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So... what do you do?

Lets say your favorite manufacture has decided not not make knives any longer. They tell you in January 2013 that they will only work through the materials they have on hand and when that is done they are going out of business. This should take 8-10 months at the current rate of sale.

They are not announcing it but don't ask you to keep quiet about it either. If you tell your buddies, the rate of sale will escalate and they will be out of business sooner. This means you may not…

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Added by Jan Carter on January 21, 2013 at 11:29 — 12 Comments

Found Greg Baughman

Thanks Everyone for helping me find Greg.

Here is his reponse:

Hey Dave! Thanks for tracking me down. I do remember this knife but I don't remember who bought it. It sold around 9 years ago for about 450 I believe. I made this knife about 2 years after I started making blades and this particular knife was the first knife I did with a framed in handle like that. I did a similar piece shortly after with a guard like that in all nickel silver instead of a…

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Added by Dave Rieck on January 20, 2013 at 17:08 — 1 Comment

Featured Sharp Veterans

Many consider "U.S. Military Knives - Bayonets and Machetes - By M.H. Cole" To be the holy grail of military knife books. It is, at least one of if not THE, best military knife books ever written. I am glad to say I still have mine. I have see them going for $180.00!

If you have one, you know how excellent it is. If you don't have one, is it worth the high prices now asked? If you love military knives, I say yes!

I can't believe the incredible quantity of…

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Added by Craig Henry on January 14, 2013 at 18:22 — 10 Comments

The Magic Circle of Knives

In the early 1900's there really was a magic circle.

Less than 100 miles of two states held all the names we know and love and then some. Competition was strong and only a handful would survive the test of time.

While some of them were "jobbers" and not manufactures they were having their products produced within the circle.

In the 1920's the following companies existed in that 100 mile range

Union Cutlery, Olean, NY Cattaraugus…

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Added by Jan Carter on January 13, 2013 at 13:44 — 12 Comments

SHOT Show, Where New Patterns are revealed

Shot Show is one of the most featured outdoor hunting and shooting sector-related trade shows in the United states. The Shot Show 2013 is held at the Sands Expo Convention Center and is attended by more than 60000 visiting participants at each of its editions. Several topical seminar sessions are scheduled during the event, dealing with law enforcement, retailing and other related issues. The NSSF Shot Show gets its global feel from its participants, who hail from…

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Added by Jan Carter on January 13, 2013 at 11:32 — 7 Comments

The day is coming!

With all of the gun control news being spun out of control by the media, I see the writing on the wall for our knives and tools being next.

I live in Texas and we may not have as strict of laws concerning knives as some other states but we still have many. These laws can be vague for some and down right stupid too!

Case in point. In Texas, you can carry a concealed handgun (without a CHL) in your car or truck. At the same time, the law says you can't carry a knife that has more…

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Added by Steven Matthew on January 12, 2013 at 14:31 — 15 Comments

Featured BERNARD LEVINE - Profile

BERNARD LEVINE is the leading full-time writer on knives and  cutlery in the world today. 



Since 1971 he has researched the history and identification of knives, as well as the art and  

technology of knifemaking. 

Besides the four widely acclaimed  editions of his Levine's Guide to Knives and 

Their Values (1985,  1989, 1993, 1997), his knife books include: …

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Added by Craig Henry on January 10, 2013 at 18:30 — 6 Comments

sum of the parts ?

So what are the sum of the parts for a knife?

Steel

Nickel

Brass

Pins

Handle materials

Labor

Basically they all take the same materials. So whats makes one worth more than another to you?

I will tell you my answer…

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Added by Jan Carter on January 5, 2013 at 12:00 — 8 Comments

New Year and so many opportunities.

As we begin an exciting new year we can count on many changes in our own personal lives as well as in the lives of our countrymen, some good and some bad I'm sure.

But, after seeing all the new knives and new knife makers for 2012, I'm sure we can look forward to more talent and more steel beauties coming to light.

So, what are you hoping to see in the new year? What do you want from your knife factories or custom knife makers?

