As much as I try to educate myself about things before I post something extremely stupid online (or say it in person) I share this story with you.

Besides knives I find myself very interested in Civil War history.  I had family who fought on both sides in that war and have photo, letters and even a diary.

Recently when I was looking for knives on eBay I saw an 1854 Half-Dime for sale that had been dug at a campsite in Virginia now on private land.  It was inexpensive $12...so I…

Got a new book today.  Switchblades of Italy by Tim Zinser Dan Fuller & Neal Punchard.

What a lot of beautiful pictures.

Who says I got to learn how to reed??

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…

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…