"Got a few stories and it would be good to get together soon. This week and next are shot, family in town and then off to CA for a wedding. Maybe the week of the 23rd. I'll pack up a few intriguing items!
Ken 214-912-9909"
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Lars Ray
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Mossberg MSG9899 General Purpose Hunter and Skinning Knife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 24, 2015. 6 Replies 6 Likes
Not too long ago I uploaded some photos of my Mossberg MSG9899 Skinning knife into my Gun Maker’s Knives Photo Album. To my surprise, I received several comments – well questions actually – about its…Continue
iKC Member in Need Request #14 - Western W35 Bowie
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shlomo ben Maved May 20, 2015. 17 Replies 4 Likes
The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue
iKC Member in Need Request #13 - Colonial Executive
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 9, 2015. 2 Replies 1 Like
The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue
iKC Member in Need Request #12 - Colonial Shur Snap Switch Blade
Started this discussion. Last reply by steve @ colonial knife Apr 13, 2016. 9 Replies 2 Likes
The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue
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If all knives are tools, and they are the oldest tools known to man, then why not own one with some style. I am always on the hunt for an "ideal" knife.
After all - the best knife in the world is the one you carry!
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- Profile
- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- I found iKC while researching my Imperial Kamp King knife.
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 46 to 50 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Sharp ones! While I am always on the look out for the ideal knife, I specialize in fixed blades - Bowies, Daggers, and Combat knives primarily, but I've been known to pick up a folder or two when they capture my imagination. In the broadest sense, I am a collector of edged pieces - Swords, Knives, Bayonets, Ethnographic / Aboriginal, and Historical.
- About Me
- I am passionate about all edged pieces...Knives, Bayonets, and Swords. Always looking for the ideal knife, I collect knives when I cannot afford a Bayonet. I collect Bayonets when I cannot afford a Sword. When I can afford a Sword, I look to see how many knives I can buy for the same money. And so it goes.
I am also a firm believer that a sword is just an over sized knife, and equally worthy of collecting!
My dedicated email to all things edged: Szabla.collector@gmail.com (Szabla = Polish for Sabre)
- Interests
- Edged weapons, wood working (treen ware), back country exploration, music, Polish cuisine.
- Other Hobbies
- Hot Wheels, cycling - road touring, Polish BBQ, Former member of the Bayonet Collectors Network - a global community of passionate bayonet enthusiasts (shut down in 2015).
Latest Activity
"Did I hear tie dye? I'm interested!
(not even sure what I am stepping up to - I just dig tie dye!)"
"I'd like that...meeting one another I mean. I'm always up for a great cup of coffee and talking "shop" with fellow collectors. For me, a knife is an inanimate object...until you add the story to it. That's what brings the…"
"Lars,
Thanks for reaching out, yes we are very near each other, I actually work in Richardson! Al Mar was a good friend and so was the gentleman he sold hos company to as well. Had some unique knives by Al, including one he personally…"
Olsen OK - before and after
"Well I am not sure if yours is an older or newer variation, but you definitely have a vintage Colt Olsen knife and sheath! Sweet!"
Updated MOP Amigo
"Ho ho ho...OK - this one's sexy. Nicely done sir - thank you for sharing these with us!"
"Hello William - welcome to iKC! We're glad you're here.
I can't wait for you to share what you know...I am always looking to grow my knowledge base and understanding of knives - their uses, individual histories, and the stories that…"
"Hello Kenneth - welcome to iKC - we're glad you're here! Well I am anyway....we're practically neighbors with you being just down the road in Coppell.
Al Mar, Randall, old Gerber, Cold Steel - yep, I think we were separated at…"
"Hi Aimee - welcome to iKC - we're glad you're here!
Robeson made a lot of knives...folders, fixed blade, and kitchen cutlery. If you would post a photo of yours maybe someone here at iKC can help you identify what you have. A clear shot or…"
"Hello Estevan - shy or not, we're glad you're here! Feel free to poke around and find some groups that meet your fancy, post a few photos of your favorite knives, or comment on someone else's if you prefer. Everybody likes it when…"
Olsen OK - before and after
"Oh man....now that is pretty all cleaned up.
So....does you sheath happen to look the one in this photo? I lifted this photo from the internet for reference. If so, what you have is a vintage Colt Olson hunting knife. The one I am showing is a 1971…"
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"Sorry dude...I only have one working eye - looks like I missed that photo! :-D
Well, at least we know a minimum age to the knife!"
