All Blog Posts Tagged 'Powell' - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T11:31:03Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=Powell&xn_auth=noA BLADESMITHS SHOPtag:iknifecollector.com,2024-01-16:3181080:BlogPost:17241462024-01-16T19:08:58.000ZJames McClendonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JamesMcClendon
<p>We got snowed in with a dusting of snow and I thought I'd share the tools in a blade smiths shop. Certainly, this isn't every tool and they can vary from shop to shop with what the smith needs to make their style of knife.</p>
<p>The king of the shop is the Anvil. The most common style, and the one most think of when they hear "anvil" is the London Pattern which began in the late 1700's, sometimes those early ones are referred to as a "colonial". By the mid 1800's the London Pattern anvil…</p>
<p>We got snowed in with a dusting of snow and I thought I'd share the tools in a blade smiths shop. Certainly, this isn't every tool and they can vary from shop to shop with what the smith needs to make their style of knife.</p>
<p>The king of the shop is the Anvil. The most common style, and the one most think of when they hear "anvil" is the London Pattern which began in the late 1700's, sometimes those early ones are referred to as a "colonial". By the mid 1800's the London Pattern anvil had been fully refined.</p>
<p>Here's an 1830's English wrought/tool steel anvil. This one has been repaired.</p>
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<p>Here's a mid 1800's English Peter Wright.</p>
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<p>And finally, an American Fisher which was cast iron with a tool steel top.</p>
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<p>The next piece of equipment is the forge. The two main types of forges are a more traditional coal forge and a propane forge. Most blade smiths will opt for a propane forge as they are easier/cleaner to operate and are less likely to burn up the steel.</p>
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<p>The next tool is the hammer. A bladsmith and blacksmith will have a lot of hammers of various weights and shapes tailored to the specific job.</p>
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<p>To hold the hot steel a smith uses tongs. These are made to hold certain shapes and sizes of material. As such a smith will have a large selection of tongs, if asked if he has enough he will reply "no". </p>
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<p>other notable pieces of equipment are:</p>
<p>The blacksmiths post vice.</p>
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<p>To do the grinding a 2x72 belt sander.</p>
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<p>A surface grinder to true up billets.</p>
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<p>A forging press for making those Damascus billets.</p>
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<p>Lastly, a heat treat oven<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12360179278?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12360179278?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>This by far isn't all the equipment but does represent a lot of the equipment seen in a blade smiths shop. So if you ever wonder how much work goes into making a custom blade this might help understand what it takes to forge a blade.</p>
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<p></p>Cable Damascus, The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Forging Wire Rope Into A Bladetag:iknifecollector.com,2023-06-29:3181080:BlogPost:17172402023-06-29T23:39:45.000ZJames McClendonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JamesMcClendon
<p>Many years ago when I first got into knife making one of the first books I got mentioned forging crane cable into a blade. I found that fascinated and wanted to try it. At that time there wasn't a lot of information on the subject. Here are some things I learned.</p>
<p>Steel rope, or as I like to call it "crane cable" can be divided into 2 steel families. The first is stainless, these cables are either 200 or 300 grade austenitic stainless. This isn't a grade that is suitable for…</p>
<p>Many years ago when I first got into knife making one of the first books I got mentioned forging crane cable into a blade. I found that fascinated and wanted to try it. At that time there wasn't a lot of information on the subject. Here are some things I learned.</p>
<p>Steel rope, or as I like to call it "crane cable" can be divided into 2 steel families. The first is stainless, these cables are either 200 or 300 grade austenitic stainless. This isn't a grade that is suitable for making a blade from. The other cables are carbon steel. Some of these can be galvanized, these should be avoided as the zinc can make you sick and makes forge welding difficult. </p>
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<p>Unlike many "repurposed" steel items the cable manufactures do tell us what alloy they use. Most carbon steel cable we run across are Extra IPS (improved plow steel) which is basically 1075. This brings up the next point, where does the pattern come from if we are forging the same alloy together? </p>
<p>The pattern that cable Damascus creates is caused by a decarb layer that amounts to .005 or .010 of the individual wires diameter. This is important because as the wire size decreases the decarb from welding doesn't. Working with very small cable will produce a billet that will not harden properly or not at all. </p>
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<p>Etching the cable is also a little different than pattern welded Damascus as cable like long etching cycles. The temperature of the Ferric Chloride can also effect how the etched blade looks.</p>
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<p>To increase performance I started playing with San Mai, sandwiching an alloy like 1095 between two pieces of cable. This worked well, giving the look of cable but with increased performance especially when using small wired cable billets. Since the 1075 cable was very similar in composition to the core alloy I started adding a nickel bearing alloy (15n20) that became what I called my River Pattern.</p>
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<p>Cable is a fun and challenging material to work with that makes an interesting and functional blade. </p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12128385452?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12128385452?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Still going..... 75yrs less than a month awaytag:iknifecollector.com,2023-04-29:3181080:BlogPost:17150182023-04-29T19:44:58.000ZWally Guittardhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WallyGuittard
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<p> I did not realize how long it had been since I had posted anything here. So its time for a bit of an update. In less than a month I will have a 75th birthday..... I never thought I'd be here this long, although my Dad made it all the way to 91 yrs and still lived on his own. This man did not have a gray hair on his head..Still black. not quite as thick as it once was but still a full head of hair. Me,totaly grey with a ponytail more than halfway down my back. A bit thinner but not…</p>
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<p> I did not realize how long it had been since I had posted anything here. So its time for a bit of an update. In less than a month I will have a 75th birthday..... I never thought I'd be here this long, although my Dad made it all the way to 91 yrs and still lived on his own. This man did not have a gray hair on his head..Still black. not quite as thick as it once was but still a full head of hair. Me,totaly grey with a ponytail more than halfway down my back. A bit thinner but not by much. </p>
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<p> My Dr's are happy with me, losing a bit of weight has been a plus and I'm still in Arkansas. I will have been at this address 4yrs in August. It does not seem like its been nearly 4 yrs. time fly's when your having fun. we have had a lot of rain this spring, lots of rain. Oh well April showers bring May flowers... lol.</p>
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<p> I've not added any new knives to my present collection. I've looked at a lot but nothing catche's my attention. I have been considering a few fixed blades as there are a few that I like the looks of but they are a bit pricy. so I keep hoping maybe the price will drop a bit. then maybe I can add them to what I already have. Ya never know. anyway enough for now I'll update a bit later on.</p>
<p> Wally G.</p>
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<p> </p>Cutlery Hall of Fametag:iknifecollector.com,2023-01-09:3181080:BlogPost:17090142023-01-09T15:41:03.000Zwilliam schradehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/williamschrade
<p>Greetings, Does anyone know how I might nominate George Schrade to the Half Fame? I believe it's long overdue.</p>
<p>I've emailed Blade Magazine but nonresponse.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Greetings, Does anyone know how I might nominate George Schrade to the Half Fame? I believe it's long overdue.</p>