What directing are you taking your… Continue

Added by johnny twoshoes on January 1, 2013 at 13:55 — 6 Comments

GEC Configurations

Attached is a concise one pager defining GEC knife configurations for your use.

GEC_Configs.pdf

Added by Stanley May on December 30, 2012 at 6:36 — 1 Comment

Southern Ohio Weather

Just a look at what we woke up to today....of course i started singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" ...giggles a little late.…

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Added by Sue OldsWidow on December 29, 2012 at 16:16 — 17 Comments

what a shame

A customer came into the store today and noticed my knife. He asked if he could look at it and loved how sharp it was. He then pulled out his pocket knife and let me look at it. The second he handed it to me he said "it's dull, I know, but I have never been able to sharpen a knife."

He saw my stone on the desk and asked me if I could put an edge on it for him.

I'm nothing special, never said I was, but how can someone who carries a knife not learn to use a sharpening tool?

I put… Continue

Added by Steven Matthew on December 27, 2012 at 23:22 — 6 Comments

Great River Forge.

I've been blessed with the opportunity to try out a few custom made knives and it's been an awesome experience so far.

My latest custom comes from knife maker, Keith R Johnson of Great River Forge. He is an extremely talented maker and a blast to deal with. I enjoyed the experience from the word go and I look forward to having him make me another knife or two down the road.

The quality is hard to beat and a production knife can't even begin to challenge it. Keith has some… Continue

Added by johnny twoshoes on December 27, 2012 at 18:28 — 3 Comments

Life Happened.

Hey Guys, there are a ton of new faces since I was on IKC last, but the place looks great and I'm happy to see a lot of familiar faces out there. I used to be on here all the time, but I have been AWOL for some time. I want to apologize to my friends here for the abrupt disappearance.

I have been working at a great place and I really enjoy the people I work with, but like any job it's demanding and I have been having a hard time sorting out my time.

Family is always going… Continue

Added by johnny twoshoes on December 27, 2012 at 18:07 — 5 Comments

Presenting knives with BANNERSNACK

Hello everyone,

I tried bannersnack to present some nice pictures of my latest knife :

GREAT EASTERN CUTLERY, NORTHFIELD, Pioneer trapper with saddle brown jigged bone...

it looks great and it's very easy !!

hope it will work as it is flash. Just in case, here's the public link http://snack.to/bui4x0al

take care.

le coutographe

Added by Le Coutographe on December 27, 2012 at 17:14 — 1 Comment

Flash

I just got the SOG flash two with AUS 8 steel GRN handle sogs spring assist tech and there arc lock and for the price its a great knife.

Added by Connor flanagan on December 26, 2012 at 11:04 — 2 Comments

In Memoriam Merry Christmas Everyone and May God Bless You!

Added by Leopold Lacrimosa on December 24, 2012 at 8:44 — 5 Comments

keeping the rust, keeping the memories.

I'm the first to admit that I enjoy nothing more then taking an old knfe and making it shine again. It's very relaxing to me to do this. Saying that, I have found that I've regreted doing that to some, if not most of my found knives. Yes they clean up well, and yes they are more appealing to look at on display, but they seem to loose some of their beauty and character when this happens.

All of our knives tell a story. They, just like us, all have their own pasts, places in forging out… Continue

Added by Steven Matthew on December 23, 2012 at 17:50 — 2 Comments

Favorite.

Out of all my knives ranging from kershaw to gerber my favorite knife would be my benchmade griptillian. It has proved reliable and resistant to everything i throw at it.

Added by Connor flanagan on December 22, 2012 at 9:48 — 2 Comments

Manufactures VS Custom and is there something n between?

SWISS ARMY KNIFE - SAK (example only)

The knife I call the ultimate in manufactured. You can put 200 of them in your hand and each and every one of the will be identical. They are machine made in mass quantities and have proven to be a reliable knife over many years. Every knife collector I know has one in the collection. Until iKC I did not realize the extent of the variables. I did not know short runs existed.…

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Added by Jan Carter on December 20, 2012 at 22:34 — 3 Comments