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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

In Memoriam The moment y'all have waited for- 2009 Blade Show Highlight Vid

Added by Scott King on June 3, 2009 at 6:57 — 3 Comments

In Memoriam Blade Show Update

WOW! Sensation overload!! That sums up my first day at the Blade Show. Over the top!

It is everything I hoped it would be.

Making my rounds. Established contact for us with Ka-Bar, Spyderco, Strider and some others. Got more to do today.

The tactical makers are all here and that knife is dominating the show. Seems everyone, including the "traditional" makers are offering some form of it. Not all, but quite a few. Meet a custom maker this morning who is… Continue

Added by Scott King on May 30, 2009 at 7:00 — 7 Comments

Knife Purchases, 05/29/09

Yesterday I got that Smith & Wesson Power Glide OTF blade. That thing is wicked, it is kind of cheap but it is still pretty cool. Today I decided to buy the Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn Mini Covert in the G-10 handle with the blade lock. This will be my first Spring Assisted knife. Gerber's are amazing, when people think quality, they think Benchmade and Spyderco. When I think quality I think Gerber and CRKT. I've never owned a Benchmade or Spyderco so I can't say yet. But my Gerber's and… Continue

Added by Jonathan St.Oegger on May 29, 2009 at 18:30 — 1 Comment

In Memoriam On my way to the Blade Show

Friday morning I'm on my way to my first Blade Show over in Atlanta. Tonight I feel like a kid having to go to bed on the night before Christmas. Been to quite a few knife shows over the years, but never been to the mother of- before. I can't wait. I'm gonna savor every moment.

Y'all watch over the community while I'm gone, OK? Remember our Neighborhood Watch Program. Also, help make sure you welcome any new members who join too. I know you'll make them feel right at home and show… Continue

Added by Scott King on May 28, 2009 at 22:54 — 1 Comment

Recent Knife Purchases, 5/26/09

I've ordered three knives this month. The first being the Cold Steel Pocket Bushman on May 11th, which I love. A couple problems I have with it is it tarnishes fairly easily and it comes pretty stiff and I don't have any torx bits to fix that, which is my own fault but I'll fix that soon. The second being the Byrd Cara Cara G-10 Plain Edge on May 19th, which I am looking forward to getting a lot. At the moment it is on backorder and the place I almost always order from, thebladeshop.com, did… Continue

Added by Jonathan St.Oegger on May 26, 2009 at 21:42 — 5 Comments

Case news

Hey everybody,

Hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend. I spent mine doing an incredible amount of yard work...the yard looks so much better than my back feels right now!! Unfortunately that left a big sinkhole in my iknifecollector time... ! :)

Couple of things I just wanted to bring to you all's attention...

First, Case said goodbye to one of our our own last week...one most influential of all the sales people to have ever worked for Case. "Shine" Jessup… Continue

Added by Fred Feightner on May 26, 2009 at 9:21 — 1 Comment

YOU KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH SOCIETY (DEMOCRACY): EVERYONE THINKS THEY'RE SOMEBODY...

HERE'S SOMETHING I SAID TO A SCUMBAG, "We're all nobody but, I'm THE nobody with the guns and the knives..."

"The Samurai of years ago had behind him a thousand years of training in the law of honor, obedience, duty, and self-sacrifice..... It was not needed to create or establish them. As a child he had but to be instructed, as indeed he was from his earliest years, in the etiquette of self-immolation. The fine instinct of honor demanding it was in the very… Continue

Added by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on May 25, 2009 at 23:00 — 1 Comment