<p>I've emailed Blade Magazine but nonresponse.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>and I keep on going and going...... loltag:iknifecollector.com,2022-08-26:3181080:BlogPost:17007532022-08-26T08:39:30.000ZWally Guittardhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WallyGuittard
<p> I see its been a while since I posted here. a lot has happened since then. My XWife passed in June of 2020. a Heart attack that was unexpected. We had a lot of good times together and still remained friends after we split. More recent is the passing of my Son this year, 44 yrs in this world, June 1st. A Heart Attack also. He was in really bad health. He nearly lost a leg do to a major infection caused by a Idiot called a Dr. A 6 month Hospital stay for that. The Dr there was very good and…</p>
<p> I see its been a while since I posted here. a lot has happened since then. My XWife passed in June of 2020. a Heart attack that was unexpected. We had a lot of good times together and still remained friends after we split. More recent is the passing of my Son this year, 44 yrs in this world, June 1st. A Heart Attack also. He was in really bad health. He nearly lost a leg do to a major infection caused by a Idiot called a Dr. A 6 month Hospital stay for that. The Dr there was very good and saved his leg but he was disabled from that and was on SSI. More health issues showed up for him later on and his Dr was really concerned. However knowing my Son, he just went on like nothing was wrong. He got up that morning as He had things to do. And Sheila found him on the floor of his room and it was all ready to late...... He was gone.</p>
<p> We had discussed what to do in the event either one of us passed and I followed what he wanted done exactly. My Daughter, his Sister and his friends are holding a celerbration of his life this weekend where he worked during the Holidays. His Boss was really upset when He got the news about Him. As were we all. There is nothing quite like getting up in the morning and feeling that something is not right........ it is not what I wanted hear.</p>
<p> Its been three yrs since I moved to AR. My health has been up and down but I have made a very strong effort to get things as close to normal as I can. I have some really good Dr's and my Sister keeps me inline when I waver..... lol.</p>
<p> I have thinned my knife collection down. I have a bit less than 25% of what I used to own and that's enough at present. It does not keep me from looking at knives and thinking I should add that one to my collection. sooner or later there will be that one you just have to have and before ya know it, its in your collection......... collecting....... there is no cure for it. I admit it......... Addicted to collecting.</p>
<p> Other than just a bit of news...... not much going on in this little half horse town as my Mother would call Glenwood AR. I like it as its small. A spot in the road that you would hardly notice..... nothing exciting goes on here...... There is a Sonic and a McDonalds here...... Wow!. I think there is even a Subway sandwich shop here.... if there is I've never been there..</p>
<p> If ya feel like going to the big city...... Hot Springs is 30 minutes away and Little Rock is less than an hour from there. Well enough for today....... maybe more later........ Who knows Wally G.</p>
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<p></p>Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughtertag:iknifecollector.com,2022-07-24:3181080:BlogPost:16994902022-07-24T22:49:32.000ZLars Rayhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LarsRay
<p>My 10 year old granddaughter has been into photography for several years now, growing her skills with her dad's "hand-me-down" digital cameras. This last Christmas, she got all rigged out with new tripod, new camera bag, memory cards, and a bunch of other great camera gear. Earlier this summer she was showing me some of her photos...lots of them...and I was actually surprised! I mean I have to like them all....she's my granddaughter. But I was impressed with her eye and her skills of working…</p>
<p>My 10 year old granddaughter has been into photography for several years now, growing her skills with her dad's "hand-me-down" digital cameras. This last Christmas, she got all rigged out with new tripod, new camera bag, memory cards, and a bunch of other great camera gear. Earlier this summer she was showing me some of her photos...lots of them...and I was actually surprised! I mean I have to like them all....she's my granddaughter. But I was impressed with her eye and her skills of working the camera. </p>
<p>Yes - there were the expected hoard of kitty photos - I mean what 10 year old girl wouldn't have that? Then there were lots of baby goat shots, baby pigs, the mama pig, shots of the donkeys, a few of Sam (the Grand Pyrenees farm dog), and lots of selfies. It was obvious she was having fun.</p>
<p>So I thought I would give her a challenge. I opened up my case of Outback Bowies and asked if she would be interested in taking some photos of O'Bear's knives (that's me BTW). I told her that I was interested in getting some new photos to post here on iKC. I also provided an incentive - I told her I would pay her for her photos if they were good enough to post on the site.</p>
<p>At first she was intimidated...but after a week of thinking about it, the money sounded pretty good. (I think her dad had some influence there...)</p>
<p>So she agreed and asked me what I wanted. I told her she had complete artistic license, and that I wanted her to use her imagination. Basically..."if these were your knives, how would you photograph them?"</p>
<p>This is what she came up with:</p>
<p><strong>Outback Bowie Type 1L</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Outback Bowie Type 1W</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Outback Bowie Type 2L</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Outback Bowie Type 2W</strong></p>
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<p>OK - so she used the same scheme and set up for all of the shots. But I gotta admit - my initial impression was "wow, these are pretty good!"<strong> </strong>And when I studied these further, I recalled all those shots of the kitties, the baby pigs, Sam, and the donkeys.....they were all in the same pastoral setting.</p>
<p>OK O'Bear...stop thinking knife collector and start thinking like a 10 year old. </p>
<p>So I asked her about her thought process and how she come up with this particular idea. Here's the money shot...."I wanted to show your knives in their natural setting O'Bear. This is where you use them, right?"</p>
<p>You're absolutely right Addie!</p>
<p>So....whatta you think? Will any of these make it in the 2022 iKC Calendar this year? Who knows...but it was a great time to engage my granddaughter, invest in her skills, and give her a chance to show off a little.</p>
<p>And needless to say, they are good enough to post here on iKC!</p>
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<p></p>Tony Bose Case Shot Show Collectiontag:iknifecollector.com,2022-05-18:3181080:BlogPost:16977082022-05-18T21:05:24.000ZDONALD CARRhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DONALDCARR
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<p><strong>Case Tony Bose Shot Show Collection from 2009 to 2021</strong></p>
<p><strong>2009 Saddlehorn Burnt White Bone, 2010 Swayback Green Bone, 2011 Back Pocket Antique Brown Smooth Bone, 2012 Sowbelly 3 Blade ebony, 2013 Panama Trapper Ebony, 2014 Tear Drop ebony, 2015 Back Pocket ebony, 2016 Sowbelly single blade ebony, 2017 Tribal Lock ebony,…</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Case Tony Bose Shot Show Collection from 2009 to 2021</strong></p>
<p><strong>2009 Saddlehorn Burnt White Bone, 2010 Swayback Green Bone, 2011 Back Pocket Antique Brown Smooth Bone, 2012 Sowbelly 3 Blade ebony, 2013 Panama Trapper Ebony, 2014 Tear Drop ebony, 2015 Back Pocket ebony, 2016 Sowbelly single blade ebony, 2017 Tribal Lock ebony, 2018 Saddlehorn ebony, 2019 Slim Line Trapper ebony, 2020 Swayback Jack black micarta, 2021 Tear Drop Bone Stag.</strong></p>Free shipping @ Knife Center this weekend, & the weekend started EARLY!tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-03-18:3181080:BlogPost:16963692022-03-18T02:13:10.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>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!</p>
<p>As usual, the free shipping coupon code is FREESHIP, the website is <a href="http://https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a> , & oversized items are…</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>As usual, the free shipping coupon code is FREESHIP, the website is <a href="http://https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a> , & oversized items are excluded. </p>
<p>Also as usual, other sites such as Atlantic Knife & White Mountain Knives provide free shipping all the time. </p>
<p>But Knife Center sells things besides knives, including paracord, instructional materials, fire starting items, etc. I just picked up an Exotac Fire Sleeve (seals off a full-sized Bic lighter to keep it from leaking when not in use -- & comes with a full-sized Bic lighter), & *gasp* I didn't even buy a knife!</p>
<p>Anyway, I hope this info. helps someone looking to make a knife (or knife-related) purchase this (extended) weekend!</p>Cold Steel SRK-C vs. Mora Garbergtag:iknifecollector.com,2022-03-08:3181080:BlogPost:16959832022-03-08T04:18:16.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>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.</p>
