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Lars Ray
- Mckinney, TX
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A Wonderful Christmas Conspiracy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Jan 9. 5 Replies 4 Likes
If you have spent any time browsing iKC over the last two years, you will have come across the work of member Kevin Drummond at one point or another. He’s that guy who seems to find really neat old…Continue
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
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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!
Joined February 23, 2015. Never been sorry.
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.
I love using the hunting knives I collect in preparing the food I make and enjoy.
- 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
"Wait...what? You now have a truely unique piece, and we're holding up progress over a $3.50 year-over-year increase in supply chain costs?
Just a minute...let me bust open my piggy bank here that's full of nickles &…"
"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…"
iKC 2024
"Excellent news regarding Son - so glad to hear that is he well on the path to "Soccer grade" recovery.
I'm hip to your other comments - msg received.
Stay tough, stay focused, and stay frosty Amigo - we're here when…"
"Done & Done....Boo Yah!"
iKC 2024
"Wow dude....I certainly did not expect this kind of response. Is Son home yet? If he is then we can assume he is on a solid path of recovery with little or no complications. And Dad? How is he...healing I hope?
Sorry - I can't speak to cats or…"
iKC 2024
"There it is...I was wondering if you were going to post these this year. Good to see them!"
"The leaves may still be on the trees and no snow on the ground, but this knife just say "November!" all over it. Thanks for sharing Denis -
Na Zdrowie!"
"Interesting - I just had a similar discussion regarding another S&W knife. I echo J.J.'s response in that it's not hard to find an S&W S.W.A.T. First Millennium knife...but it's crazy hard to find one like you are looking…"
"Kevin - no, the other one.... here are a couple of links sharing the same content regarding the S&W Survival Knife series by Blackie Collins. The link to Fitzwillies.com has some excellent photos of the knives in the discussion, while the iKC…"
"Oh man, I totally get that...the sentimental part. I have had to do that too...replace a knife for the memory. In my case, that fact that the knife isn't the eact one doesn't matter - just having a place holder with the same kind makes all…"
"Oh great...a new group in the making here at iKC concisting of Picaroons, Sappies, Zapins, and Sapines, followed by their cousin groups of Peavey's and Cant Hooks. Where will it all end...Halberds, Galives, and Guisarmes?
Bring it on…"
"Hello Kevin - welcome to iKC - we're glad you're here!
Say...that's a right purdy S&W 6010 Bowie you have there as your avatar. I have one myself - absolutely love it. I see too that you have already jumped in and joined a…"
"What a great collection! At least you don't store the knives in the cups like pencils....or do you? ;-D"
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!"
"Thank you for the information. I've already replied a couple of times but I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this site. "
Lars Ray's Blog
Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughter
Posted on July 24, 2022 at 17:49 8 Comments 7 Likes
My 10 year old granddaughter has been into photography for several years now, growing her skills with her dad's "hand-me-down" digital cameras. This last Christmas, she got all rigged out with new tripod, new camera bag, memory cards, and a bunch of other great camera gear. Earlier this summer she was showing me some of her photos...lots of them...and I was actually surprised! I mean I have to like them all....she's my granddaughter. But I was impressed with her eye and her skills of working…
ContinueSheaths, Scabbards, Frogs, and Throgs
Posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:47 1 Comment 5 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…
ContinueWhite River Knives
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Thank you for the information. I've already replied a couple of times but I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this site.
Thank you. That's great info. I failed at finding out much
Thanks Lars. Will post some pics of the knife in question as I am a newbie to all of this. While I do know 2 knife makers (Ron Lake and Mike Walker who's here in NM), my knowledge is minimal. But I do enjoy seeing the passion you guys have for the craft.
Thanks for the welcome Lars. I have collected,traded,bought and sold knives for as long as I can remember. But I never was a student of the history of all the makes and brands. I will certainly be tapping into the knowledge of the forum members. I have divested 99% of my "last" collection to my two son-in-laws and my three grandsons. But collecting is a hard habit to break.
Hello Lars! thanks for your input i am new in the knife collection i am very interested to exchange with you guys !
Cheers.
We moved there in 1999 from TN for work. I retired, and we moved back to TN to be close to family. My wife and loved McKinney too, although I think it was getting a little too big for me.
Thanks, Lars Ray. I will have lots of questions..
I noticed you reside in my old hometown.
Thank you, those cutlass' are for one of my customers on the USS Bataan. The chiefs mess gives these out for transfer gifts. Where are you located at? I'm in Chesapeake VA. If you sent me some knives to work on what would you want put on them?
Lars, apologies for the poor communication, had a lot going on lately.
Let's try and get together for a coffee soon. Cheers,
Ken
Really appreciate your note which came via email, I'll be following that up, perfect!
Owe you one!
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