"What is in a name?
One thing first to set things straight. I know NOTHING about elephant toe knives. So these thoughts and ideas are from someone that has NO experience with the knife genre but honestly would like to learn more, and…"
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Kevin D
- Mount Airy, NC
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displaying bayonets - seeking feeedback!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Feb 8. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hey folks, I have a question that I would appreciate your input on.How would you display bayonets? Vertical? Horizontal? At an angle?Supported in slots? With dowels in the muzzle rings, fingers…Continue
Finished a sheath for my wife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Dec 27, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like
This was my very first attempt at forging anything. Ever. (Thank you Jan and Donnie for their patience and teaching!)Jade (my wife) loved it, so I gave it to her. She said she wanted to use it as…Continue
Condor - Huron Knife (a new knife and my 'review')
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Dec 7, 2023. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Never tried to do any sort of a review before, here is my first attempt.<EDITED to clarify an edge feature and to add additional information regarding the blade thickness and the wire wrap recess…Continue
Took too long - A Sugar Beet Knife by Clyde Cutlery Co.
Started this discussion. Last reply by martyb Aug 27, 2023. 3 Replies 3 Likes
My father had somehow/sometime acquired a few sugar beet knives. I was somehow able to secure a couple. This is the first of the two that I am trying to salvage.This one has a straight blade and…Continue
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The Archaeology of Weapons
"Just looked at my copy a little closer... Unabridged. but different Publishing house. Mine is paperback, from Dover and printed in 1996.
As you can see from the tattered corners and just general wear, I have re-read this a few…"
Art and Design in Modern Custom Fixed Blade Knives
"Blade porn... Yep. I am addicted to this as well."
The Archaeology of Weapons
"Upon Lars's recommendation, I also have this (newer edition) in my little library. Great read from a historical perspective."
Refernce Library
"Just an off-topic tidbit...
Does your 'e' key have trouble sticking or something? Just checking... for a friend... ;)"
Refernce Library
"Very cool!
I heard a rumour you may have had a set of books by Kurt Glemser - Guide to Military Dress Daggers Vol. I - IV...
Knowing how you like your daggers, I am inclined to accept the validity of the rumour. Just need your verification…"
20250409_154801
"Darn it... this thing is hating my typing...
Serial numbers make a lot of sense. Any guesses on what Lst. B. refers to?
I am thinking a M1873 bayonet as well. This was intended to used on the Werndi rifle. No scabbard? …"
"It has been mentioned that I failed to post pictures of my 110s... I intentionally did not post photos, because they had already been posted in the Buck Knives Group under the the discussion "My newest Buck". If one should…"
"Who would have thunk it? Seeing a side by side comparison of these knives is awesome! While I knew that other companies made their version of this knife, I never realized, and appreciated the differences in them until reading this…"
"Nice work Andy!
I enjoy seeing your work. thank you!"
"WELL SAID!!!
I must be new enough in the collecting stage, that even though the required space and necessity might push toward the 'cycling' aspect, for many (but certainly not all) of my 'toys', I think I have avoided the…"
"Short and sweet, and not very well written.
From what I have seen, his company is very well known. It was started in the mid 1940s I think and was still going around 2000. Solingen Germany. Decent quality but nothing…"
"Even trying to look for images to see what a 'new' condition knife would look like is proving difficult.
I did find this on ebay of all places, but the blade doesn't to be of an expected shape. But I cannot compare it to…"
"Ahhh! That does indeed help!
I was find a lot of Bokers, but nothing numbered 82, 83, or 84... This will help refine the search a bit. Thanks!"
"Beadwork on the sheath of a scrim'ed knife? It looks like there is a small set of Schrade knives that the scales of the knives were scrimshawed, and the sheath had beadwork added to the front. Turtle, Kachina, Bear Cult,…"
"Good Morning Lars,
As you know I was born and raised in Michigan. I have done a bit of lapidary work growing up. Not as much as my parents, who in turn did not do as much as my grandparents. None of the work that I saw any of…"
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- 16- 20 years
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- FIXED BLADE
BUCK
CASE XX INDIAN SERIES
OLD MILITARY
CUSTOMS
- About Me
- Nothing special.
