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This group began as we followed Knives Live together and had some fun. I have made the choice for it to remain as a place to put up pics of members trips, deals, and SMKW discussions

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SMKW PRES DAY CONTEST 2017!

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Billy Oneale Jun 12, 2017. 12 Replies 2 Likes

This contest will end at midnight (eastern) 6/10/17Enter your smoky mountain memory here in this discussion prior to that time will enter you.Whether it is about a trip there, the show, a knife you got from there...enter you memory here. Our prize…Continue

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I've several

Started by Roy Barrett. Last reply by Roy Barrett Jun 8, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Been shopping with SMKW since the early 90s... have always had a positive and valued experience. Dig dig dig

SMKW Housebrands and SFOS

Started by Tobias Gibson. Last reply by Charles Sample Apr 27, 2017. 33 Replies 3 Likes

A place to show pictures of your SMKW house brands and SFOs Let's break 'em out boys and girls. Doesn't matter if it is a high-end Colonel Coon, a Turtle Man, Ole Smoky, Colt, Rough Rider, etc. Show 'em here! I'll start with a couple SMKW…Continue

Bug out on August 16, 2013

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Paul Ring Jan 22, 2014. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Well it has been a BugOut kind of weekend for me.The chat got a bug and wouldn't work properly. Many of our members are being plagued by the rains that just wont end and if you dont have a good laugh you just want to cry LOLI prefer to laugh with…Continue

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Featured Comment by Jeremy B. Buchanan on October 4, 2013 at 17:32: I thought I would add this to the memories, since it will all soon be only a memory.

Comment by Jan Carter on October 1, 2013 at 17:24: For thos eof you following here is the scedule posted on FB

Here is the schedule for our remaining Knives Live episodes.
10/1- 9 pm Dish 224
10/4- 9 pm Dish 224, Direct 222 & 85
10/11- 9 pm Dish 225, Direct 222 & 85

*****Please note that on Friday 10/11 we will be on Dish 225******

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 24, 2013 at 6:21: Back when there was Tactical Knives TV, Josh worked with a guy named John. After a few shows John left and Steve stepped in as a replacement. Josh had his weekly code word going at that time. And as Steve was new he let Steve pick it. Steve picked minuteman and as a bonus, he said if someone could tell him what he did while he was in the military he would have another prize for them. But they needed to be specific . This was my answer:

[Steve] joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating high school and served from 1983-1987 He served with the 44th Missile Security and was honorably discharged as a Senior Airman. So that's my answer and I'm sticking to it.

Now of course my sources could be wrong and that wouldn't be the first time.

And with the codeword being minuteman, Steve's squadron could've also
been 1st Continental Light Dragoons which fought in the Revolutionary
War, but I figured he's NOT that old.

I went on with several follow emails stating the actual base he has served on other minor details to the point that you'd think I was some crazy stalker. But Steve said to be "Specific" and I didn't know how specific he wanted me to be.

In the end I was the only person who got the right answer. And for my troubles I won a Queen City Prototype Jack knife that never went into production.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 24, 2013 at 5:57: Jon, you are so right about the chemistry between Steve and his "SON" Josh. It was fun to watch and it translated to me picking up the phone and placing orders. Their enthusiasm was fantastic and infectious!

Comment by Jon Salmon on September 23, 2013 at 22:49: My favorite memory of KLTV was when I got Josh Hill to do his "full-blown, pedal to the metal" impression of the wrestler "The Nature Boy" Rick Flair in exchange for me making a donation to their "Knife for a Soldier" program. I still have it on my DVR. Also the famous "Blow-gun incident" !! I think the show was at its BEST when Josh and Steve Koontz were hosting together - their on-air chemistry and witty "country boy" banter were just so entertaining (and so informative about knife collecting) that I rarely missed a show. Tony and Jay also brought me countless hours of enjoyment. The whole crew just seem like terrific "salt of the earth" type people. I came to IKC because Josh recommended it on the show, and I have enjoyed the chats here during the shows so very much. The members here at IKC are just great folks. I certainly plan to continue participating in IKC, but I can't begin to describe how much I will miss the KLTV shows. It has been so frustrating that they have been unwilling or unable to at least keep the show going via webcast - very sad.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on September 22, 2013 at 14:04: That's so very true, Steve.

Comment by Stanley May on September 22, 2013 at 13:31: I really appreciated seeing all the knives for sale. This was a tremendous service provided by SMKW. But equally I enjoyed the IKC member interaction, comments and friendships formed. I will really miss this.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on September 21, 2013 at 9:26: I'm sorry, I was too busy cooking for a bunch of young people last night. I could not participate.