know if this is possible because the knife has not actually be released yet but what would you think about something like Queens new Q-Tac with a more traditional handle, say a smooth bone?

Permalink Reply by Jean-François on February 22, 2013 at 9:17

Jan, I would love that. It was one of my suggestions. Rather the smaller one, I think (Q-Tac 1). But... but why not with wood handles ;=) ?

Permalink Reply by James Cole on February 22, 2013 at 9:40

Trapper, stockman, barlow or other working knife. Red bone, brown bone, or stag. Polished blade(s), CV will do. If it walks, talks, and is fine finished, I'm in.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on February 22, 2013 at 9:41

The Q-Tac is a really nice option. I would buy one w/bone or burl wood, something with more primary earth tones.

Jan Carter said:

Guys I dont even know if this is possible because the knife has not actually be released yet but what would you think about something like Queens new Q-Tac with a more traditional handle, say a smooth bone?

Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on February 22, 2013 at 9:43

Left hand only thumbstud mean no dice for me on that one. I refuse to support designs that won't cater to the "sinister" handed.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on February 22, 2013 at 9:51

I would think that thumbstud would be reversible. if not, I could possibly fabricate something for you in my shop. But, let us not get ahead of ourselves. Besides, you talk as if "leftys" have actual rights.;-)

Alexander Noot said:

Left hand only thumbstud mean no dice for me on that one. I refuse to support designs that won't cater to the "sinister" handed.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on February 22, 2013 at 9:57

I know what you mean Alex, my father was left handed. It seems some manufactuers forget about the lefties. I like the design of the Q-Tac, though. I am still politicing for a lasser design on the blade for Miss Jan. Would you keep the same steel "ATS 34"? It's a fine stainless for knives.