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New Community Feature- Video Tutorials

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.



Two lessons are… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 12, 2009 at 20:42 — No Comments

READ: Exercise your brain-Knowledge is Power/THE MIND IS THE BEST WEAPON...



"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

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on August 12, 2009 at 17:40 — 2 Comments

A Real Firewood Saw is Just a Bunch of Knives

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??

Added by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on August 11, 2009 at 15:26 — No Comments


In Memoriam
Once a favorite- always a favorite

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.



Several years ago I sold… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 10, 2009 at 10:00 — 1 Comment


In Memoriam
Instant Knife Book Library For Sale

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.



If you are new to… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 8, 2009 at 14:00 — 1 Comment

My EDC

- 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)

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 3, 2009 at 16:59 — 2 Comments

Update on info on knives

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



- Spyderco Delica 4- Steel VG-10, straight edge, black FRN handle scales, stainless liners



- CRKT M1-13D - Greg Lightfoot tactical design



- SOG Flash I - Assisted… Continue

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 3, 2009 at 16:30 — 1 Comment

Future Purachases

What do ya'll think of these choices?

Spyderco - Native

CRKT - M16

Kershaw - Leek

SOG - Flash II

Coldsteel - Pendleton Mini Hunter

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 2, 2009 at 10:00 — 3 Comments


In Memoriam
Thanks iKC Members!

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

Added by Scott King on July 22, 2009 at 17:30 — 2 Comments


In Memoriam
Need your help to support one of our members!

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

Added by Scott King on July 22, 2009 at 8:17 — 5 Comments

Hammer-in

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

Added by Adlai Stein on July 18, 2009 at 17:30 — 3 Comments

UN-AMERICAN...PERHAPS...



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

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on July 12, 2009 at 0:30 — 7 Comments


In Memoriam
SUCCESS IN THE SENATE TO PROTECT OUR KNIFE RIGHTS!

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.…



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Added by Scott King on July 11, 2009 at 9:51 — 2 Comments

Southern Bells

Kaylin and Karlee
Great Smokey Mountains
July 4th, 2009

Added by J.J. Smith III on July 10, 2009 at 0:21 — 9 Comments

Long time no see guys! Movie interest, Knife update and teaser!!

Hey ya'll,



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

Added by Wilma Slicer (Lynsie) on July 6, 2009 at 22:30 — 3 Comments


In Memoriam
On a lighter note.....almost added to my other collection the other day

One of the fun things about iKC is our Groups. The interests represented by all the iKC Groups are all over the board.



Well, not long ago, Anthony (ChanceToFade) started a Group called Other Collections, for folks who have collections, in addition to knives.



Needless to say, I am a member of that Group also by virtue of my unintended collection of.....speeding tickets. I won't bore you… Continue

Added by Scott King on July 6, 2009 at 19:30 — 8 Comments

HIGH ART/EXPOSURE/GRAND ARTE-Knife Fight...



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

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on June 27, 2009 at 16:30 — 2 Comments


In Memoriam
A Rite of Passage in the Life of a Knife Collector- Memoirs of a Knife Collector

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

Added by Scott King on June 27, 2009 at 9:30 — 1 Comment


In Memoriam
Technical Difficulties with iKC Community

The iKC Community must have caught a virus or we've got a hacker....it seems all the redmen have been replaced with our dear friend J J's pic somehow...I'll check with NING and be back as soon as I get an update.

Added by Scott King on June 25, 2009 at 17:59 — 14 Comments

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESS/SENATE

IN MAINE, SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS, US SENATE, SITS ON THE COM: THAT WILL HEAR THE PROPOSAL TO BAN- ASSISTED OPEN, OR ROBO KNIVES.

I HAVE EMAILED HER, AS WELL AS SENATOR OLIMPIA SNOWE, TO ASK FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS ATTEMPT TO TAKE AWAY A NOTHER TOOL, & A RIGHT TO CARRY THE TOOL.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE, PLEASE ALL, EMAIL US CUSTOMS, BORDER PATROL, ET ALL!

Added by James H. Graham on June 25, 2009 at 15:30 — 1 Comment

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