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October 2009 Blog Posts (18)

2 more Damascus Knives

Hi everyone,

just got 2 more Damascus knives from William Edward...these 2 are really amazing aqnd the pics don't do them justice, take a look and let me know what you think...

1, Handle Material ... Lapis Lazuli Handle with Damascus Steel Bolsters

Blade Material ... DAMASCUS STEEL 280 LAYERS |||| FULL TANG NICE FILE WORK ||||

Maker's Name ... WILLIAM EDWARD

2, Handle Material OLIVE & PAKKA WOOD HANDLE with MOSAIC PINS

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Added by Richard Owens on October 30, 2009 at 17:00 — 1 Comment

All the Knives on eBay

All the knives on eBay

Over in one of iKC’s discussion areas, Scott had this factoid about “All the knives on eBay” and his post made me begin to think about. It made me think a lot of how eBay has driven this business without much concern for the wishes or needs of buyers and sellers, or more importantly, the historical manor knife buying, selling and trading occurred prior to their existence.

Few of us can say we have not used eBay ourselves… It is the new 24/7… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on October 30, 2009 at 16:33 — 13 Comments

Award winning knifemaker Terry Renner becomes Puma Knives authorized restoration craftsman

For Immediate Release: October 30, 2009

Terry Renner, award winning knifemaker becomes Puma Brand Knives U.S. factory authorized restoration craftsman.

Congratulations to Terry Renner of TRBlades.com for becoming the factory-authorized restoration craftsman approved to work on Puma brand knives for the United States Terry is an award winning custom knifemaker who is celebrating the success of licensing his Neckolas Knife line thru Columbia River Knife & Tool… Continue

Added by C D on October 30, 2009 at 13:15 — No Comments

The Death of Vintage Knife Collecting

First of all let me state, the content of this blog is based simply on my observations over the past 30 years of collecting and dealing in vintage knives. Nothing written is based on statistical facts…just my observations and opinions.

Thirty years ago I started collecting knives. I collected most Case brand but I also collected Winchester, Remington, Cattaraugus, and a few others. I used to go to every gun and knife show around and even traveled out of state to attend NKCA and the… Continue

Added by Brad Hyde on October 30, 2009 at 10:25 — 12 Comments

Gifts at the iKC Gift Shop...

Shopping for gifts is easy.

Browse the available gifts, in the "iKC Gift Shop" album, and select the desired one. Right click on the "Gift" and select the "Save Picture As..." option, to save the gift, to the desired location, on your computer.

To give the gift, to a member;

From their "My Page", select the photo button (Camera icon) in the "Leave a Comment for..." window. Select "Browse" at the "Upload an Image"… Continue

Added by iKC Gift Shop on October 30, 2009 at 0:40 — 6 Comments

In Memoriam H. Boker Factory Collection

If you like factory collections of pristine mint condition knives, then feast your eyes. Roger Russell is a major Boker collector and significantly contributed to the Boker article by Mark Zalesky in this month's Knife World. I shot this for him :)

This… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 24, 2009 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Two iKC Members in the news

We have two iKC members in the news- David Anthony and Mark Zalesky.

David recently interviewed Knife World's Editor, Mark Zalesky. Mark isn't taken to getting press, so he wouldn't allow the interview to run in Knife World, so guess what- Cutlery News Journal ran it. Mark is a behind the scenes kinda guy and deserves all… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 22, 2009 at 15:51 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Pledges and Donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation

As you probably know we are having a fun fundraising auction shown on the community's homepage. Thank you who are bidding. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In addition, I have been contacted by members who wish to make a donation through the iKC campaign directly, so here's what we are doing.

If you wish to pledge a donation, please indicate such below by responding with your pledge. I'll follow up with my address for your check. It will need to be made out to the… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 21, 2009 at 15:00 — 5 Comments

In Memoriam BREAKING NEWS- Customs attempt to redefine a switchblade is now dead!

Word just in from KnifeRights.org via text message: "Senate passed Homeland Appropriations Bill with our amendment to the Federal Switchblade Act intact!"

