"Oh man...what an event! Will be there in spirit, of course - just won't be able to swing by this year. We want lots of pic's, gobs of stories, and tons of showing off!
Have fun!"
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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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- 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.
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
"Catching up on some of my photo album work - back filling some of my Bowies"
"What a great topic Robert!
Of course - there is no right or wrong answer, as this is really a matter of personal taste and interest, but it makes for really good discussions nonetheless. I think it's one that many blade enthusiasts struggle…"
"And that very well could be.
As I implied, the other two models that sold had different blade markings, one w/black sheath, the other w/brown. #0683 had the issue number engraved on the cross-piece, whereas #31 had 31/1200 engraved on the blade -…"
"Groovy! I hope you get a reply...something more than just a "Thank you for your email....it has been forwarded to our Marketing department". If you do get a reply with substance - please share here with the community - we'd all like…"
"Hi Lars,
Thank you for welcoming me. Reading your bio, it looks like your into many different collectibles. I’m looking forward to learning from the community."
"Hi Kregg - welcome to iKC!
So looking over your bio here, you have got to meet Kevin D, also a member here. He's really into historical firearms as well. Click on his name over here on the right --> on any of the Latest Activity postings you…"
"Hi Mike - welcome to iKC! We're glad you're here. Normally I would have welcomed you on your page - but since you jumped right in and started a discussion on that fabulous Colt Serengeti skinner, I thought I would just welcome you…"
Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Lars Ray's blog post Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughter
"Addie's got skill, & an eye for photography. I agree with Jan -- photo 3 is the one for the calendar (though I'd put the 2nd photo a close runner-up)... :)
What I noticed is her ability to take photos of bare steel on a…"
"Wow ..... just wow!!!"
"Coming full circle on this story - like a double-edged knife, the bragging goes both ways. First I shared my granddaughter's photos' here with my iKC friends - then today at a family gathering, I was pleased to share with her both the blog…"
"iKC exclusive reviews would be cool. We hope to be writing more stuff likr "How To Lose Your Knife In A Bar" in the next few months. It is easy to get caught up in knife reviews and forget about ridiculous commentary on knife…"
Lars Ray's Blog
Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughter
Posted on July 24, 2022 at 17:49 8 Comments 5 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 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…
ContinueWhite River Knives
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Hi Lars,
Thank you for welcoming me. Reading your bio, it looks like your into many different collectibles. I’m looking forward to learning from the community.
iKC exclusive reviews would be cool. We hope to be writing more stuff likr "How To Lose Your Knife In A Bar" in the next few months. It is easy to get caught up in knife reviews and forget about ridiculous commentary on knife culture.
We will definitely be linking to threads here at iKC now that we have found it. There is a lot of great info tucked away here.
Ha ha. Thanks Lars. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoy NBK.
I can't believe I just now found IKC. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here, and I will definitely be spending some time here sipping whiskey and learning stuff.
Thanks Lars, I see you're a collector of bayonets. I know nothing about bayonets, but have one that has been passed down to me. It's supposedly a Japanese bayonet from WWII (but you know how family war stories can be). I'll send you a pic sometime and maybe you can tell me a little about it.
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.
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