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Notes on Building a Knife Collection

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It's back: Free Shipping at KnifeCenter.com this weekend!

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Jut letting everyone here know that I just got an email from KnifeCenter.com, & they're having another free shipping weekend. No, I'm not affiliated with this company in any way, just trying to…Continue

Cold Steel has been sold to GSM Outdoors, GSM purchased by Gridiron Capital

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) Dec 6, 2020. 2 Replies 1 Like

In a move that has some of us both stunned & skeptical, manufacturer Cold Steel has been acquired by GSM Outdoors. This transaction was announced on December 3, 2020. Cold Steel founder Lynn…Continue

Free Shipping at KnifeCenter.com this weekend!

Started Oct 3, 2020 0 Replies 1 Like

Hey, y'all! Every couple months or so, KnifeCenter.com has a weekend where they have free shipping for all in stock (& not oversized) items. And this weekend is one of them!Check it out…Continue

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Larson Forge & Finish Camp Knife

"Thanks, Jeremy! What you can't see in this photo is that the blade is about 3/16" thick at the spine, & the grind is convex. I picked this up during one of my many hunts for knives that are similar to kitchen knives in…"

Apr 6

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Larson Forge & Finish Camp Knife

"Great looking knife!"

Apr 3

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Larson Forge & Finish Camp Knife

Nice knives by a Minnesota maker, Dale Larson, Jr., in Meadowlands, MN. Thanks to Craig M. Bozorth for starting a discussion on this maker!

Apr 3

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Craig M. Bozorth's discussion Dale Larson Jr. Knife Maker In Minnesota

"Thanks, Craig! I actually have two LFF's, this camp knife being my favorite:"

Apr 3

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Craig M. Bozorth's discussion Dale Larson Jr. Knife Maker In Minnesota

"Awesome to see this post about Larson Forge & Finish knives! As a fellow Minnesotan, I try to support local makers whenever I can afford to. That's a nice one you have there, looks like it fits your hand well."

Apr 3

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Sog Trident

My first serious (read: expensive, aka over $50) knife purchase as a collector, the SOG Trident checked a lot of boxes for me. Unfortunately, there's a lot of side-to-side blade play -- it's pretty bad, especially considering all the knives at lower…

Mar 31

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"Wow, I like that bock pocket bullet knife just to the left of center there. And that Kissing Crane on the far left has some really nice, rich handle scales. Great pic!"

Mar 28

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anniversary knife

"Nice! You two clearly have a great relationship. Congratulations!"

Mar 28

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Ralph West's discussion Displaying knives

"I agree with what others here are saying -- arrange them in whatever way works best for you. Whatever you like best. It's fine if you really want a very specific order, and it's fine if you prefer something really subjective…"

Mar 28

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Notes on Building a Knife Collection

Like many (but certainly not all) new knife collectors, I started my knife collecting focused on fixed blades -- why would anyone bother with folders? I thought -- it's not like anyone's going to carry those really expensive art pieces anyway, and who would even use a knife that cost more than $100 when you can get the same work done with a $20 Kershaw without worrying about chipping something like S30V? Besides, you're paying more for a folder when it's just a knife that's "pre-broken" by the…See More

Mar 28

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Ralph West's discussion new to collecting in the group Rough Rider Collector's

"I have to agree on he RR's! My first RR was actually a prize from iKC, & I was quite impressed, so I've picked up a couple more since then. The prospect of spending $50 on a Rough Rider is a bit odd, but I really like the…"

Mar 28

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Knife Rights: Texas Bill Would Restrict Retail Display of Knives

"Any idea why this is being proposed, & by whom? This seems like a non-mover. I don't know the Texas state legislature, but there's no way Gov. Abbott would sign this into law. Regardless, you'd probably only have to…"

Mar 21

Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for Chad Rommerdale

"Chad, I very much appreciate your approach to knife collecting, & to working with your hands. I recommend looking around the groups for more in-depth knife discussions, with a really nice group of people. Great to have you here,…"

Mar 14

Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for Dan G. Taylor

"Ha! Another canoe collector! I shouldn't oversell myself on this -- when it comes to canoes, I only have a collection of Buck 389's, nothing expensive. (But if you're at all interested, Cabela's is currently…"

Mar 14

Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for Tony carl

"Welcome, Tony! I hope you find some interesting information here -- and I'd suggest looking around the groups for more specialized discussions. Good to have you!"

