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2014 iKC knife...TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE

The time has come to start the discussion on the 2014 iKC knife.

I would again like to shoot for August/Sept delivery date. Something to remember while we talk about this is that a short run of only 50 or so knives means we need to tie in with a maker that is already running a knife and tweak that one to make it our own. The reason for this is most SFO's require a minimum order of 250 or more. Also I would like to keep it less than $125.00 delivered to you. I have some eyes checking out whats available at a factory or two but always love to hear your ideas. Remember, this is YOUR knife

Here is a pic of the official annual knives we have done so far

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Permalink Reply by Bob Robinson on June 11, 2014 at 21:33

That's all sweat. I ain't got enough hair left to create much oil!, Yes, I agree it looks pretty bad. I retired it several years back.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on June 11, 2014 at 21:51

Sorry, Bob!

I just couldn't resist the opportunity to bust your chops. It's a swell looking hat and most fitting for the fine knife that Jan et al. have managed to get the group this year.

Cheers, my friend!

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Permalink Reply by Bob Robinson on June 11, 2014 at 22:06

No problem Ron. I didn't take offense. Always like to hear from friends on iKC.

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Permalink Reply by James Cole on June 11, 2014 at 22:17

Paid and waiting.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on June 12, 2014 at 1:22

While I love a good gunstock....I don't like this.

The lasered etc in the bone doesn't do it for me.

The Bone itself doesn't do it for me.

The Steel doesn't do it for me (I know both Case and Buck use it but I still think it's a step even below 8Cr13Mov and AUS8a steel so I'm not impressed.)

And the price combined with the above mentioned doesn't do it for me.

All just personal opinion and in no way "right or wrong". Just my preferences. Good luck all and I'm sure those who order will be happy with what they recieve.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on June 12, 2014 at 9:39

Also hopefully we can get these in an August/September time frame. Well before the Holidays!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 12, 2014 at 15:55

Alexander,

I am sorry to hear I hit so far off base for you :(

We have sold 33 of the 50. Tell your friends, this one is going fast!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on June 12, 2014 at 16:06

Alex and Ivars,

I actually paid for mine just so I can say I have 4 of the last 5 club knives.

$91.00 shipped (CONUS) is a deal I couldn't pass up.

Besides, 420 steel is enough for a knife this size. The laser etch on the handle means I can display this knife without having to open the blades.

Also it would be my 1st Gunstock model and I like the smooth bone. It reminds me of the Rough Rider Tobacco bone.

I could get a Gunstock with D2 blades and stag handles for $30+ more, but so could anybody else on the planet.

Only 50 people will have a knife like this. I will be one of them.

I am more particular about knives costing more than $100. Only 2 of 3 criteria are needed for knives below that price point:

good looking knife
desirable pattern
showing pride for my Club.

This one just happen to hit all 3 criteria for me. Obviously it only hit one criteria for you guys. Maybe next year you guys will participate.

Cheers,

Brad

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Permalink Reply by Max McGruder on June 12, 2014 at 16:42

I agree Brad! It's a club knife! Can't please everyone!

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on June 12, 2014 at 18:49

Hey, it works for me.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on June 12, 2014 at 19:30

It sure does work for me too. There will always be folks who don't support our choice for community knife. That may change someday! And when we get over 200 who buy the knife we can direct what we want even better!

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Noot on June 13, 2014 at 0:26

I don't blame you Brad, I dont'blame anyone if they like it.

But keep in mind that for me and Ivars you have to add another$15 or so for shipping, and then add 30% for VAT and import duties and that $90 starts getting real expensive really quick.

I heavily disagree with you on the steel though. Especially on a knife this size. In small knives you don't need toughness. And Toughness and Corrosion Resistance is what 420 steel excells at. In a small knife I want Edge Retention, not tougness.

So while this is a sub $100 knife for you....it's not for me. Therefore I'm a little bit more critical.

Brad T. said:

Alex and Ivars,

I actually paid for mine just so I can say I have 4 of the last 5 club knives.

$91.00 shipped (CONUS) is a deal I couldn't pass up.

Besides, 420 steel is enough for a knife this size. The laser etch on the handle means I can display this knife without having to open the blades.