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Knife Center Free Shipping thru 7/21/24!

Started Jul 19 0 Replies 1 Like

Hey, what do you know, Knife Center is doing another Free Shipping weekend -- just remember to use the code FREESHIP at checkout!…Continue

SMKW free shipping on orders of $17.76 or more!

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Free Shipping at KnifeCenter through 6/23/24

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy Jun 28. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Free Shipping at SMKW though Father's Day 6/16/24!

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Hey, All! Smoky Mountain Knife Works is having a FREE SHIPPING special through Father's Day, June 16, 2024. Perfect time to pick up something for a dad in your life -- even if that dad is you!…Continue

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Knife Center Free Shipping thru 7/21/24!

Hey, what do you know, Knife Center is doing another Free Shipping weekend -- just remember to use the code FREESHIP at checkout!https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping?sortType=ratingDe Have a good Midsummer weekend,Everybody!See More

Jul 19

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Steve Dirgo's photo

EK Knives

"That is a slick knife..."

Jul 14

Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Steve Dirgo's photo

SOG X 42 5" Field knife

"Nice photo -- I love the way you highlighted the blade profile, which is just so unique, in an almost uncanny way...."

Jul 14

Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Lars Ray's photo

Elk Ridge ER-259 Sub-Hilt Bowie

"That leather sheath brings this Elk Ridge to a whole new level, one that I'm guessing it's ready for. I don't own any Elk Ridge knives, but that might have to change real soon, especially at those price points..."

Jul 14

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Jefferson Spivey Sabertooth Knife

"WOW! Haven't seen one of these in a WHILE! I actually became briefly obsessed over the Sabertooth and had even decided to finally pick one up -- but it was just a little too late. Which is fine, I've missed more than one…"

Jul 13

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SMKW free shipping on orders of $17.76 or more!

HA! I love it when Smoky Mountain Knife Works does free shipping sales -- or in this case, effectively free shipping, because it's really easy to spend $17.76 or more (& less than $75, which is their usual free shipping minimum). No code necessary (there are some exclusions, but I don't know what they are, since I had a couple machetes in my cart & those qualified for free shipping). www.smkw.comTell them…See More

Jul 4

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Deb Bowers's discussion First attempt at knife sales

"Oh, sorry, I missed that these were your father's knives, I'm sorry for your loss. I wish you & your family well."

Jun 30

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Deb Bowers's discussion First attempt at knife sales

"What got you into selling knives? None of this is really my jam -- traditional pocket knives, collectible knives, and definitely not the Civil War -- so I didn't really recall that Boker had even done this series. (Okay, you…"

Jun 30

Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for Jason Bowman

"Welcome aboard, Jason! I'd usually start off by suggesting perusing & joining the groups for more content, but you clearly have that figured out already. Really glad to have all the experience & knowledge you bring, as both…"

Jun 28

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Victorinox Alcan Executive

"Wow that little sucker's got a lot going on! What's that tool by the big blade? I'm pretty sure I've seen that item before, just can't quite place it... I love the scissors on these, but I would buy…"

Jun 28

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Free Shipping at KnifeCenter through 6/23/24

"Hey, Kevin! You are welcome!"

Jun 28

Kevin D replied to dead_left_knife_guy's discussion Free Shipping at KnifeCenter through 6/23/24

"Thanks DLKG"

Jun 22

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Free Shipping at KnifeCenter through 6/23/24

Got another FREE SHIPPING weekend at KnifeCenter.com, Friday 6/21 through Sunday 6/23, 2024!Just enter FREESHIP in the discount box at checkout, & just don't expect to get anything too big or heavy, like axes & machetes.https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping?sortType=ratingDeHave a good weekend, all!See More

Jun 22

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Buck 112 (2024)

"While I prefer larger knives to smaller ones, generally speaking, I just have a thing for 112's... Not to mention, that 3 inch blade is allowed in more places, for worry-free (if heavy) carry."

Jun 5

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Free Shipping at SMKW though Father's Day 6/16/24!

Jun 3

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Joe Vadala's photo

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"That's a nice little fixie..."

Jun 3

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Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: interwebs

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes

How long have you collected knives?: 11- 15 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: simple, rugged -- contemporary styles of production & custom knives -- TOPS, Spyderco, Kershaw, Boker, Blind Horse / Battle Horse Knives, OKC, CRKT, Victorinox, Leatherman -- bushcraft, outdoors, tactical, survival

Website: http://deadleftknifeguy.wordpress.com

About Me: father & husband, 40's, Minnesotan, writer, editor of the North Star Blade Collectors newsletter, conservation-minded, family man, philosopher, Buddhist

Interests: my family, outdoors, bushcraft, wilderness, tracking, flora & fauna, improving my skills, survival & camp kits, wood carving, knife sharpening, urban survival, urban homesteading, food prep, trail food, & squirrels, I love squirrels.

