Eddie,

Not this month, the budget is a little low.  Too bad too because I really wanted this swing guard.  There will certainly be one in my future 

Quick Tip: I noticed on my TVCC Stag Lock Backs that they felt a little gritty while opening and closing. After looking I noticed that, like alot of knives, there was alot of carbon build up in the joint. I added a few drops of my secert knife oil which I'll share with you guys since you're my pals. Its a mixture of Z-Max engine treatment and a synthetic knife oil. The Z-Max dissolves carbon build up and acts as a rust preventitive. After a few drops of that, the swing guards are smooth as silk. This will work on any folding knife. Just thought I'd share that with everybody just in case any of you were having the same problem. 

Seth,

Thank you.  Wonderful information.  I have experienced the same thing with some...Now I know how to fix it lickety split.  We appreciate it

So I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know that Greg @ TSA knives will no longer be a distributor for TVCC.  Those of you that watch TSA knives can read his reasoning on his blog.  He simply has very many irons in the fire.  So here is the amazing and wonderful peice to go with that. (straight from Greg)

"So I made the decision to focus on what I've been doing and try to do it a little better (and more of it).  Many thanks to all of you that have purchased Tuna Valley knives from me and going forward, you should contact Courtney Daniels at:  court_22_03@yahoo.com  "

Thats right, Courtney Daniels!!!! 

Ron....

Very nice.  I like the design and the scales.  When I get my first TUNA I will give it a good look and put it in my article about Traditional Vs Tactical for LEO.  I have a Case, a GEC and coming is a TUNA Valley.  On the tactical side I will have a CRKT, SOG and some other yet to be decided.  In fact I will let my buds here at iKC pick the last tactical for me to put in this article.  We will start a vote.  The tactical folding knife (In most cases LEO don't carry fixed bladed knives on the beat.) with the most votes will be used in this article.  Please keep in mind LEO normally can not afford to buy custom knives or knives over $200.  In fact the average price for them is around $70 for a knife.  Many carry the cheaper S&W and other off shore (west shore) knives.  I am looking forward to hear from my buds....boy and girls.

Has everyone seen?  Ms. Coutney Daniels joined iKC today.  Lets give her a wonderful welcome.  Ya'll are in for  a treat, she is a gem!

Clint,

Great News...I am so looking forward to reading the article.

Ron,

YAHOO!!!  They are wonderful

Awesome Ron, those knives are rocking. They look great in your pics and they have me thinking. 

Jan, I didn't notice that she joined, but I'll welcome her right away. Thanks for the update. 

Hey Guys, I may be changing my name to Johhny Tunashoes.

I'll be posting why, soon. I just need to figure out where the best place is.

Speaking of "Get them while they last."  I see a 1st run Amber stag on a well known auction site for those of you who are on the lookout for one. 

Thanks for watchin' out Eddie!

Does anybody from the Daniels Family Knives group want a VIP pass for The Blade Show?

Ron, if you can make it you I'll buy you a drink along with Donny and Jan and we'll talk knives all weekend.

Now thats a deal.  Come on Ron, we could have some fun.

Ron, if you happen to pass through Penn's woods, look me up. I'll be sure to have a fresh bottle of Franks Red Hot ready to go. Might even let you shoot some guns. 

Has anyone heard if there will be more handle types in the cotton sampler?

I'm sorry, but Ryan Daniels did I hear you right, you have a VIP pass for the Blade Show, to someone from this group. Well just happens I'll be there, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I'm not sure what it means, but I'd be happy to find out.

All the best!

Robert ,

Yes, we do have VIP passes for the group just PM your address and Ill get it to you. Hope to see you there.

I sent you a message to be added as a friend, and as soon as I receive a reply I'll be happy to send you my address. This is very cool, thank you so much. I looked you up in my latest Blade mag with the floor plan for the show this year and saw your booth, number 74 for those who are interested, and I'll be sure to come on by and introduce myself so save something nice for a homeboy! I'll see you there Friday. 

Robert,

Glad you took Ryan up on those passes.  I am trying to put together and iKC meet and greet while we are all there.  Hope to see you 

My pleasure, I've been saving for this for a couple of years now not that easy when your coming in from California. I think that's a great idea love to meet all my iKC brothers, and sisters. 

Robert, I am so happy for you and glad to see you more active in the club.

I'm sure everyone on this list has gone though this once in their lives, yes I'm talking the dreaded kitchen remodel. Good lord, for the last three months I've been for all intents and peruses under house arrest. I am now free again, and getting ants in my pants about this years Blade show. I know I was going to be buying a knife from Ryan anyway, so him offering the VIP pass makes it all the better! 

hey ryan you and your family rock.... see ya at the shows bro! great job on TVCC!!!

Peter Force,

you coming to the Blade?

So Jan we are two weeks out, can you do it? Hey I'm betting on you.

We can do it.  We will be meeting right next to GEC at 4pm on Friday.  Ryan will be joining us!

I'm sorry but what is GEC?

GEC stands for GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY

http://greateasterncutlery.net/blog/

Thanks Sue, I"m just getting started with the pocket folders, and don't know the players that well guess that's why I'm on this list. See you all there!

Robert,

Your doing just fine, ask anything.  Its why we come here!  I hope I learn something new everyday

Well so far it is just a pair of Kings.  Decided to buy the third after Courtney had already mailed the original box.  Thats OK, the waiting is part of the fun in knife buying

Thanks for the pics Jan, awesome knives.

Great  looking  King Cottons,  Jan.   They are wild!  Enough to brings out the collector in anyone!!!  LOL

Those are nice, Jan. I especially love the stag one.

Thanks Guys, The third King came home today

Dang, those are awesome Jan.

Those King Cottons are BADA**!!!

Jan those King Cotton Samplers are thrice times nice !!!

Jan...

These are truly very nice King Cotton Samplers.  I have just one Krack-a-Jack on the way but there will be more.

Thanks Guys,

I have always loved the pattern just never took the plunge on one.  Now we have 5.  LOL..it has been a cotton sampler explosion at out house

great looking knives jan....

Jan, this pattern has always interested me, but like you I never made a move on it. I still haven't, but I'm getting closer. I appreciate the history behind the pattern, I just need to get one so I can appreciate the pattern as well.

so many knives, so little $ (sigh)

Anyone know if there will be a special knife for the Blade show?

Yea Miss Jan, we can't buy all of them. I enjoy looking at all the wonderfull knives, that's for sure!!!

Robert,

One of my favorite things to do while I am here is the pictures.  

Does anyone else get pick out a random spot in the thousands of pictures we have and start looking?

So dont forget, if you are coming to the Blade show, meet us near Ryans booth Friday at 4pm.  Let's meet up!!

Everything ready and packed. Blade Show here we come All I got to say is Who is coming with me?

For those not physically making the trip!  Your still coming along with us.  I will post multiple times per day and keep ya'll right there with us.

For those that are joining us, don't forget 4pm on Friday.  Look for Ryan, you'll find us right next door