[You] can only become truly accomplished at something you love.
...Don't make money your goal.
Instead, pursue the things you love doing,
and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you !!
- Maya Angelou
How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
3- 5 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
auto opening & fixed blades..I love colorful, fancy knives and especially bowie knives that I can wear with my six gun rig....Stag handles are great, I just love so many and so much about them!
About Me
Disabled & retired at this point..started own business to help other disabled people.. One does not always need to be making "tons" of money to be successful. Decided to teach firearm safety & CCW classes. I also have a bachelor's in Business Management, a master's in Organizational Managment & have 3 classes & 1 dissertation paper to go for my doctorate in Management & Leadership.
Interests
I love to help people with their needs for completing paperwork for social security disability, insurance, etc. It makes me happy to know that I was able to help them solve a problm which was keeping him/her from obtaining his/her benefits, etc.. it does feel good to help people.
So, I started a consulting business to help people with paperwork and appeal letters and anything related. It's not paying the bills yet but hopefully I will be successful at it. I did find a big niche for the help I offer. I just need to be able to promote myself better.
Other Hobbies
Shooting, used to play drums & guitar in a band until disability stoppedm me..try to play guitar once in awhile. Love to play video games on the xbox - war games and shooting games especially.
I don't get to many shows either. I had booked a flight to one in MI this weekend that I have wanted to go to for years....but this weekend is basketball sections and I have three kids playing, so I cancelled.
You feel free to use iKC here as your "going to knife shows" I am always looking for folks who enjoy and like our community. :)
Good Stuff, Jill. Thanks. Buck's trying to do a little PR to improve the damage of getting knives made outside US. It hurt them. The Puma intel is good. I'll check that out.
Appreciate it. Do you go typically get to any knife shows, or pretty much stick to gun shows?
Another comment from SHOT show 2010: ["Buck Knives announced its “American
Commitment.” Put simply, the company says it wanted to make as many knives as
possible in its Post Falls, Idaho, plant. The idea was to greatly reduce offshore
outsourcing, which, at its peak, totaled about half of all the manufacturer’s knives."]
from SHOT show..."Puma Knife Company A pair of industry veterans is breathing new life into the vennerable German knife maker. Look for the reintroduction of the Pathfinder, Game Warden and Deerhunter, as well as some new products in 2010."
O it was great!! So much to see, so much to do!!! I checked out my usual buddies: GunBroker.com, Cimarron, Glock, Springfield, NAA, Taurus, etc. Went over to have Gunny autograph the photo I took of us at the 2008 show and then took a new pick at this show. Springfield has a new XD coming out in a 3.8 barrel..that was my fav. Some of the new rifles that are coming out from Marlin are too good looking and of course the law enforcement/tactical section had rows of cool new stuff for your AR15 and such. the only bad thing about it is - you cannot buy anything...LOL..well some booths do sell some stuff but not the guns unless you are a dealer placing an order. Went to check out what new ammo is coming out...Corbon and Winchester both feel the "scramble" is over (for now at least) and the ammo shortage will start to slow and eventually disolve...the show is going to be here in Vegas for the next 5 years...I am so excited!!!
Welcome To iKC…… Please visit often and you cannot contribute too much to the discussions, questions, knowledge base or photos…. If you have a passion for knives you have found a home. Great folks, always willing to help regardless if you are a tactical fan, folder fan, custom fan or maker… there’s something here, especially great knives and a support network to help you hone your collection, trade your collection or broaden your collection… AND yes I have the hat on so I can be more like our beloved leader Scott!
Hey Jill
Thanks for joining our community. I think you'll like it here as you spend time getting to know us. We've got a good group of knife folks....of all knife interests. Look around and jump right in. And if you have any questions, please let me know.
Welcome!
Scott
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In MemoriamScott King said…
You feel free to use iKC here as your "going to knife shows" I am always looking for folks who enjoy and like our community. :)
In MemoriamScott King said…
Appreciate it. Do you go typically get to any knife shows, or pretty much stick to gun shows?
Commitment.” Put simply, the company says it wanted to make as many knives as
possible in its Post Falls, Idaho, plant. The idea was to greatly reduce offshore
outsourcing, which, at its peak, totaled about half of all the manufacturer’s knives."]
In MemoriamScott King said…
In MemoriamScott King said…
Thanks for joining our community. I think you'll like it here as you spend time getting to know us. We've got a good group of knife folks....of all knife interests. Look around and jump right in. And if you have any questions, please let me know.
Welcome!
Scott
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