<p>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…</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 geometry for slicing. The Garberg's handle is girthier & likely more hand-filling than the SRK-C's handle, and the Garberg does not have a blade coating. But the SRK-C is about one half the price of the Garberg.</p>
<p>And the reason for the timing of this post is that Atlantic Knife is having a sale on the Cold Steel SRK-C right now, just under $40. Here's the link: <a href="http://https://atlanticknife.com/products/cold-steel-srk-compact-fixed-blade-knife-49lckd?_pos=1&_sid=72d80e864&_ss=r&goal=0_2897ad8c72-ba882c457c-83427232&mc_cid=ba882c457c&mc_eid=e5058f0b70" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cold Steel SRK-Compact</a> This is a seriously good knife, and worth checking out, certainly at this price point. If you want a slightly larger knife (with a more hand-filling handle), the full-sized Cold Steel SRK is a solid choice (though it's worth noting that the full-sized version has a hollow grind).</p>
<p>I know these knives aren't everyone's style, but they're excellent choices for use. If you have any experience with any of these knives, I definitely welcome your comments below!</p>Looked in the mirror and realized I had a face again!!tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-03-05:3181080:BlogPost:16958782022-03-05T00:58:53.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>No more mask mandates, so it's nice to actually see folks faces again isn't it?</p>
<p>However, collecting didn't stop and here are a couple of new ones. A Craftsman 95068 Stockman Buck clone and a Camillus Buck clone. I have been looking for a 300 Series look-alike Camillus for years, and though I had seen photos this is the first I've seen that looked exactly like the Buck 300 Series knives made by Camillus up to 1986. The Craftsman looks more like a Schrade knife to me, mainly from it's…</p>
<p>No more mask mandates, so it's nice to actually see folks faces again isn't it?</p>
<p>However, collecting didn't stop and here are a couple of new ones. A Craftsman 95068 Stockman Buck clone and a Camillus Buck clone. I have been looking for a 300 Series look-alike Camillus for years, and though I had seen photos this is the first I've seen that looked exactly like the Buck 300 Series knives made by Camillus up to 1986. The Craftsman looks more like a Schrade knife to me, mainly from it's thin serpentine appearance, (love the brass bolsters and shield on that one). Either way they both qualify as 300 Series clones in size and frame, (sometimes you gotta dig to find a reason to collect something ya know). The Camillus has a serrated blade too, which makes it cool as can be in my book. I often wonder why Buck didn't order many with serrated blades, Camillus put them on many, many knives but Buck not so much, (at least at that time). The only 300 I know for sure that had a serrated blade was a #317 Trailblazer with serrated secondary blade which is the rarest of the rare in that series, a knife I have only seen in photos, and none I have seen in photos were for sale, (gee, I wonder why?). I also may have seen a #313 with a serrated blade but I have no photos, it's just one of those foggy memories of something I may have seen, (or maybe a hallucination or just wishful thinking?). I'm always on the hunt for any of those, if you see one please let me know.</p>
<p>I've collected more knives since the pandemic started, but I'll get around to posting photos of those later, for now this'll do.</p>
<p>Well, it's been nice "seeing you", hope you all are well, cheers.</p>
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<p>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").</p>
<p>The sale starts today, Friday, 2/18/22, & goes through President's Day,…</p>
<p>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").</p>
<p>The sale starts today, Friday, 2/18/22, & goes through President's Day, Monday, 2/21/22: <a href="http://https://www.bladehq.com/cat--On-Sale--154?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=2-18-22-bhq-hpb-presidents-day-sale" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.bladehq.com/cat--On-Sale--154?utm_source=Website&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=2-18-22-bhq-hpb-presidents-day-sale</a></p>
<p>I have no personal stake in Blade HQ or in letting y'all know about the free shipping promotion (at least nothing beyond trying to encourage them to keep doing these "free shipping" sales / promotions). I will say that I have had really good customer service experiences at both Blade HQ & Knife Center in the last few months, but I won't assume my experiences are everyone's experiences.</p>
<p>And as usual, both Atlantic Knife & White Mountain Knives always have free shipping, in case what you want isn't at Blade HQ, or you missed Blade HQ's free shipping this weekend. Regardless of where you might make your purchase, I wish everyone a new knife in the near future!</p>It's another FREE SHIPPING weekend @ Knifecenter.com!tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-02-05:3181080:BlogPost:16952142022-02-05T02:32:50.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>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).</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>While I'm not affiliated with Knifecenter.com in any way, I will disclose the fact…</p>
<p>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).</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>While I'm not affiliated with Knifecenter.com in any way, I will disclose the fact that I have had some really good customer service with this company recently (I purchased a knife with an atrocious grind -- the manufacturer of that knife required payment for shipping the knife to them & the shipment of any replacement knife, at which point I contacted Knife Center, & they replaced it and covered the shipping both ways, & were incredibly nice to deal with after my communications with the manufacturer -- and I bought that knife on a free shipping weekend, so they took a loss on that $24 knife).</p>
<p>Anyway, I mention the free shipping weekend for the iKC readers, not the store or the knife manufacturers. If you're going to drop the money on a knife (in my case, likely a knife I don't need), better to not pay shipping on top.</p>
<p>Again, use the code FREESHIP at checkout. <a href="http://https://www.knifecenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.knifecenter.com/</a> Sale ends Sunday, 2/6/22 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.</p>
<p>And to quote one of my favorite YouTube sword reviewers Matt Easton (Schola Gladiatoria), "Cheers, folks!"</p>Foo
OK this cracked me up more than it should tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-12-31:3181080:BlogPost:16938732021-12-31T17:10:27.000ZAndy Kinghttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyKing
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<p>OK this cracked me up more than it should </p>
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<p>OK this cracked me up more than it should </p>FREE SHIPPING @ Knife Center this weekend, SMKW 12 Days of Christmas, & More!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-12-11:3181080:BlogPost:16925822021-12-11T06:55:35.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Here it is again, everybody! Free shipping this weekend at Knifecenter.com using promo code SANTA at checkout (excludes big stuff) -- sale goes through 12/12/21. <a href="http://https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a> </p>
<p>SMKW is still doing their 12 Days of Christmas -- I believe they're going into Day 11 as I write this on December 11. That means daily specials,…</p>
<p>Here it is again, everybody! Free shipping this weekend at Knifecenter.com using promo code SANTA at checkout (excludes big stuff) -- sale goes through 12/12/21. <a href="http://https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a> </p>
<p>SMKW is still doing their 12 Days of Christmas -- I believe they're going into Day 11 as I write this on December 11. That means daily specials, but even better, free shipping on orders of $39 or more (which is pretty easy to hit, & why I think this is a pretty decent deal). <a href="http://https://www.smkw.com/12-days-of-christmas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.smkw.com/12-days-of-christmas</a></p>
<p>And I have for too long been remiss in failing to mention that the online retailers Atlantic Knife ( <a href="https://atlanticknife.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://atlanticknife.com/</a> ) and White Mountain Knives ( <a href="https://whitemountainknives.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://whitemountainknives.com/</a> ) have free shipping ALL THE TIME -- & in most cases that I've noticed, their prices are really competitive with (often the same as) other big retailers like Knife Center & Blade HQ. And since they're also pretty big, they have really good selections. Definitely worth checking them out!</p>