Mar 14

Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for David

"Welcome, David! Good to have you, & I hope you can find the information you're looking for here. And maybe find some additional interesting information as well... Good to have you here! Oh, and because I am also a…"

Mar 14

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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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National Knife Day 8/24/2019!

Posted on August 22, 2019 at 23:25 44 Comments 10 Likes

Every year we have an excuse to buy a new knife -- National Knife Day, every August 24!

Yeah, I know it's a holiday made up by a marketing department to sell knives, & none of us really need an excuse to buy another knife.

That aside, what are your plans for celebrating...? :)

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Camillus CK9: The knife used by Dual Survival's Grady Powell

Posted on May 5, 2016 at 22:12 3 Comments 2 Likes

Recently I had the chance to watch another episode of the current season of Dual Survival, & again got to see Grady Powell using the Camillus CK9. Somewhere I saw someone online stating that Grady Powell designed the knife, but I have not yet been able to confirm or deny this. Camillus has very little detail on the CK9 on its website, & of course TOPS doesn't have anything public about this on its website because it's not technically a TOPS knife.

Grady Powell designed…

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TOPS Knives President Mike Fuller

Posted on November 9, 2015 at 21:01 2 Comments 1 Like

Okay, this is an interesting story. I don't know what to think of it. I'm a big fan of TOPS Knives, but this story is too important to not post something about it.

http://www.news.com.au/national/crime/minutes-track-down-fugitive-michael-hand-living-in-united-states/story-fns0kb1g-1227600904866

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Knife throwing, anyone? Anyone?

Posted on October 27, 2015 at 21:00 3 Comments 1 Like

Are there any other knife throwers here? If so, anyone recognize the logo on the cup? :)

I notice there's not a group for throwers, hm...

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At 10:56 on February 21, 2021, Tim said…: I have a SP8 in my camper and two air force survivors knives. One that has never been used the other I found at work. It is the one I take on most of my outdoor activities. Here's the ones that get used a lot in the yard.

At 10:28 on January 31, 2021, Patrick said…: Thanks for the welcome, it's good to be here. And yes, I have seen that funny vid from the guy complaining how gec 'ruined' him. I know the feeling well. Spyderco collectors love to complain about getting skunked on a sprint run but that is nothing. At least you can buy some kind of PM2 or Shaman when you want. Try liking a knife company and NEVER being able to buy a new knife from a dealer. That is GEC world.

At 18:32 on January 26, 2021, Mark Tyskiewicz said…: Thanks for the welcome, Dead Left!

Looks like a great place to touch down every now and then.

Maybe I can talk you out of some of that equipment you still have! :)

-Mark

At 13:01 on January 17, 2021, Sean morgen said…: Thank you, but this is my first attempt at restoration. I have a couple others I am gonna be working on as well

(They're just not as cool)

But all I have used so far on that knife is heavy scotch brite and a lower setting on my dremel with a wire wheel.

I haven't begun anything on the handle yet, I'm trying to decide what I want to do to save the stacked leather if possible

Thanks for the welcoming, it's cool to be here

At 2:42 on January 17, 2021, Christopher Rhodes said…: Thanks for the welcomen it was most welcome

At 21:40 on January 16, 2021, Coleman J Vetter said…: Hey, thanks! yeah, you can get users with micarta a lot cheaper than the Custom Shops I have for sale, i'd call the Swamp Rats the generic Busse! lol. quit selling those

At 21:28 on January 6, 2021, Michael Spencer said…: Thank you Sir! I am glad to be here and will be posting some of my collection and knives I have for sale soon.

At 0:28 on December 29, 2020, Michael Wilkinson said…: Thank you sir looking forward to reading and learning

At 0:43 on December 24, 2020, Douglas Nelson said…: Very good then. glad to hook up with you and this club. Thanks for the greeting and also glad to connect with a “Minneapolitan”!