"I'm sorry I can't make it, sounds like a good time. Thanks for the invite. God Bless All,Michael Conway."
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Jan Carter
- Hiawassee, GA
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2026
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Jan 6. 1 Reply 3 Likes
As 2026 begins to march forward , I have written this email many times. I have decided to just be a simple as I know how. This year I am looking forward to more time for iKC again. A few things that…Continue
2025 Christmas Contest!
Started this discussion. Last reply by elbin bunnell sr Dec 22, 2025. 33 Replies 8 Likes
HERES HOPING THAT GIVEAWAY HAS GOTTEN YOUR ATTENTION.Every year Dennis Hibar offers a special knife for the Christmas contest. This year is no different, but he seems to have many irons in the fire…Continue
BOGO at Colonial Knives until 6/27/25!
Started Jun 23, 2025 0 Replies 0 Likes
Promotion Notice: Free knife offerAll orders placed between June 23, 2025 and June 27, 2025 (by 11:59PM) will receive one additional knife/product of the same style for free.* The free knife/product…Continue
Jan Carter's Events
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Trackrock Hammer-In **GA at Trackrock Campground
September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026
The Trackrock Hammer-In is a semi annual gathering of knife makers, leather craftsmen, knife collectors, and knife enthusiasts that happens every spring and autumn at the Trackrock Campground, just outside of Blairsville Georgia. It is an event that will have appeal for all who are interested in knives, knife making, forging, hawks, leather crafts, knife collecting or trading, and hanging out with other folks who have those same interests.Come on out, bring the kids and let them forge a knife…See More
"Recently I have been pulling up pictures from childhood to current day.
In my adulthood some of the best memories aside from my family, are at this Hammer In. Part of that is meeting folks I have only talked with online.
This week I even…"
Trackrock Hammer-In **GA at Trackrock Campground
September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026
The Trackrock Hammer-In is a semi annual gathering of knife makers, leather craftsmen, knife collectors, and knife enthusiasts that happens every spring and autumn at the Trackrock Campground, just outside of Blairsville Georgia. It is an event that will have appeal for all who are interested in knives, knife making, forging, hawks, leather crafts, knife collecting or trading, and hanging out with other folks who have those same interests.Come on out, bring the kids and let them forge a knife…See More
KnifeMakerAdams Intl Knifeworks - AIK joined Jan Carter's group
Daniels Family Knife Brands
The Daniels family have been involved in knives for five generations, from trading, selling, manufacturing, and now distribution.This new chapter has begun for Ryan and Courtney Daniels. "Daniels Family Knife Brands" is offering the exiting new Excelsior Knife Company line of knives directly crafted by the knife makers that also design them. They also are continuing the very popular Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. knife brand, marketed towards the contemporary collector.Thanks to everyone for all…See More
"A new round of Mountain Cougars is now available from the Tuna Valley Cutlery brand. This non-locking swingguard pattern is now offered in Burnt Stag handles (both barehead and endcap) with Clip blades. In addition, these knives are also available…"
KnifeMakerblack mamba knives joined Jan Carter's group
BOX FULL OF KNIVES
A place for our smaller groups to call home with their fellow collectorsA-Z index for the Box of KnivesSee More
JBF Cover_93A1133
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WOW, what a great blessing the information in this book will be to collectors. Look for this to get a push from us here this week "
Daniels Family Knife Brands
The Daniels family have been involved in knives for five generations, from trading, selling, manufacturing, and now distribution.This new chapter has begun for Ryan and Courtney Daniels. "Daniels Family Knife Brands" is offering the exiting new Excelsior Knife Company line of knives directly crafted by the knife makers that also design them. They also are continuing the very popular Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. knife brand, marketed towards the contemporary collector.Thanks to everyone for all…See More
"She is deleted permanently, Thanks for the heads up guys, we try to keep them out but sometimes they slip through"
"The next release in the Mountain Cougar pattern from the Tuna Valley Cutlery line is now ready. This non-locking swingguard pattern knife has been amazingly popular with collectors, and we expect this latest release will be as well. Offered now in…"
Profile Information
- Profile
- User/Collector
- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- From a dear friend
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 56 to 60 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Queen, Case Classic, GEC, Custom...heck I like 'em all
- Website
- http://www.iknifecollector.com
- About Me
- My Husband Donnie and I live in Hiawassee GA. I was Blessed to have found iKC and became the owner in October of 2012. I believe all knife collectors are created equal, no matter what type they collect. iKC brings a different direction to knife collecting in my opinion, you may not personally like something or have an issue with a particular company. But respect is a substantial aspect of what we are about. I have a strong faith and believe everyone is entitled to theirs.
