TOPS Lioness
"Thanks, Lars! I knew about this knife & for kind of a long time, I didn't really know what to make of it. Then all of a sudden, I just felt like I really needed to have it... And I don't regret that…"
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Knife Center Free Shipping 11/14/25-11/16/25
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Nov 14. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hey All,It's that time again -- KnifeCenter.com Free Shipping Weekend, today, Friday, Nov. 14 through this Sunday, November 16, 2025. No minimum! …Continue
Free shipping at KnifeCenter 9/5 - 9/7/25!
Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy Sep 11. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Hello, All!I just received an email telling me that it's time again for another free shipping / no minimum weekend at KnifeCenter.com!As usual, enter FREESHIP at checkout, & heavy &…Continue
Happy National Knife Day 2025, Everyone!
Started Aug 24 0 Replies 3 Likes
Hey Y'All, & Hello -- Happy National Knife Day 2025!Here's to wishing you great experiences -- with & without your knives -- today, & everyday!…Continue
Knife Center FREE SHIPPING 6/20-6/22, 2025!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Jun 20. 1 Reply 1 Like
It's another one of those FREE SHIPPING weekends at KnifeCenter.com!Just use the code FREESHIP, & of course, over-sized & heavy items are excluded. But hey, no minimum! …Continue
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TOPS Lioness
"Hmmm...I find it hard to explain why I like this knife - not sure why, I just do. It looks like it would fit just right in the hand, comfortably, while slicing or cutting. It's certainly not plain, but it's not spectacular either - yet it…"
ESEE Camp-Lore JG-3
"Good looking knife! Of course I am a little partial to fixed blades... ESEE is a manufacture that I have been yearning to acquire one for a few years now."
Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Jan Carter's discussion 2025 Christmas Contest!
"That Alan Davis knife is such a cool looking Brut De Forge -- that handle looks really comfortable!
Currently, the knife I use most is the Victorinox One-Handed Trekker! I frequently switch out among several main, single-blade…"
Spyderco Sage
"That S30V steel is nice. I currently have 2 knives that use that steel, and have been impressed so far.
My only condor blade thus far, is a Joe Flowers design. Nice!"
Kershaw Shallot Damascus
"....and a perfect name for the knife as well - the Kershaw Scarlet. I can dig it!"
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FOX FX-506 OD Aruru
"Thank you, Lars! Yes, some of my knives are not low-priced, but all but a small handful were under $200. Sometimes you've gotta splurge! :) And the FOX tactical knives are a weakness of mine..."
FOX FX-506 OD Aruru
"Oh funky - I love it! Not an inexpensive knife, which goes to prove that even one who loves to collect "lower priced knives" for EDC's as you do needs something a bit more upscale every once in awhile.
Very nice. "
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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 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…
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…
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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 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.
- 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.
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