"Hey Charles, sure appreciate the kind greeting. I've learned alot from reading various forum posts over the years, but never participated. Enjoyed what I'd been seeing here, and I look forward to being part of the conversation. Take care,…"
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Colonial Model 105 Blackie Collins Switchblade Knife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Aug 19, 2017. 1 Reply 1 Like
For the past few months I have carrying my Colonial Model 105 automatic as my EDC. I like this knife so much and am so pleased with it that I decided to write a review of it.…Continue
Tags: Switchblade, Knife, Collins, Blackie, Model
Was the groundhog wrong?
Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy Mar 20, 2017. 16 Replies 1 Like
The groundhog said we would have six more weeks of winter. But this is what it has looked like around here for almost a week now.…Continue
Quite a collection!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Mullins Dec 11, 2016. 15 Replies 0 Likes
We need to get this guy to join iKC. Does anyone on iKC have this many knives?…Continue
More excitement close to home!
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Kellogg Oct 14, 2016. 1 Reply 1 Like
It has been interesting around here the last few days. We had a fire nearby Sunday. Today a combine was driving down the street. He hooked a power line which crossed the street. A sheriff's…Continue
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"Thanks very much. I confess I am not a collector but a direct descendant of Samuel Bell, and I would like to ask Mark about some of the biographical info he has. This was the only way I could figure out to reach him. I am impressed by the warm…"
FeaturedCharles Sample left a comment for Hugh Kelley
"Welcome to iKC Hugh! And thank you for your service."
"Very nice Winchester. One of my Dads favorite calibers. I also like the old octagon barrels. Thanks for sharing. "
FeaturedCharles Sample replied to Charles Sample's discussion Enter here to win three knives! in the group iKC Arsenal Hosted By Charles Sample
"Nice 99 Dan! I have an old one too. You can see my '73 Winchester here:
https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/new-member-and-his-guns?groupUrl=ikc-arsenal"
FeaturedCharles Sample left a comment for Dan
"Welcome to iKC Dan!
With your interest in guns you should enjoy the iKC Arsenal group. We love to talk about and post pictures of our guns and shooting experiences. As host of the group I invite you to join. I look forward to…"
Profile Information
- Profile
- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- The internet
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 11- 15 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Case and Rough Rider and Colonial
- About Me
- Retired Nov. 2012
- Interests
- Travel
- Other Hobbies
- Shooting/hunting, genealogy
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Comment Wall (414 comments)
- At 22:53 on March 30, 2020,
Jim Stoddard said…
- Hey Charles, sure appreciate the kind greeting. I've learned alot from reading various forum posts over the years, but never participated. Enjoyed what I'd been seeing here, and I look forward to being part of the conversation. Take care, Jim
- At 21:26 on March 30, 2020,
M Neil said…
Thanks very much. I confess I am not a collector but a direct descendant of Samuel Bell, and I would like to ask Mark about some of the biographical info he has. This was the only way I could figure out to reach him. I am impressed by the warm welcome I have received!
- At 14:24 on March 30, 2020,
Ralph Nelson said…
Thank you Charles
- At 0:49 on October 31, 2019,
Jeffrey Pennington said…
- Also looking for resources on buck fixed blades, I have the date chart and some other info, but specifally have questions about a pre 86 119 with a dangle sheath never seen one and any year info would help.
- At 0:45 on October 31, 2019,
- Charles thank you for making me feel welcome, do you know anyony going to the 2a ralley in dc i could ride with? Could help on expenses and driving. Was a long haul trucker the last 4 years of my working life. Cant afford the trip on my own.
- At 9:17 on October 11, 2019,
Frank A. Morrisroe said…
Thank you for the welcome, Charles.......Frank
- At 20:04 on September 3, 2019,
Herb Vergara said…
Thank you Charles! Looking forward to garnering knowledge about hand-crafted blades!
- At 19:39 on September 2, 2019,
steven joseph boudreaux said…
Thank you Charles.
- At 22:07 on August 31, 2019,
Erin McGlynn said…
- Thank you!
- At 12:57 on August 23, 2019,
richard m bissell III said…
ok! thanks for the welcome note. A bottom line for me is that I want to be able to USE a knife or any other tool.thanks!...
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The Second Amendment
Posted on August 23, 2015 at 3:04 8 Comments 3 Likes
- The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
What does that mean? Well let us examine it and see. It is a fairly simple and short statement. It has two clauses or sections. The second states that a particular right of…
ContinueMy visit to Smoky Mountain Knife Works #7
Posted on July 22, 2013 at 0:22 10 Comments 8 Likes
I got my first Rough Riders this trip to SMKW.
This is a Rough Rider brown jigged bone baby toothpick RR063.
This is a Rough Rider brown jigged bone small stockman RR194.
This is a Case…
ContinueMy visit to Smoky Mountain Knife Works #6
Posted on July 21, 2013 at 23:30 6 Comments 6 Likes
I did buy knives at SMKW.
This one is a Rough Rider Mushroom knife RR1400. (The nation is now safe. If that mushroom that came up in my yard was just a scout for a full scale invasion, I now have the means to beat it back!)
I am going to save this wooden Case knife kit until my grandson, Danny, is old enough to help me put it together. May…
ContinueMy visit to Smoky Mountain Knife Works #5
Posted on July 21, 2013 at 23:22 4 Comments 8 Likes
My visit to SMKW wouldn't have been complete without meeting the Knives Live guys.
Here is Josh and me in the Knives Live studio. (It's a little bigger than a two holer. I believe you could fit a three holer in it!)
And here is Jay. (Like his T shirt!)…
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