There is no doubt, iKC is different than any other knife place on the web. The members here feel like they are sitting down across from each other in a friendly place to talk and show our common interest- knives.
In fact, I love fellow iKC member Steve Wells quote- "What a fantastic way to meet collectors. It is like they are coming in your own house, and having a cup of coffee." To me that's iKC in a peach-seed. :)
But what you may not realize and the reason I've… Continue
Many of you already know I publish an online knife collector news source called Cutlery News Journal. CNJ recently celebrated its first year and offers all type knife collector and industry news. Now if you have been a member here for very long you probably already know I have a bit of a twisted sense of humor and at times it oozes out it.
CNJ covers a broad range of knife related topics. I relate current events (economic and… Continue
We love iKnifeCollector and yet some of the how to use the features of our community are unfamiliar to us, aren't they?
In fact, I'll go as far as to say, there are tons of "things" to do and add that we simply haven't found yet.
To that end, I've added a new area, particularly for the newest members, and one that will grow. It provides us with short video lessons on different aspects of the iKC Community.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
THE BEST WEAPON IS THE MIND...
-You think your ENEMIES are going to stand still while you shoot them? What if you're leading men or responsible for people other than yourself?
-What if you're outnumbered, unarmed? You have to Think, Plan, and Strategize.
-What if you're in a harse environment with no food, water, and shelter? You have to IMPROVISE, ADAPT, AND OVERCOME.
-What… Continue
Knives take many forms. Drop by our Axes group if you want to expand your horizons. You can read about my "420" saw, the best in the world for one-person harvesting of firewood around the camp. Think about it — a saw is just a bunch of little sharp knives attached to a long handle. Axes are for splitting wood. They were replaced 150 years ago by saws for felling purposes. And what about the Dutch Oven??
Have you ever sold a knife that you still had emotional strings attached to? The continued attachment could be for many different reasons, including it signifying an event in your life, the person who sold/gave it to you or maybe it is simply because you like it.
In many cases, years may have even passed since you turned over its custodianship to another fellow collector, and yet, there is still just something about that knife that speaks to you.
I know this type post is unusual for a blog and should be in New Member or For Sale areas, but I wanted to let all collectors who need additional knife book resources.
Russ Altamore, a big time elephant toenail collector and friend of mine passed away in 2005. The executor of his estate contacted me today to let me know about his library sale. I have purchased from this gentleman before. He is a good seller.
- One of my folders
- mini pry bar
- phone
- wallet w/ Swisscard
- keys on a paracord lanyard w/ fenix E01
- lighter (even though I dont smoke, I just like fire, im sure im not alone!! haha)
- Watch
- Leatherman Surge (If I can)
I have always loved knives and enjoyed them, but I have just recently begun to collect knives. I like to use my knives, so I suppose im more of an EDC kinda guy.
My current knives are
- Spyderco Tenacious- Steel 8Cr13MoV, straight edge, black G-10 handle scales, stainless liners
I promise not to get sentimental in this post, so don't worry.....just hang with me though, OK?
We started gathering knife collectors now- what about 4 months ago? Now when I step back and just look at how far our community has come- I am amazed.
Like you, I have to work hard to keep ends meeting. Well, as part of my real job is traveling. That's the bad part (I really don't like to be away from my family), but the good part is what I was able to do today- and that is-… Continue
If you have ever been a slave of something, then you will feel for what one of our members is going through right now. I'm asking you to contact him to encourage him in his quit smoking effort. We are a community here. At the risk of sounding over mushy, our support for one another through life, is a direct byproduct our what we have going on here.
To those who don't or haven't ever smoked, quitting smoking probably sounds like a no-brainer and no prob, but if you have quit or tried… Continue
The Hammer is I held in June went great. We had over 40 people anctious to teach and learn about bladesmithng.
Chris Paul taught wax carving for fittings and discussed different casting procedures.
Mark Eyer demonstrated leather working and sheath making.
Mike Alexander talked about Bowies and showed us how to bring out the grain on maple with acid & heat.
Butch Sheeley forged up a hawk out of wrought iron and a high carbon bit.
Erik Nelson talked about making… Continue
Some people might think I'm Un-American because of how I can appreciate how Russia controlled it's people (touched on in my "You know what's wrong with Society blog).
Well I also love the Russian National Anthem (Red Star Army Chorus) used in this AK-47 video. Their National Anthem is more grandiose, moving, so awe inspiring!!! That's one thing about the good ole' U.S.A. my right to feel and think this… Continue
As promised, here’s a more detailed explanation of the Senate’s passage of Amendment 1447- the act removing the broadening of the Custom & Border Patrol’s definition of a Switchblade.
Instead of attempting to reword and characterize the action, please allow me to provide Doug Ritter’s detailed explanation. Doug is the founder and chairman of Knife Rights- an knife advocacy organization that has been at the forefront of this effort to prevent the proposed ban.…
I haven't been around because of school and work. Summer school is officially over now, so hopefully I will make time for this place. I made an A in that class if anyone cares! Woot go me!
anyway, we've been looking into that new movie " the last house on the left" and totally bought the old 70's version. It was PRETTY crazy I must say. Of course there are some CORNY parts in it...but towards the end I couldn't stop thinking how intense it was for it's… Continue
This first knife fight from High Art/Exposure/Grand Arte(1991-different titles in different countries) is very realistic...a knife fight will most likely be over in 20-30 seconds...rarely last 2 minutes... that would be an eternity...
1st assailant got it through the subclavian artery and the 2nd through the adominal aorta..."Lights out in London" for… Continue
We all pass through significant events in life- Rites of Passage, they are called, by virtue of simply being alive. Examples include, a first kiss, turning 16, graduating from high school, getting married, having a child, the death of a parent, as well as our own eventual death (obviously, that's the last one), these are some of the passageways we must pass through as we travel… Continue