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  • Mount Airy, NC
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Finished a sheath for my wife

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Dec 27, 2023. 1 Reply

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

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

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

I got caught - Knockoff Spyderco Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy May 11, 2023. 2 Replies

I do not have many Spyderco knives at all, and was surprised to see a relatively inexpensive one at my local guns shop.  It did not have what I have come to view as a trademark thumbhole in the…Continue

 

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Lars Ray replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement
"Ok - let's roll up the sleeves, quit scacking, and crack on! You got this...and remeber, we want to see all the details! Nice "before" pic, now we want to see the tang extension, handle development, blade clean up, and sheath…"
yesterday
J.J. Smith III replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement
"Looks to be another worthwhile project. I'm looking forward to following your progress."
yesterday
Kevin D replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement
"Instead of starting a new thread for a new project I am adding on to this one. I found a first gen MK2 made by Camillus with an original leather sheath.  Stamped USN and everything.  The vast majority of these had the plastic/fiberglass…"
Sunday
Kevin D replied to John's discussion Remington umc RH-134
"More information from a source that I hold as being the authority in matters of Remington sheath knives. Year introduced:  1926 Last Year Offered: 1930 OAL : 9-3/8" Blade Length : 5".  Blade will be stamped…"
Sunday
Kevin D replied to James McClendon's discussion Using Old Files for Knives
"Good Evening James, I ran across a (very rusty) file today.  The end of the file was chipped a fair bit.  I took a chance on it not being 'modern' and bought it.  After doing a bit of cleaning on the file stamp I…"
Sunday
Kevin D commented on AlecsKnives's photo
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Gas forced a Rehandle - mammoth

"Oh I love these new scales!   Fossilized mammoth tooth? Which Case knife is this?  I am not a case connoisseur, so I need a bit of help on that?  :) One fine looking knife there!"
Nov 5
Kevin D commented on AlecsKnives's photo
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Gas forced a Rehandle - mammoth

"This is indeed a beautiful knife. What type of mammoth scales are these? Tusk cross section? Without your photo description, I would have been thinking stabilized wood. Looking good!"
Nov 5
Kevin D commented on dead_left_knife_guy's photo
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iKC 2024

"Dang dude. That is indeed a tough month.  Lars certainly speaks on my behalf...  Just let us know what we can do to help."
Nov 4
Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!
"Yet another real nice looking folder Dennis. I am not seeing anything that I do not like on it.  Gorgeous damascus, I love horn scales, and real attractive bolster work. Very nice!"
Nov 1
Kevin D replied to J.J. Smith III's discussion Blade thickness in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"Hey JJ, Hard to be definitive without putting my calipers on them...   But I do believe that the one on the right has a slightly thicker blade stock thickness. The biggest difference that I am seeing is that the grind on the knife on the…"
Oct 31
Kevin D joined Tom Hudson's group
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Rough Rider Collector's

Home of the Rough Rider. RR offers all of the great knife patterns from the past. Quality and affordable, a rare product these days.See More
Oct 31
Kevin D left a comment for Kevin
"Yep.  I completely concur on the placeholder concept. My dad had a Case XX Folding Hunter (6265  SAB) when I was growing up.  He used that poor thing a lot and then lost it, let someone borrow it, something.  He did end up…"
Oct 28
Kevin D replied to Jason Bowman's discussion Grinding in the group Bladesmithing, forging and knifemaking
"I am still working on getting things organized 'perfectly' in my little work area, and would love to see other shop setups/layouts for ideas that I may not have considered yet.  Anyone care to share?"
Oct 8
Kevin D commented on Dennis Hibar's photo
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Sweet Stag

"Oh my!  I am not sure if it is the photo or the knives, but this REALLY strikes an accord with me. I agree with you, the damascus blades and stag handles are both really nice; but the patina on those bolsters sends each of these knives up a…"
Oct 8
Kevin D replied to Jan Carter's discussion RAPALA in the group Research & Resources
"Not only am I thoroughly sold on their lures and fillet knives, I have even acquired a Rapala hot cocoa (or coffee if you are so inclined to drink that) mug.  Indoctrination in the marketing of excess.  LOL."
Oct 5
John Kellogg commented on Kevin D's photo
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Fillet knife 1

"That handle is just beautiful! Nice save on that one!"
Oct 4

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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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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, J.J. Smith III said…

At 19:42 on February 6, 2021,
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Charles Sample
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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, Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…

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!

At 13:30 on February 4, 2021,
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Welcome to iKC Kevin!

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