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In Memoriam Thanks iKC Members!

I promise not to get sentimental in this post, so don't worry.....just hang with me though, OK?

We started gathering knife collectors now- what about 4 months ago? Now when I step back and just look at how far our community has come- I am amazed.

Like you, I have to work hard to keep ends meeting. Well, as part of my real job is traveling. That's the bad part (I really don't like to be away from my family), but the good part is what I was able to do today- and that is-… Continue

Added by Scott King on July 22, 2009 at 17:30 — 2 Comments

In Memoriam Need your help to support one of our members!

If you have ever been a slave of something, then you will feel for what one of our members is going through right now. I'm asking you to contact him to encourage him in his quit smoking effort. We are a community here. At the risk of sounding over mushy, our support for one another through life, is a direct byproduct our what we have going on here.

To those who don't or haven't ever smoked, quitting smoking probably sounds like a no-brainer and no prob, but if you have quit or tried… Continue

Added by Scott King on July 22, 2009 at 8:17 — 5 Comments

Hammer-in

The Hammer is I held in June went great. We had over 40 people anctious to teach and learn about bladesmithng.

Chris Paul taught wax carving for fittings and discussed different casting procedures.

Mark Eyer demonstrated leather working and sheath making.

Mike Alexander talked about Bowies and showed us how to bring out the grain on maple with acid & heat.

Butch Sheeley forged up a hawk out of wrought iron and a high carbon bit.

Erik Nelson talked about making… Continue

Added by Adlai Stein on July 18, 2009 at 17:30 — 3 Comments

UN-AMERICAN...PERHAPS...

Some people might think I'm Un-American because of how I can appreciate how Russia controlled it's people (touched on in my "You know what's wrong with Society blog).

Well I also love the Russian National Anthem (Red Star Army Chorus) used in this AK-47 video. Their National Anthem is more grandiose, moving, so awe inspiring!!! That's one thing about the good ole' U.S.A. my right to feel and think this… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on July 12, 2009 at 0:30 — 7 Comments

In Memoriam SUCCESS IN THE SENATE TO PROTECT OUR KNIFE RIGHTS!

As promised, here’s a more detailed explanation of the Senate’s passage of Amendment 1447- the act removing the broadening of the Custom & Border Patrol’s definition of a Switchblade.

Instead of attempting to reword and characterize the action, please allow me to provide Doug Ritter’s detailed explanation. Doug is the founder and chairman of Knife Rights- an knife advocacy organization that has been at the forefront of this effort to prevent the proposed ban.…

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Added by Scott King on July 11, 2009 at 9:51 — 2 Comments

Southern Bells

Kaylin and Karlee
Great Smokey Mountains
July 4th, 2009

Added by J.J. Smith III on July 10, 2009 at 0:21 — 9 Comments

Long time no see guys! Movie interest, Knife update and teaser!!

Hey ya'll,

I haven't been around because of school and work. Summer school is officially over now, so hopefully I will make time for this place. I made an A in that class if anyone cares! Woot go me!

anyway, we've been looking into that new movie " the last house on the left" and totally bought the old 70's version. It was PRETTY crazy I must say. Of course there are some CORNY parts in it...but towards the end I couldn't stop thinking how intense it was for it's… Continue

Added by Wilma Slicer (Lynsie) on July 6, 2009 at 22:30 — 3 Comments

In Memoriam On a lighter note.....almost added to my other collection the other day

One of the fun things about iKC is our Groups. The interests represented by all the iKC Groups are all over the board.

Well, not long ago, Anthony (ChanceToFade) started a Group called Other Collections, for folks who have collections, in addition to knives.

Needless to say, I am a member of that Group also by virtue of my unintended collection of.....speeding tickets. I won't bore you… Continue

Added by Scott King on July 6, 2009 at 19:30 — 8 Comments

HIGH ART/EXPOSURE/GRAND ARTE-Knife Fight...

This first knife fight from High Art/Exposure/Grand Arte(1991-different titles in different countries) is very realistic...a knife fight will most likely be over in 20-30 seconds...rarely last 2 minutes... that would be an eternity...

1st assailant got it through the subclavian artery and the 2nd through the adominal aorta..."Lights out in London" for… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on June 27, 2009 at 16:30 — 2 Comments

In Memoriam A Rite of Passage in the Life of a Knife Collector- Memoirs of a Knife Collector

We all pass through significant events in life- Rites of Passage, they are called, by virtue of simply being alive. Examples include, a first kiss, turning 16, graduating from high school, getting married, having a child, the death of a parent, as well as our own eventual death (obviously, that's the last one), these are some of the passageways we must pass through as we travel… Continue

Added by Scott King on June 27, 2009 at 9:30 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Technical Difficulties with iKC Community

The iKC Community must have caught a virus or we've got a hacker....it seems all the redmen have been replaced with our dear friend J J's pic somehow...I'll check with NING and be back as soon as I get an update.

