"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!"
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Notes on Building a Knife Collection
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Bryant Aug 10, 2021. 3 Replies 3 Likes
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…Continue
It's back: Free Shipping at KnifeCenter.com this weekend!
Started Feb 5, 2021 0 Replies 1 Like
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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"Interested!!! (Even if they were tie-dyed!) ;)"
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- 11- 15 years
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- 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
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- father & husband, 40's, Minnesotan, writer, editor of the North Star Blade Collectors newsletter, conservation-minded, family man, philosopher, Buddhist
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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…
ContinueCold Steel SRK-C vs. Mora Garberg
Posted on March 7, 2022 at 22:18 1 Comment 2 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…
ContinueBlade 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,…
ContinueIt'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…
ContinueComment Wall (78 comments)
- 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.
- At 6:07 on October 25, 2021,
Christopher Marshall said…
Thank you for the welcome.
- At 23:15 on October 24, 2021,
Greg Bond said…
Thank you for the welcome.
- At 17:05 on October 18, 2021,
Lars Ray said…
Hey man - Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin! Życzę zdrowia!! Wishing you good health and a great day on your special day! It's all about you brother :-D
- At 11:38 on October 17, 2021,
Jan Carter said…
Happy Birthday DLKG! Enjoy something sweet and something sharp!
- At 5:58 on October 3, 2021,
Philip Andrew said…
Thank you dead_left_knife_guy. I haven't worked in the Sheffield cutlery industry since 1984 but I still have a passion for Sheffield's industrial heritage. Cutlery plays a massive part in that.
- At 23:47 on September 12, 2021,
In case you don't follow up on the Ash dagger thread (I was a bit wordy), here is the updated Ash Knife web site:
Ash Gears Canada - Premium Handmade Knives: https://ashgears.com/home
Enjoy!
- 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.
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