Hi folks,

I just wanted to talk with you for a moment and share some thoughts and gather more thoughts.

Some things I think you should know that we have been doing for our community.

This month we have run our first ad in a knife magazine letting more collectors know about us. I say our first because things are in the works for two more.

We have partnered with the National Knife Museum and if you go to their page, we are listed under groups

We have partnered…

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It has been a phenomenal weekend.  The show brought together some knowledgeable, fun people and some great knife deals.  I will be adding a great deal to this blog as I review the weekend but I wanted to start with a Thank you.

To SMKW for putting this together, giving the knife folks a chance to meet the companies face to face.  Thank you to the SMKW staff.  These are probably the hardest working folks in the place and yet it is all done with a smile.  If their goal is to exceed…

Two more down to earth, friendly and customer focused folks you couldn't possibly hope to meet.  A busy table indeed.  With everything going on this weekend Michel took the time to speak with me whenever he thought he had  moment..  Below is some recent work, the collection is now owned by SMKW.

New materials for the Painted Pony knives that will be on…

So I've been gone for a few months from iKnifeCollector website. Sometimes life just gets in the way of the things you want to do. Anyways, I'm back and will be posting more of the knives I have collected  and for sale on my website for all to see. Got some really nice gems to share with everyone. Knife collecting is a great hobby.

Good afternoon all!!

iKC has made some changes to our format. There are some great things being offered to us by our network support NING. In order for us to take advantage of those offers we needed to move to the new format.

I am so sorry that all the work you did in personalizing your page has gone. But think of the fun you will have customizing it now :) Seriously, I appreciate your bearing with us as we bring upgraded options to iKC.

For those that I have not…

This is not going to be a long blog.  I have been an IKC for about one month.  I just want to say, I really think it's greatest strength is the members are giving, and caring people.  I have experienced this more than once.  When I have had a problem, I send out an email, and within a few hours several members have responded with sound and helpful suggestions; and it is done because they want to help.  This is an outstanding quality and I believe distinguishes IKC from the average knife…

Well ya'll made it tougher than I anticipated so we needed a third prize.  Thank you all for helping us have some fun.  Thanks you to my fellow judges...you are awesome.

Third Place goes to "A young buy and his catch"   Prize: Frost Workhorse II

Second place goes to "Herb's ready to cook"  Prize: 25.00 Gift Certificate to TSA…

It's now official .. Queen Cutlery is under new ownership ..  Kenneth R. Daniels, Daniels Family Cutlery Corp.…

The last one today is a sweet John Primble Belknap in the original box that held 1/2 dozen of these little guys as a store display.

We are probably talking in the 40s for this set, so it is hard to keep the box (cardboard) and in such good condition.

The blade is etched (sorry it is hard to read) and says:

John Primble Finest Steel

The handles are peach seed imitation bone and both are in excellent condition.

The box itself is close to…

And some new vvintage folders for you.  The first is a Winchester Barlow with two blades.  I have a couple of open slots in that case I posted photos of awhile back.  This one has beautiful handles, it's damn nea minty since it is some 80-90 years old.  I like these old Winchesters.…

Cutlery of all kinds including knives were made in Sheffield, England for centuries. Large factories employing thousands of people turned out all manner of tools, knives and generally cutlery. The products were exported all over the world. Sheffield salesmen were at work in every continent. It’s products were synonymous with quality and those of it’s craftsmen who failed to live up to the exacting standards required might expect to see there products smashed on the guildhall…

Will post a few knives today.  The first is probably the best utility knife I have ever held.  It's from Garrett Wadeand is a MORAKNIV  from Sweden.  The name is etched on the blade but hard to read in these pics.  You can see it on the sheath in one photo though.

Why do I like it?  Durable grippy rubber…

I'd just like to share this Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. straight razor with everyone. 

This was my grandfather's razor. He got it while he was the manager of the Gaut & Becker Hardware Store in Jeannette Pennsylvania in the 1930's. These were made up for the store, as you can see the Gaut & Becker - Jeannette Pennsylvania etch.

This is one of my cherished possessions...........…

Bear & Son Cutlery

Peanut

2.75” closed

440 rust resistant blade steel

Rosewood scales

The person who recommended this .. based on the discriminating criteria I set forth i.e. size & scale matl .. stated they owned NO…

I wrote the following not knowing "My Latest Activity" is limited to 140 characters.  So I decided to post it as a blog.

My wife and I are getting ready to move her/my business to a different location in Elkhart, Indiana.  I am hoping this new location will result in more sold knives.  I recently bought via Ebay, a handsome oldish Case display case.  I am excited about this.

I still haven't connected with Wayne Whitted about getting a Purdue knife, but I would like to do this…

I am new to iKC, and thought I would describe to you my knife collecting life (which is not too long).  To start with, I am a recently retired structural engineer.  I worked 34 year performing stress analysis on aircraft wheels, brakes, and struts, mostly for large commercial aircraft, but also some military aircraft.  If you don't mind me "tooting my own horn", I structurally designed the B2 (stealth bomber) main wheels and brakes.  I retired in March of 2011, and picked up an old hobby I…

The last post for the day.

This one also is from Garrett-Wade, but comes from a small firm in Uruguay, this knife is called The Condor.  You can see the condor stamped into the black sheath.

The other black handled knife looked mean??  This one just looks treacherous!  It's what drew me to the polycarb handle.  In black it is just sweet.…

Another knife from Garrett Wade.  Bigger than the first knife, nothing like the 3rd one.  It is pretty substantial for a folding knife and has a belt clip so you can wear it.

So you could use it in the yard.  Not on the farm or the ranch but in the yard.  Well, you could for small things.…

Hi all.  Sorry I have been missing but I am here today and even have some new pics to post.  I hope all of you have been damn well!!

First knife up is small and from a company called Garrett-Wade.  They sell a lot of knives and implements along with other related tools.

This knife is 3 1/4" closed and the handles look like rosewood.  It reminds me of a knife I bought here.  It has a metal belt clip and can be opened/closed with one hand.…