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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on January 20, 2015 at 13:59

Got a bit of cabin fever, myself, and the wait till the Dalton show is terrible.
Saw a beautiful friction folder on FB, which has gotten me in the hunt for a nice one too. Picked up a Peasent Knife just to keep the shakes down.
On the bright side, weather is starting to get nice so I can get out and carve some.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on January 20, 2015 at 17:23

I have slowed down a bit myself Tobias . I am mired in farm projects right now and just have to get done. No questio for those who watched KnivesLiveTV, that excitement and desire is gone. Always wondered if it has impacted sales for those folks. Maybe not, but who knows.

I notice knifemakers, some never make knives anymore and have gone on to teach others or just plain do something different.  No question its a different world from 2009,10 or 11.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 20, 2015 at 18:58

But on the bright side look at the up and coming knife makers that are learning from those masters!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on January 20, 2015 at 20:43

There is some of that Jan. And we do have a promising young knifemker by the name of Noot who is making a mark. Would love to know more !

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on January 20, 2015 at 20:48

I knew I wasn't the only one. All the knives I've gotten recently have been gift related. 2 Spydercos (K2 & Dragonfly Tattoo) & a Union Cutlery 50 caliber bullet knife. I have had my eye on some very nice Lone Wolf Paul knives, but prices have kept those out of reach.
I haven't even had time for my knife projects. I can make time, but the motivation has been lacking recently.
Might pull all the project boxes out and take inventory this weekend. See where i am at, that may be depressing. Hmmmmm

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on January 21, 2015 at 5:22

Same here.....With my car breaking down...and my interest mainly into making knives (although I love collecting em...all of my funds have recently gone into materials or tools)...

I haven't bought a knife a quite a while....and don't know when I will.

I'm ruined by the knife I made and picked for myself......I still don't know whether to laugh or cry about that.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on January 21, 2015 at 14:18

Laugh so hard that you cry.

Alexander Noot said:

Same here.....With my car breaking down...and my interest mainly into making knives (although I love collecting em...all of my funds have recently gone into materials or tools)...

I haven't bought a knife a quite a while....and don't know when I will.

I'm ruined by the knife I made and picked for myself......I still don't know whether to laugh or cry about that.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 21, 2015 at 17:16

Tobias, I too, have been in a slump--As I get older, I tend to collect older knives-- Not  so easy to find any more at an affordable price on a retiree's salary-(or lack thereof) . I still check IKC a couple times a day, but don't always log in if I have nothing meaningful to add. Throw in some recent health problems, and my posting has gone way down-- I still live vicariously when a new knife mystery comes along for me to research, but there are dry spells in that as well .Hadn't bought a knife in a couple of months--- When I started having withdrawal symptoms, I broke down and bought this pair yesterday at a local pawn shop for well under $20 for the pair--- Understand, these are WAAAAY outside my normal wheelhouse for collecting-- Both China made, and not worth  but what I paid for them--- BUT--- They are both spring-assisted opening and fun to play with when I'm bored-- LOL

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 21, 2015 at 17:29

Pretty rainbow titanium.   I was thinking about getting a rainbow  tactical but I couldn't find one that was just right!

I'm still searching for the Rifleman Trapper  by Rough Rider but that isn't even for me!

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on January 21, 2015 at 17:38

Tobias, just ask Charles for his--- I am sure he would be happy to part with his---NOT !!!!

BTW, the stilletto is rainbow titanium coated stainless steel--- It is purdy for $8 bucks

 The  Tac-Force is Carbon steel with Aluminum handles--Both fun to play with, but probably not much else--

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 21, 2015 at 17:40

WHAT!   Are you telling me Charles finally found one?   I can quit looking!

John McCain said:

Tobias, just ask Charles for his--- I am sure he would be happy to part with his---NOT !!!!

BTW, the stilletto is rainbow titanium coated stainless steel--- It is purdy for $8 bucks

 The  Tac-Force is Carbon steel with Aluminum handles--Both fun to play with, but probably not much else--

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 21, 2015 at 17:50

LOL, yes he did.  Or rather another member did and sent it to him.  Check his pis for the full set

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