What are the 5 most common regrets listed by people on their death beds?  These are as listed in the article that I read as reported by nurses that work in end of life care and I thought I would share them with you.  I know that are certain times in my life I have been guilty of numbers 2 and 4.  It is probably something we all should think about and live each day to its fullest.

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected…

I am still struggling a bit with getting the desired edge on my knives.  I am using a couple of Arkansas stones and while sharp my knives seem to fall just short of where I want them to be.  I attribute this to my not being able to maintain a consistent proper angle while sharpening.  I have read about some of the sharpening systems and I am tempted to buy one but when you read the comments on the internet each product claims to be the best.  Makes it hard to make the right choice.  How…

I tend to really focus on some very specific patterns in my small traditional collection.  I really enjoy the coke bottle.  What about you?  Would love to see photos or hear stories about your favorite patterns.  This Case is the one that started it all for me.…

What are your most used knives? Past and Present. Before I started to accumulate a bunch of knives, I carried one knife every day, the same one. Now with so many choices, I usually have a different EDC each day. And then I have knives I have used for specific…

That knife you just aquired has a tang stamp that ID 's the maker. Most of us are familier with 95 percent of the manufactuers, but what about new collectors or a stamp that we just havent looked at before?

where do you go to ID a knife ? what is you personal choice of reference? 

This may help new and old collectors alike.

Coyotes hanging around looking for veal, this one found lead!

thank you IKC

These two knives are both carbon steel knives that see a lot of use. The top one, I have let form a nice patina and the bottom one I have not. To keep the bottom knife from forming a patina, all I do is polish it, once in a while.

  The reason for me to write this article is to show that just because you own a carbon steel knife, you don't have to have one with a…

i just want to say thank you to miss jan,while we set on on butts she is working for us!god bless you!you are the queen on ikc.

My step dad was Darrel Ensign… His Father being Joe Ensign, My grandfather & his brother helped Gill start up their company in Manti, UT in the late 60's in a lil old gas station!! 

Lets see the pictures and tell us what kind of knives you have found at Yard sales, Estate sales, Rummage sales

etc... I run across many deals some really great knife finds , some just fun silly finds.

I feel a little lost not knowing how and what to do, but since I am among friends I'll just post a pic and see what blows up!

I am and have been involved with a lot of knife clubs, not one of them has brought the pleasure and fun that iKC has

the clubs always end up the  same, fewer people show, except to get the club knife. Lots of disagreements

arguments, etc,,, Hard feelings over chosen or not chosen ideas. iKC is a fresh exciting idea cultivated by a group in a knife club that just happens to be online. The perspective here is open, friendly and never dull!

So, i try to expose all my…

I would guess any collector that aquires a collection over time has surley been plauged by the Conterfeiter 

I know I have, has this happend to you? If so tell me about it, show me the picture if you have it 

Sometimes you are victim and dont know that you are ...

Cherry's Sister Jennifer is doing much better , she is off the resperator, and will be out of ICU in the next day or so,

the flood of prayers and cards... gifts... really made our spirits shine!  Thank you iKC friends... there is no place like home

Terry and Cherry Ray

I know that here on iKnifeCollector.com we are all expecting a plethora of new knife reviews from Shot Show 2014 but I have to admit that one of the announcements that piqued my interest was the announcement of the new Glock Model 42 in .380ACP.  In my humble opinion, Glock has spent too much time resting on its laurels and not competing in the fast growing semi-auto handgun market.  Consumers are still begging…

Well, here is my…