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Forgotten past times

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MIKOV KNIFE CLUB

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BOGO at Colonial Knives until 6/27/25!

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2025 iKC Calendar is available NOW

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Nov 10, 2024. 4 Replies 3 Likes

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What being Thankful means to me

Started this discussion. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Dec 11, 2023. 8 Replies 2 Likes

It has been a little while since I have just sat down and posted some thoughts, so let's see if I can still do it and make any sense.Thanksgiving here in the Carter house is usually built around what…Continue

Tags: collecting, knife, Thanksgiving

Trackrock Hammer-in Fall 2023

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Sep 26, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes

In the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled in the Appalachians is a place called Trackrock. It is physically stunning, the…Continue

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BOGO at Colonial Knives until 6/27/25!

Promotion Notice: Free knife offerAll orders placed between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025 (by 11:59PM) will receive one additional knife/product of the same style for free.* The free knife/product will be added automatically during the packing process.* No reference to the free knife/product will appear on the order confirmation or packing list* This promotion is valid only for orders placed between June 23 and June 27, 2025, inclusive …See More

Jun 23

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Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"We are also very excited to announce a very special release of the Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. This very special release highlights the Chinese Quince Burl Wood handles, which is a first for DFKB. Only 10 of each were…"

Jun 19

Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"The next release of the Lexingtonian coffin jack pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand is now ready. The genuine burnt stag handles give great color and texture to this popular design. 30 knives were made, and should be with our dealers soon,…"

Jun 19

Jan Carter left a comment for Christian Lemasson

"iKC Community Rules Navigating iKnifeCollector.com Best Photo upload size? 640x480 and join us in the chatroom if you have any questions or just want to chat"

Jun 18

Jan Carter left a comment for Rick Cantrell

"iKC Community Rules Navigating iKnifeCollector.com Best Photo upload size? 640x480 and join us in the chatroom if you have any questions or just want to chat Welcome Rick"

Jun 18

Eric Hall joined Jan Carter's group

Daniels Family Knife Brands

The Daniels family have been involved in knives for five generations, from trading, selling, manufacturing, and now distribution.This new chapter has begun for Ryan and Courtney Daniels. "Daniels Family Knife Brands" is offering the exiting new Excelsior Knife Company line of knives directly crafted by the knife makers that also design them. They also are continuing the very popular Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. knife brand, marketed towards the contemporary collector.Thanks to everyone for all…See More

Jun 11

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Jan Carter commented on Lars Ray's status

"Dlkg, anniversaries, grads and the summer begins! The circle of life may b Get smaller as we go forward but it brings great prizes as our families grow"

Jun 9

Jan Carter posted a status

"Get your Blade news https://www.knifemagazine.com/"

Jun 9

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Jan Carter commented on Lars Ray's status

"We too had bad storms in north georgia. Miss being able to go to BLADE"

Jun 9

Jan Carter replied to Stephen Mitchell's discussion Beadwork on The Indian Scrimshaw knives in the group Schrade Collectors

"I have put out some feelers but I have to say, this is not something I would expect to find in the records unless a receipt still exist"

May 28

Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"We are excited to showcase a very special release of the Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. This very special release highlights the Paua Abalone handles, a first for DFKB. Featured on both the bolsterless shadow pattern, and…"

May 23

Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"Check out the latest release in the popular "Lexingtonian" series. Only 30 knives were made in the Genuine Amber Stag handles, available through the Titusville Cutlery brand. They should be with dealers soon, so reach out to them if you…"

May 23

Jan Carter replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Happy Mother's Day!

"That is probably the best description of Mothers Day I have ever seen! Thank you!!"

May 14

Jan Carter commented on Jeremy B. Buchanan's photo

Our newest addition

"They are both cute as buttons Jeremy. Congrats!"

May 7

Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"The response to our recent "Lexingtonian" knife has been amazing. We are very excited to release the next 2 handle materials for this amazing pattern under our Titusville Cutlery brand. Choose from a barehead version with the popular…"

May 2

Jan Carter posted a status

"April 23, 2025 United States v Douglas Nelson ! tonights 8PM chat"

Apr 23

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Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: From a dear friend

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes

How long have you collected knives?: 56 to 60 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: Queen, Case Classic, GEC, Custom...heck I like 'em all

Website: http://www.iknifecollector.com

About Me: 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

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National Knife Day 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 at 6:59 27 Comments 2 Likes

Happy Happy Happy National Knife Day !!!!!!!!!

Knife Day is the day to appreciate the knives that folk use on a daily basis. This day is a celebration of this marvelous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time.

I am not sure that most folks know about today...but we sure do. So…

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Tanto sharing for Bryan W

Posted on June 29, 2016 at 19:56 0 Comments 1 Like

This is a Tanto that was given to me by the widow of my best friend that died a few years ago. He loved the Japanese swords, and unfortunately I know little of its history. I did have an expert look at it, who determined it was made from a cut down (or broken) WWII Japanese sword. The polishing is not correct, the shape of the blade tip is a bit off, but the parts are all authentic and someone put a lot of time into this piece. The collar was noted as being very…

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Memorial Day, Just my take

Posted on May 26, 2016 at 14:08 2 Comments 3 Likes

I don't often narrow my comments to USA but this holiday is one that is very close to my heart

I am a brat! I was raised being moved from country to country, state to state and base to base. It was honestly a privilege. I learned that no matter where you are in the world at 4PM every day, you stopped, placed your hand over your heart, listened to the National Anthem followed by Taps. You learned early that God and Country were to be respected and those lost remembered.

I…

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Best Fixed Blade

Posted on December 5, 2015 at 18:52 5 Comments 3 Likes

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At 7:07 on August 27, 2024, Wally Guittard said…: Hi Jan, I've been stopping by every now and then and looking things over. I like what I see. 76th Bday has come and went by, just another day to me. I some what surprised that I'm still in this world. When I was young there were many who said I'd never make it past 35yrs LOL Still here and most of them are gone already.

I do have a question for you. although my knife collection smaller than it was. I have a couple of knives that I'd like to give to IKC at the approate time. would that be ok?. let me know what ya think about that...... Wally G.

At 6:54 on May 2, 2024, KnifeMakerAndy Larrison said…: Happy to help on the event entries. I plan to put others up, these 2 were the first so I wanted to get them up. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Case is having an event at SMKW again this year too.

At 9:45 on April 12, 2024, John said…: Thank you, getting my feet wet but wanting to dive in soon!

At 9:23 on October 12, 2023, KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said…: Dumb question Jan, but to which knives were you referring?

At 17:58 on May 17, 2023, Thomas Conzo said…: thanks for the welcome I havent had much time lately , hopefully that will lighten up

At 11:18 on August 26, 2022, KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said…: Thanks Jan! Will be aware of what I try to do that does not always seem appropriate.

At 15:39 on August 4, 2022, Ben North said…: Thanks Jan> I plan to spend some time this weekend figuring iKC stuff out.

At 20:14 on August 3, 2022, Steven Carter said…: Thank you!

At 18:01 on July 20, 2022, Ron Cooper said…: Thanks Miss Jan!

Looks like I'm a youngster compared to Mr. Strout. I'm just a baby at 76.

Cheers, y'all!

At 13:23 on July 20, 2022, Warren L. Strout said…: Thank You Jan, and Friends, This is the Big 80! Glad to still be around!! Thanks again, and have a great day, ya all.... Warren - "Lone Wolf".