hello jan. good to hear from you again. yep, American blade was a Parker made private label knife. I believe there was less than 30 models made under this brand name. it was supposed to be a working man's cheaper priced version of Parker quality.

and yes, I still have knives on the brain most of the time. busy working and chasing grandsons around.

talk later,

tim

well said jan!  I am glad I made it back.

Good Morning Jan....Thanks for the comment on the Customized Case muskrat and Tested Case. I was able to get the muskrat via eBay for $63.62 which included shipping. The dealer does this as a hobby & had several other patterns  listed. At the price I paid I am not sure how he can afford to do this. The Tested  knife, while not mint, is a good addition to the 47 patterns I have.

Thanks for the Birthday wishes.

Michael Roper

Your current level of activity indicates you're feeling better .. this is good !!!

D ale

Cold and snowing here in Kentucky . People think i'm nuts because i love the late fall,winter and early spring seasons. I don't get cold easy .Been hovering around 25 * f today and i was running around in shorts and t-shirt . lol !

Thank you Jan . I appreciate any help i can get . I'm a slow learner . lol !

Oo, oo, it's a Grand Portage!! Thank you Jan and IKC. Merry Christmas to all!!

Happy Birthday Jan!

Happy Birthday Jan  , hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday To You !!!  May this day be filled with Happiness ! Best Wishes !

Happy Birthday, Jan! For everything you do, have done and will do for your family here at iKC, know it never goes unappreciated. You are the glue that holds us together, and your tireless efforts constantly show us what can be done when love and compassion combine with devotion and pride. What you have helped to create here is truly exceptional. You and Donnie both should be incredibly proud of what has evolved from the site's beginnings, and I know we all are excited to see how things will keep progressing in the future. You have built something here that many of us will never ever forget, and in a day of transience and instant gratification, that is not a small accomplishment. You have helped people share their pride and joy, and you have also made a safe place where others can come and find solace to deal with sorrow and grief. Truly, we are a family here at iKC, and I think you should stop and feel immense pride in that. Not many places can honestly make that claim...none that come to my mind, anyway. Friends have come and gone, and yet here we still are. Stronger than ever.

So, dear lady...and I am honoured to say Friend as well...take a bow, bask in the glow of what you have managed to create through both adversity and joy. Know you have an entire family behind you, and we all are sincerely honoured you have made this site what it is and that we could be a part of something incredible.

Thank you so very much!

Wishing you a most Happy Birthday.

Hi Jan,

Thank you very much for researching C=on Chuck's last known contact info and also possible leads for oyster knife blanks...very kind of you.  I have just joined the group and also appreciate all the welcome comments.  You seem to  have a very friendly , supportive and mutually helping community.  I am not great at replying immediately to posts or questions etc. I do so time permitting but do appreciate your interest and support very much. Cheers!

Is this the 2012 iKC knife in question?

Thanks Jan!

Thanks for your active participation Jan. I have some difficulty navigating iKC so excuse me if I possibly "butt in" where I don't belong. Heck, I have trouble navigating my Facebook - too many options.

I have never exhibited at a large show like the Blade Show. Any suggestions, comments or cautions? 

Regards

Sergi H.

Thank you for the Birthday wishes!  They're much appreciated :-)

 Thanks for the Birthday wishes Jan, seems like they come every month or so lately.

Thanks for the welcome Jan :) I know very very little about knives other than what I've researched over the last few weeks. This site will be sure to help me find out about the old knives that were hidden in my mums garage :)

Thanks for the welcome..

Hi Jan,

no, he already have a meteorite knife, it's the Knife of the Year, 1984, with damast blade. It's a rare peace, he also try to find, but as he would say: it's a mission impossible :D Thats why I want to accept the challenge :)

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Thanks Jan!,That's true,I have mentioned it to several Knife Collectors over the years and most look at me with a blank stare!

 Jan, I Truly Believe i am going to Enjoy thiz Site. I Joined another Knife Site Previously, WASN'T what i Expected.

Michael.   PS., I Left a Message on J.J.z' Page, I Hope Everyone Else can view it.

GraciaZ,  Michael.

Jan ?Where can i Purchase the "iKC hat??

GraciaZ, Michael.

Jan- I just sent David Yellowhorse a message regarding the knife I purchased from the Heard Museum in January. Paul S.

Thank you nice LADY   Fred

Thank you Jan.

Thanks Jan!

Thanks Jan for the BDAY wishes!!

Thanks!  Appreciate the tips!

Thanks Jan, i am little lost from the group, but i am coming back soon, i am working on a room to display some of my collection, you will be hearing from me soon. Thank you very much for the birthday wishes.

Thanks Jan! I had a great day.

Thank you Jan for B-day wishes. Hope you have a Great Day, Tell Donnie I said Hello too.

Thanks for the birthday wish Jan!