In Memoriam

Scott King

Rainbow City, AL

United States

User/Collector

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?: 11- 15 years
Favorite Kind of Knives: Old Elephant Toenails/Sunfish knives
Website: http://www.elephanttoenails.com
About Me: I'm a multi-tasking father of 4, husband of one, real estate auctioneer and one who enjoys our hobby & nice knife folks.
Interests: Knife shows; KNIFE AUCTIONS; observing social changes brought on by technology and specifically its impact on our daily lives....and of course, all things Mac.
Other Hobbies: Vintage Mac computers and tennis

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Sam Lackey

Scott, what do you think of the extrema ratio mpc. I am looking at getting it but can't find usefull info. Looks like a beast to me though. Thanks Sam

Jan 29, 2011
Sam Lackey

Scott, what do you think of the extrema ratio mpc. I am looking at getting it but can't find usefull info. Looks like a beast to me though. Thanks Sam

Jan 29, 2011
J.J. Smith III

No problem, now. Just looked funny at first glance.

Looking at my old buddy, Jimmy Beam, on the desk...

Jan 29, 2011
KnifeMaker
Rick Barrett

Thanks Scott,

It'll take a little time to get used to the layout but no problems so far. I didn't even know about the site until somebody on Facebook mentioned it. I'm making a huge change from primarily swordsmith to knifemaker this year, so I'm trying to get as much of my knife work out on the web as possible. You wouldn't think the two markets are that different but its honestly like starting business up from scratch all over again. Rick

Jan 31, 2011
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D ale

You've seen this Mac software ??

Feb 2, 2011
Robert G. Mitchell

Thanks Scott, just picked up a new bowie a Bear & Son damascus monster 15' overall, 9' blade, I'm pretty darn happy with it. The damascus blade is worth the price of the knife, craftsmanship is OK, but nothing to write home about, the sheath is total junk I'll have to have one made, plus the quillon has some small nicks, but it's brass and soft.

Scott do you know anybody who would be willing to do some cutom work on this knife? Here's a picture of it. It's basic, but very workable.

Feb 3, 2011
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Robert Burris

I hope I didn't offend anyone with the dead animals? I thought that the photos were only to be on my page, not the main club page. Some seem to enjoy. Sorry, if I broke a rules.

Feb 5, 2011
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Robert Burris

Great...Yes sir, I do OK, hunting and fishing. My purpose with the photos was not to brag but let people see who I am and what I do. Thanks I enjoy IKC.

Feb 6, 2011
Allen Hewitt

What up, friend???.

Feb 6, 2011
Sachsun Kelt

Many thanks back for a great site Scvott.

From Tasmania Australia

Sachsun

Feb 7, 2011
Allen Hewitt

Yeah, but it's a dry cold...LOL!!! Thanks for the kind words, I'm enjoying the site immensely and look forward to learning and seeing more!.

Feb 7, 2011
Glenn K

Greetings Scott. Thanks much for the Birthday wishes. I owe you folks a aplogy for my absence on this site. I will be checking in to update my account and touch bases with the folks here in the near future. Hope all have been well. . Fondly. Glenn

Feb 7, 2011
Terry Pitts

Scott thank you and all the other members for all the birthday wishes today.It was very thougthfull. Terry

Feb 7, 2011
Freddy Ramos

Thank you for the Birthday wishes

Feb 7, 2011
J.J. Smith III

Back home Friday huh? Hopefully there'll be 2500 folks in town by then...

Feb 8, 2011
J.J. Smith III

It's so quiet in town right now, you can hear a pin drop.

Feb 8, 2011
Jim Thompson

Thanks for the comments on the pix I recently posted. They are a drop in the bucket as compared to your Toenails. You have the largest collection I have seen. I just posted a couple pix of some Outers pattern. One in particular is blade stamped "VALACUT". This is listed in my Goins book but with no supporting info. I suspect this is a retailer mark. Any info you or other associates may have is appreciated.

Feb 10, 2011
James "Clifford" Townsend

Congrats Scott on 2500 and thank you for making this site and all that it is.

Feb 10, 2011
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D ale

!!! .. it's about the people .. !!!

!! . big smiles . !!

Feb 11, 2011
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D ale

... so I tried to hit tennis balls instead :)

Too funny .. too fun !!!

Feb 12, 2011
Glenn K

Hi Scott. Nope don't feel obligated, lie has been crazy like always. Been active in the "knife world" With a switch to what I collect. Now into Balisongs and autos. Glad to see continued groth here at iknife Collector..

Feb 16, 2011
J.J. Smith III

I like too.

Feb 17, 2011
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D ale

Look here .. 12 posts down.

But, I've been sworn to secrecy, so I must not comment further on such alleged places................

Feb 17, 2011
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D ale

.. that's where I usually find em too .. I know .. it bite's :D

Feb 17, 2011
J.J. Smith III

Sure btightened up the member page.

Feb 23, 2011
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D ale

You flying over MO ???

