My Husband Donnie and I live in Hiawassee GA. I was Blessed to have found iKC and became the owner in October of 2012. I believe all knife collectors are created equal, no matter what type they collect. iKC brings a different direction to knife collecting in my opinion, you may not personally like something or have an issue with a particular company. But respect is a substantial aspect of what we are about. I have a strong faith and believe everyone is entitled to theirs.
Interests
History, fishing, Diving, knife collecting and about a billion other things LOL. My main interest these days is iKC and bringing the future generations into knife collecting.
Other Hobbies
there are other hobbies? OK, I found one! Watching my husband learn to build knives
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.
Thank you was watching CUd's of knives live TV because cables out right now & decided to do search for Steve koontz & that lead me back to you. I'm pleased. To see it's going strong & hope it will continue to for years to come
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 !
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 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!
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?
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 :)
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 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.
tim payne
well said jan! I am glad I made it back.
Nov 5, 2016
Jim Thompson
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.
Nov 22, 2016
Michael E. Roper
Thanks for the Birthday wishes.
Michael Roper
Nov 22, 2016
Billy Oneale
Nov 26, 2016
Brian LeClair
Nov 28, 2016
KnifeMaker
DeWayne Solomon
I'm making my freon tank forge and was hoping you Would you please ask Donnie what ir coating he puts on the satanite?
Thanks in advance..
Dec 1, 2016
In Memoriam
D ale
Dec 7, 2016
In Memoriam
D ale
Your current level of activity indicates you're feeling better .. this is good !!!
D ale
Dec 8, 2016
John Howard
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 !
Dec 9, 2016
John Howard
Thank you Jan . I appreciate any help i can get . I'm a slow learner . lol !
Dec 10, 2016
Tim
Have a great day.
Dec 18, 2016
Syd Carr
Oo, oo, it's a Grand Portage!! Thank you Jan and IKC. Merry Christmas to all!!
Dec 24, 2016
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Charles Sample
Happy Birthday Jan!
Dec 30, 2016
John Bamford
Happy Birthday Jan , hope you have a wonderful day.
Dec 31, 2016
jeff
Happy Birthday To You !!! May this day be filled with Happiness ! Best Wishes !
Dec 31, 2016
Steve Scheuerman (Manx)
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!
Dec 31, 2016
J.J. Smith III
Wishing you a most Happy Birthday.
Dec 31, 2016
Paul Fournier
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!
Jan 4, 2017
Max McGruder
Is this the 2012 iKC knife in question?
Jan 5, 2017
Michael Lee Acree
Jan 9, 2017
Nathan Smith
Thanks Jan!
Jan 16, 2017
KnifeMaker
Sergi C. Heideman
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.
Jan 19, 2017
Bill Fletcher
Thank you for the Birthday wishes! They're much appreciated :-)
Jan 28, 2017
Terry Pitts
Thanks for the Birthday wishes Jan, seems like they come every month or so lately.
Feb 7, 2017
Iris Kouzounian
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 :)
Feb 9, 2017
James Phillips
Thanks for the welcome..
Feb 11, 2017
Enikő
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 :)
Feb 28, 2017
DAMIEN PRICE
Thanks for the warm welcome.
Mar 2, 2017
KnifeMaker
Avery O. Cason
Mar 5, 2017
Steve Eckhardt
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!
Mar 6, 2017
Michael D. Mitchell
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.
Mar 7, 2017
Michael D. Mitchell
Jan ?Where can i Purchase the "iKC hat??
GraciaZ, Michael.
Mar 7, 2017
KnifeMaker
Paul S
Jan- I just sent David Yellowhorse a message regarding the knife I purchased from the Heard Museum in January. Paul S.
Mar 17, 2017
KnifeMaker
DeWayne Solomon
Can you send them to my email?
Please and thank you.
Dwsolomon1@gmail.com
Mar 25, 2017
KnifeMaker
Andy Larrison
Apr 1, 2017
jack walker
Apr 2, 2017
Frederick Fisher
Thank you nice LADY Fred
Apr 10, 2017
Jake a rue
Apr 19, 2017
Don Martinez
Thank you Jan.
Apr 26, 2017
J.J. Smith III
May 3, 2017
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Charles Sample
Thanks Jan!
May 21, 2017
Lee Schechter
Thanks Jan for the BDAY wishes!!
May 28, 2017
KnifeMaker
Adams Intl Knifeworks - AIK
Thanks! Appreciate the tips!
Jun 15, 2017
Rhamer Jimenez
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.
Jun 18, 2017
Alexander Noot
Thanks Jan! I had a great day.
Jun 28, 2017
jeff
Thank you Jan for B-day wishes. Hope you have a Great Day, Tell Donnie I said Hello too.
Jul 5, 2017
John Kellogg
Thanks for the birthday wish Jan!
Jul 19, 2017
Jim Liles
Jul 23, 2017
Tobias Gibson
Aug 6, 2017
JJ
Thanks Jan ( :
Aug 15, 2017