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Rough Rider Collector's

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Knife Pattern Collectors

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Boker Fans

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Carbon Steel Group

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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

I got caught - Knockoff Spyderco Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy May 11, 2023. 2 Replies 1 Like

I do not have many Spyderco knives at all, and was surprised to see a relatively inexpensive one at my local guns shop. It did not have what I have come to view as a trademark thumbhole in the…Continue

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Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion My 2024 Christmas Giveaway

"I'm in"

Tuesday

David Hawkins left a comment for Kevin D

"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…"

Nov 15

Kevin D left a comment for David Hawkins

"Classic Godzilla. Love it."

Nov 14

Lars Ray replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Wait...what? You now have a truely unique piece, and we're holding up progress over a $3.50 year-over-year increase in supply chain costs? Just a minute...let me bust open my piggy bank here that's full of nickles &…"

Nov 13

Kevin D replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"hmmmm.... I learned some new stuff today! Unexpected good(?) news. It turns out that this is definitely more rare than a normal MK2. This newest acquisition is a version 1 MK2 made by Camillus. Now, from what I have learned (If…"

Nov 13

Lars Ray replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Ok - let's roll up the sleeves, quit scacking, and crack on! You got this...and remeber, we want to see all the details! Nice "before" pic, now we want to see the tang extension, handle development, blade clean up, and sheath…"

Nov 11

J.J. Smith III replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Looks to be another worthwhile project. I'm looking forward to following your progress."

Nov 11

Kevin D replied to Kevin D's discussion USN MK2 in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Instead of starting a new thread for a new project I am adding on to this one. I found a first gen MK2 made by Camillus with an original leather sheath. Stamped USN and everything. The vast majority of these had the plastic/fiberglass…"

Nov 10

Kevin D replied to John's discussion Remington umc RH-134

"More information from a source that I hold as being the authority in matters of Remington sheath knives. Year introduced: 1926 Last Year Offered: 1930 OAL : 9-3/8" Blade Length : 5". Blade will be stamped…"

Nov 9

Kevin D replied to James McClendon's discussion Using Old Files for Knives

"Good Evening James, I ran across a (very rusty) file today. The end of the file was chipped a fair bit. I took a chance on it not being 'modern' and bought it. After doing a bit of cleaning on the file stamp I…"

Nov 9

Kevin D commented on AlecsKnives's photo

Gas forced a Rehandle - mammoth

"Oh I love these new scales! Fossilized mammoth tooth? Which Case knife is this? I am not a case connoisseur, so I need a bit of help on that? :) One fine looking knife there!"

Nov 5

Kevin D commented on AlecsKnives's photo

Gas forced a Rehandle - mammoth

"This is indeed a beautiful knife. What type of mammoth scales are these? Tusk cross section? Without your photo description, I would have been thinking stabilized wood. Looking good!"

Nov 5

Kevin D commented on dead_left_knife_guy's photo

iKC 2024

"Dang dude. That is indeed a tough month. Lars certainly speaks on my behalf... Just let us know what we can do to help."

Nov 4

Kevin D replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion A new iKC calendar and a new year of knives!

"Yet another real nice looking folder Dennis. I am not seeing anything that I do not like on it. Gorgeous damascus, I love horn scales, and real attractive bolster work. Very nice!"

Nov 1

Kevin D replied to J.J. Smith III's discussion Blade thickness in the group Rough Rider Collector's

"Hey JJ, Hard to be definitive without putting my calipers on them... But I do believe that the one on the right has a slightly thicker blade stock thickness. The biggest difference that I am seeing is that the grind on the knife on the…"

Oct 31

Kevin D joined Tom Hudson's group

Rough Rider Collector's

Home of the Rough Rider. RR offers all of the great knife patterns from the past. Quality and affordable, a rare product these days.See More

Oct 31

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Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: SEARCHING FOR A KNIFE INFORMATION RESOURCE

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): No

How long have you collected knives?: 16- 20 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: 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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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, J.J. Smith III said…

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, Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…: 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!