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displaying bayonets - seeking feeedback!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Feb 8. 2 Replies

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

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

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

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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Petrified Fish Warrior Mini, Blue Micarta

"DLKG, I have one question... The K110 is basically a brand name D2 steel.  Nice high quality but still D2.  I know D2 is very dependent upon a very controlled heat treat.  Have you been able to use this much to determine if the heat…"
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Spyderco Mule41 - 1

"Oh, I've wanted one of those for a long time...  Nice!"
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Civivi Praxis, Damascus / Purple

"I am not usually into purple... anything... but I do like the Damascus."
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Opinel No.8 Garden Knife

"A French Hori Hori!   Nice."
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Kevin D replied to db's discussion the one that started it
"No need to get accusatorial...   ;D Oh!  you were talking about you, not me.   LOL!"
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Spyderco Mule41 - 1

A Spyderco fixed blade!A real nice steel MULE... Lets see what I can do with it!
Thursday
Kevin D replied to db's discussion couple WW2 US Knives
"Nice find!  Congrats!"
Thursday
Kevin D replied to db's discussion the one that started it
"It is so highly contagious!  You do not even have to be in the same town.  Start doing a tiny bit of research on a knife or even a company that makes them...  Yep.  I caught it too.  Haven't found a cure for it yet."
Thursday
Kevin D replied to db's discussion couple WW2 choppy chopers
"Oh yeah!  Love 'em!  I chased a US Mk 2 machete, but got beat out at the finish line.  Well done!"
Tuesday
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5” Trimmer

"Congrats!  Winning any Chili Cook Off is awesome and to score a BHK is a super nice bonus! I don't claim to be an epicurean, I want to try that chili!  "
Tuesday
Kevin D replied to Dennis 's discussion Kershaw 1820 grip panels wanted
"Ugh.  No joy here. I am making new ones to replace the ones on my Kershaw Vedder (2460), but I never had any interaction with a 1820 (Needs Work).  I do like how the flipper tab on yours is 'hidden' when open though."
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R Hicks - paring 1

"Oh nice! Good looking knife too...kinda hard to argue with the wife when she out bid's you on a knife for you! (I can so empathize!!)  I don't see Randy as a member of iKC [yet]...you should invite him to join. I for one would like to…"
Oct 19
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R Hicks - paring 1

My first handmade, one-of-a-kind knife. Knowing the knife maker, I am pretty sure the blade steel is O1.My church had a Wild Game Dinner tonight, and my wife (Jade) went and bid (silent auction) $5 more than what I said was my max for the knife. I…
Oct 18
Kevin D replied to db's discussion couple more modern
"The 'normal' issued Version 2 of the MK2?  Do you have a company target? I stumbled across a version 1 MK2.  When I found it, I didn't even know there was a failed version."
Oct 16
Kevin D replied to db's discussion couple more modern
"I cannot offer an explanation about the painted SN on the Ratton folder... The only thing I have that is painted, is a 1905 Brazilian bayonet that has the rack number painted on bayonet and scabbard.  I have seen other bays that had the rack…"
Oct 16

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How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
SEARCHING FOR A KNIFE INFORMATION RESOURCE
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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 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, J.J. Smith III said…

At 19:42 on February 6, 2021,
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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!

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Not to cut the cheese! - The post-socket era of Swiss bayonets

Posted on August 19, 2025 at 20:30 3 Comments

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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