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greetings from a Benchmade maniac

Just an hello to you all my name is Gino I come from Italy and I'm glad to join your group. Sorry for my english that isn't so fluent ...

Added by Gino Giorgetti on October 18, 2009 at 4:53 — 5 Comments

"LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL"...

What do I mean by the title of this blog. Well in (4) months, (14) days and a wake-up...I "STAND DOWN." Retirement. Paid in Blood, Sweat,and Tears.

More personal time to spend with my Family, train-(Martial Arts, Knife-fighting, etc...), travel-knife seminars, shows, Las Vegas, Italy, Japan, and open my own shop to sell knives, tactical gear, and maybe firearms. Being able to buy more custom knives, firearms, and maybe a Cadillac Escalade (lol!).

The windfall of liquid… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on October 17, 2009 at 12:32 — 5 Comments

What do knives have to do with Breast Cancer?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the knife industry in general has come out en masse to support the cause. We have a couple examples on our website of knives and other items where a portion of the proceeds will go to various related charities that support Breast Cancer awareness and research. Companies like Spyderco, Buck, Victorinox, Ka-Bar,…

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Added by Robert Hale on October 16, 2009 at 13:40 — 11 Comments

Fake Benchmade/Spyderco

The rare Benchmade "Cool Killer", only available in China I guess: http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6633

They also have a mystery Spyderco model: http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6904

Ridiculous.

Added by der_renegat on October 16, 2009 at 7:00 — 4 Comments

Just added a pic of an old Robeson Dog Leg Jack-Input is appreciated

I just added pictures of an old vintage Robeson. I "guess" it is a Dog Leg Jack but not sure. I can barely make out 5 numbers on the rear tang which are either 62266 or 82266. The handles are flawless but the blades have been cleaned up. Light stamping still legible on front tang, Robeson Shuredge etc. etc.. Anyone know what the pattern number should be?

Added by Chris Taylor (CTAYLORMAN) on October 15, 2009 at 13:36 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam One of our favorite times of the year- Pumpkin Carving Time!

Knife users love to carve, don't we? Here's your change to show off your skill. When my kids were younger I used to carve funny/silly faces on our pumpkins. They usually weren't very good. But I know some folks take this art of pumpkin carving very seriously.

If you are carving a pumpkin this year, snap you a pic of it and load it up to share with us. Don't forget to show us the knife (or knives) you used for this delicate procedure.

Want some ideas, check out… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 12, 2009 at 21:36 — 6 Comments

In Memoriam The Rules of Knife Collecting

Sometime back over at Cutlery News Journal we concluded knife collecting qualifies as a sport. And, by definition, a sport is governed by a framework of understandings commonly called rules.

“Rules,” you say, “there aren't any rules associated with knife collecting.”

Oh, contraire, but it does. I will admit they weren’t easy to find, but find them I did, though I… Continue

Added by Scott King on October 7, 2009 at 7:00 — 3 Comments

HATERZ II: AN ORIGINAL YOUTUBE POEM...

Been dealing with more HATERS...I was inspired to write this poem and post it as a video.

These are my rifles

These are my guns

Both are for shooting

Which can be quite fun

If you don't like either

Why are you here!?!?

You haven't posted one video

But, are a JERK not a DEAR

If you don't like my channel, videos, or my voice

Go watch something else

You know you have that choice

I also post… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on October 4, 2009 at 19:30 — No Comments

New Blades, Collecting Steel and Collecting Friends

Friends-

One of the real joys that I've experienced on iKnifeCollector is the sharing of new knife acquisitions. Whether living vicariously through other people's collections...or simply sharing the fun of a new knife, I really enjoy it when one of you lets me in on your latest blade purchase. In fact, it is through that interaction that I've been introduced to some of the coolest knives in my collection. With that in mind, I try to reciprocate by sharing my "new" family members as I… Continue

Added by Chris Stookey on October 2, 2009 at 23:30 — 1 Comment

A Good Idea for a Bad Blog

When I joined as one of the first handful of members I though we'd be lucky to have a group that collects little pocket knives. Sure enough, we do. But Scott King, (our founder) to his credit and I'm sure the occasional pain, has allowed us to form groups about Axes, about knife-related fiction in the Story Board, about Fixed Blades and so much more. He's a modest guy, but I'll tell you for sure he knows more about those fat little Elephant Toenail… Continue

Added by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on September 27, 2009 at 19:19 — 2 Comments

Lighters / zippo's

Hi just wondering i know this dosent have to do with knife's but : wondering what kind of lighters did u guys carry all the time and if u have a special lighter in you Bug out bag ( just incase the **** hits the fan ) if u can show me a picture would like that , im looking to buy a new zippo and i like the zippo with the z=plus inserts for you classic zippo ( makes it a blue toarch) thx again for your time.