Just passed Shepherd Hills Cutlery. Maybe catch it on the way back.

Feb 23, 2011
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D ale

Pretty close to both Hog & myself. Unfortunate weather for a trip to the Lakes !!

Feb 23, 2011
Robert Ibold

Stick with me, buddy. I'm still trying to learn how to navigate around iknifecollector.com

Feb 25, 2011
Larry W. Seale

Nice to meet you Scott

Mar 1, 2011
James "Clifford" Townsend

Good luck on the Knife Collectors Board Scott.

Mar 3, 2011
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D ale

Told ya it was a given !!!!

Great news!!!!

Mar 3, 2011
KnifeMaker
Rodney Comer-Crook

Thanks Scott - I am new to this so will be asking for lots of advice. Regards Rodney

Mar 4, 2011
Mark Lotz

Thanks Scott! I'm still exploring the site, figuring out how it works.

I noticed that some functions do not seem to work with Firefox 3.6.14 - especially the log out function. The log out function seems to work OK with Internet Explorer.

I did find the Case group but could not add it to my page. Could be due to Firefox.

Thanks again for the welcome. I'll be sure to let you know if I need help.

Mar 4, 2011
stephen tungate

hi scott the knife is under 051-052-053 in my collection. thanks

Mar 8, 2011
Gary Norton

Thank you Scott for your warm welcome.

Mar 10, 2011
Gary Norton

Thank you Scott, I appreciate the invitation to be your friend

Mar 10, 2011
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D ale

Scott .. bring some pics & video back from the show for all of us that couldn't make it .. please :D

Mar 11, 2011
KnifeMaker
Greg Riggs

Thanks Scott,

It made me feel good to get welcomed, so I thought I'd return the favor to our new members..

Mar 14, 2011
Robert G. Mitchell

Hey Scott, well your not going to believe what’s happened with the Bowie project. Thanks to you I was able to get in contact with Bob Picklesmer, who was more than happy to help with the project, which put me in touch with Tom Stratton who said he’d be happy to help. I am so excited to have these craftsmen working on my Bowie. Tom’s got the blade right now, and I’m not quite sure where he’s at with it, but after he’s done his magic to it, it’s back to Bob to mount the redwood burl grips, and then off to Rick Garcia for the sheath. Don’t want to say too much right now, but when I get it back I’ll post a report on the whole project. Thanks a million!

Oh by the way I believe you were right on about the blade being made by Alabama Damascus Steel. I ordered a blank from their website very nice, and at a great price!

Mar 15, 2011
stephen tungate

scott hope you have had a good time .did you find some new toys while you've been gone?

Mar 17, 2011
KnifeMaker
Greg Riggs

Scott,

Upton is west of Hodgenville, East of Hop Town, South of Elizabethtown, North of Bowling Green, in the Hart of KY

Mar 17, 2011
KnifeMaker
Greg Riggs

Yes, it is beautiful.

Mar 18, 2011
Derek Smith

Now if I had taken this photo of Marylin, I would have shown off a little more of the good stuff if you know what I mean,....

It's a cryin" shame that you can't see more of the knife she's

using

Mar 24, 2011
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Robert Burris

Thanks alot.

Mar 26, 2011
Dennis J. Coroniti

Greetings Scott. Thank you for the welcome and I already feel at home. Good people with a common interest. KNIVES...Good luck on the possible new position..Dennis

Mar 26, 2011
Chris Finer

Scott,

Thanks for approving my membership. I'm looking forward to meeting fellow members and getting some questions answered. My dad turned me on to knife collecting many years ago, and I've already told him, my brothers, and my nephew, all collectors, about iKnife Collector.

Mar 29, 2011
Chris Finer

Hi, Scott.

I've been a member for a very short time now, but I'm already thrilled at all the welcome messages I've received. I have something I'd like to contribute.

I am a librarian by profession and I catalog as a hobby. Wines, movies, books, photos -- and my knife collection. I've created a database to record the details of my knives. It has helped me stay organized, and I find it fun!

I have already shared it with one iKC member, and I'd like to share it with any other interested members, free of charge, of course. It was written in Microsoft Access 2003, but I believe it can be opened with the Open Office free database application, Base. I can provide the link to Open Office as well.

You have a very well moderated group here, and I thought I'd contact you privately to make this offer to see if you were interested, if the group might be interested, and how I might best share the software. I could pass it to you to make available right here at iKC, or I can put it in the cloud and give members the link to find it. What do you think?

Thank you for the great welcome and for running a terrific group!

Mar 30, 2011
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Robert Burris

Things have been a little rocky in the carbon steel knife group but I think, I have got things smoothed out. I wish you would keep an eye on things in case we need help to make things play out with everyone having a smiling face. Thanks

Apr 2, 2011
Robert Jump

Thank you for the support and pointing out the elephant toenail venue.

Apr 2, 2011
J.J. Smith III

Ball's in his court...Should be working on a final soon.

Apr 3, 2011