"Good Morning Lars,
As you know I was born and raised in Michigan. I have done a bit of lapidary work growing up. Not as much as my parents, who in turn did not do as much as my grandparents. None of the work that I saw any of…"
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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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"I just cannot help myself...
I found another Buck 110 (this one has finger grooves). The handle scales were all laser etched up (probably why I got a good deal on it), but I saw that this one was made in 2000, which is the same year as that…"
"Instead of creating a new topic, I thought I would add one of my newest additions here.
I recently ordered a plain ole hum-drum as basic as you can get Buck 110 (420HC steel, ebony handle scales, nylon sheath) because it was a good…"
BUCK KNIVES GROUP
This group is for anyone with interest in Buck Knives. If you own, collect, carry, or use a Buck knife, then this is the group for you. Please join us!See More
Swiss Army Knife Mod. 08 and Swiss Military Saber
"IF by some small chance you have a document, or reference for the correct colors and patterns for the various Swiss portepees that were issued, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE share!
I have found references to about 11 different color/patterns (so…"
Swiss Army Knife Mod. 08 and Swiss Military Saber
"I thought I already commented on this one... This morning before work.
For whatever reason, my comment is not here.
Sure the knife is nice... BUT. That sword! Portepee and everything! Major dose of lusting…"
"I sure do like the looks of that fishing knife... Mammoth tooth?"
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Kizer - Drop Bear
"Okay, this is a great version of the Drop Bear. That thumb stud just POPS! I'm not usually an Ultem fan, but it really works here!"
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Kubey - Tityus
"This is a great knife! And that's such a great excuse -- I mean reason -- to make the purchase! ;)"
Case Slimline Trapper in Armadillo
"Excellent information Lars,
I was asking because I am very much ignorant of pretty much everything about it. Cannot learn if you do not ask, right?
But I do like the looks of it a lot."
Case Slimline Trapper in Armadillo
"I like the looks of the scales. Is there anything special that must be done to eliminate the possibility of leprosy carried by 'dillos?"
"argh...
Shipping might be more than I thought. A 1878 Swiss bayonet (≈24" long) from Germany, costs $57.50 to ship here.
This is certainly larger, and probably weighs a touch more, but costs significantly more to ship as well."
"Just a quick conversion for us on this side of the pond...
£250 is about $324.80
£300 is about $389.76
Shipping is going to need to be a little higher than a 'normal' shipment within the states. My guess is $30 minimum."
"Thanks for the year of manufacture.
Since you are looking to sell, I think most people would like to know what price you have in mind for it.
1971, original sheath, the etching is still in decent shape..."
"Nice acquisition Andy! Looks to be pretty exclusive."
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- SEARCHING FOR A KNIFE INFORMATION RESOURCE
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- 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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