<p>(And again, for anyone unfamiliar with me, I am not at all affiliated with any of these companies -- I just prefer not to add shipping charges to the costs of my knife purchases whenever possible.)</p>SMKW's 12 Days of Christmas Sale is ON!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-12-04:3181080:BlogPost:16918042021-12-04T17:18:32.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>For those who may be interested (& I'm guessing that may be quite a lot of us), Smoky Mountain Knife Works is doing their annual 12 Days of Christmas sale -- & if you're reading this on Saturday, December 4, it's Day 4 of the sale.</p>
<p>They have some knives & other items on decent sale, along with a daily, advent-calendar-style special. But for me, the really big thing is the free Fed Ex shipping with $39 purchase. I'd be happier with no-minimum shipping, but let's face it,…</p>
<p>For those who may be interested (& I'm guessing that may be quite a lot of us), Smoky Mountain Knife Works is doing their annual 12 Days of Christmas sale -- & if you're reading this on Saturday, December 4, it's Day 4 of the sale.</p>
<p>They have some knives & other items on decent sale, along with a daily, advent-calendar-style special. But for me, the really big thing is the free Fed Ex shipping with $39 purchase. I'd be happier with no-minimum shipping, but let's face it, $39 is pretty easy to hit. And with the increased shipping charges I've noticed with some retailers this season, it's even more worthwhile. (Though it's worth noting that BladeHQ still appears to be doing $2.99 shipping with standard/non-oversized items.)</p>
<p>To be clear, I am not affiliated in any way with any knife retailer or manufacturer -- I'm just someone who likes to acquire knives & other edged items... </p>
<p>That said, go check out the sale at SMKW! <a href="http://https://www.smkw.com/12-days-of-christmas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.smkw.com/12-days-of-christmas</a></p>Another FREE SHIPPING weekend @ Knifecenter.comtag:iknifecollector.com,2021-11-06:3181080:BlogPost:16895702021-11-06T05:12:39.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Hello again, y'all! Just making a quick post here to let everyone know there's FREE SHIPPING over at Knifecenter.com this weekend! I'm in no way affiliated with Knife Center, I just really prefer to save the almost $10 shipping charge whenever possible -- & I figure y'all would appreciate that as well.</p>
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<p>Hello again, y'all! Just making a quick post here to let everyone know there's FREE SHIPPING over at Knifecenter.com this weekend! I'm in no way affiliated with Knife Center, I just really prefer to save the almost $10 shipping charge whenever possible -- & I figure y'all would appreciate that as well.</p>
<p><span class="itemprop">Here's the link: <a href="https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a></span></p>
<p>Have a great weekend, everyone! And if you decide to pick up a new knife, I hope it's a satisfying purchase, wherever it comes from.</p>
<p></p>Happy Halloween to All!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-10-31:3181080:BlogPost:16887782021-10-31T21:00:37.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Just posting a quick blog to say Happy Halloween, everybody! </p>
<p>Wishing you more treats than tricks this year,</p>
<p>dlkg…</p>
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<p>Just posting a quick blog to say Happy Halloween, everybody! </p>
<p>Wishing you more treats than tricks this year,</p>
<p>dlkg</p>
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<p>I was wandering around some of the older discussions recently and I came across one that grabbed my interest. Eight years ago, iKC member Robert Burris started a discussion called “Knife Carry?” and asked the question “What is the difference between a "Sheath"...." Scabbard"... or "Frog?"…</p>
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<p>I was wandering around some of the older discussions recently and I came across one that grabbed my interest. Eight years ago, iKC member Robert Burris started a discussion called “Knife Carry?” and asked the question “What is the difference between a "Sheath"...." Scabbard"... or "Frog?"</p>
<p><a href="https://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3181080%3ABlogPost%3A905634&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A905492">https://iknifecollector.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3181080%3ABlogPost%3A905634&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A905492</a></p>
<p>Believe it not, this same question is being asked today across knife, gun, bayonet and sword forums alike…so it appears it doesn’t matter the size or length of blade – the question is universal across those who use and collect sharp and pointy things.</p>
<p>The terms themselves are easy to define and the etymology of each is somewhat easy to understand (that’s the origin of the term). Definition and Etymology explain <em>what</em> these items are, and to a degree, their purpose. When you compare the root meanings and etymology of sheath and scabbard – and holster for that matter – you see that a scabbard is also sheath, but a sheath is not also a scabbard. Similarly, a scabbard can be a holster, but a holster is not always a scabbard. That’s because the word sheath and holster is a derivatives of scabbard. If nothing else, that explains why they are so often used interchangeably.</p>
<p>What I see as the main contributor to this question repeatedly being asked is a lack of context for the <em>application</em> and <em>function</em>. Is it a sheath or a scabbard? Is it a frog or a throg? Wait, where does the Hanger or Baldric come into play? What about the Sling? By understanding the application and function, we then learn the How and Why. In a word…<em>context</em>.</p>
<p>Because we do not go around wearing a sword as part of our fashion wear, or a bayonet as part of our work attire, throgs, hangers, and baldrics are less prevalent in their use and general understanding today outside of the military. Since we do not wear the weapons these accessories support, there’s no application or function for us to reference. The pictures we see of our soldiers today do not have these elements on them as part of their uniform or gear, so they are no longer general knowledge terms. There is no context.</p>
<p>For us knife guys and gals, Tobias’ explanation in that same discussion was simple and bang on – and he expertly answers the original question. Mic drop…done. We can all go home now knowing when a sheath is a sheath and not a scabbard, and that a frog is not a reptile, but a hangy down thingy to hold a scabbard from a belt.</p>
<p>For the rest of us who thrive on useless trivia and want to really understand some differences between the terms and their applications, then I invite you to read on.</p>
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<p><strong>Sheaths, Scabbards, Frogs, and Throgs</strong></p>
<p>In their root meanings, the sheath and the scabbard perform the same function - they serve as a means of encasing and carrying a blade. As stated above, sheath is a derivative of scabbard, so this makes sense.</p>
<p>Likewise the frog and throg – they each serve to attach a scabbard to a belt. Because the purpose of each is so similar in function, they are often used synonymously. Grammatically then, it is acceptable to say sheath or scabbard, or frog or throg and be correct (for the most part). You could have the similar discussion between a dagger and a dirk.</p>
<p>What separates then a sheath from a scabbard and a frog from a throg is its context. As with anything in the world of knives, swords, and bayonets, there can be any number of things that either influence or impact the context – such as military traditions, weapon specifications, marketing, cultural norms, historical influences, etc. Sadly, sometimes the terms are based on what was described by someone else who didn’t know better. This is seen most often on descriptions for military pieces being sold by someone who has not made the effort to research it.</p>
<p>So why is this important? As a sword and bayonet collector, I want as much of the weapon’s ensemble, or kit, as possible. The more complete the kit, the more valuable it becomes – particularly for military items.</p>
<p>For example, obtaining an 1898 Imperial German officer’s sword is great. Getting it with its scabbard is fantastic! Getting the same sword with scabbard and its throg? That’s a rare find. Getting the sword, scabbard, throg, and hangers? OMG! Someone catch me, I’m going to faint!</p>
<p>The same is true for knives….if you are after an Imperial HK-5043 Field & Stream hunting knife combination set, you would want the Kamp King and the two blade fishing knife that came with the big fixed blade hunting knife, along with the combo carrying sheath that came with it.</p>
<p>To help illustrate what this whole discussion is about, here are some pic’s to help us get a visual, and perhaps some context as to what these different elements look like, and their application.</p>
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<p><strong>Sheath</strong></p>
<p>Here is a good example of a sheath. It’s your basic double stitched cowhide leather sheath with an attached belt loop (or integrated frog if you prefer) and cross-over strap and secure snap. It hangs from your belt, and it covers your knife. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732592061?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p>
