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WOAH! Free shipping at Chicago Knife Works!!!

Started Sep 13 0 Replies 1 Like

Okay, so I don't know how many of us know about Chicago Knife Works here, but for those who aren't familiar, Chicago Knife Works ("CKW" from here on out) is an online seller of manufactured knives…Continue

Another KnifeCenter Free Shipping Weekend! (9/11 - 9/13/2026)

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Hello, All,Though this is a somber anniversary -- insane that it's been 25 years -- there's still room to have a free shipping event at KnifeCenter.com. We have this hobby, or so they call it…Continue

Another Free Shipping Weekend at Knifecenter -- Ends Tonight, 8/9/26!

Started Aug 9 0 Replies 1 Like

Sorry I got to y'all a little late on this one, but Knifecenter.com is having another no minimum free shipping weekend -- & it ends tonight!As usual, enter FREESHIP at checkout (& oversized…Continue

July 4th 2026 Free Shipping Weekend at Knife Center!

Started Jul 4 0 Replies 1 Like

Hey All, Happy 4th of July!KnifeCenter is doing another no-minimum free shipping weekend! I can't afford to take advantage of it this time around -- politics aside, our household economy is not…Continue

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Stinger EVO Blade

"Lars, agreed! Terminator, or... Borg, maybe. Installed by the Collective..."

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"Oooh -- Fenrir! And a fancy one at that!"

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Free Tiger FT81

"DLKG, you got that one! PEI is the generic form of Polyetherimide. Ultem® is the branded name for the same material by GE. Early 80s? The FreeTiger® website page for that knife says "PEI/Ultem" Side note : The…"

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Free Tiger FT81

"You got it, Kevin! I meant to list the scales as Ultem in the description (or maybe the generic PEI -- is "Ultem" trademarked?), but forgot in the stream of consciousness writing of the description there. I could edit the…"

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Spyderco Endura

"Interesting! Thank you for the honest appraisal. I have a couple of knives that I use for 'carving' and some others that I use for more of a 'bushcraft' application. I have a couple of Spyderco knives, but they…"

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Spyderco Endura

"Thanks, Kevin! And I totally agree -- the price for these knives are exorbitant for FRN handles. I will say, the Endura is well-engineered and relatively smooth-opening for what I assume are nylon washers. And it feels SOLID in hand. I…"

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Kubey Tityus, Jade

"NICE, Kevin! It's just such a comfortable, BIG knife. I had to get multiples of it! :) You've got good taste, I must add...!"

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Kubey Tityus, Jade

"LOL! THAT looks familiar! I used mine just like that today."

Wednesday

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Spyderco Endura

"I would love to find an Endura, but I have not found one that I am willing to pay what they are asking yet. Nice pick up!"

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Free Tiger FT81

"Ultem handle scales?"

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Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Knife Rights: A Very Important Msg from Doug Ritter

"Doug, I apologize, I actually hadn't heard of your diagnosis, or all that you've been dealing with. Good luck, & kick its butt. You have a lot to be proud of, and we're lucky to have you -- as a knife rights advocate, and as…"

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Stinger EVO Blade

"Err...Weird (can't seem to spell tonight)"

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Stinger EVO Blade

"Wierd...but I like it! I duuno...sort of has that Terminator feel to it....."

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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 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.