Greetings fellow lover of the outdoor experience and steel!



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -

If you weren't already aware, this Gerber Bear Grylls folding lockback Scout knife is being auctioned off to help raise funds for the Boy Scouts, Send a Scout to Camp program.  Winner receives this knife, autographed by me, along with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the amount of money bid on the knife (less eBay & Paypal fees) goes to…

Well today I purchased 10 vintage unsearched pocket knives one sterling silver (190648264500) on eBay.  Was like $65 for all 10 so I figure if I get one or two that are worthwhile, good job me!  And if I get 10 inexpensive blades,…

Got a few things with the mail today.

One is a pocket knife.  A Scout that the seller says is made by Imco.  When I look that maker up in Cutler Markings it shows two "Imco's".  Problem is I cannot read the marking(s) on the blade for the life of me.  But the book says both makers are German (probably same company) and I'm guesing German makers probably didn't make Scouts.  Could be wrong though.  Hell could be way wrong.

I will have to find someone else to take a look.  Even…

I also got a book today.  I have to remember how to read paper!!

The Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings.  What a great book for a knife dummy like me.  Someone here recommended it and I thank you.  I will put it to good use for sure.

The first is nothing unique:  an Italian Milano switchblade marked "Italian Milano" on the blade.  Stainless steel, for what that's worth.  Gives quite a jolt when you open it that's for sure.…

The 2nd knive today is a small 3" when closed and 4.5" when opened folder.  The large blade says Iroquois Made in the U.S.A. on the tang.

This is a nice little knife I think I'll keep it!

I am waiting for the one sweet knife that I bought to show up but this will do for now.…

I bought a new knife.  I liked that it looked like a switchblade but worked like a regular folding knife.

It is a Chinese blade RiteEdge and is 6"long folded.

Nothing spectacular but is very solid and heavy in the hand.

I haven't had much time to walk thru iKC anymore so I have to get back to that, I have enjoyed it so…

A hearty 3-finger Steel Sahlute!



Today I'll be submitting a press release, indicating that the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series Scout knife will be auctioned off on eBay after I complete the review.  



The amount of money bid on the knife (less ebay & Paypal fees) will be donated to the Boy Scouts (…

Thank you everyone for making this Noob feel so welcome.

I am just an amatuer who loves knives.  When I was a kid I collected knives.  I loved their beauty and their usefulness.  As I got older I spent my time with other things but now I am getting back into collecting.  I am focusing on switchblades.  I really like their sleek craftsmanship and their kind of hidden deadliness.  At the same time I love old pocketknives and their utilitarian usefulness as well a the beauty of a sweet…

On iKC we have an often used Feature called Events. Our  hobby to a certain extent, in times both past and present depended on knife shows and events for companies and individuals to showcase the knives that were being produced for consumers. They served as a buying and selling event for sure. Now they also are a way for like minded iKC collectors to meet each other in person and talk about the hobby they love.

Think about it, every year certain Shows are can't miss, blockbuster type…

As we get deeper into the year I want to start having some thoughts in place for the 2012 iKC knife.  I have 2 immediate questions

1) Fixed or Folder?

2) materials?

Let me know what ya'll think.  I would like to have some ideas in place around the time of the Blade Show (you know the manufactures can't get away from us there LOL)

Hey everyone we're going to try something fun on here. I'm running a free knife raffle. The prize will be a future Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. knife (sorry can't let you know whats coming out so its still a mystery one which on it will be). The goal is to get 100 members signed up for the Daniels Family Knives group once we hit the number I will pull a winner. Now the way you get a chance is become a member of the group. If your already a member you have already secured a chance but how do you…

Thanks to all of you for birthday wishes. Frankly until I received emails from you guys I had forgotten it was my bday. Living alone as I do its easy to forget things like that. Anyway, thanks!

This knife belonged to a friend of mines dad who passed away a few years ago. He found it in his tool box and is trying to get some info on it. The numbers on it looks like GS3038. I cant find it in my books. He was also wondering if he should sent it to…

Here's a Fight'n Rooster Captain's Rooster I just got.

Hope you guys like it!…

   The Fed-Ex truck just dropped off my iKC club knife.Man this made my day and it was worth the wait.I love the Indian Choffee scales the fit,finish and operation of this knife is just what you would expect from GEC.I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this happen.   Terry

With Valentines Day on the horizon, I thought I would share a few thoughts with some of you.

I often have knife buddies that say “I wish my wife were involved with my hobby”. So how many of you have tried to involve your better half and what better day of the year to try.

A few suggestions you say?

How about this, instead of a dozen overpriced VDay roses, a rose bush and a small pruning knife. Want a little more personal, get the knife now…have your jeweler engrave I…

Working their way through the process,  Getting ready for Shields…

Was able to acquire a very nice Robbie Dalton Warhawk Auto today at the AKCA show. …

Christmas in January Wounded Warrior Auction Bid HERE!