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Scott King's Blog – December 2009 Archive (10)

My vision for our iKC Blogs

We are all like-minded knife enthusiasts. Yes, our community represents members from all knife walks of life- collectors, knifemakers, artists who use knives as their medium, photographers, graphic artists from the knife industry, corporate reps from various knife companies and, of course, everyday users- of every kind of knife imaginable.

All you have to do is flip on the iKC Media Center to see- pictures and videos- of the widest variety of knives- from super cool customs to…

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Added by Scott King on December 25, 2009 at 11:00 — No Comments

iKnifeCollector's Donation for Breast Cancer Treatment & Research

Last month members of iKC generously donated $450 for our fundraiser during the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Our donation was specifically paid to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Thank you to all who gave for this worthwhile cause. I want to especially thank Iron City Blade's Robert Hale for… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 24, 2009 at 16:43 — No Comments

Blogging to the Knife Community Part II

One of the unique features of iKC is the membership's ability to write on knife related topics for the benefit of the entire community.

Since we have had many new members join since the last time I talked about our blogs, allow me to once again remind us how we use our blogs and how we don't :)

Blogging/writing to the community is… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 24, 2009 at 14:30 — No Comments

Merry Christmas iKC

I'm following Andy's lead here.....

Merry Christmas!

If you are a new member here you might consider this (me) a little dorky (my family does) and that's OK. Our old timers here know I enjoy life. Try to squeeze every drop of good times and happy memories I can make.

In fact, one of the things folks say… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 21, 2009 at 12:50 — 4 Comments

Knife New Year's Resolutions

It's about that time of year again- time to resolve to, or not to, do. Today, I want us to drive a stake in the ground on knife resolutions. Here and now, we are resolving at least one knife resolution.

There are tons of areas we can accomplish, or quit. From making a knife, attending a knife show, spending (or not) a predetermined amount of money on our hobby, read a knife book, make a YouTube video on your favorite knife, write a knife blog once a month, start a new… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 20, 2009 at 8:30 — 1 Comment

Andy's Christmas Card to iKC

Woke up, grabbed my coffee and headed to my computer to check in with you guys...always got to make sure the Beer Group didn't trash the place over night (just kidding guys). :)

This morning I head from my house to our community center and there staring at me was a man with Christmas lights draped cross him. I didn't recognize him at all. I clicked the slide show and clicked back. Sure nuf- I thought that might be him.

I love it. And it's Andy,… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 18, 2009 at 7:30 — 1 Comment

Custom Knifemaker Tony Bose Interview

One of the all time favorite interviews I have had the opportunity to conduct was with legendary knifemaker Tony Bose. Tony is so easy to talk with and his colorful way of expressing himself made it a true pleasure.

I hope you will take some time to listen in on his interview. Tony tells us why he started making knives, in addition to candid advice for aspiring knife makers. He also provides an insider’s perspective on the custom knife market and today’s… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 16, 2009 at 12:00 — 1 Comment

My response to the 2010 iKC Club Knife discussion

Over the last several days, I read the blog post and thought about the comments posted about my choice for the 2010 iKC Club Knife.

First let me say, I appreciate all the members who emailed me privately as well as posted and replied in the two previous blog post regarding the Club Knife. And I'm glad to see the amount of interest this topic created. Thanks for caring about our community.

Let me begin by addressing the group who voiced their opinion against my selection of… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 15, 2009 at 18:00 — 10 Comments

iKC 2010 Club Knife

Yesterday, I sent this email to all iKC members. Please make sure your iKC email settings are set to receive email from me- scott@iknifecollector.com. I do periodically communicate to the members via email. I understand some of the members didn't receive my message so here it is.

I'm excited to announce iKC is having a 2010 club knife special ordered.

iKC is all about connecting, sharing and getting to know fellow like-minded collectors. 2009 has been a great… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 14, 2009 at 16:39 — 12 Comments

Knife Show Here I Come!

Around this time of year I trek up to near Gatlinburg, TN for the Parker's Knife Show. This particular show is billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth," and while I admit is it good, is it the greatest? I don't think so. Actually I think the Blade Show in Atlanta takes top billing, but Parker's Show is the first knife show I attended, back some years ago and is now my sentimental favorite.

I'll never forget. I got there before the doors opened and sat in the car wondering… Continue

Added by Scott King on December 8, 2009 at 22:47 — 5 Comments