- Interests
- History, fishing, Diving, knife collecting and about a billion other things LOL. My main interest these days is iKC and bringing the future generations into knife collecting.
- Other Hobbies
- there are other hobbies? OK, I found one! Watching my husband learn to build knives
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Blade Show 2026
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Jan Carter's Blog
National Knife Day 2016
Posted on August 24, 2016 at 6:59 27 Comments 2 Likes
Happy Happy Happy National Knife Day !!!!!!!!!
Knife Day is the day to appreciate the knives that folk use on a daily basis. This day is a celebration of this marvelous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time.
I am not sure that most folks know about today...but we sure do. So…
ContinueTanto sharing for Bryan W
Posted on June 29, 2016 at 19:56 0 Comments 1 Like
This is a Tanto that was given to me by the widow of my best friend that died a few years ago. He loved the Japanese swords, and unfortunately I know little of its history. I did have an expert look at it, who determined it was made from a cut down (or broken) WWII Japanese sword. The polishing is not correct, the shape of the blade tip is a bit off, but the parts are all authentic and someone put a lot of time into this piece. The collar was noted as being very…
ContinueMemorial Day, Just my take
Posted on May 26, 2016 at 14:08 2 Comments 3 Likes
I don't often narrow my comments to USA but this holiday is one that is very close to my heart
I am a brat! I was raised being moved from country to country, state to state and base to base. It was honestly a privilege. I learned that no matter where you are in the world at 4PM every day, you stopped, placed your hand over your heart, listened to the National Anthem followed by Taps. You learned early that God and Country were to be respected and those lost remembered.
I…
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- At 8:11 on November 30, 2025,
Joseph day said…
- At 7:07 on August 27, 2024,
Wally Guittard said…
Hi Jan, I've been stopping by every now and then and looking things over. I like what I see. 76th Bday has come and went by, just another day to me. I some what surprised that I'm still in this world. When I was young there were many who said I'd never make it past 35yrs LOL Still here and most of them are gone already.
I do have a question for you. although my knife collection smaller than it was. I have a couple of knives that I'd like to give to IKC at the approate time. would that be ok?. let me know what ya think about that...... Wally G.
- At 6:54 on May 2, 2024,
KnifeMakerAndy Larrison said… Happy to help on the event entries. I plan to put others up, these 2 were the first so I wanted to get them up. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Case is having an event at SMKW again this year too.
- At 9:45 on April 12, 2024,
John said…
Thank you, getting my feet wet but wanting to dive in soon!
- At 9:23 on October 12, 2023,
KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said… Dumb question Jan, but to which knives were you referring?
- At 17:58 on May 17, 2023,
Thomas Conzo said…
thanks for the welcome I havent had much time lately , hopefully that will lighten up
- At 11:18 on August 26, 2022,
KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said… Thanks Jan! Will be aware of what I try to do that does not always seem appropriate.
- At 15:39 on August 4, 2022,
Ben North said…
Thanks Jan> I plan to spend some time this weekend figuring iKC stuff out.
- At 20:14 on August 3, 2022,
Steven Carter said…
Thank you!
- At 18:01 on July 20, 2022,
Ron Cooper said…
Thanks Miss Jan!
Looks like I'm a youngster compared to Mr. Strout. I'm just a baby at 76.
Cheers, y'all!
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