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IKC Knife

I feelCompelled to express my opinion on the first IKC knife. Although I'm sure it is a well made knife, and made with strict supervision,but i t is made in China. As a serious collector, I feel that ANY knife made in Cina is not a collectible because it will never gain in value. Knives outsourced to China are done so that they can be made CHEAPLY. Otherwise they would be made here. AG Russell's catalog is full of outsourced SOG, Spyderco, Ka-Bar, CRKT and ewven their own brand. Offering a… Continue

Added by Mike Walters on December 14, 2009 at 10:29 — 6 Comments

Education — A Precious Thrill

Don't you really, really like to learn something new? Some giant revelation? Some little tip or trick that makes something come into focus? Some fact that makes a project do-able? I certainly do.

It pleases me a lot when I can learn something from an old pro who knows a really special insight about the history of knives: Scott King has opened my eyes to the Elephant Toenail (http://www.elephanttoenails.com/) knife which is just too cool… Continue

Added by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on December 11, 2009 at 11:35 — 2 Comments

1000th iKC member celebration.

Not only is Christmas fast approaching but so it appears that the 1000th iKC member is looming on the horizion.

Plans are in the works for this event.
Scheduled events include; a parade, iKC 'Block Party" (with music and good eats), with a fireworks display finishing out the evening.
Other events will, I'm sure, be added as the big day draws near.

Check in for further updates...

Added by iKC Gift Shop on December 9, 2009 at 10:16 — 45 Comments

In Memoriam Knife Show Here I Come!

Around this time of year I trek up to near Gatlinburg, TN for the Parker's Knife Show. This particular show is billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth," and while I admit is it good, is it the greatest? I don't think so. Actually I think the Blade Show in Atlanta takes top billing, but Parker's Show is the first knife show I attended, back some years ago and is now my sentimental favorite.

I'll never forget. I got there before the doors opened and sat in the car wondering… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 8, 2009 at 22:47 — 5 Comments

Journey of the Blade by Chuck Pippin

The KSMA blog has just published Chuck's article on his bladesmithing journey. Go check it out here.

Added by Geoffrey Bosmann on December 8, 2009 at 14:52 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam iKC History! Our Community's First Group Club Knife

Hats off to the Indiana Residents Group here at iKC. These guys are making history early in our community's short life already.

I've written before how this "virtual" knife club is every bit as real as any knife club in the world. Granted, their clubhouse is housed within iKC and they don't have weekly meetings down at the Western Sizzl'n, but, boy, have they made a name for themselves here among the… Continue

Added by Scott King on November 30, 2009 at 20:30 — 4 Comments

In Memoriam iKC Member Avatar

I don't like it. No, I don't. You know that little red man picture- the default image representing a member who can't or won't load up a picture for us.

Folks don't tend to like change so just to up and change their default picture will rock their boat (I know this already because I changed it twice now- once for Halloween and then yesterday for Thanksgiving- both of those times was just for lite hearted fun :) )

So, to change it will upset some folks, BUT I… Continue

Added by Scott King on November 27, 2009 at 8:00 — 37 Comments

In Memoriam CBS News Features Custom Knife Maker Bob Kramer

The caption reads "The Cutting Edge- CBS's Jerry Bowen visits Bob Kramer, whose premium knives have become the gold standard and are selling for $300.....an inch."

Watch CBS News Videos… Continue

Added by Scott King on November 24, 2009 at 7:36 — 4 Comments

All the Kinves on eBay

“Knee to Knee and Toe to Toe”

What is the true value of this “knife collecting passion” to any of us? Knife collecting to your friends is viewed the same as mine view it. No doubt, raising the eyebrows of the “un-enlightened”. Only those that do…. Know It! It’s like a “biker” says, “if I have to explain … you’d never understand”.

I spoke of the “devaluing of my portfolio” – First, “Frank! It’s a ‘collection’ not a bunch of printouts or once-a-month reports that come… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on November 22, 2009 at 13:43 — 2 Comments

The Christmas Catalog

Oh boy, I just received the new Shepherd Hills Christmas catalog! There are some really beautiful knives in there. I’m not talking about the great array of mammoth ivory or pearl or exotic handle materials – there are some new designs and new treatments. The first thing to catch my eye was the five blade trappers. Five blades on a trapper is a little much, but these were full size and they had the Cigar Band type of shield. If I were to design a knife, it would have a Cigar Band shield of some… Continue

Added by Rusty R Halsey on November 20, 2009 at 23:22 — No Comments

2010 NKCA CUSTOM KNIFE AUCTION!

On January 1st, we will kick off our huge 2010 CUSTOM KNIFE AUCTION. We are cordially inviting all custom knifemakers to participate in this event, scheduled to take place in the fall of next year.