This is a MAJOR victory for the Knife Industry and users/collectors. See Cutlery News Journal for more details.

Added by Scott King on October 20, 2009 at 16:00 — No Comments

greetings from a Benchmade maniac

Just an hello to you all my name is Gino I come from Italy and I'm glad to join your group. Sorry for my english that isn't so fluent ...

Added by Gino Giorgetti on October 18, 2009 at 4:53 — 5 Comments

"LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL"...

What do I mean by the title of this blog. Well in (4) months, (14) days and a wake-up...I "STAND DOWN." Retirement. Paid in Blood, Sweat,and Tears.

More personal time to spend with my Family, train-(Martial Arts, Knife-fighting, etc...), travel-knife seminars, shows, Las Vegas, Italy, Japan, and open my own shop to sell knives, tactical gear, and maybe firearms. Being able to buy more custom knives, firearms, and maybe a Cadillac Escalade (lol!).

The windfall of liquid… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on October 17, 2009 at 12:32 — 5 Comments

What do knives have to do with Breast Cancer?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the knife industry in general has come out en masse to support the cause. We have a couple examples on our website of knives and other items where a portion of the proceeds will go to various related charities that support Breast Cancer awareness and research. Companies like Spyderco, Buck, Victorinox, Ka-Bar,…

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Added by Robert Hale on October 16, 2009 at 13:40 — 11 Comments

Fake Benchmade/Spyderco

The rare Benchmade "Cool Killer", only available in China I guess: http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6633

They also have a mystery Spyderco model: http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6904

Ridiculous.

Added by der_renegat on October 16, 2009 at 7:00 — 4 Comments

Just added a pic of an old Robeson Dog Leg Jack-Input is appreciated

I just added pictures of an old vintage Robeson. I "guess" it is a Dog Leg Jack but not sure. I can barely make out 5 numbers on the rear tang which are either 62266 or 82266. The handles are flawless but the blades have been cleaned up. Light stamping still legible on front tang, Robeson Shuredge etc. etc.. Anyone know what the pattern number should be?

Added by Chris Taylor (CTAYLORMAN) on October 15, 2009 at 13:36 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam One of our favorite times of the year- Pumpkin Carving Time!

Knife users love to carve, don't we? Here's your change to show off your skill. When my kids were younger I used to carve funny/silly faces on our pumpkins. They usually weren't very good. But I know some folks take this art of pumpkin carving very seriously.

If you are carving a pumpkin this year, snap you a pic of it and load it up to share with us. Don't forget to show us the knife (or knives) you used for this delicate procedure.

Want some ideas, check out… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 12, 2009 at 21:36 — 6 Comments

In Memoriam The Rules of Knife Collecting

Sometime back over at Cutlery News Journal we concluded knife collecting qualifies as a sport. And, by definition, a sport is governed by a framework of understandings commonly called rules.

“Rules,” you say, “there aren't any rules associated with knife collecting.”

Oh, contraire, but it does. I will admit they weren’t easy to find, but find them I did, though I… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 7, 2009 at 7:00 — 3 Comments

HATERZ II: AN ORIGINAL YOUTUBE POEM...

Been dealing with more HATERS...I was inspired to write this poem and post it as a video.

These are my rifles

These are my guns

Both are for shooting

Which can be quite fun

If you don't like either

Why are you here!?!?

You haven't posted one video

But, are a JERK not a DEAR

If you don't like my channel, videos, or my voice

Go watch something else

You know you have that choice

I also post… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on October 4, 2009 at 19:30 — No Comments

New Blades, Collecting Steel and Collecting Friends

Friends-

One of the real joys that I've experienced on iKnifeCollector is the sharing of new knife acquisitions. Whether living vicariously through other people's collections...or simply sharing the fun of a new knife, I really enjoy it when one of you lets me in on your latest blade purchase. In fact, it is through that interaction that I've been introduced to some of the coolest knives in my collection. With that in mind, I try to reciprocate by sharing my "new" family members as I… Continue

Added by Chris Stookey on October 2, 2009 at 23:30 — 1 Comment