Just a guy that likes to keep his hands and mind busy.
- Interests
- Somehow, Swiss and Japanese bayonets have found their way into my realm of interests. Kind of like that puppy that follows you home... I am not real sure how this happened.
- Other Hobbies
- Hunting, fishing, woodworking, metal working, restoring older ... stuff.
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Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 18:58 on February 3, 2025,
Lonnie Lowry said…
I've got a model 62 also in much better condition than the '90. I hunted with the '62 with my grandad on a ranch in the Arbuckle Mountains of south-central Oklahoma where he was a true to life horseback riding cowboy until he was 83. Those rifles are neat and accurate little guns. Thanks for the welcome to iKnife. I've got 5 Mr Itou 5" drop hunter damascus knives (unused with leather sheaths) with exotic handles (Mammoth molar, genuine ivory, narwhal horn, abalone, and another that I can't remember). I'm trying to determine quality and value. I've also got a Civil War officer's sword (in very good to excellent condition) marked U.S. ADK 1862 on one side and Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass. on the other side with the metal scabbard. On the handguard it is stamped 2125. Again I'm trying to determine value. I'm interested in selling these, as well as some other knives. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lonnie
- At 10:32 on November 15, 2024,
David Hawkins said…
Thanks for the welcome message Kevin. I wonder what type of knife Godzilla would carry? Multi-tool, or would they be too hard to open? Fixed blade, maybe a Smatchet Cas Iberia Viking Sword as a neck knife? Auto or manual folder - Cold Steel pocket sword (Voyager XL Vaquero)? Perhaps a Spyderco Salt since he seems to spend a lot of time in the ocean?
- At 8:22 on August 29, 2024,
Alan Vetter said…
Hi Kevin. Apologies for not seeing this sooner. My profile pic was a stock photo, but dad is an avid tool collector and has boxes and boxes of those things. Actually he WAS an avid tool collector until mom put the brakes on him because they were running out of room in the house. She understands the passion for collecting, but his addiction was making life a bit difficult. He too is a fan of Stanley anything. Stay well and thanks!
- At 11:18 on July 20, 2024,
J.J. Smith III said…
Always good too have more friends, Kevin.
- At 5:57 on June 9, 2024,
Bill Martinson said…
The top row is all old western from Boulder Colorado then there is Case,Buck,Schrade,
Puma,Solinger. I have 228 fix blase and 803 pocket knives.
- At 20:08 on January 30, 2022,
Lars Ray said…
Hey man...thanks for the friend request...of course I accepted! As for sending private messages, this is just fine - but if you truely want to send a private message - use the iKC email - upper right hand corner of your page in the area of your name, sign out, Fried requests, etc...
I wanted to start a formal stand-alone CFK group, but I could not accurately gauge if it would be accepted or not - so I started the it as a sub-group in the Box Full of Knives Box of Knives. I'm glad i did - as I commented to Lead Left Knife Guy , I seem to be the only one playing in that sand box at the moment, and I'm not sure my ego could manage no one join a group! LoL!
Right now it looks like it's just my thread....but if you add a post to it, then it will be as it is intended - a place to appreciate the CFK/iPAC brand.
- At 23:45 on February 8, 2021,
- At 19:42 on February 6, 2021,
FeaturedCharles Sample said… Kevin, thank you for joining the Arsenal group.
- At 15:07 on February 4, 2021,
Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…
Just ask if you need a hand! Or stick your head into the Chatroom and give a holler.
- At 14:37 on February 4, 2021,
Hey there, Kevin! Welcome to iKnife! Come on in, kick back and check things out. There's some handy tips on our front page to help you find your way around, and some fantastic people in the Chat room if you have any questions or want to shoot the breeze. Site rules are also on the main page, and if you get creative, you can customise your My Page to suit your own style! Hope you enjoy your stay with us! Great to have you on board!
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