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April 2013

Would anyone consider this knife vintage? I would take no offense if the answer is no. I see the term thrown around a lot and I think sometimes rather loosely. Discussion Would anyone consider this knife vintage? 3 Likes 100% Custom knives by me....an ongoing endeavour.

For about 3 years now I have been drawing up & cutting out my own fixed blade knife designs. I have yet to complete even one of them. That is terrible, I know, but I am easily distracted by a…

Blog 100% Custom knives by me....an ongoing endeavour. 5 Likes OK. I am an idiot! First thanks to Steve Hanner, Charles Sample and J.J. Smith for giving me a personal welcome email. I appreciate it guys. Nice to be welcome. One of the first emails I received from iKnife Collect… Discussion OK. I am an idiot! 3 Likes How many?

I was wondering how many knives the majority of collectors on IKC, have purchased this year. Starting with Jan. 1, 2013. I have bought 4 and thats a little more than I usually buy, by this time of…

Blog How many? 2 Likes Four Years (and counting)... I know that I'm a day early, but I don't like to waste the excuse for a good party. It was four years ago (tomorrow) that iKC was founded. In those years we've grown to over 3,000 members. There ar… Discussion Four Years (and counting)... 10 Likes Folder - #980

photo Folder - #980 3 Likes Storing knives in leather sheaths Someone once told me that you shouldn't store a knife in its leather sheath. Is that true? Discussion Storing knives in leather sheaths 4 Likes Spring has sprung! Well, spring has made it to North Alabama. As I was driving around town today, the temperature varied from 84 to 88. The only question left is "When will we get our first 90 degree day?" Will it b… Discussion Spring has sprung! 2 Likes I just acquired a fixer upper. I got this Imperial fish knife on ebay. I could see from the photos that it was rough. There were no bids on it. The minimum bid was $4.95 with $3.00 shipping. So I stuck in the minumum bid. I f… Discussion I just acquired a fixer upper. 2 Likes My NRA collection These knives are all NRA labeled. I got them for renewing my NRA membership or making a contribution to the NRA ILA. From top to bottom: Buck 380 Mini Trapper 2006 China Dakota 1025 Stockman? China… Discussion My NRA collection 2 Likes MY FIRST BUCK!

photo MY FIRST BUCK! 7 Likes Knife Rights Updates and News OVER $100,000 IN PRIZES! WINNER'S CHOICE! KNIFE RIGHTS LAUNCHES 2013 "ULTIMATE STEEL" KNIVES, GUNS & MORE SPECTACULAR!Over $100,000 in Incredible Prizes! WINNER'S CHOICE - You Choose Yo… Discussion Knife Rights Updates and News 2 Likes

March 2013

Supporting the National Knife Museum...worth it!

The National Knife Museum is the care taker of all things knife related. They…

Blog Supporting the National Knife Museum...worth it! 4 Likes Case Peanut w/ scissors

photo Case Peanut w/ scissors 3 Likes New Wiki for Swiss Soldier knives

we have just finished a website about Swiss soldiers knives and I just wanted to invite you to visit it and register:…

Blog New Wiki for Swiss Soldier knives 2 Likes My next Project I've 2 more old Buck 110's at my disposal, of the brass and Pakkawood variety. I've done the damascus and wood scale upgrade project already. What should I do to this single dot/4 pin Buck? I want to… Discussion My next Project 3 Likes Smoky Mountain Knife Works Trip I know some of you are Sharpfans and/or watch the TV show Knives Live or have contemplated going to Smoky Mountain Knife Works. I went there about a week ago and posted some pic on Facebook. (It's… Discussion Smoky Mountain Knife Works Trip 3 Likes Case 6344 Stockman Here's my new 6344s. My first 6344s in a zillion years......well, it's been a long time. First one in Kentucky Bluegrass Bone.......... Discussion Case 6344 Stockman 2 Likes Some of my fixed blades Given to me as retirement gift Buck Omni Hunter Frost Cutlery (Cost $1) North American Hunting Club US made Schrade+ 502SC scrimshaw Sharpfinger Discussion Some of my fixed blades 1 Like The story behind the knife I would like to start a discussion of the story behind the knife. What I envision is not so much what makes the knife itself special such as by a custom builder or very expensive or rare. It might… Discussion The story behind the knife 4 Likes Pigeon Forge fire That's a bad fire at Pigeon Forge. So far there have been about 60 cabins burned with several more threatened. They were also concerned the fire might jump a ridge and threaten Pigeon Forge itself.… Discussion Pigeon Forge fire 2 Likes