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December 2012

Sharpeners, the unsung heroes

We had a discussion earlier about sharpeners and which ones we used most. I would like to address these little (or not so little) tools that seem to fall to the wayside when it comes to knife…

Blog Sharpeners, the unsung heroes 2 Likes Carl Schlieper - German EYE BRAND Knives Is there any love (like) for Eye Brand knives? I always liked them and always used to have some in my collection many moons ago. At one time I used to carry a small 3", single blade lockback stag ha… Discussion Carl Schlieper - German EYE BRAND Knives 8 Likes Need Help Identifying a Couple of Knives I recently bought a couple of knives from a local auction and I am having some trouble identifying the maker of these two. I thought that someone could lend me some help and help identify the tang s… Discussion Need Help Identifying a Couple of Knives 2 Likes Name the 5 top things to do when you join iK… 1. Load a profile picture and make some friends 2 .Answer discussions or post questions if you have them 3. Join some groups and if you have a question Post it 4. Join us in chat usually in the even… Discussion Name the 5 top things to do when you join iK… 43 Likes Good Old Yeller Handles! I always liked Yellow handles. Not my number one favorite, but I like them, a lot. Don't know what it is. there is something about yellow handles. They just look good to me. I know a lot of other peo… Discussion Good Old Yeller Handles! 4 Likes The value of a first run? Having collected for many years with a number of different manufactures , the words Prototype and First Run always make my eyes widen and my ears perk up. The first time a company produces a pattern… Discussion The value of a first run? 3 Likes anyone got a sharpening stone they love more… This may sound crazy, but, does anybody here habe a sharpening unit or stone they can't live without? The reason I ask is I bought an old "Robo" today at an antique mall that caught my eye. Good pric… Discussion anyone got a sharpening stone they love more… 2 Likes POLL?

Statements I have recently heard include

"I dont know why people say the quality is inconsistent, I have never bought a bad one"

"I never should have listened to the…

Blog POLL? 2 Likes How are Rough Riders? Looking at these Rough Riders at SMKW's . I know about the whole China debate. But was wondering about the quality. I am taking into consideration the price as well. How well are they made, please? Discussion How are Rough Riders? 1 Like Need some advice. Pattern 730109X Whittler My Pastor gave my son and I each one of his Whittler's from his collection. They are both Pattern 730109X Whittler's from 1992. They are both beautiful and I believe fairly rare. He said that when… Discussion Need some advice. Pattern 730109X Whittler 1 Like Small Stockmans - Under 3" Who likes the small Stockmans? I like small knives for an EDC, like the Peanut, so for a Stockman I also like the smaller ones. Like Cases 6333 and Boker used to have a nice one based on their 88 pat… Discussion Small Stockmans - Under 3" 3 Likes Am I Online or Offline? Does it Matter? How do I know if I am online or offline? At the very bottom of the iKC pages(every page, Main, My Page, pictures, Forum) at the bottom right is small button/light If you look and its red you are off… Discussion Am I Online or Offline? Does it Matter? 2 Likes Changes in the way folks view knives It used to be every man, and many women, carried a knife. Now days, folks carry cell phones- we have different daily needs in many cases, plus it really isn't socially acceptable to wield a knife in… Discussion Changes in the way folks view knives 2 Likes case red bone centennial razor R611098 I have been collecting the case red bone centennial knives for some time. There are 57 total knives. Would you believe I am lacking only one knife to have a complete collection. It is a razor R611… Discussion case red bone centennial razor R611098 2 Likes 7223 Jumbo Trappers Morning Folks, Any of you all know anything about the 23 various 1 of 6 celluloid trappers found on pages 71 & 72 of Parker's Case Classics: Best in the Long Haul? I have what I'm sure is a Camo… Discussion 7223 Jumbo Trappers 1 Like What would you like iKnife Collector to prov… We like to hear from members about the things they care about. So give us some feedback as we begin planning for next year! Discussion What would you like iKnife Collector to prov… 6 Likes The 2012 iKC Community Knife Gepetto Whittler Allright, now before I get into the actual writing of this review. Please keep in mind that I'll try to hit ALL the points that I feel are wrong/right with this knife. This may feel like I'm nitpicki… Discussion The 2012 iKC Community Knife Gepetto Whittler 4 Likes Blade types Ok everyone how about a little survey. Between Carbon, Stainless and, any other blade material, which is your favorite and Why? And question number 2 forged, heat treated or what Which do you prefer… Discussion Blade types 2 Likes Trapper Pattern Collectors

Group Trapper Pattern Collectors 13 Likes Why do you buy that Trapper? Ok we know the number 1 answer is Stag on anything....to the above question. But with monthly catalogs, web sites, email specials running at record clips...What in the world catches your eye? New col… Discussion Why do you buy that Trapper? 4 Likes Full size vs, Mini I've seen several examples of really good looking trappers recently but they are small about 2 1/2 inches. But I will say I not only like the look of the Trapper but it slips into a pocket so much e… Discussion Full size vs, Mini 4 Likes