I just thought I'd mention that if some of you might be interested in insuring your knife rights or obtaining information on proposed knife legislation you may want to check out the "American Knife & Tool Institute" (AKTI) at www.akti.org

This organization has information and can keep you advised on knife laws. They are supportive of our knife rights and promote educating the public. Donations for membership are welcomed however you can join up as…

Well, I don't know how everyone else is faring from the summer heat but my brains are about baked and it's only the first week in July! Here in North Texas we get some pretty good heat during the summers. When I was younger I could handle it with no problems. Well so far June ended up the 4th hottest average temperature ever in my part of the country. Now after 5 days of July we are in a over 100 streak every day.

The forecast is not any help either. The 7 day forecasts most…

foreign soil.  So while his make me smile with the Norman Rockwell image's he invokes, mine bring a different feeling.  The 4th of July is an American tradition.  A time where we celebrate our independance as a…

In my opinion, Fontenille-Pataud makes the most beautiful European (not only French) production knives.

I'm fond of their skills.

They have Laguioles...…

I now have the opp0rtunity and potential to begin making products for our Troops. My first order is from an established and highly decorated Officer. I have also revised the Colt 1911 Pistol Holster to a more effecient model. The Officer I am working for has been able to draw and shoot, taking out the intended target, in 7/10 th's of a second. WOW !!! Don't mess with this guy, especially when he is packing his 1911 in my new holster design. Sorry, no pictures are available as this…

Thank you for all you have done and for giving us this wonderful community

I'm trying to get some suggestions on what kind of camera is req'd. to take good, clear close up shots of knives for this website & also for taking shots suitable for advertising on eBay. They recommend a 1000 pixxel camera which seems like an awful lot to me?

Any suggestions for a suitable & hopefully not too expensive camera?

Thanks, Kent Gable 

Wounded Warrior Auction ~ Bid here 538311 Kauri Wood RARE!!

Know I know that seems like a unexpected request here but hear me out.

10 years ago I felt like an…

Someone in McMinnville, Oregon has listed their grandfather's entire stock of knife making tools, equipment and huge stock of materials for sale in the Portland, Oregon craigslist.  If you're interested, here's the link to the craigslist listing.  This listing includes a link to a site with over 260 pictures of the sale items. 

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/2365027681.html

Good hunting, friends!

Wow! That's about how I sum it up. What am I talking about? Well, the last two weeks.

Actually it is a blur now as I try to recount what's gone on. The thing that stands out in my mind are the storms. The horrible storms we've had pass through our parts down here in Alabama. I can't say life is returning to normal because so many people have lost their life, or had it totally tragically displaced. If you haven't seen this monster storm-check this…

            Ham, potato salad, broccoli casserole, buns, deviled eggs, sweet potato pie with cool whip and sweet tea. Just me and the wife. We will see all the kid and grand kids later in the day so we cut back on having a big meal this year. See ya'll at the Palmetto cutlery knife show next weekend. I want a knife so bad.