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<p>Sheath designs vary in size and shape, and may include “value-added” elements such as a pocket for a sharpening stone, or extra straps for a variety of carrying options, as seen here:</p>
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<p>Here’s a slight twist in the discussion – and that’s when a sheath is not a sheath or a scabbard, but a holster, as illustrated by this high-end knife holster by WOOX.</p>
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<p>I know, don’t get me started. It just proves the point that market positioning can influence the terminology which adds to the fog. Is this holster also a sheath? Yes. But it has a frog…so doesn’t that make it a scabbard? Yes, but they call it a holster, so let’s move on.</p>
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<p><strong>Scabbard</strong></p>
<p>This is a good example of a bayonet scabbard. This one is for the Japanese Arisaka Type 30 bayonet. The scabbard is secured into a frog by means of a strap and buckle system. Notice the strap flange at the throat of the scabbard…that’s where the strap fits through and is buckled to the frog.</p>
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<p>And for Tobias, here is what he mentions in the referenced discussion – an M7 knife-bayonet with the M8A1 scabbard. He makes the point that US bayonet scabbards today are “integrated scabbards”, meaning the frog is permanently attached to the scabbard making it similar to a normal knife sheath.</p>
<p>Nod to you Tobias!</p>
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<p><strong>Frog</strong></p>
<p>That leads us to the frog – that belt accessory most associated with bayonet scabbards, but also has applications for some knives, daggers and dirks, and swords. This is one of several frog types for the Japanese Arisaka Type 30 scabbard above. Note the strap fitting through the scabbard flange to secure it within the frog.</p>
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<p><strong>Throg</strong></p>
<p>Next, the throg. Here too it is not exclusively used for swords, but also for some sword bayonets, as seen on this fine and rare Austrian Webern specimen:</p>
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<p>I know, looks like a frog, but it’s not…it’s a throg.</p>
<p>Here are some sword throgs. 1 and 2 are US Army and Air Force, 3 is US Army.</p>
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<p>Here, the top left is the US Navy CPO Cutlass throg, the top right is the US Coast Guard CPO Cutlass throg, and the bottom center is….you guessed it, the USMC Model 1859 NCO Sword throg.</p>
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<p>This is a sword belt with the throg attached:</p>
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<p><strong>The Hangers</strong></p>
<p>Next we add some hangers. Hangers are chains or straps that connect some sword and dagger scabbards to the throg or frog, which is then attached to the belt.</p>
<p>Here is my 1939 Luftwaffe 2nd model dagger (or dirk as some refer to it), complete with scabbard (not a sheath), original hangers, and original sword knot. This is a pretty good find….the only part missing from this kit is the frog that connects the hangers to the belt.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732617487?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732617487?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Just to keep things spicy, sword and dagger hanger sets are also referred to as slings, which differ from the sword slings worn over the shoulder.</p>
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<p><strong>Putting it all together</strong></p>
<p>Here are two US Army examples of the throg, hangers, and scabbard connected to the belt. Note the hangers connect at the scabbard rings at one end, and on the throg at the other. Photos are from the Marlow White Military Sabers website.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732619675?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732619675?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732619693?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732619693?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p>This is the throg for the West Point Cadet sword. Again it looks like a frog, but it’s not…it’s a throg. How do I know? Because that’s what the Army calls it.</p>
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<p><strong>Baldric and belt systems</strong></p>
<p>Finally, the belt systems, namely the baldric, sling, and Sam Browne belts. A baldric is a belt for a sword or other piece of equipment, worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip. What make it different than a sling? Design, era, and everything that makes a frog different from a throg.</p>
<p>Here are two examples of a typical and simple baldric. These are very popular now with Cosplay, reenactment groups, and theater.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732636674?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732636674?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p>Sword slings, however, are today’s military variety and used for swords and drums. Here are two versions of the US Army webbed sword sling with leather throgs. It too is worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip. </p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732630486?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732637288?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732637288?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>This is a historical British sword sling and throg:</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732638270?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732638270?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Lastly, the Sam Browne belt system with sword hangers and throg. This one pictured is the 1901 British model. I'll just note that the hangers on this example are also known as the sword sling. </p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732638699?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732638699?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732639267?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732639267?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p>So what have we learned…what’s the take away?</p>
<p>Well, knives have sheaths, but can also have scabbards. Knife sheaths typically have the frog integrated as part of the sheath to attach to a belt, and that some sheaths include additional straps to allow for a variety of carrying positions. Knives can also have scabbards and holsters. Daggers, dirks, and sometimes knives can also be suspended by hangers or a sling, which is then connected to a frog or attached directly to the belt.</p>
<p>Bayonets have scabbards, even if the bayonet is a knife with a muzzle ring. Scabbards have frogs that secure them to a belt…unless it’s a sword bayonet fitted with a throg that looks like a frog. Bayonets can also have a sling, or belt hanger, such as the AK-74 or the Yugo M70 knife bayonet.</p>
<p>Swords have scabbards too. Swords are worn with hangers or a scabbard sling which is attached to a throg, or a sword frog, which in turn is worn on a belt. Some swords, however, are connected directly to the throg which is either worn on a belt or attached to a shoulder sling. Swords can also be carried using a baldric or shoulder sling. </p>
<p>We learned that many things can influence the naming conventions of these accessories for our knives, swords, and bayonets. Some are legit, some are misidentified, some are historical, some are traditional, and some are grounded in military specifications. All these factors contribute to the inconsistency of both the naming conventions and their use. </p>
<p>As collectors, we love categories and we want everything to fit into it. Suffice it to say that whether you call it a sheath or a scabbard, a frog or a throg, hangers or a sling – you’ll be grammatically correct. Whether or not you will be accurate depends on the context. As we have explored, there is really no hard rule that a knife will always have a sheath, a bayonet will always have a scabbard, or that a sword will always be hung with a throg. </p>
<p>As for me and my collections, I want to be accurate in the nomenclature when I am making a purchase, as this adds value to the piece. But in general terms, I keep it simple in my discussions - all my knives, axes, and bladed tools have a sheath. Machete's....eh, take your pick. All my bayonets have a scabbard, and all my swords have a scabbard. And they all have hangy down thingy’s for my belt.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9732617487?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p>Gone But Back With Bucks Of Course!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-10-13:3181080:BlogPost:16870212021-10-13T20:44:38.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Been away for awhile, just got busy musically lately so have been a bit distracted with that after a 10 year absence, but of course collecting knives is still a passion, nothing has changed there. I have even lost track of all the knives I have gotten since my last post, but here are the knives I most recently got, there were a few others but I will post them when I get the chance. I have had a "thing" lately with Buck 310 Whittlers, (love 'em because they are rare and cool), and though they…</p>