Added by Richard Reed on September 27, 2009 at 18:07 — 8 Comments

In Memoriam iKnifeCollector Word Cloud

Added by Scott King on September 25, 2009 at 23:41 — 3 Comments

In Memoriam Knives 2010, The World's Greatest Knife Book- A must have for all knife enthusiasts

While its billing as The World's Greatest Knife Book may be a little over the top, Knives 2010 is a must have for all knife lovers.

It's Krause Publications' 30th Anniversary Edition and it is chocked full of over 1000 high quality knife photos of all makes and models. (Granted 1000 pictures pales in comparison to iKC's over 5000 pictures, it is still a wonderful view of custom made knives by today's top makers.)

If you like to look at cool knives-… Continue

Added by Scott King on September 21, 2009 at 14:00 — 7 Comments

In Memoriam A Case of Case Trivia

You probably know that my favorite knife pattern probably has more documented names (nicknames) than any other pattern I am able to identify.

The list includes, Old Honesty, Butterbean, Pumpkinseed, Red Eye, Elephant's Toe, English Rope Knife, Toe, Sunfish, Camp Knife, Pocket Axe, Vest Pocket Axe (my favorite), Jumbo, The Bulldog and probably others.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED?

I know it has been a topic of conversation as to when Case first… Continue

Added by Scott King on September 20, 2009 at 20:00 — No Comments

received a new damascus steel knife

hi everyone,

I just got my latest William Edward damascus steel survival knife from Rockblade and what a beauty. This knife is a mix of fantasy and utility. Here are the specs on the knife.

Ram's Horn Handle with Brass Pins & Damascus Steel Pommel

DAMASCUS STEEL 340 LAYERS FULL TANG BLADE

HANDCRAFTED BEST BRIDLE LEATHER SHEATH COVER

This is another one of those knives that the pictures don't do justice to. Seriously, if you ever decide to buy a damascus blade… Continue

Added by Richard Owens on September 18, 2009 at 11:38 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Helping spread the word- iKC Handout

Jeff Saylor's self-initiative of passing our iKC invitation flyers at a recent show provides us all an excellent example of how real our virtual community actually is!

There are tens of thousands of knife enthusiasts who may be interested in connecting in a very real way here at iKC. So, I ask you print a few dozen of the new iKC Handout and take them with you wherever you go- knife shows, club meetings, knife factory open houses, hardware & knife stores...in… Continue

Added by Scott King on September 17, 2009 at 12:00 — 12 Comments

In Memoriam Finally It Tasted My Blood

An axiom in the knife world you've probably heard is- "A knife only becomes yours when it decides to taste your blood."

Sure we all own knives we think are ours but from the knife's point of view- it only agrees to be yours at the time it decides to taste your blood.

Well I am proud to say my new EDC agreed to be mine yesterday.

The story is kinda funny and illustrates how careless we knife… Continue

Added by Scott King on September 17, 2009 at 10:00 — 6 Comments

Redemption from a so-called Shank- Life: A Melancholy Essay

“It cuts like a knife but it feels so right.”

-Bryan Adams

After graduating from college I spent three months thinking where field should I enter. A highly competitive industry of TV commercial production house which I think I will enjoy a lot or other field that there’s money and at the same time you could easily get into; like… Continue

Added by Megan Atkins on September 14, 2009 at 3:26 — 2 Comments

How much is 'TOO" much?

Hey everyone, hope all is well. My birthday is just around the corner and I have been itching to buy a new knife. Only this time around I am interested in buying a semi-custom folder. Right now I cannot make my mind up on which knife I would want to buy, a Strider SMF or a CRK Sebenza. Both knives have an outstanding track record an will cost me a lot of money (Almost $500, depending on which one I decide to get). I asked my best friend Eric who is the co-owner of my local knife shop,… Continue

Added by William Cutting on September 13, 2009 at 2:41 — 3 Comments