I admit.  I bought these knives because the handles are so beautiful.  They are alike, but different. 

And both are hot hot hot.…

I have a couple of modern pruning knives that I bought in the last year and i figutre maybe I should post them, see how they stack up against the old ones.

Aesthetically I prefer the old ones, but the new ones both seem to be stronger and better built.…

A few more of the knives I received just yesterday:

The knife below I believe is a Pruner.  It has a tip much like the Hawkbill, but the handle of the Hawkbill makes it stand out.

This knife is from Colonial.  An inexpensive knife, but interesting because of the 2nd blade.  Most pruners I have seen only have one blade.  The 2nd blade here is a screwdriver blade.  It has a factory edge, but I don't believe either blade ever got sharpened.

I can't complain.  This knife…

Well, none of these oldies represent Cinco De Mayo, but I did get most of them on the recent holiday.  I hope you all had a nice margarita or two.  A friend dropped off some tamales for me, which was really nice.

First up is a really nice George Wostenholm I-XL Hawkbill or Pruning blade from Sheffield England.

I like knives that have etched blades, but when they get this old they tend to lose the etch.  This one is nice and strong.

It has the traditional pinched…

So I really like older pocketknives such as:

• Sailor's knife
• Pruner and Cotton knife
• Hawkbill knife

They tended to confuse me early, when I was even "dumber" than I am now.  They confused me because when they are closed they look so much alike.  The blades stick so far above the handle on all of them.  Now I can mostly tell them apart.

When they are open, the blades confused me because I didn't understand the differences in blade…

With over 800 Exhibitors, live demonstrations, the World Cutting Championships, Seminars, and more—you are bound to have a cutting-edge experience at BLADE! 

Not only is the  2012 Survival+Tactical Gear Expo located under the same roof as the BLADE Show, but entry is FREE with your BLADE Show admission!  Survival+Tactical Gear Expo is open to the public and features…

Recently in the April issue of Knives Illustrated, an article was written about Zac Brown, a country singer and knife manufacturer.  My boss Bruce Voyles, wrote about Zac Brown and the “Grandaddy” Bowie he produces through his knife manufacturing company called Southern Grind.  Singer Brown is a big knife fan as well as a cook and guitar lover.  This article talks about this knife and Brown’s career.  Brown also has a love of children and is opening a camp for children with challenging…

Today I have some pocketknives of different types & styles.  But all are antiques, so those who don't appreciate antique knives can come back later gator.

Above are some Coca-Cola knives.  One has script writing and one has multi-color handles made from pieces of other handles that had defects.  The red knife attop is a Red Cross knife.  I think each of…

FOR ME I KNOW WHAT I WANT IN A HANDLE MATERIAL SOMETHING WITH A GOOD GRIP.  SO I GUESS FOR ME A FAVORITE WOULD BE G-10 HANDLES, SO THERE IS NO SLIP OR VERY LITTLE SLIP WHEN I AM CHOPPING WOOD OR WHEN I'M CAMPING AND HUNTING.

BUT ON THE OTHER HAND I LOVE THE LOOK OF BEAUTIFUL WOODS. SO I GUESS YOU WOULD HAVE TO HAVE TWO FAVORITE'S ONE FOR THE USER KNIFE AND ONE FOR THE COLLECTOR KNIFE.

WHAT DO YOU GUY'S THINK? IS THERE A  FAVORITE HANDLE FOR YOU? OR DO MOST OF YOU THINK THE WAY…

I am wanting to reshape a sheepsfoot  blade on an existing knife, unfortunately I will loose my nail nick if I do that, Has anyone ever tried to put a different nail nick in any existing knife blade?  I am thinking about using a cut off blade in a dremel tool.  Any suggestions?

Last saturday was the annual DKE in Tiel the Netherlands. This was my fourth time going to it and I always really enjoy it. This year was a little different though because of two reasons:

1) The show was a lot bigger with close to a 100 standholders.

2) It was my first time being there as a standholder.

I had been preparing for this show thouroughly for the past few months and had a (very) full table to show.

(This is me at my table right before the doors…

Well I was blessed when we went to the Indian Casino (Thunder Valley) to celebrate my birthday.  Birthday was April 12th, the big big sixty, and the celebbration was April 15th.

Played the slots which usually I don't do much.  I am more of a poker tournament guy, but the slots were kind to me.

The one quarter machine hit a 4X/2X/Red 7....on a 3 quarter pull paid 2400 25 cent pieces! …

Sunday I am going to the Indian Casino and celerate my birthday some more.  They are gonna open their teepees and share the wealth with this Apache brother.  Then we are all gonna meet up at the steakhouse and have dinner.  All ya'll in California come toThunder Valley Casino and have one on me!!!

It's a great day today and a very Happy Birthday to iKC ! Yes, just 3 years ago, iKnife Collector became a reality. From our earnest start it was destined to become a quality, friendly knife collecting community with the idea all members are bound together through their passion for knives.

Our founder was none other than, writer and publisher of the Cutlery Journal Scott King, who worked tirelessly in the early day to launch iKnife Collector. This was his vision, that all knife…

We once again gather to thank Scott King for having the vision and  forethought  to create iKC.

"To…

So please...all my friends in the middle (heart) of the country.....be careful on Saturday! 

"Forecasters say Saturday storms 'life threatening'"

Case has come out with their tactical folder which is made in China.  They have 28 models but when you discount serrated blades, black and silver blades and medium and small you have 9 basic folding knives.  To check out these knives go to www.tecx.com to look over all of the models.  They are priced from $15.99 to $59.99 USD.  Here are some pictures including the Case single bladed, liner lock, thumb stud trapper with a pocket clip.  This Case trapper…

Well with a prior post I learned that our  iKnife Community Founder, Scott King, makes his home in Gadsden Alabama which is also the home of the Friday Night Cruise-In. 

Does anyone make their home in Crossville, Tennessee the home of the I-40 Dragway and the Bounty Race???

The April Bounty Race will be the biggest index race in history at the 1/8th Mile. …