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iKC Merchandise...

Create your own iKC merchandise.

Its easy with ZAZZLE.

Added by iKC Gift Shop on March 5, 2010 at 15:41 — No Comments

Fashionable Quote

"Once you can accept the universe as being something expanding into an infinite nothing which is something, then wearing stripes with plaid is easy." - Albert Einstein

Added by kage on March 3, 2010 at 19:35 — No Comments

300 year old Sticky Pine Knives project

Received a piece of 300 year old sticky pine from Andy the Axeman. I decided I will cut it in two for two full tang knives. I will make one Bowie for myself and a Nessmuk for Andy. Attached herewith the progress pics. I have forged the Bowie from an old file and the Nessmuk from a Land Cruiser suspension. I have finished the Bowie off with a Bleach etch to give it an aged look, and it will receive an iron guard and pommel. Will update this blog with progress pics as I go…

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Added by Hylton Rutherford on February 23, 2010 at 12:23 — 8 Comments

Want Some Entertainment you do not get in the knife Biz Often? A Real Knife Auction Live.... CUSTOM MAKERS and FOLDER COLLECTORS ALIKE

Friends,

SO I have complained about eBay but not enough, frankly it's overwhelming to decide what more print worthy than somethings else you see the next day.... Ergo writer's block AKA Lazy writer syndrome.....

Sorry I have been consumed too but I do have some great stats..... CASE Vintage knives are up about 20% in volume of offerings, overall Case Volume of offering has increased from 5,400 in September to over 7,000 now.

Buzz…

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Added by Frank Evans on February 21, 2010 at 18:32 — No Comments

3rd annual Macabee Knives / MOB Hammer -In

Hey everyone it's that time of year again to start planning for this years

hammer-in Mark Eyer and Kitty Guinsler have generously given us use of their

11 acres in Johnstown Ohio so we can expand to a 3 day event with even more

room instead of trying to cram you all into my back yard. There are hotels

near by as well as plenty of room for camping. This is an open event for

beginners to experts. So put June 18th - the 20th on your calendar and prepare to have

fun with… Continue

Added by Adlai Stein on February 20, 2010 at 18:43 — No Comments

What is under the CRKT Bear Claw scales?

I've always wanted a CRKT Bear Claw since I saw it long ago. I was into knives and martial weapons since I was a kid, but when I saw a hawkbill blade somewhere and then eventually learned of the Bear Claws and then the Karambit, i knew I wanted one of each.

But what happened was I skipped the Bear Claw as I couldn't find any here in the Philippines. I was able to find a Karambit quickly enough, A Mantis Cinq3, then I found a decent hawkbill blade, a knockoff…

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Added by Relly Carpio on February 9, 2010 at 23:00 — No Comments

In Memoriam Loading Photos within iKC- Resize your pics for faster loading tutorial video

cKc Knives Group founder and knife maker, Kyley Harris created this instructional video encouraging members and showing them how to reduce photo file sizes. Uploading large high resolution file sizes reduces loading time for pages within iKC.

Check it out. Your fellow iKC members will appreciate it. Thanks…

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Added by Scott King on February 7, 2010 at 19:05 — 1 Comment

New Albums

I've decided to be more active here on iKnifeCollector. So, to start with, I posted five new photo albums including shots of me taking apart a CRKT Russ Kommer Bear Claw that I got as a gift from Nino Lopez of X. O. Knives.

Do please check my albums and comment.

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Until that day, 'til all are one.

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"Such heroic nonsense." -Megatron

Transformers the Movie… Continue

Added by Relly Carpio on February 6, 2010 at 6:35 — No Comments

Thoughts on the Impending Winter Olympics Preperations

I'd rather live in a personal state of security, than in a Public Police State.

Added by kage on February 5, 2010 at 19:42 — No Comments

I'm Now A Buck Knives Collectors Club Lifetime Member

I am now an official member of the Buck Knives Collectors Club, Inc. (BCCI).

My Member No. is 1972.

I have wanted to join the club for years, but just didn't ever make it happen.

When I was a teen my mother was going to pay for my membership as a Christmas gift, but I wanted something else more that year. So it just never happened. The Club was pretty new back then.

In December my mother passed away.… Continue

Added by Sunil Ram on February 5, 2010 at 0:36 — 8 Comments

Smith

For all the "Smiths" out there - - -

My dad had a story that he'd tell me;

He said that, long ago, when the world was young, everyone had the name of "Smith".
If someone screwed up, bad enough, they had to change their name.