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"Hey! Looks like you figured out how to upload your photos - excellent! Is this the one where your commented "I have an old military (I think) knife I love to show you"?
I really hate to comment on this one. I have my opinion, but…"
"I really appreciate your help I bet your dead on I knew it wasn’t super old but I could tell it was well made the handle is antler for sure but it has no markings which seems odd for something made this well idk I gotta figure this picture…"
"Hi James - If by "is it real" do you mean is it authentic? I guess it depends on what you mean by authentic. I will tell what I see in the one photo you have...
What I see is what appears to be a mid-market production piece for the…"
Lars Ray's Blog
Sheaths, Scabbards, Frogs, and Throgs
Posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:47 1 Comment 4 Likes
I was wandering around some of the older discussions recently and I came across one that grabbed my interest. Eight years ago, iKC member Robert Burris started a discussion called “Knife Carry?” and asked the question “What is the difference between a "Sheath"...." Scabbard"... or "Frog?"…
ContinueThe Cutting Edge: Collecting Inexpensive Knives
Posted on March 15, 2015 at 14:56 10 Comments 6 Likes
Spend any time on the internet whatsoever looking up knife stuff, and you’re bound to hit a few dozen discussions regarding “cheap” knives. In this context, cheap is referring to poor quality in materials, construction, performance, or any combination thereof. Today, cheap knives are almost synonymous with anything made in China, Pakistan, or other parts of Asia.
This is unfortunate, because many inexpensive knives come from these same regions, and they are anything but cheap. Even…
ContinueThe Cutting Edge: Hidden Gems - the ugly ducklings of knives
Posted on March 11, 2015 at 20:31 8 Comments 3 Likes
We all have them…those knives we bought some time ago…years maybe…that we really did not intend to add to our collections. We see them as disposable tools, junk knives, knives not worth mentioning or are too embarrassing to admit you ever owned.
I have a handful of such knives – those blades I purchased for a specific need at the time and really didn't care if I ever lost it, broke it, had it stolen (no such luck), or just neglected it because I no longer cared about it.
After…
ContinueOpen Views – Part 2 of 2: Survival Knives
Posted on March 7, 2015 at 15:53 13 Comments 3 Likes
Part 2 of this blog is dealing with Survival knives, both as an item and a legit category for collecting.
The bone of contention that was vocalized some time ago is that there is no such thing as a tactical knife or a survival knife – rather, these terms are marketing terms to sell more knives. (Tactical knives are discussed in Part 1).
While I have a different opinion on the matter, I can’t throw out the whole argument because some of it is true – many companies and makers do…
ContinueWhite River Knives
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Got a few stories and it would be good to get together soon. This week and next are shot, family in town and then off to CA for a wedding. Maybe the week of the 23rd. I'll pack up a few intriguing items!
Ken 214-912-9909
Lars,
Thanks for reaching out, yes we are very near each other, I actually work in Richardson! Al Mar was a good friend and so was the gentleman he sold hos company to as well. Had some unique knives by Al, including one he personally scrimshawed with a rat! Love older Randalls, sadly sold about a dozen of t hem a few years back...like old Gerbers too. I go way back with Lynn Thompson from CS knives, probably 35 years or more. We should try and get together in the next few weeks. Cheers, KML
I really appreciate your help I bet your dead on I knew it wasn’t super old but I could tell it was well made the handle is antler for sure but it has no markings which seems odd for something made this well idk I gotta figure this picture thing out I have an old military (I think) knife I love to show you thank you again for the info
Thank you sir my main problem was using the phone instead of a cpu I think idk but I do appreciate the warm welcome do you happen to know anything about that Bowie I posted is it real I mean
Good evening Lars,
I tried to find a way to send this to you in a private message, but I could not find how. (
I would be happy to throw a reply up on that thread that you shared a link to in your reply on my photo.
I will have to get a little nicer photo than the on I have though. Your photos are really nice!
Thank you for sharing the new group with me.
Oh I did send you a friend request if you are so inclined to accept it.
Thanks again,
Kevin
Thanks! I live outside Houston, so we are sorta neighbors. I have become very interested in the history of the knives I have come across. I really appreciate that people that are much more knowledge about knives are willing to share on these forums.
KnifeMakerWade said…
Thank you, it's nice to be here.
thank you ! its an interesting site !
Many thanks for the welcome. Wisdom, not too sure about that.
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