"I confess, I appreciate the thinner, slicier kukris -- even if that means they're maybe more "kukri-esque" than proper kukris... But I'm also not schooled in how to properly use a true, thick-spined kukri, so I think I can…"
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KnifeCenter.com Free Shipping thru 2/8/26!
Started Feb 7 0 Replies 1 Like
Here it is again -- another KnifeCenter.com free shipping weekend! Sorry I'm a little late posting this, but you still have through Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026! Heavy & oversized items are exempted,…Continue
KnifeCenter.com Free Shipping Weekend Jan. 9-11, 2026!
Started Jan 9 0 Replies 2 Likes
Okay, here we go again -- for the first Knife Center Free shipping weekend of 2026! Which is good because they're having a sale on some Steel Will knives (a really good sale), but the free shipping…Continue
Merry Christmas, iKC!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Dec 28, 2025. 2 Replies 6 Likes
Anti-2A DOJ Drops Coal in Knife Rights' Stocking for Christmas
Started Dec 23, 2025 0 Replies 2 Likes
I received this email today from Knife Rights / Doug Ritter, Since he hasn't posted it here, I thought I would:Anti-2A DOJ Drops Coal in Knife Rights' Stocking for ChristmasInstead of a stocking…Continue
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Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Kevin D's photo
EF159
"Man, I keep thinking about this knife now... Might have to pick one up sometime soon. Things are going to be especially tight for us over the next couple months -- but this might be a priority... I really like those specs. …"
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EF130
"Thank you for picking up these Eafengrows! How does that handle feel compared to the blade? 4.25" seems like it might be just a bit small, generally, but maybe it's okay with a 4.72" blade... But then there's…"
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Swiss Sharpshooters Sidearm
"I love knives that straddle the knife-sword line. THAT looks like it would qualify as a dirk...! (The term "dirk," by the way, IS etymologically related to "dork," by the way...) Nice score, Kevin!"
"Not a 'real' khukuri, but certainly (as DLKG puts it) 'kukri-esque'.
The blade is only 8.8" long, but has a good heft to it. I expect this to excel at chopping all manner of things."
Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Kevin D's status
"Kevin, yes! I've only got a couple cheap folders. I've noticed them over the years, and they've really held on -- much like SanRenMu & Ganzo. I'm really curious about their new line of fixed blades. …"
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KnifeCenter.com Free Shipping thru 2/8/26!
Here it is again -- another KnifeCenter.com free shipping weekend! Sorry I'm a little late posting this, but you still have through Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026! Heavy & oversized items are exempted, as usual. Otherwise, just add code FREESHIP at checkout!https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekendHave a great Super Bowl / Winter Olympics Weekend!See More
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Shocking 9th Cir. Decision Against CA 2A Switchblade Ban Appeal…NOT!
"These are upper-crust lawyers that see no need for the use of tools, much less protection of those tools & the people who carry them.
When other lawyers & judges questioned my habit of collecting knives, they saw it as something beyond…"
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to db's discussion well i gave the forum a shot
"db, was that here, or a different forum? "
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KnifeCenter.com Free Shipping Weekend Jan. 9-11, 2026!
Okay, here we go again -- for the first Knife Center Free shipping weekend of 2026! Which is good because they're having a sale on some Steel Will knives (a really good sale), but the free shipping makes it even better! Just use the code FREESHIP at checkout...https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend?sortType=ratingDeSee More
"Thanks for posting Dave .... hope you and all of the iKC family had a great Christmas and that something special is in store for you as we prepare to enter the new year. Also, would like to, once again, thank Jan for handling my Christmas GAW…"
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Anti-2A DOJ Drops Coal in Knife Rights' Stocking for Christmas
I received this email today from Knife Rights / Doug Ritter, Since he hasn't posted it here, I thought I would:Anti-2A DOJ Drops Coal in Knife Rights' Stocking for ChristmasInstead of a stocking filled with joy, Trump's Department of Justice dumped lumps of coal in Knife Rights' stocking, with their …See More
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Free shipping @ Knife Center this weekend, & the weekend started EARLY!
