Jack Haskins, Jr.

Male

Crestview, FL

United States

User/Collector

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Found this somehow while searching for traditional pocket knives.
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
No
How long have you collected knives?
3- 5 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Folders, pocket knives.
I don't collect. I just use knives and have more than I need.
About Me
Retired now. 13 years USAF. 10 years computer company and other stuff. You can believe what I'm about to say. I'm not as cute as the guy in my profile photo. :)
Interests
My grandson Jackson.

Gotten interested in knives and getting them VERY VERY sharp in the past 5 or 6 years.
Other Hobbies
In the past I've enjoyed playing guitar/singing and playing pool.

Comment Wall:

  • Gerald Hines

    Welcome to iKnife

    Jul 9, 2013

  • Sue OldsWidow

    Welcome to the site, Thank you for your service to our nation and keeping us Free!

    Jul 9, 2013

  • Jan Carter

    Jack,

    Welcome to iKC and thank you for being here with us.  Glad you found the sharpeners group!  Let me know if there is anything we can do to help as you become more familiar with our community

     Jan

    Jul 9, 2013

  • J.J. Smith III

    Jul 9, 2013

  • Ron Cooper

    Jul 9, 2013


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    Charles Sample

    Welcome to iKC!

    Jul 10, 2013

  • Billy Oneale

    Welcome to iKC!

    Jul 11, 2013

  • Sunil Ram

    Jack, welcome to iKC and thanks for joining the Stockman Pattern Group.

    Jul 24, 2013

  • Jim Thompson

    Jack, I use a propane torch for stag and I do the torching after the handles are on the knife finished. I wet the handles one at a time with WD 40 and very carefully play the torch (low flame) over the handle until I get the desired effect I want. I would suggest you practice on some scrap pieces. After I am satisfied with the coloration I buff with a polishing compound (light pressure to the buffing wheel) to get a shine on them. I also use Simichrome polish for the final polish. Very little Simichrome and a lot of rubbing with a soft cloth. I use wash cloths.Please note that my first attempt was on a loose handle & it warped it beyond use. It could have been me but that was when I decided to try it after handle assembly to the knife. I have not tried it on a bone handle yet. 

    Aug 14, 2013

  • Jim Thompson

    Please understand that what I have passed on to you is the way I have torched stag. The heat required is not enough to impact the blade hardness and as you will notice on any knives that the stag was colored by heat it is always a lighter color near the bolsters & darkest as you get to the center of the handle.

    Aug 15, 2013

  • James Cole

    Jack, Happy to be added to your list of friends.  Jim

    Aug 15, 2013

  • J.J. Smith III

    Mar 25, 2014

  • Ron Cooper

    Apr 1, 2014

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 1, 2014

  • Ken Mundhenk

    Jack, Welcome to the Great Eastern Cutlery Group, We're glad you joined us.

    Oct 13, 2014

  • Mike Botts

    Hi Jack,

       I see where you are directing folks to: caddyman1973@gmail.com for stiddys.  I have one I found on ebay, but what I need is a slackner, or information on where to find one.  If most folks make them, I could use some info on doing that.  Material to use, what thickness? do guys use more than one thickness?  Also, when shearing the pins of a folder, what's the best type of knife or blade to use?  Is there a real good you tube video I should look at?  Can a person shear stainless pins, or do you just punch them through?  I've sent you a friend request because you seem knowledgeable about folder repair.  Hope we can share ideas and information. 

    Mike.

    Mar 24, 2015

  • Jan Carter

    Apr 1, 2015

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 1, 2015

  • John Kellogg

    Happy Birthday Jack!

    Apr 1, 2016

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 1, 2016

  • Jan Carter

    Apr 1, 2016

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 1, 2017