Still a "SMITH".

Added by J.J. Smith III on February 3, 2010 at 12:04 — 9 Comments

In Memoriam The Itch

I cant' stand it. I must be allergic, cause I've got the itch- really bad.

It's like walking through Kudzu here at iKC. Well, the truth is it's not the kudzu that makes me itch- it's the Chiggers (red bugs) living in Kudzu and they eat me alive. They make me itch like crazy. Well, it's not iKC that makes me itch either- it's the knives on display here.

What's the point about… Continue

Added by Scott King on January 31, 2010 at 14:00 — 2 Comments

Characterizing

Once you reach a certain level of technical proficiency at any endeavour,
the only thing that separates you from all others is your character,
and how you incorporate it into that endeavour.

Added by kage on January 25, 2010 at 12:31 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam The Community at iKnifeCollector Factoids

There is nothing like iKC anywhere on the web.

When I first was introduced to this community format/technology back early last year there was no doubt in my mind it would ~~make~~ provide for (cause "WE" are the community)- the next generation knife collector community. I'm also going to guess it will remain the most cutting-edge technology until the real geeks of the world make it so we can show our knives to each other in 3-D or High Def, or until we can use… Continue

Added by Scott King on January 24, 2010 at 22:00 — 6 Comments

I love it when they say "Show me"

Last night our training group attended a dinner for a group of roughly 500 people with interest in self-defense. Our group along with other groups had a table to explain what we offer. I had several interesting knifes out on the table which drew considerable attention. At one point one of the attendees ask for a demo of a tool/knife called the Gunting, he said "show me" what this tool can do. After using the Gunting on him to move him in escort position and then control methods I ended up with… Continue

Added by Kevin S Gallagher on January 23, 2010 at 8:38 — 5 Comments

JAT (Just A Thought)

It's not a question of whether you believe in God,

It's more of a question of whether God believes in you...

And that will never happen, unless you believe in your Self.

I walked in the shadow of God.

Down a celestial path through the Ages.

Midway past the Age of Perfection,

God turned and told me to leave.

I asked why?

The reply came...

Belief in you is gone,

Your purpose will never be achieved.

Leave now and… Continue

Added by kage on January 22, 2010 at 21:03 — 2 Comments

Mid Ohio Bladesmiths

I've been talking about this for a about 6 months or so now and I think life has calmed down enough to get the Mid Ohio Bladesmiths off the ground. I would like to have a formal meeting to pick a board of directors and get the legal process going at the end of January or the beginning of February.. I would also like to talk about topics such as the rights members have, the articles of incorporation how much to charge for annual membership and what those monies and donations go to and things… Continue

Added by Adlai Stein on January 22, 2010 at 6:30 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Follow iKnifeCollector on Twitter

iKnifeCollector is now tweeting. Yes, iKC members and interested followers can now receive updates, announcements and community tidbits easily and remotely.

I'm always looking for better ways to communicate and keep folks up to speed on the goings-on here and have decided Twitter is the answer.

What is Twitter? In a nut-shell, it's a mobile web-based network designed for instant- short messaging.

Why am I using another tool when iKC is the… Continue

Added by Scott King on January 20, 2010 at 16:00 — No Comments

Powder Steel Damascus

Someone asked about making damascus with powdered steel. Here is a brief overview based on my knowledge and experience. This info is based on making carbon steel damascus. You can introduce small quantities of stainless to carbon steel damascus and continue to treat it (and heat-treat it just like carbon steel). Most of time you see a repeating pattern in a blade, you are seeing powder steel damascus. Often when you see bolsters with the same pattern, you are seeing powder steel damascus. Here… Continue

Added by Paul J Granger on January 19, 2010 at 11:29 — 5 Comments

A True Tale of Life and Reality...MY REALITY.

WoundedEagle's Trail

The world today is a complicated, confusing place that is slowly sapping Humanity of its spirituality and inner peace. This reality is something we are urged to accept and apply in our daily living, but this is not a requirement of life! We need to make a conscious decision to change for ourselves…without influence of those around us.

Lets turn from the chaos for a moment and focus on our basic needs for… Continue

Added by Jim Norman on January 16, 2010 at 22:00 — 2 Comments