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In Memoriam Your feedback is needed! New iKC Community Survey

Your feedback is important to our community. Yes, we are a new community, but plan to be 'round for many years to come- to continue to grow and attract new members.

Please take a couple of minutes to click a few buttons and provide us with valuable input. And I've emailed the entire community with a link to this survey.

Click Here to take survey

Thank you for your participation… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 16, 2009 at 17:30 — 4 Comments

new knife

picked up a Kershaw Skyline Thursday

Added by James Carroll (jdawg54874) on August 16, 2009 at 12:42 — 6 Comments

Steel Addiction

Given that this site is "iKnifeCollector", I think it reasonable to assume that most of the members have a "Steel Addiction". Sure, some only have a little "itch"...while for other folks, it is a full-blown case of Chicken Pox. I probably fall into the latter category. My "Steel Addiction" isn't restricted to one or two types of knife design; it covers a pretty wide range. From old-fashioned pocket knives to modern "tactical" folders to fixed blade knives, I pretty much "dig them all". From… Continue

Added by Chris Stookey on August 16, 2009 at 2:30 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam We know you are out there!

There is no doubt, iKC is different than any other knife place on the web. The members here feel like they are sitting down across from each other in a friendly place to talk and show our common interest- knives.

In fact, I love fellow iKC member Steve Wells quote- "What a fantastic way to meet collectors. It is like they are coming in your own house, and having a cup of coffee." To me that's iKC in a peach-seed. :)

But what you may not realize and the reason I've… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 15, 2009 at 9:00 — 2 Comments

In Memoriam Cutlery News Journal- Knife Collector News From Yesterday And Today

Many of you already know I publish an online knife collector news source called Cutlery News Journal. CNJ recently celebrated its first year and offers all type knife collector and industry news. Now if you have been a member here for very long you probably already know I have a bit of a twisted sense of humor and at times it oozes out it.

CNJ covers a broad range of knife related topics. I relate current events (economic and… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 14, 2009 at 12:00 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam New Community Feature- Video Tutorials

We love iKnifeCollector and yet some of the how to use the features of our community are unfamiliar to us, aren't they?

In fact, I'll go as far as to say, there are tons of "things" to do and add that we simply haven't found yet.

To that end, I've added a new area, particularly for the newest members, and one that will grow. It provides us with short video lessons on different aspects of the iKC Community.

Two lessons are… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 12, 2009 at 20:42 — No Comments

READ: Exercise your brain-Knowledge is Power/THE MIND IS THE BEST WEAPON...

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."

THE BEST WEAPON IS THE MIND...

-You think your ENEMIES are going to stand still while you shoot them? What if you're leading men or responsible for people other than yourself?

-What if you're outnumbered, unarmed? You have to Think, Plan, and Strategize.

-What if you're in a harse environment with no food, water, and shelter? You have to IMPROVISE, ADAPT, AND OVERCOME.

-What… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on August 12, 2009 at 17:40 — 2 Comments

A Real Firewood Saw is Just a Bunch of Knives

Knives take many forms. Drop by our Axes group if you want to expand your horizons. You can read about my "420" saw, the best in the world for one-person harvesting of firewood around the camp. Think about it — a saw is just a bunch of little sharp knives attached to a long handle. Axes are for splitting wood. They were replaced 150 years ago by saws for felling purposes. And what about the Dutch Oven??

Added by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on August 11, 2009 at 15:26 — No Comments

In Memoriam Once a favorite- always a favorite

Have you ever sold a knife that you still had emotional strings attached to? The continued attachment could be for many different reasons, including it signifying an event in your life, the person who sold/gave it to you or maybe it is simply because you like it.

In many cases, years may have even passed since you turned over its custodianship to another fellow collector, and yet, there is still just something about that knife that speaks to you.

Several years ago I sold… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 10, 2009 at 10:00 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam Instant Knife Book Library For Sale

I know this type post is unusual for a blog and should be in New Member or For Sale areas, but I wanted to let all collectors who need additional knife book resources.

Russ Altamore, a big time elephant toenail collector and friend of mine passed away in 2005. The executor of his estate contacted me today to let me know about his library sale. I have purchased from this gentleman before. He is a good seller.

If you are new to… Continue

Added by Scott King on August 8, 2009 at 14:00 — 1 Comment

My EDC

- One of my folders
- mini pry bar
- phone
- wallet w/ Swisscard
- keys on a paracord lanyard w/ fenix E01
- lighter (even though I dont smoke, I just like fire, im sure im not alone!! haha)
- Watch
- Leatherman Surge (If I can)

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 3, 2009 at 16:59 — 2 Comments

Update on info on knives

I have always loved knives and enjoyed them, but I have just recently begun to collect knives. I like to use my knives, so I suppose im more of an EDC kinda guy.

My current knives are

- Spyderco Tenacious- Steel 8Cr13MoV, straight edge, black G-10 handle scales, stainless liners

- Spyderco Delica 4- Steel VG-10, straight edge, black FRN handle scales, stainless liners

- CRKT M1-13D - Greg Lightfoot tactical design

- SOG Flash I - Assisted… Continue

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 3, 2009 at 16:30 — 1 Comment

Future Purachases

What do ya'll think of these choices?

Spyderco - Native

CRKT - M16

Kershaw - Leek

SOG - Flash II

Coldsteel - Pendleton Mini Hunter

Added by Jesse Lackey on August 2, 2009 at 10:00 — 3 Comments

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