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IS A KNIFE ALSO A TOOL

I have been talking to others to see what their opinion was on this.. some says a knife is just that a knife. i have a different take on this .do you? i have seen and also used my knife for many other things besides cutting.have you?i have used my knife for many things.i have used them for a pry tool and wire strippers, bottle opener,hammer and i know im forgetting a few things .so i would think this would put a knife in the tool category.for many years a knife was used to help build a cabin in… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 23, 2011 at 13:10 — 12 Comments

Return after a long time

I just came back to this page after a long time. It is really nice and I would like to come very often. I signed in and tried to join a chat, but could not for the life of me see where to "send" a message.

Added by Gerard Smith (Gerry) on June 22, 2011 at 20:24 — 2 Comments

US ARMED FORCES

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…

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Added by James Shackelford on June 17, 2011 at 9:00 — 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Scott King

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

Added by Jan Carter on June 12, 2011 at 21:23 — 4 Comments

what is the best steel for a knife for every day use

i know everybody likes different steels for there knives my question is for the money and performance which is the best steel for a knife that you use everyday.i have a sog flash II that has aus 8 steel that is my edc it was sharp right out of the box and has held up well and the price i paid was very good.is this a good steel for edc versus price or would it be 440c or 1095 now remember this is for light duty work and for edc...the reason i wrote this here i did not won't to take up somebody… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 5, 2011 at 20:20 — 9 Comments

In Memoriam ZDP-189 Knife Steel

ZDP-189...... This is a new steel to me, I was wondering if anyone is familar with this steel or maybe even owns a knife made with it. I see it is tempered in the mid 60's RC. I think it was developed in Japan but not sure.

Added by Robert Burris on June 2, 2011 at 15:50 — 10 Comments

ANY CAMERA SUGGESTIONS?

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

Added by KENT GABLE on May 31, 2011 at 22:00 — 8 Comments

I K C BRINGING FRIENDS TOGETHER

I AM PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF IKC. THIS SITE HAS BROUGHT ALOT OF FRIENDS TOGETHER. EVERY SINCE I HAVE JOINED I HAVE MET SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE KNIFE WORLD.THEY ARE WILLING TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY.AS TO WANTING TO KNOW WHAT YOUR KNIVES ARE WORTH TO ASKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SITES ON THE INTERNET TODAY.AND I AM GLAD I AM A PART OF THIS GREAT SITE.IF YOU WANT A GREAT SITE TO BELONG TO THIS IS THE ONE.MANY FRIENDS MANY KNIVES AND MANY LAUGHS.THANK YOU… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on May 25, 2011 at 19:10 — 7 Comments

I want to be sure everyone gets a chance to bid on this wonderful knife going for a great cause

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

I wanted to get this Wounded Warrior Project auction in before Memorial Day. This is a rare Great Eastern knife and a real find for anyone interested in the 53 Stockman. To the best of my knowledge, only 4 of the Northfield 538311's were made with the Ancient Kauri Wood. This is one of them. Very good looking and extremely hard to find!…

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Added by Jan Carter on May 23, 2011 at 19:23 — No Comments

LADIES WANTED - Men welcome

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

10 years ago I felt like an…

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Added by Jan Carter on May 15, 2011 at 18:30 — 12 Comments

collecting knives a passion or addiction

I don't know about you guy's but i say it is a passion my wife on the other hand think's it has turned into a addiction.what ever it may be thats what i love to do.like so many others on this site knives is our lives from collecting them to selling,or trading to making them it is our life.now i grant you there is a lot worse things we could with our money .but this hobby hurt's no one and helps alot.and you meet so many good people in this hobby that it has made me get up in the morning and… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on May 8, 2011 at 20:17 — 5 Comments

ATTENTION: Sale of an Oregon Knife Maker's Shop Tools and Knife Making Materials

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!

Added by Terry Waldele on May 7, 2011 at 1:52 — 3 Comments

In Memoriam It is so good to have friends who got your back!

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…

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Added by Scott King on May 3, 2011 at 18:00 — No Comments

The Cleaner Collector

Friend's let's talk about cleaning you knives! First of all we started collecting knives to keep and let that hobby

grow into something you can share with others. When you show your knives off to a friend or guest, you don't

want to hear the words why does this one have rust spots or looks green on the brass !! That's is what's going to

happen without keeping your knives cleaned and oiled on a regular schedule. A knife collector keep's their eyes open on their knives. There are… Continue

Added by Doug Scearce on May 2, 2011 at 9:00 — 3 Comments

Easter Dinner

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.

Added by Frank Stennett on April 23, 2011 at 18:57 — 9 Comments

2021 Calendar Knives, Importers, and Retailers associated with Boker

Just a little list of knife brand names and trademarks known to be associated with, or manufactured by Boker. (Both in Solingen and USA):

Arbolito - Spanish for "little tree". South American branch. Argentina.

Boker Plus - Boker's current "international" brand. Made in Tiawan and China.

Boker USA - Started in 1899 when H. Boker & Co. purchased the Valley Forge plant. Ended U.S. production in 1983.

Casa Boker - Hardware store founded…

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Added by Ricky Ray on April 17, 2011 at 19:00 — 5 Comments

happy birthday i.k.c.

i thought this cake would be appropriate for i.k.c. birthday i want to thank scott and everyone responsible for starting and keeping all the good work up so we can enjoy this site.to all of you who help to make this site what it is today.you know who you are thank you for a great site we all can enjoy.happy birthday.you have to cut the cake your self.thanks …

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Added by stephen tungate on April 15, 2011 at 12:36 — 5 Comments

iKC Founders Day Celebration 2011

Another year has past and now iKC has hit the 2 year mark.

2 years ago there was…

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Added by iKC Gift Shop on April 14, 2011 at 0:30 — 8 Comments

Knife Manufacturers And distributers ,

Amherst Cutlery- Undetermined

Bear & Son- All Models made "in house"

in Jacksonville, AL

Boker- Most Models made in Baumwerk Factory -

Solingen, German / Models

marked "Arbolito" made in Buenos Aires, Argentina /

Models marked MAGNUM made in China

Browning- All Models made in China /

Licensed & Imported jointly by Smoky Mountain Knife Works & Blue Ridge

Knives

Buck- Some Models made in China (Model #'s with X7XX or… Continue

Added by James O Phillips on April 13, 2011 at 6:30 — 7 Comments

In Memoriam Knife Shows & Events of interest to iKC Members

I'll never forget my first Knife Show. I didn't know a soul there, only knew I liked knives and the hobby of collecting them.

After living in the iKC Community, I've learned most members have yet to attend one- for whatever reasons, but we who attend shows know if these members went they'd experience even more fun with our hobby, plus they'd meet folks as…

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Added by Scott King on April 4, 2011 at 20:44 — No Comments