<p>Been away for awhile, just got busy musically lately so have been a bit distracted with that after a 10 year absence, but of course collecting knives is still a passion, nothing has changed there. I have even lost track of all the knives I have gotten since my last post, but here are the knives I most recently got, there were a few others but I will post them when I get the chance. I have had a "thing" lately with Buck 310 Whittlers, (love 'em because they are rare and cool), and though they were hard to find for awhile they seem to show up for sale more often recently. Of course I try to get every one I can find while they are seemingly more abundant, and ended up with 7 as of today, (still looking for more). What's strange is the the one that has a 2019 date stamp on the tang. As far as I know they were discontinued by around 2000, which was the last time they were seen in the Buck catalog, but apparently Buck or someone with a lot of #309/310 blades laying around is repairing them and sending them back out. Which is also a bit strange as Buck has not produced #309's for quite some time either. How else would a Buck #310 Whittler show up with a 2019 date stamp? I also saw one with a tang stamped as a #309, not a #310, those are truly rare but unfortunately I lost that auction. All of those anomalies is what prompted me to keep buying them up as soon as I find them, because in knife collecting an "anomaly" can be a good thing. The dates I have are: 1994, 1997,1999(2), 2001, 2003(wooden display box), 2019. Considering that the 300 Series itself is disappearing from Buck's offerings I find it very interesting to have such a spread of date stamps. I once sent a '72-'86 #305 in to Buck to repair the master blade, they declined to do it and just sent me a new #305, that makes me wonder whether Buck is indeed replacing master blades on these 20 year+ old frames, or do they come from another source? I don't know, I'm supposedly a 300 Series expert and I don't know. Oh well, here is a 310 Whittler family photo.</p>
<p>I also recently got a 2019 #119 Special Fixed Blade because I just couldn't refuse the Walmart sale that was going on, and wanted one anyways. I also recently got a truly rare item, a #322 Congress, an SFO for SMKW from the 90's, (no date stamp, no model number stamp), this one surprisingly having been well used and sharpened, but still razor sharp and very usable, (they were expensive when new, I rarely see them in such used condition). I carry that one as an EDC now, preserving the unused models of that knife that I have for posterity. I think I posted photos of the other ones in this blog a while back, so scroll back if you want to see them.</p>
<p>Hopefully I can stop buying musical equipment for a while, and start seriously searching for knives again. Sorry I was away for so long but like it or not I'm back!</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718256?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718256?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718686?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718686?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718493?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9699718493?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>FREE SHIPPING @ Knife Center this weekend!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-09-11:3181080:BlogPost:16859382021-09-11T04:48:55.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>Hello again there everybody! (For some reason these words are going through my head in the voice of Nick Shabazz -- for those of you who don't know him, type his name into YouTube for incredibly informative knife reviews -- with a lot of dry but often intelligent humor. But I digress.)</p>
<p>What I am really posting about today is YET ANOTHER WEEKEND OF FREE SHIPPING, this time from Knifecenter.com. …</p>
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<p>Hello again there everybody! (For some reason these words are going through my head in the voice of Nick Shabazz -- for those of you who don't know him, type his name into YouTube for incredibly informative knife reviews -- with a lot of dry but often intelligent humor. But I digress.)</p>
<p>What I am really posting about today is YET ANOTHER WEEKEND OF FREE SHIPPING, this time from Knifecenter.com. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a></p>
<p>Why this weekend? No clue, but maybe they thought too many places were offering free shipping over Labor Day weekend, and this was a way to get a larger portion of the knife-buying demographic this weekend. I'm going to make a purchase over there, just to encourage them to keep doing these free shipping weekends, but no pressure on you to do so. However, if you were in the market for a knife purchase this weekend & you want to make that purchase without paying any money on shipping, I thought I'd try to help you out with the link below.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend">https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/free-shipping-this-weekend</a></p>
<p>ps: I'm not compensated by Knifecenter.com in any way, I just happen to shop there a lot -- & when I see free shipping, I like to tell everyone about it who might be interested. This excludes large or heavy items. However, if you were in the mood for a new Swiss Army knife, a classic Buck, or a Case pattern, or something more modern, maybe even "tactical," or even a fixed blade under 12" or so (I don't know the size cutoff), you can buy just that one knife & not have to tack on $8 or $9 or whatever it is to ship it. Usually they offer free shipping only for orders over $95, but a few weekends a year they offer free shipping with no minimum, & this just happens to be one of those weekends. Huzzah! (as they say).</p>FREE SHIPPING @ BladeHQ for Labor Day has begun!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-09-03:3181080:BlogPost:16854202021-09-03T22:30:00.000Zdead_left_knife_guyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/deadleftknifeguy
<p>And here's another BladeHQ sale -- more importantly with FREE SHIPPING (no minimum -- oversized items probably excluded)! </p>
<p>Here's the link: <a href="https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Labor-Day-Sale-2021--3648">https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Labor-Day-Sale-2021--3648</a></p>
<p>Oh, & the sale states that it runs through Monday. Oddly, there's a clock they gratuitously posted for the sale -- fine enough, but it runs down through midnight Sunday (&not Labor Day Monday, which was…</p>
<p>And here's another BladeHQ sale -- more importantly with FREE SHIPPING (no minimum -- oversized items probably excluded)! </p>
<p>Here's the link: <a href="https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Labor-Day-Sale-2021--3648">https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Labor-Day-Sale-2021--3648</a></p>
<p>Oh, & the sale states that it runs through Monday. Oddly, there's a clock they gratuitously posted for the sale -- fine enough, but it runs down through midnight Sunday (&not Labor Day Monday, which was likely their intent). </p>
<p>Anyway, thought it was worth posting, for anyone who might be interested!</p>Revisiting of an old topic....tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-08-14:3181080:BlogPost:16845452021-08-14T17:12:28.000ZSue OldsWidowhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SueOldsWidow
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Since we are seeing some knife shows resurfacing....It is always good to remember this.....</span></p>
<p>Knife Show Etiquette</p>
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<p>Knife shows are a lot of fun.</p>
<p>They are best however, when visitors follow a few basic rules of courtesy.</p>
<p>These are:</p>
<p>Do not handle knives without permission.</p>
<p>Do not touch the blade or the edge of any knife offered or</p>
<p>displayed as a collector's item.</p>
<p>Do not wipe off the blade of a…</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Since we are seeing some knife shows resurfacing....It is always good to remember this.....</span></p>
<p>Knife Show Etiquette</p>
<p></p>
<p>Knife shows are a lot of fun.</p>
<p>They are best however, when visitors follow a few basic rules of courtesy.</p>
<p>These are:</p>
<p>Do not handle knives without permission.</p>
<p>Do not touch the blade or the edge of any knife offered or</p>
<p>displayed as a collector's item.</p>
<p>Do not wipe off the blade of a knife. Let the exhibitor do it.</p>
<p>Do not open more than one blade of a folding knife at a time.</p>
<p>Do not block a sale table if you are only "window shopping."</p>
<p>If you have brought knives to trade or sell, obtain permission before</p>
<p>displaying them at or in front of someone's table.</p>
