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Knife Pattern Collectors

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Boker Fans

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Carbon Steel Group

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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

I got caught - Knockoff Spyderco Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy May 11, 2023. 2 Replies 1 Like

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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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

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

Fillet knife 1

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

Oct 4

Kevin D replied to Jan Carter's discussion RAPALA in the group Research & Resources

"For years; nay... decades, have I favored the Rapala wounded minnow fishing lures for Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike. Fantastic lures. After every successful fishing excursion, I would clean the fish using one of the the…"

Oct 4

Lars Ray commented on Kevin D's photo

Fillet knife 1

"Outstanding! Most folks would pitch it if found in the condition you did, but then you're not most folks. You have the tools, you have the talent!"

Sep 21

Kevin D added a discussion to the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

I found this old fillet knife literally in pieces.The blade was bent. The tang was warped. The handle was too small (in my opinion). And the mechanical connection of the tang behind the handle was destroyed. The edge being useless was an obvious condition based on the state of all of the components.I carefully straightened the blade and tang without messing with the heat treat. Then sanded the blade to 2000 grit. This removed the original circular grinding marks that seemed to almost a…See More

Sep 21

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Sep 21

Kevin D commented on Ivars's group Knife Pattern Collectors

"Good Evening Harry, Yeah. I saw this a few years late, but I thought I would at least give it a shot to reach you. The Khopesh. I guess I am not sure of what you are referring to as the 'top edge". The Khopesh was an…"

Sep 19

Kevin D joined Ivars's group

Knife Pattern Collectors

All over the world knife patterns. Different types, size, styles…We will talk about old traditional and new knife patterns. If you know pattern which nobody really knows, please give world to know!A-Z index of Knife Pattern Discussions See More

Sep 19

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Kevin D commented on Gus Marsh's photo

Shaw-Liebowitz Moby Dick

"Nice. Real nice scrimshaw work. I love that book. I've read it 2 or three times now. Do you know who did the scrim work? Looks like the boat was done with gold inlay to improve the contrast (and add a bit more class)."

Sep 10

Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!

"Yet another sharp looking folder, Dennis. I have not heard of Tidioute Cutlery before. Thank you for sharing!"

Sep 2

Kevin D commented on Kevin D's photo

CS - 4

"This photo will be updated fairly soon. I have since cleaned up the RH34 and acquired a TH70 and RH45 - so an update is in order. I cant wait! :)"

Sep 1

Kevin D posted a photo

RH70

DuPont era - 1933 to 1940Carbon Steel blade - 4-1/4" long. Looks like ≈3" clipped pointStacked leather handleAluminum pommelRed and black plastic spacers with thin nickel silver spacers.Cleaned up and presentable

Aug 31

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Alan Vetter left a comment for Kevin D

"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…"

Aug 29

Kevin D commented on Kevin D's photo

RH34

"LOL. Strictly for 'educational purposes'.... The tear down of the RH 34. The junction between the brass spacer and the leather discs had a lot of corrosion. I am suspecting that this was caused from the moisture that the…"

Aug 25

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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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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, 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, 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!