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Central Ky Knife Club Show, Lexington Ky

I'd like to thank Jim Thompson and all his fellow club members for putting on a great show this past weekend. I was a first timer and everyone made me feel welcome! If you didnt make it this year make sure you add it to your bucket list for next year you wont be dissapointed. Thanks again Jim!

Added by John Hall on August 29, 2011 at 7:28 — 2 Comments

company's that say their knives are custom hand made in the usa

i ask what is considered custom hand made ? there are company's out there that say that their knifes are custom hand made .but what i wonder is if there is a assembly line putting these knives togather even though they are hand made buy 10 or 12 people are this knifes custom hand made knives?this is unlike you have someone who fires the blade to putting it togather from start to end with their own hands.many would say that the only way you can get a custom hand made knife is to have a knife… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on August 24, 2011 at 18:10 — 17 Comments

In Memoriam What's Your Favorite Wood for Knife Handles?

There is so many different types of wood for knife handles now days I was wondering if there is one that's favored more than all the rest. My favorite is Dessert Ironwood but there is alot of others that are so nice.

Added by Robert Burris on August 6, 2011 at 8:11 — 29 Comments

Finding Friends on iKC... What a Great Place To Be

i was wondering if you guys find ikc as much fun as i do.these days of the internet there is only a few places you can go to meet and inner act with people.and i find this place one of those. when i first came here i did not know much about these knife sites sense then i have learned alot. i have met some of the greatest people i ever met right here on ikc i am not one whom talks alot you might say i was a bit shy.but this site and the friends i met here changed all that,i want to thank all… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on August 4, 2011 at 18:30 — 9 Comments

What do you makers do with scrap/leftover material?

I made this from all leftovers (apart from the sheath), and it made me wonder. Does anyone else recycle/re-use/fiddle around with leftovers like I tend to do?

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Added by Alexander Noot on July 30, 2011 at 14:11 — 4 Comments

The Sharper Knife Review

For a long time we at iKnife Collector have had or discussed in some form or another the ability to review knives for our membership. Many, many people, organizations, websites and YouTube users, do currently provide knife reviews. Some are good, some not so.

But as our membership continues to grow we felt this was an important thing to bring to our community. In doing that we created a group called A Sharper Review. In it we have attempted and will continue to attempt to standardize…

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Added by Steve Hanner on July 27, 2011 at 13:53 — No Comments

Do you like Africa ???

If you like Africa = see my web site = www.bjtmsafari.be

Special adventures, fishing, hunting, and more.......

see you. André

Added by BAUFFE André on July 21, 2011 at 11:00 — 3 Comments

In Memoriam Traditional vs Tactical

Do you have a favorite, fixed blade or folder? Tell us the one you like the most. I'll start it off by saying I'm a traditional knife fan, guess I'm old fashion.

Added by Robert Burris on July 15, 2011 at 14:20 — 20 Comments

it is time for most of us to get out to the woods

the weather has been getting warmer so has our blood to get out and test our new knifes we got over the winter. some of us will be camping and some will be hiking and some fishing as for me i try to get out and do all of above. so i think we all could use some advice on what we should have on us to stay safe while we are in the outdoors.i know many things i will forget and well this is why we have this community ikc. many people here…

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Added by stephen tungate on July 10, 2011 at 16:26 — 9 Comments

AKTI

I just thought I'd mention that if some of you might be interested in insuring your knife rights or obtaining information on proposed knife legislation you may want to check out the "American Knife & Tool Institute" (AKTI) at www.akti.org

This organization has information and can keep you advised on knife laws. They are supportive of our knife rights and promote educating the public. Donations for membership are welcomed however you can join up as…

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Added by KENT GABLE on July 9, 2011 at 21:37 — 1 Comment

Hot enough yet?

Well, I don't know how everyone else is faring from the summer heat but my brains are about baked and it's only the first week in July! Here in North Texas we get some pretty good heat during the summers. When I was younger I could handle it with no problems. Well so far June ended up the 4th hottest average temperature ever in my part of the country. Now after 5 days of July we are in a over 100 streak every day.

The forecast is not any help either. The 7 day forecasts most…

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Added by Wayne Whitted on July 5, 2011 at 21:59 — 16 Comments

Tell us your best 4th of July story

A friend was raised in a small town and recently shared with me a story about the 4th of July celebration in a small american town. I on the other hand was a military brat and spent many of my younger 4th's on

foreign soil. So while his make me smile with the Norman Rockwell image's he invokes, mine bring a different feeling. The 4th of July is an American tradition. A time where we celebrate our independance as a…

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Added by Jan Carter on July 3, 2011 at 15:09 — 7 Comments

1911 Holster Completed

Check out my picture of this holster I have been talking about. When I presented it to the Officer (Which because of nature of his work had to remain anonymous), said. "James, I knew this holster was going to be great, but this is superior to all my expectations"! I know the Texas Rangers will love this when they see it. Sorry for the picture quality, since the officer was standing beside me with his face turned towards the camera and his arms crossed over my shoulder, I wasn't able to be the… Continue

Added by James Shackelford on June 25, 2011 at 9:30 — 3 Comments

French Knives : Fontenille-Pataud

In my opinion, Fontenille-Pataud makes the most beautiful European (not only French) production knives.

I'm fond of their skills.

They have Laguioles...…

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Added by Jean-François on June 24, 2011 at 11:17 — 12 Comments

IS A KNIFE ALSO A TOOL

I have been talking to others to see what their opinion was on this.. some says a knife is just that a knife. i have a different take on this .do you? i have seen and also used my knife for many other things besides cutting.have you?i have used my knife for many things.i have used them for a pry tool and wire strippers, bottle opener,hammer and i know im forgetting a few things .so i would think this would put a knife in the tool category.for many years a knife was used to help build a cabin in… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 23, 2011 at 13:10 — 12 Comments

Return after a long time

I just came back to this page after a long time. It is really nice and I would like to come very often. I signed in and tried to join a chat, but could not for the life of me see where to "send" a message.

Added by Gerard Smith (Gerry) on June 22, 2011 at 20:24 — 2 Comments

US ARMED FORCES

I now have the opp0rtunity and potential to begin making products for our Troops. My first order is from an established and highly decorated Officer. I have also revised the Colt 1911 Pistol Holster to a more effecient model. The Officer I am working for has been able to draw and shoot, taking out the intended target, in 7/10 th's of a second. WOW !!! Don't mess with this guy, especially when he is packing his 1911 in my new holster design. Sorry, no pictures are available as this…

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Added by James Shackelford on June 17, 2011 at 9:00 — 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Scott King

Thank you for all you have done and for giving us this wonderful community

Added by Jan Carter on June 12, 2011 at 21:23 — 4 Comments

what is the best steel for a knife for every day use

i know everybody likes different steels for there knives my question is for the money and performance which is the best steel for a knife that you use everyday.i have a sog flash II that has aus 8 steel that is my edc it was sharp right out of the box and has held up well and the price i paid was very good.is this a good steel for edc versus price or would it be 440c or 1095 now remember this is for light duty work and for edc...the reason i wrote this here i did not won't to take up somebody… Continue

Added by stephen tungate on June 5, 2011 at 20:20 — 9 Comments

In Memoriam ZDP-189 Knife Steel

ZDP-189...... This is a new steel to me, I was wondering if anyone is familar with this steel or maybe even owns a knife made with it. I see it is tempered in the mid 60's RC. I think it was developed in Japan but not sure.

Added by Robert Burris on June 2, 2011 at 15:50 — 10 Comments