<p>Please do not interrupt or comment on any transaction</p>Just a quickie!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-04-30:3181080:BlogPost:16802162021-04-30T23:30:00.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Found this Camillus-made Buck #333 Toothpick SFO on the bay in a very poorly listed and photographed listing, watched it and ended up getting it for about half of what I paid for the other one I already had. Oh well, the more the better I guess.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>Found this Camillus-made Buck #333 Toothpick SFO on the bay in a very poorly listed and photographed listing, watched it and ended up getting it for about half of what I paid for the other one I already had. Oh well, the more the better I guess.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8875820496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>I'm out of control!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-04-10:3181080:BlogPost:16796612021-04-10T22:00:00.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Here we go again, the first photo shows just what arrived today, but there are more coming, (egads!!). Two Buck #112 Slim Selects, (in different colors so I can color coordinate. Doesn't everybody do that?), a new Buck offering, a #891 Spear Point fixed blade with 5160 Spring Steel blade coated with ceramic Cerakote for durability and rust prevention, and comes with hand stitched tactical sheath. I don't usually buy fixed blades, but I have been more and more interested in them lately. I…</p>
<p>Here we go again, the first photo shows just what arrived today, but there are more coming, (egads!!). Two Buck #112 Slim Selects, (in different colors so I can color coordinate. Doesn't everybody do that?), a new Buck offering, a #891 Spear Point fixed blade with 5160 Spring Steel blade coated with ceramic Cerakote for durability and rust prevention, and comes with hand stitched tactical sheath. I don't usually buy fixed blades, but I have been more and more interested in them lately. I especially wanted to have a 5160 bladed knife, and this one with ceramic coating convinced me to get this one. I also got another #302 Solitaire, which has become my newest favorite knife for EDC. Then of course I had to have a US-made Schrade LB7, just because I didn't have one yet, now I do.</p>
<p>I also have a very rare version of a Buck #319 Rancher coming that was supposed to arrive today, but instead I got a really nice #321 Bird Knife, I bet the guy who bought the #321 got my #319, so some details need to be worked out to get that situated. This was an AAPK purchase, so I guess we just wait and see. Cheers, stay tuned!</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8780242476?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8780242476?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8780246666?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8780246666?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>It's Sawcut Delrin Day!!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-03-26:3181080:BlogPost:16793312021-03-26T19:54:16.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Just got my second vaccine shot so gave myself permission to go on a binge. These arrived today: US made Schrade Old Timer #50T with very nice sawcut Delrin handles and original sheath, (3 3/4" closed), the sawcut handles are what attracted me, have never seen it on a lockblade. Also received a really nice Colonial lockblade, (do not know the model number), also with sawcut Delrin, SS blade, (4" closed), with original sheath. Bought this one because it is the first Colonial lockblade I have…</p>
<p>Just got my second vaccine shot so gave myself permission to go on a binge. These arrived today: US made Schrade Old Timer #50T with very nice sawcut Delrin handles and original sheath, (3 3/4" closed), the sawcut handles are what attracted me, have never seen it on a lockblade. Also received a really nice Colonial lockblade, (do not know the model number), also with sawcut Delrin, SS blade, (4" closed), with original sheath. Bought this one because it is the first Colonial lockblade I have ever seen, and this one is barely used, this will be in my EDC rotation. Buck #302, sawcut Delrin also, (3 7/8" closed), because I already have every #300 Series model ever made other than a #302, so this completes the collection. I started collecting the Camillus-made versions from 1967 to 1986, so that is why I didn't already have one, but now I am wondering why I didn't. This is actually a splendid pocket knife and will also go into my rotation, in fact it is in my pocket right now. On another note, when I went out to the mail box to retrieve these this morning, I learned my next door neighbor is positive for Covid, and getting sicker every hour. Now I am VERY glad I got my vaccinations, this is a little too close for comfort, (not to mention the three acquaintances of mine who died from Covid). I guess there are rewards for being old, I got my vaccine before a lot of other people, (btw: no bad side effects at all). That's all for now, stay tuned, there WILL be more. Cheers.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8719950696?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8719950696?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8719952298?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8719952298?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p></p>Couple of last known Bucks and a Barlowtag:iknifecollector.com,2021-03-16:3181080:BlogPost:16785742021-03-16T05:34:48.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>I just got two Bucks that are now discontinued, but I got them as the very last in stock at Copper and Clad. I had emailed Buck and asked if they were going to make either the #101 Folding Hunter Fixed Blade, or the #111 Folding Hunter again, (because I missed both when they did have them), and they said they had no plans to do so. I found that Copper and Clad had the #101 fixed blade, with one only left in stock, and they also had their exclusive #111 Folding Hunter with Sloped Bolsters,…</p>
<p>I just got two Bucks that are now discontinued, but I got them as the very last in stock at Copper and Clad. I had emailed Buck and asked if they were going to make either the #101 Folding Hunter Fixed Blade, or the #111 Folding Hunter again, (because I missed both when they did have them), and they said they had no plans to do so. I found that Copper and Clad had the #101 fixed blade, with one only left in stock, and they also had their exclusive #111 Folding Hunter with Sloped Bolsters, Rosewood Handles, and Stone Washed Drop Point 420hc blade, with only one of those left in stock. I managed to get them both. I already have a #101 BCCI Club Annual Knife, with Swirled Carbon Fiber Handles and Satin S30v steel, but I wanted a "user" version so I looked for a "stock" model. They came with Crelicam Ebony Handles and regular 420hc steel, but they are now considered discontinued. Both came with "stock" Black Leather Sheaths. Being "exclusive" I got the very last Copper and Clad #111, so that's cool in it's own right.</p>
<p> I also picked up a Craftsman Barlow off of the bay, mainly because I didn't have a Craftsman version yet, I got the one below in earlier this week. Not too bad condition considering it is carbon steel.</p>
<p>So, I got that addictive urge to buy new knives scratched, but my credit card ran away from home in the process, however I suspect it will come home when it gets hungry.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671342296?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671342296?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671343075?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671343075?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671344300?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8671344300?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Since the last time, maybe!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-02-12:3181080:BlogPost:16619892021-02-12T22:30:00.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>Here are my latest finds, a Camillus Marlin Spike without bolsters but with serrated blade, an SAK "Officers" model found at a local thrift store, and a Buck #813 Workman from 1993, (my daughter's birth year), with a double Maglite sheath and a small Maglite, (unfortunately not working, but a new digital one is on the way). The Marlin Spike is outwardly identical to a Buck #315 Yachtsman knife and is barely used if used at all, except this one has a serrated blade, which the Buck does not…</p>
<p>Here are my latest finds, a Camillus Marlin Spike without bolsters but with serrated blade, an SAK "Officers" model found at a local thrift store, and a Buck #813 Workman from 1993, (my daughter's birth year), with a double Maglite sheath and a small Maglite, (unfortunately not working, but a new digital one is on the way). The Marlin Spike is outwardly identical to a Buck #315 Yachtsman knife and is barely used if used at all, except this one has a serrated blade, which the Buck does not have, (or did they?). I will post a side by side photo and let you decide which is which, but I now have one of each bolstered and non bolstered in Buck and Camillus both. The SAK was at one of the best knife honey hole thrift stores in the county, I have found several collectible knives there. Of course I love them all but in this bunch I have to say the #813 is my favorite, it is in near unused condition and the blades are factory sharp, plus I like the sheath a lot, which the knife fits nicely. Dang, I also forgot to mention the 2014 Buck #501 with sheath I also found, (grandson's birth year. Is there a pattern forming here?). I like this one too and carry it often.</p>