Added by Scott King on June 25, 2009 at 17:59 — 14 Comments

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESS/SENATE

IN MAINE, SENATOR SUSAN COLLINS, US SENATE, SITS ON THE COM: THAT WILL HEAR THE PROPOSAL TO BAN- ASSISTED OPEN, OR ROBO KNIVES.

I HAVE EMAILED HER, AS WELL AS SENATOR OLIMPIA SNOWE, TO ASK FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS ATTEMPT TO TAKE AWAY A NOTHER TOOL, & A RIGHT TO CARRY THE TOOL.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE, PLEASE ALL, EMAIL US CUSTOMS, BORDER PATROL, ET ALL!

Added by James H. Graham on June 25, 2009 at 15:30 — 1 Comment

The Man without a Name

This is a story about a man with no name.

He was born into this world without a name, without a face. Here's his picture.

No but seriously.

I've noticed a few folks not using their actual names or using a picture of them.

As much as we liked to keep ourselves hidden from others on the World Wide Web, I think here, at this community, there should be an exception. This site isn’t just another random site… Continue

Added by Tom Cai on June 25, 2009 at 14:00 — 7 Comments

In Memoriam You better hold me back, cause I'm getting mad

My blood is boiling. This whole thing about the restricting of "permitted knives" is really making me mad now.

I recently posted over at CutleryNewsJournal about what will happen if the will of the people is to restrict knives- I'm talking about the majority of Americans- to the point Congress doesn't fight this left-wing attack on our rights.

Well, now, the… Continue

Added by Scott King on June 20, 2009 at 9:00 — 16 Comments

In Memoriam iKC MILE HIGH GROUP- You wouldn't believe me if I told you......

Been out in San Francisco the last couple of days and now I'm headed to Florida. While in SF I had the pleasure of meeting one of our newest iKC members- Mr. Philip Di Cicco. He is the owner of a really cool knife shop down on Pier 39. I have pics but can't figure out how to load them right this minute. His store is situated out on Pier 39 along the harbor. I was eating dinner and saw his store-… Continue

Added by Scott King on June 12, 2009 at 17:00 — No Comments

The Storyteller; Tom T. Hall...

Tom T. Hall - Whittler Lyrics (From “Natural Dreams”)

At an old country store on the outskirts of town

He sat on the porch with his feet on the ground

With a stick of red cedar and a sharp Barlow's knife

He whittled and talked of a whittler's life.

He said when you whittle you don't make a thing

A whittle can't dance and a whittle can't sing

A whittle don't hurt and a whittle don't… Continue

Added by J.J. Smith III on June 12, 2009 at 1:30 — 3 Comments

Ontario Rat Rams Horn

Has anybody here had any experience with the Ontario Rat stockman with rams horn. I went to a swap meet today and found one. It is beautiful, but I know nothing about the company. I bought it as a collectible piece, but is looks to be a very usable knife with D@ steel blades. Thanks, Gerry Smith

Added by Gerard Smith (Gerry) on June 10, 2009 at 21:41 — 2 Comments

In Memoriam An Important Message to all iKC Community Members!

Thank goodness we have professional folks on the watch for threats to our everyday knife rights. There is a new proposed rule from the U S Custom Agency attempting to redefine many of our EDCs as illegal.

Please take a minute to listen to this important message from David Kowalski, the Communications Coordinator of the American Knife and Tool… Continue

Added by Scott King on June 9, 2009 at 20:52 — 1 Comment

3 knife books for you :)

Here are Everybody's knife bible, Don Pentecost's - Knife fighting techniques from Folsom Prison & Bloody B
razillian Knife Fighting Techniques in *.PDF format.

http://rapidshare.com/files/241169874/knife_books.rar.html

Enjoy :)

Added by Andrew on June 5, 2009 at 11:48 — No Comments

Haterz...stupid people leaving stupid comments on Youtube videos.

Not really a vile comment but, a Hater none the less...I believe haters should have posted videos of their own before leaving...stupid, rude, cruel, vulgar, vile, etc....comments on your videos. So this is my latest post and right off the bat I get an idiotic comment. Read his comment and then my reply...lol!

crazeycat9 (8 minutes ago)

stop talking about dumb sh*t and start talking about guns

HELLZZARMY (3 minutes ago)

start talking… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on June 4, 2009 at 23:30 — 2 Comments