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Beginner Collectors
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A video Introduction to collecting Traditional Pattern Knives
I've been doing a series of you tube videos on Traditional Pattern Knives. The videos are being made with the novice knife collector in mind. I will be adding them to my page and to this thread. Comments are welcome.Belwo is the introduction. I will add more videos to this thread as time…
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Buyer beware!
I just wanted to stress to everyone to do your homework on your purchases before you buy them. Knock offs are everywhere, and everyone stands at risk of this diabolical practice. My son and I were both victims this spring, and while the responsibility was ours, I thought others could benefit from…
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FeaturedDefinition of a "slip joint knife"?
Until recently I had never heard the term "slip joint knife". At first I thought it must be a type of knife that opened differently than a standard pocket knife. From my own research I think I have learned that it is just another term for a non locking folding knife. Is that correct or is there…
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new to knife collecting; no idea what this is...
Found this at my grandfathers old house and it seems to have some sort of value. Older with what appears to be some form of middle-eastern writing. thanks for the help. …
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Collecting Ethnographic & Aboriginal Knives
Ethnographic and Aboriginal knives – at one time I could hardly spell these terms let alone understand what they meant. The title itself is enough to turn away crowds at any self-respecting knife show or swap meet. If you find yourself in this spot as well, then let me explain what these are.First…
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Knife Collection Genres
Have a simple discussion with another collector and one topic is always bound to occur - someone will ask, "what do you collect?" Sometimes the answer is simple - Folders or Fixed blades. Spend more than 5 minutes anywhere in iKC, and you will discover that it is never that simple. There are as…
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Deciding on a type of knife to collect
I have collected knives, not seriously, for many years, but now I would like to create a collection that can be added to on a regular basis and that has some semblance of meaning to me. I am thinking about concentrating on Trappers and Barlow as they appear to me to be what I like in a knife.…
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Plastic or antler/bone? Can you tell by sight?
I have a Solingen "big n little" set (I'll have to figure out the picture thing here shortly) that I have been told has Sambar Stag scales.I know the hot needle trick to discern plastic handgun stocks from the real McCoy, but it's kind of hard to find a hidden spot on a knife to try it.Is there a…
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Why is this knife worth $2500
I am a new collector. I follow ebay to gain an understanding of the cost of knives. I was blown away by this one.…
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Knife Steels
What is the best all around knife steel? Something robust but also stainless. How good is ZDP 189 & M4?How is the rust resistance of D2?
Seasoned iKC collectors provide direction and help with basic questions