<p>Of course I could buy more knives, but I couldn't resist another thrift store find yesterday, a Yamaha F-325 acoustic guitar in very good condition. As a former guitar repairman/technician I always liked this model Yamaha, or any Yamaha acoustic guitar, they are very well made and are usually easy to play, these are highly recommended as a first guitar for students. I'm no student, but the neck on this model fits my hand perfectly so since I always wanted one I just had to have it, (had to??). This one was offered at a reasonable $70, but it was "old guy" discount day at the thrift, so I got a good discount walking out with it only costing me around $60. When I worked at the music store we sold every used one of these we ever had for over $100, so at $60 I simply could not resist, (is that what they mean by "insider trading"?). I'll have to stay away from new knife purchases for a while to make up for it, but I'm glad I decided to buy it. I'll include a photo of that find also. So, it was a good week buying stuff I shouldn't have bought, (so what else is new?). Cheers! <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547993865?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547993865?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994255?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994255?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/>Both Camillus versions. below</a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994484?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8547994484?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Which is the Camillus? There are three Bucks and a Camillus in the photo below.</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548002300?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548002300?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548031276?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8548031276?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Chicago Cutlery Folding Hunterstag:iknifecollector.com,2021-02-12:3181080:BlogPost:16617582021-02-12T14:29:19.000ZThorvan Patten JR.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/ThorvanPattenJR
<p> I bought these because I thought they were Chicago Cutlery. I know Schrade made made some but there's no marks at all on them They're very well made. If they're "Seconds" I can't see anything wrong with them. What do you think? I haven't compared them to my other Chicago Cutlery folding hunters yet.…<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8546840079?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8546840079?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p> I bought these because I thought they were Chicago Cutlery. I know Schrade made made some but there's no marks at all on them They're very well made. If they're "Seconds" I can't see anything wrong with them. What do you think? I haven't compared them to my other Chicago Cutlery folding hunters yet.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8546840079?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8546840079?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Local hardware store sale!tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-01-31:3181080:BlogPost:16539872021-01-31T23:56:02.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>The local hardware store had their annual sale this weekend, I didn't go to buy a knife, because usually I can get better prices online, but today was different. I found a Bear & Son #753 fixed blade which was priced at $27.99, (7-1/8" total length with 3-1/8" blade), but the sales guy said they have had that particular knife in the showcase for years and it's price hadn't been updated. So, with 20% off I ended up getting it for $22.39. Not bad for a USA knife of any kind. Now I'm not a…</p>
<p>The local hardware store had their annual sale this weekend, I didn't go to buy a knife, because usually I can get better prices online, but today was different. I found a Bear & Son #753 fixed blade which was priced at $27.99, (7-1/8" total length with 3-1/8" blade), but the sales guy said they have had that particular knife in the showcase for years and it's price hadn't been updated. So, with 20% off I ended up getting it for $22.39. Not bad for a USA knife of any kind. Now I'm not a fan of B & S folders, their quality just doesn't stand up to scrutiny. I don't know why that is but I only ever bought a small B & S Stockman that I didn't like at all, none of the blades were centered, the blade grinds were uneven, in fact they all rubbed on an adjoining blade, and there were big gaps on the bone handles at the bolsters. I had bought it online or I would never have bought it had I seen it in person, but instead of going to the trouble of sending it back I gave it to my goddaughter who just happens to live in Alabama. She loved that it was made near where she lived so she put it in her cedar chest as a memento, so it worked out ok in the end. If my memory serves, I showed you and Donny that knife when I was at your place in 2016 Jan, then went to my goddaughter's place afterwards and left her that knife. This little knife, which shows a little corrosion on the brass handle pins because it sat in a glass case less than a mile from the ocean for several years before being bought, but I don't mind; I can clean that up easily. The only thing I didn't get was the box, but I bet it is in that showcase somewhere, so I'll go back in there next time I make a grocery run and get someone to look for it, (I wanted to get out of the crowd so didn't want to stop and look today, plus I had other shopping to do). I always go to the annual sale to stock up on things like light bulbs, (LED's of course), tools, (a new flush cutting cutter), disposable nitrile gloves, lamp sockets, etc, etc, but this time I added a knife to that pile. After sitting with it a while I got to liking it far more than I liked that little Stockman, it's very evenly sharp with a hollow grind, and a 440 SS blade with Stagalon handles, plus it came in a nice sheath. My opinion about B & S has risen a notch due to this little guy. It fits my hand well, yet takes up no more space than my Buck #112's in sheaths do on my belt, so I think I found a fixed blade suitable for EDC. So it was a good week, got a Covid test which came back negative and a new knife, so that made for a good week in my world. Cheers!</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8500891098?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8500891098?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8500891495?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8500891495?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>2014 Knives Celebrating Michaeltag:iknifecollector.com,2021-01-16:3181080:BlogPost:16529852021-01-16T23:35:09.000ZSyd Carrhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/SydCarr
<p>If I didn't mention it before my daughter was born in 1993, and my grandson Michael was born in 2014. Therefore I collect knives made in those years, it's kinda like popcorn, once you start you can't stop. It's the main reason I collect knives in the first place, to pass them down like my dad did for me.</p>
<p>The newest 2014 arrivals are pictured below, a 2014 Buck #501, and a 2014 Case #10254 Large Trapper in smooth Black Canvas Laminate, which I like very much by the way. I already have…</p>
<p>If I didn't mention it before my daughter was born in 1993, and my grandson Michael was born in 2014. Therefore I collect knives made in those years, it's kinda like popcorn, once you start you can't stop. It's the main reason I collect knives in the first place, to pass them down like my dad did for me.</p>
<p>The newest 2014 arrivals are pictured below, a 2014 Buck #501, and a 2014 Case #10254 Large Trapper in smooth Black Canvas Laminate, which I like very much by the way. I already have several 1993 Bucks in various models, and a 1993 Camillus Stockman I mentioned in a past blog post, but during a search for a sheath for this new Trapper, (I prefer to carry Large Trappers in a sheath), I found a 2014 Buck #301 Stockman I forgot that I had. So, in 2014's I have a Case Russlock Drop Point in Raspberry Jigged Bone, the aforementioned Buck #301 Stockman, and now a Buck #501 and a Case Trapper. That should be enough, but I will forget I said that and will be surfing for more in about an hour I'm sure. I spoke with my daughter today to ask if she wanted one, and she said she wants me to keep them and use them, (she will get them all someday anyway), I guess she gets it now about how cool it is to own something your father handled and used, like my dad's 1926 Kinfolks K380 Skinner that he bought as a birthday gift for himself in 1926, and later gave to me.</p>
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<p>This is my first Buck #501 and I must admit I kinda like it, small but large enough to fit my hand. This one came as sold with it's genuine Buck sheath, though it could use a sharpening from Buck, however I can do that myself if I wasn't so lazy about stuff like that. I did find a sheath for this new-to-me Case Trapper, an East German magazine holder for pistol clips I got from a surplus dealer, (for 5mm "Stazi" police pistol cartridges I was told), they are perfect for large trappers, (photo below). I had to eject a nice #329 Smooth Yellow Delrin Buck Trapper, (I have 3, so this was an "extra"), from the sheath, but it will look nice in my EDC tray, though I probably won't ever use it because that model is an SFO. Like I said these will be users and will now reside in my EDC rotation.</p>
<p>Well, it's getting close to NFL time around here, so cheers till next time!</p>
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