"Thanks John.
Those additional photos do help me out a lot. I do not know enough about Bokers to be able to distinguish between the older ones and newer ones. Thank you for showing us a good original one,"
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Kevin D
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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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QSP Gavial, Dark Micarta
"I like the dark blade and dark micarta combo. For whatever reason, I do not think the dark blade is available at this time.
Satin blade finish seems to what they are offering now. Or a 2-tone black oxide..."
9B
"Just to provide a tiny bit of perspective...
Blade ≈ 6-3/16" long
Beveled edge ≈ 5-5/8"
OAL ≈ 11-1/16"
Not what I would call a small knife."
"That is awesome news! Congratulations!!
Just between you and me, I bet you are on the hunt for a celebratory sword! "
"Jan, We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for you and your family."
"Nice work Andy
I have found in (my very limited experience), that trying to work with blades that have been loved on, can be one of the biggest challenges. Kudos!"
My first canoe (knife) - It's a Buck!
"Good looking little knife - and a really cool photo too!
So when I lived in Arizona, my snowbird neighbor from Winnipeg, Canada, asked me if I knew the difference between a Canoe and a Canuk. He enlightened me that a Canoe tips. (groan)
So now…"
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My first canoe (knife) - It's a Buck!
"Careful, Kevin -- those little knives are addictive! :P
Good way to start, though -- the jigged bone is just warmer than the basic wood models. Good friends are awesome!
And nice photo, by the way. I just noticed the subtle…"
My first canoe (knife) - It's a Buck!
During a recent conversation, I admitted that I really liked the looks of the canoes, but have yet to acquire any. My friend took pity on me and happened to have found a Buck canoe. So he sent it to me! I am so blessed to have such a…
"Finished a hammer, and now moving onto other projects. I have to get photos of recent acquisitions too. Staying busy for certain! :)"
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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 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!
Kevin D's Blog
Not to cut the cheese! - The post-socket era of Swiss bayonets
Posted on August 19, 2025 at 20:30 3 Comments 1 Like
In the course of writing this blog, it has been reinforced to me that a good order of thoughts help provide a clear and concise transference of information. While I had this information in pieces (knowing they went together), it was not organized nearly as neatly as this is now. So this has really helped me consolidate things and get things all together nicely.
iKC has been a great find and home on the internet for me. A large array of topics ranging from folders (that I…
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