Posted on March 17, 2022 at 21:13 1 Comment 0 Likes
Well TOP O' THE WEEKEND to ya! KnifeCenter.com is holding another free shipping weekend, & with a little LUCK O' THE IRISH, apparently the weekend as started early because that coupon code is available NOW!
As usual, the free shipping coupon code is FREESHIP, the website is https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend , & oversized items are…
ContinueCold Steel SRK-C vs. Mora Garberg
Posted on March 7, 2022 at 22:18 1 Comment 3 Likes
At some point, I answered a question on a Facebook group for Mora users & collectors. While that answer was a bit of a knife review in brief, I have no idea what happened to that reply I made and it's likely forever lost to the annals of Facebook.
The summary, however, is this: the Cold Steel SRK-C ("C" standing for "compact") is a very viable alternative to the Mora Garberg. The SRK-C has a saber grind, similar to the Garberg's, but the grind is higher, giving the SRK-C better…
ContinueBlade HQ Has Free Shipping for President's Day Weekend!
Posted on February 18, 2022 at 17:26 6 Comments 1 Like
Hey all! This time it's Blade HQ that's offering the free shipping -- and from what I can tell, there's no size limit! (I often pick up a machete during the Blade HQ free shipping sales; I placed a machete in my cart again this time, & again, the shipping was listed as "FREE"!) And as far as I can see, there's no minimum (I had a $12 item in my cart, & the shipping was also listed as "FREE").
The sale starts today, Friday, 2/18/22, & goes through President's Day,…
ContinueIt's another FREE SHIPPING weekend @ Knifecenter.com!
Posted on February 4, 2022 at 20:32 2 Comments 2 Likes
Well well well, here we are yet again with a FREE SHIPPING weekend at Knifecenter.com! Just use the code FREESHIP at checkout, & remember that certain exceptions apply (mostly the large stuff like machetes & heavy stuff like axes).
And while Atlantic Knife & White Mountain Knives have free shipping all the time, Knife Center has a larger inventory, so I think it's still worthwhile.
While I'm not affiliated with Knifecenter.com in any way, I will disclose the fact…
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- At 4:43 on May 27, 2024,
Gene Cork said…
Thank you for the nice welcome. I have been pleasantly surprised by how many good people I’ve met in the knife collectors world. Certainly there are a few bad actors but the vast majority have gone out of their way to help me make wise decisions as I learn up from down with this hobby! Thank again, Gene
- At 9:44 on April 12, 2024,
John said…
Thank you very much
- At 17:41 on November 22, 2023,
Bill West said…
Thank you, sir. I am actually trying to get some information on that particular knife. My late father-in-law owned it for at least 25 years and likely longer. I had someone tell me they thought it was a Solingen, but it is stamped with what appears to be REICO at base of blade. I thought it might be the REI Company, which sells camping/hiking supplies and so on. I reached out to them and they advised they could not find anything in their records, but also thought it to be a Solingen knife. Any guesses?
- At 7:39 on July 19, 2023,
Calen said…
Thank you, glad to be here
- At 10:19 on November 26, 2022,
Âchillepattada said…
Hello ,
Thank you for your message. I'm a bit long to answer because I 've to learn how the forum works. Yes I've a komboloi in my pocket since my 20 years old (first trip in Greece 30 years ago ). I have only have traditional komboloi because I can play slow or faster. I'm not good with begleri. Have a great week end .
- At 17:54 on May 17, 2022,
Kenneth Levin said…
I've got some work-related travel coming up but hope to really dig into the IKC when I get back. Planning to meet Lars for a coffee and share some sharp notes!
- At 19:35 on January 9, 2022,
Brian said…
- Thank you, sir! It's great to be here. I plan on doing all of that. But mostly, in glad I'm not alone in this addiction. I'm on a Spyderco kick lately. Just ordered a new PM2 (satin plain blade, g10 handles). I'm thinking of doing a YouTube channel for my collection as well, if that's allowed here.
- At 7:57 on December 29, 2021,
steve perkins said…
Thanks, I updated my profile so to be not misleading in my collector status. I am sure I will learn a lot here in the future.
- At 6:07 on October 25, 2021,
Christopher Marshall said…
Thank you for the welcome.
- At 23:15 on October 24, 2021,
Greg Bond said…
Thank you for the welcome.
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