"You don't need me for that. You put out some top shelf content.
I only question trivial stuff to alleviate my own confusion."
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Kevin D
- Mount Airy, NC
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displaying bayonets - seeking feeedback!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Feb 8. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hey folks, I have a question that I would appreciate your input on.How would you display bayonets? Vertical? Horizontal? At an angle?Supported in slots? With dowels in the muzzle rings, fingers…Continue
Finished a sheath for my wife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Dec 27, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like
This was my very first attempt at forging anything. Ever. (Thank you Jan and Donnie for their patience and teaching!)Jade (my wife) loved it, so I gave it to her. She said she wanted to use it as…Continue
Condor - Huron Knife (a new knife and my 'review')
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Dec 7, 2023. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Never tried to do any sort of a review before, here is my first attempt.<EDITED to clarify an edge feature and to add additional information regarding the blade thickness and the wire wrap recess…Continue
Took too long - A Sugar Beet Knife by Clyde Cutlery Co.
Started this discussion. Last reply by martyb Aug 27, 2023. 3 Replies 3 Likes
My father had somehow/sometime acquired a few sugar beet knives. I was somehow able to secure a couple. This is the first of the two that I am trying to salvage.This one has a straight blade and…Continue
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52100 steel - a few roller bearings
My place of work recently replaced all of the bearing on a piece of machinery. The nature of this machine dictates that there is quite a few bearings involved.Being the cheap, scrounge hound that I seem to be, I procured the small roller bearings in each of the shaft bearings.All of these little roller bearings (Ø.197 x .237" long) were covered in bearing grease and…See More
Another unusual knife
"I had never heard of a buttonhook before. After doing a bit of research on the hook and the knives that they were included, on, this might be a buttonhook knife. So I guess we learn something new every day.
According to one post on AAPK,…"
"YEEESSS!!!
THANK YOU!
It looks like that is indeed the same medallion style as the one I saw. I was completely unable to find any reference to it."
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion FOX knives - How many brands have there been? in the group Research & Resources
"Oh, & BlackFox is indeed a part of Fox Knives: https://www.foxknives.com/en/category/60/black_fox.html"
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion FOX knives - How many brands have there been? in the group Research & Resources
"Okay, this is a fun discussion...!
This is my understanding of the Fox/TOPS connection, as I recall it: TOPS was becoming more successful in the early 2000's but making fixed blades only, and were no doubt getting hit frequently with…"
"I really appreciate all of the comments and shared photographic examples of fox and TOPS knives. One thing that is probably blatantly obvious to people in the know... what is the correlation between Fox and TOPS? I have heard of…"
An amazing gift
"That is really cool that you are still able and willing to use them!
Nice looking mugs!"
"Fox also makes a pretty decent Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, albeit a bit pricy.
https://www.foxknives.com/en/product/1802/fx-592.html
Similar story as DLKG - I learned of FOX onives several years ago while trying to save up my milk money to…"
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion FOX knives - How many brands have there been? in the group Research & Resources
"Oh, & one of my most adored smaller knives, the Fox Tur:"
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion FOX knives - How many brands have there been? in the group Research & Resources
"I wonder if I can post the photo of that TOPS Magnum 747 here..."
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Kevin D's discussion FOX knives - How many brands have there been? in the group Research & Resources
"Kevin, this is a great summation of the question as far as I approach it as well, though admittedly I've done very little actual research on the matter over the years (despite being a bit of a fan of Fox knives basically since I really…"
Lars Fencing 1980
"I can't help but thinking... Why do they call them 'light sabers'? The blades are not curved at all!"
"Excellent information Dennis. Thank you.
Has anyone ever seen that other all caps and block letter 'fox'? I have seen that name on a few knives, but the top view of the turning fox only on one. I am clueless what the story is…"
"Kevin ...
Black Fox is indeed a product line of Fox Knives in Maniago. The line primarily consists of outdoor use knives. While they are designed by Fox knives, they are made in China, not Maniago."