Other Hobbies: Reading, writing, 'rithmetic. Okay, not so big into math anymore, calculus just wasn't any fun by the time I got there. Astronomy, Greco-roman mythology, Native American ways of life & beliefs, thinking, watching, listening, video games. Ecology. Camping. Hiking.

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Free shipping @ Knife Center this weekend, & the weekend started EARLY!

Posted on March 17, 2022 at 21:13 1 Comment 0 Likes

Well TOP O' THE WEEKEND to ya! KnifeCenter.com is holding another free shipping weekend, & with a little LUCK O' THE IRISH, apparently the weekend as started early because that coupon code is available NOW!

As usual, the free shipping coupon code is FREESHIP, the website is https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend , & oversized items are…

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Cold Steel SRK-C vs. Mora Garberg

Posted on March 7, 2022 at 22:18 1 Comment 3 Likes

At some point, I answered a question on a Facebook group for Mora users & collectors. While that answer was a bit of a knife review in brief, I have no idea what happened to that reply I made and it's likely forever lost to the annals of Facebook.

The summary, however, is this: the Cold Steel SRK-C ("C" standing for "compact") is a very viable alternative to the Mora Garberg. The SRK-C has a saber grind, similar to the Garberg's, but the grind is higher, giving the SRK-C better…

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Blade HQ Has Free Shipping for President's Day Weekend!

Posted on February 18, 2022 at 17:26 6 Comments 1 Like

Hey all! This time it's Blade HQ that's offering the free shipping -- and from what I can tell, there's no size limit! (I often pick up a machete during the Blade HQ free shipping sales; I placed a machete in my cart again this time, & again, the shipping was listed as "FREE"!) And as far as I can see, there's no minimum (I had a $12 item in my cart, & the shipping was also listed as "FREE").

The sale starts today, Friday, 2/18/22, & goes through President's Day,…

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It's another FREE SHIPPING weekend @ Knifecenter.com!

Posted on February 4, 2022 at 20:32 2 Comments 2 Likes

Well well well, here we are yet again with a FREE SHIPPING weekend at Knifecenter.com! Just use the code FREESHIP at checkout, & remember that certain exceptions apply (mostly the large stuff like machetes & heavy stuff like axes).

And while Atlantic Knife & White Mountain Knives have free shipping all the time, Knife Center has a larger inventory, so I think it's still worthwhile.

While I'm not affiliated with Knifecenter.com in any way, I will disclose the fact…

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At 4:43 on May 27, 2024, Gene Cork said…: Thank you for the nice welcome. I have been pleasantly surprised by how many good people I’ve met in the knife collectors world. Certainly there are a few bad actors but the vast majority have gone out of their way to help me make wise decisions as I learn up from down with this hobby! Thank again, Gene

At 9:44 on April 12, 2024, John said…: Thank you very much

At 17:41 on November 22, 2023, Bill West said…: Thank you, sir. I am actually trying to get some information on that particular knife. My late father-in-law owned it for at least 25 years and likely longer. I had someone tell me they thought it was a Solingen, but it is stamped with what appears to be REICO at base of blade. I thought it might be the REI Company, which sells camping/hiking supplies and so on. I reached out to them and they advised they could not find anything in their records, but also thought it to be a Solingen knife. Any guesses?

At 7:39 on July 19, 2023, Calen said…: Thank you, glad to be here

At 8:54 on February 26, 2023, Joe Vadala said…

Thank you !! More photos to come !!

At 10:19 on November 26, 2022, Âchillepattada said…: Hello ,

Thank you for your message. I'm a bit long to answer because I 've to learn how the forum works. Yes I've a komboloi in my pocket since my 20 years old (first trip in Greece 30 years ago ). I have only have traditional komboloi because I can play slow or faster. I'm not good with begleri. Have a great week end .

At 17:54 on May 17, 2022, Kenneth Levin said…: I've got some work-related travel coming up but hope to really dig into the IKC when I get back. Planning to meet Lars for a coffee and share some sharp notes!

At 19:35 on January 9, 2022, Brian said…: Thank you, sir! It's great to be here. I plan on doing all of that. But mostly, in glad I'm not alone in this addiction. I'm on a Spyderco kick lately. Just ordered a new PM2 (satin plain blade, g10 handles). I'm thinking of doing a YouTube channel for my collection as well, if that's allowed here.

At 7:57 on December 29, 2021, steve perkins said…: Thanks, I updated my profile so to be not misleading in my collector status. I am sure I will learn a lot here in the future.