We are asking all knifemakers to donate a custom knife to the National Knife Collectors Assn and in return each knifemaker will receive an advertising package worth thousands of dollars. Each participant is being offered the following:

1) Knifemaker "profile" to run on our… Continue

Added by Lisa Sebenick on November 16, 2009 at 7:21 — 1 Comment

All the Kinves on eBay

I see where Case has announced the Tang Stamp for 2010….

It makes me wonder…. Will today’s knives that we are buying (NEW) have the same long term value increases that we see in 50+ year old knives on today’s market?

If you have seen my portfolio you know that it is full of 20XX Case Blades…..

I have been observing with great scrutiny the run through of knives on eBay. I’m gathering some stats that reach beyond just the eBay digressions about policy and practice… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on November 12, 2009 at 15:13 — 7 Comments

Veterans' Day 2009

My grateful thanks to all the veterans of our military and clandestine services for your service to America. The old phrase "All gave some, and some gave all." should be in our hearts every day of the year. I salute you. I do not know who took these photos in the aftermath of war, but they express, for me, our love and gratitude for our veterans' sacrifices.…

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Added by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on November 11, 2009 at 1:00 — 4 Comments

All the Knives on eBay

NEW American Made Products

With the unemployment rate toping 10 percent for the first time since the early 1980's, it is more important than ever to support American workers. An easy way to support an American worker is to buy American made products. We have made this even easier by pulling together our American made product selection onto one quick reference page. Whether you are looking for a knife, display case, baton or flashlight we have great American made product available and… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on November 10, 2009 at 11:21 — 5 Comments

In Memoriam Grading a knife's condition

Knife Condition Grades - weighting all the factors for old knives

When you are looking at an older knife, just how much weight do you put on the different factors to determine it's overall condition grade? You know what I'm talking about here: the Condition Grades, like- Mint, Near Mint, Very Good, Good, Poor and Junk- at least those are the grades of one of the systems floating around out there, but there are others.

I know not all of us are into… Continue

Added by Scott King on November 4, 2009 at 8:00 — 2 Comments

Here is a real eBay release / I hope I can define more of what's called (search integrity) later this week....

Good iRetailors deal with this nonsense

NOTE TO EBAY SCREENERS----The BONE referred in this auction is not from an endangered species or an item whose importation is BANNED. The BONE is from an AMERICAN COW--The kind we eat everyday--steak, ground beef, beef stew meat, hamburger, etc. The breed of the cow might be Gersey, Black Angus, Herford, or perhaps a mixed breed. The bone is taken from the shin bone of the cow(After it is dead), dried, sawed, jigged, dyed, and pinned to the… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on November 2, 2009 at 20:30 — 1 Comment

IM A NEWBIE HERE

HI MY NAME IS JOSE AND PEOPLE CALL ME JT IM A NOVICE CUSTOM KNIFE MAKER AND LIKE TO WORK LEATHER HAVE A EBAY STORE MY ID ID FIVESIXTHREE IF YOU LIKE TO SEE SOME OF MY STUFF ANYWAYS IM GLAD TO JOIN AND HOPE TO MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS INTERESTED IN THE STEEL OF THINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by JT Jose fivesixthree JT on November 2, 2009 at 13:08 — 6 Comments

First post

This is my word to anyone that wants to achieve the furthest taken edge available today to mankind; open your views, take in the influence, don't deny it. Failure is knowledge, knowledge is power.

Hone your mind and body for the steel, every stroke you pull is done with commitment and full intention of what you are trying to accomplish. Never sit down and polish or sharpen without any thoughts beforehand.

Especially the last words are something that I constantly have to remind… Continue

Added by Halicon on November 1, 2009 at 9:30 — No Comments

2 more Damascus Knives

Hi everyone,

just got 2 more Damascus knives from William Edward...these 2 are really amazing aqnd the pics don't do them justice, take a look and let me know what you think...

1, Handle Material ... Lapis Lazuli Handle with Damascus Steel Bolsters

Blade Material ... DAMASCUS STEEL 280 LAYERS |||| FULL TANG NICE FILE WORK ||||

Maker's Name ... WILLIAM EDWARD

2, Handle Material OLIVE & PAKKA WOOD HANDLE with MOSAIC PINS

Blade… Continue

Added by Richard Owens on October 30, 2009 at 17:00 — 1 Comment

All the Knives on eBay

All the knives on eBay

Over in one of iKC’s discussion areas, Scott had this factoid about “All the knives on eBay” and his post made me begin to think about. It made me think a lot of how eBay has driven this business without much concern for the wishes or needs of buyers and sellers, or more importantly, the historical manor knife buying, selling and trading occurred prior to their existence.

Few of us can say we have not used eBay ourselves… It is the new 24/7… Continue

Added by Frank Evans on October 30, 2009 at 16:33 — 13 Comments