Profile Information
- Profile
- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- SEARCHING FOR A KNIFE INFORMATION RESOURCE
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 16- 20 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- FIXED BLADE
BUCK
CASE XX INDIAN SERIES
OLD MILITARY
CUSTOMS
- About Me
- Nothing special.
Just a guy that likes to keep his hands and mind busy.
- Interests
- Somehow, Swiss and Japanese bayonets have found their way into my realm of interests. Kind of like that puppy that follows you home... I am not real sure how this happened.
- Other Hobbies
- Hunting, fishing, woodworking, metal working, restoring older ... stuff.
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Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 18:58 on February 3, 2025,
Lonnie Lowry said…
I've got a model 62 also in much better condition than the '90. I hunted with the '62 with my grandad on a ranch in the Arbuckle Mountains of south-central Oklahoma where he was a true to life horseback riding cowboy until he was 83. Those rifles are neat and accurate little guns. Thanks for the welcome to iKnife. I've got 5 Mr Itou 5" drop hunter damascus knives (unused with leather sheaths) with exotic handles (Mammoth molar, genuine ivory, narwhal horn, abalone, and another that I can't remember). I'm trying to determine quality and value. I've also got a Civil War officer's sword (in very good to excellent condition) marked U.S. ADK 1862 on one side and Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass. on the other side with the metal scabbard. On the handguard it is stamped 2125. Again I'm trying to determine value. I'm interested in selling these, as well as some other knives. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lonnie
- At 10:32 on November 15, 2024,
David Hawkins said…
Thanks for the welcome message Kevin. I wonder what type of knife Godzilla would carry? Multi-tool, or would they be too hard to open? Fixed blade, maybe a Smatchet Cas Iberia Viking Sword as a neck knife? Auto or manual folder - Cold Steel pocket sword (Voyager XL Vaquero)? Perhaps a Spyderco Salt since he seems to spend a lot of time in the ocean?
- At 8:22 on August 29, 2024,
Alan Vetter said…
Hi Kevin. Apologies for not seeing this sooner. My profile pic was a stock photo, but dad is an avid tool collector and has boxes and boxes of those things. Actually he WAS an avid tool collector until mom put the brakes on him because they were running out of room in the house. She understands the passion for collecting, but his addiction was making life a bit difficult. He too is a fan of Stanley anything. Stay well and thanks!
- At 11:18 on July 20, 2024,
J.J. Smith III said…
Always good too have more friends, Kevin.
- At 5:57 on June 9, 2024,
Bill Martinson said…
The top row is all old western from Boulder Colorado then there is Case,Buck,Schrade,
Puma,Solinger. I have 228 fix blase and 803 pocket knives.
- At 20:08 on January 30, 2022,
Lars Ray said…
Hey man...thanks for the friend request...of course I accepted! As for sending private messages, this is just fine - but if you truely want to send a private message - use the iKC email - upper right hand corner of your page in the area of your name, sign out, Fried requests, etc...
I wanted to start a formal stand-alone CFK group, but I could not accurately gauge if it would be accepted or not - so I started the it as a sub-group in the Box Full of Knives Box of Knives. I'm glad i did - as I commented to Lead Left Knife Guy , I seem to be the only one playing in that sand box at the moment, and I'm not sure my ego could manage no one join a group! LoL!
Right now it looks like it's just my thread....but if you add a post to it, then it will be as it is intended - a place to appreciate the CFK/iPAC brand.
- At 23:45 on February 8, 2021,
- At 19:42 on February 6, 2021,
FeaturedCharles Sample said… Kevin, thank you for joining the Arsenal group.
- At 15:07 on February 4, 2021,
Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…
Just ask if you need a hand! Or stick your head into the Chatroom and give a holler.
- At 14:37 on February 4, 2021,
Hey there, Kevin! Welcome to iKnife! Come on in, kick back and check things out. There's some handy tips on our front page to help you find your way around, and some fantastic people in the Chat room if you have any questions or want to shoot the breeze. Site rules are also on the main page, and if you get creative, you can customise your My Page to suit your own style! Hope you enjoy your stay with us! Great to have you on board!
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