Gary Kennedy

74, Male

Grayson, GA

United States

knives are like people you take care of them they will take care of you

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
36 to 40 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Randalls, Ruana's Case Fixed Blades And Case Trappers
About Me
Started collecting in 1970 and don't see any end to it between knives,guns and grandkids and doing shows .Member of NKCA, &Chattahoochee Cutlery Club buy sell and trade at shows and ebay
Interests
reading, collecting knives the hunt for a knife is as good as the find .

Comment Wall:


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Welcome Gary!!
    Thanks. You are a charter member. Twenty years from now, that will be significant :)
    What you think about starting a CCC Group?

    Apr 16, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Here's a picture I took of Gary when he won the Best of Show at the 09 NKCA Dalton Show for his wonder display of hunters and trappers

    Apr 16, 2009

  • Ken Mundhenk

    Thanks Gary for joing GEC group. I know what you are talking about, I carry one, they do keep the nails worn down

    Apr 21, 2009

  • Danny Allen

    I am baby sitting my new grandbaby tomorrow . Does the show last thru Sunday? If it does I'll drop by.
    Danny

    Apr 24, 2009

  • Terry Pitts

    Hey Gary sorry for the delay in replying to your post but Im still learning the ropes around here.I was looking at your Case Trapper collection and all I can say is wow!! Terry

    Apr 28, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    One word on your Trappers...WOW !

    Apr 28, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Not too hard,
    I use my wife's camera, Fuji, Fine-pix S700, set on macro (or close focus).
    I always take the pics outside, on my front porch, with indirect sunlight.
    I use my carving bench, with a box for the background, covered with a tee-shirt. I set my knives up on a small "slab stand" that I got from a rock shop.
    After I up-load them into the computer I do my editing. Crop it down with my regular program and resize to a smaller size print and add text with IrfanView. Resizing makes it easier to up-load to the site, (Dial-up). Good Luck.

    Apr 28, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Beautiful Stag just Beautiful Gary

    Apr 30, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Thanks Gary
    For the comment on the Russlocks. Your trapper collection is first
    class- I only have a double hand full of trappers, but I carry a yellow handle CV everyday just like all the other Wells

    May 1, 2009

  • Mary States-Koons

    Hi Gary I am just like a bad penny nalways turn up sooner or later Happy knifing Mary

    May 4, 2009

  • Steve wells

    Hey thanks Gary
    It came out of Jim Sargents Collection. When he was at the SHCC
    Celebration last Sept.

    May 6, 2009

  • Steve wells

    You bet Gary
    The old knives i have been buying are from Jim. Its just a trust thing and if I need info on a knife he will answer honestly.

    May 6, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Gary
    Been on the road and had a hard time catching up. YEAH!! to the new members....many of them are the future of our hobby too. Bringing old guys and these new guys together for the first time....so we can commune :)
    Thanks for your support and participation!

    May 9, 2009

  • William H. Powell

    Gary, Wayne Koons had Triple By-Pass surgery today. It took 4 1/2 hours. He is doing fine . In Baptist East Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN

    May 12, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Gary
    Really good to see you at Blade Show. I enjoyed talking.
    I got lots of good vid footage and pictures from the show. I'll be working on this stuff over the next week. Thanks for all your support of iKC!

    Scott

    May 31, 2009

  • Frank Plant

    Hi Gary,
    Thanks for the welcome. I've bought a few Case knifes off eBay..just got a Sowbelly in the mail today. For over 40 years, one of my passions has been primitive antiques, so I'm drawn toward the vintage mint Case knives..can't afford the real high-dollars ones, but I'm beginning to sell off some of my other collections to fund this one.
    I'll watch out for the gun shows so I can bring my grandson to them..any coming up soon in our area?
    I'm always interested in advise from experienced collectors like you.
    Regards,
    Frank

    Jun 1, 2009

  • Frank Plant

    Gary,
    Thanks. I just put that date on the calendar..will try to make it. I got outbid on a nice vintage Case Saddlehorn tonight, so I'm still in the market for one.
    Frank

    Jun 1, 2009

  • DAVID W. MCCULLOUGH

    THANKS FOR WELCOME GARY. NO LOCAL CLUB HERE, BUT A CCC MEMBER.

    Jun 2, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Hey Gary all I do is keep buying knives LOL! Ilike your knives also I've been thinking about just to start getting one brand& pattern like you have ! and start a collection. Your Friend Doug!

    Jun 20, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    What do you do when you buy collection's like this ? Keep or Sale them at show's/

    Jun 21, 2009

  • Rodney Smith

    Yep, knives came in just like I remembered them. Thanks for shipping so quick. BTW, my email is abencar@aol.com
    See ya soon.

    Jul 15, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Gary
    Been to any knife shows lately? Hope you are doing well.
    Scott

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Rodney Smith

    Hi Gary. Good to see you, too.
    Didn't buy anything at the show. Did sell my rifle, tho.
    Talk to ya soon.

    Oct 7, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Gary
    It was very good to see you again and meet your wife. I enjoyed talking with you, as always.

    Oct 25, 2009

  • Ulf Ahlstrom

    Great Case knives you have! I also like that Gusstahl Solingen lever you have! Happy collecting!

    Nov 1, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    hey Gary you have some grat pictures of knives, and a nice collection too! i have enjoyed reading your discussions, thanks.

    Captain, CJS knives

    Nov 28, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    Stefan Albert

    Sir this a fantastic collection,congratulations.
    Stefan.

    Dec 10, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Missing you at the Parkers Show, but will catch you in Dalton.

    Dec 11, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    hey Gary thanks for your interest and question about my fillet knife on ebay. i do not have a sheath made for the knife, but since you are a iKC member, i could make you one for an additional fee. i have other knives available aswell.

    thanks,
    CJS

    Jan 9, 2010

  • Sunil Ram

    Gary, thanks for joining the BUCK KNIVES GROUP.

    Jan 16, 2010