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A Wonderful Christmas Conspiracy

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Jan 9, 2024. 5 Replies

If you have spent any time browsing iKC over the last two years, you will have come across the work of member Kevin Drummond at one point or another. He’s that guy who seems to find really neat old…Continue

Mossberg MSG9899 General Purpose Hunter and Skinning Knife

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 24, 2015. 6 Replies

Not too long ago I uploaded some photos of my Mossberg MSG9899 Skinning knife into my Gun Maker’s Knives Photo Album. To my surprise, I received several comments – well questions actually – about its…Continue

iKC Member in Need Request #14 - Western W35 Bowie

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shlomo ben Maved May 20, 2015. 17 Replies

The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue

iKC Member in Need Request #13 - Colonial Executive

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lars Ray Apr 9, 2015. 2 Replies

The NeedSimilar to my first request, please take a look at this and the other postings I have similar to this one and share with me what you know about it. My goal is to use the information you…Continue

 

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If all knives are tools, and they are the oldest tools known to man, then why not own one with some style. I am always on the hunt for an "ideal" knife.

After all - the best knife in the world is the one you carry!

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Profile
User/Collector
How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
I found iKC while researching my Imperial Kamp King knife.
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
No
How long have you collected knives?
46 to 50 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Sharp ones! While I am always on the look out for the ideal knife, I specialize in fixed blades - Bowies, Daggers, and Combat knives primarily, but I've been known to pick up a folder or two when they capture my imagination. In the broadest sense, I am a collector of edged pieces - Swords, Knives, Bayonets, Ethnographic / Aboriginal, and Historical.
Website
http://www.renesanswoodcrafts.etsy.com
About Me
I am passionate about all edged pieces...Knives, Bayonets, and Swords. Always looking for the ideal knife, I collect knives when I cannot afford a Bayonet. I collect Bayonets when I cannot afford a Sword. When I can afford a Sword, I look to see how many knives I can buy for the same money. And so it goes.

I am also a firm believer that a sword is just an over sized knife, and equally worthy of collecting!

Joined February 23, 2015. Never been sorry.

My dedicated email to all things edged: Szabla.collector@gmail.com (Szabla = Polish for Sabre)
Interests
Edged weapons, wood working (treen ware), back country exploration, music, Polish cuisine.
I love using the hunting knives I collect in preparing the food I make and enjoy.
Other Hobbies
Hot Wheels, cycling - road touring, Polish BBQ, Former member of the Bayonet Collectors Network - a global community of passionate bayonet enthusiasts (shut down in 2015)

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At 7:06 on September 15, 2024, Michael Perkins said…

Thank you for the information. I've already replied a couple of times but I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this site. 

At 7:03 on September 15, 2024, Michael Perkins said…

Thank you.  That's great info. I failed at finding out much

At 8:27 on August 29, 2024, Alan Vetter said…

Thanks Lars. Will post some pics of the knife in question as I am a newbie to all of this. While I do know 2 knife makers (Ron Lake and Mike Walker who's here in NM), my knowledge is minimal. But I do enjoy seeing the passion you guys have for the craft.

At 18:07 on May 2, 2024, Rocky Howard said…

Thanks for the welcome Lars. I have collected,traded,bought and sold knives for as long as I can remember. But I never was a student of the history of all the makes and brands. I will certainly be tapping into the knowledge of the forum members. I have divested 99% of my "last" collection to my two son-in-laws and my three grandsons. But collecting is a hard habit to break.

At 9:01 on February 20, 2023, Marc-Olivier Sylvain said…

Hello Lars! thanks for your input i am new in the knife collection i am very interested to exchange with you guys !

Cheers.

At 22:15 on February 17, 2023, Charles Early said…

We moved there in 1999 from TN for work. I retired, and we moved back to TN to be close to family. My wife and loved McKinney too, although I think it was getting a little too big for me.

At 20:56 on February 17, 2023, Charles Early said…

Thanks, Lars Ray. I will have lots of questions..  

I noticed you reside in my old hometown.

At 20:47 on January 29, 2023, Derek said…

Thank you, those cutlass' are for one of my customers on the USS Bataan.  The chiefs mess gives these out for transfer gifts.   Where are you located at? I'm in Chesapeake VA.   If you sent me some knives to work on what would you want put on them?

At 14:32 on October 31, 2022, Kenneth Levin said…

Lars, apologies for the poor communication, had a lot going on lately.

Let's try and get together for a coffee soon.  Cheers,

Ken

At 1:31 on October 25, 2022, Ben Bamber said…

Really appreciate your note which came via email, I'll be following that up, perfect!

Owe you one!

BB

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Kevin D replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Very cool looking knife!  I love the sub-hilts to begin with, add a bison horn handle (or water buffalo), and I am drooling over it. Mosaic pin, a good sized solid bolster, hollow ground blade...  Yep.  Significant lusting going on…"
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Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"CFK Bison Sub Hilt Hunter What’s this…another sub hilt? Better believe it! This is the Bison sub hilt hunter, a straight-back hunter featuring 420 J2 stainless steel for the blade, bison horn for the handle scales, and brass rod and…"
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"Here's another good link I couldn't find earlier...a little more rounded history and specifications.... https://knifeknowitall.com/the-fairbairn-sykes-knife-review-history/"
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"Hi Rob - you really don't know? It is a Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife....here is a Wiki Link to shed more light on for you: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbairn%E2%80%93Sykes_fighting_knife Without being able to see any markings on it,…"
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Burnt Chimney - 1992 Youth

"Cool knife, great photo! "
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Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Thanks Kevin - I know my wife cringes when she see's someone wearing something similar to what she has on...I think all women do. That's sort of how I felt as I was posting the camp knife above. I was actually in the middle of it when I…"
Friday
Kevin D replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"I must say,  that sub-hilt with the bear paw scrimshawed looks really really good.  I am liking that one a lot."
Friday
Kevin D replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"LOL!  No wonder I like the looks of that one so much! Hw many CFKs do you have now?  I think I have about 11 or so.  Since I posted photos in my album, I do not think I have posted these little datasheets on each knife like I should…"
Friday
Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"CFK Drop Point Camp Knife This is my CFK Drop Point Camp knife, a Sport Camping knife not unlike Kevin D’s sport camping knife posted earlier. In fact, I didn’t realize just how similar our knives are until I was preparing this post.…"
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Wayne Morgan Knives

"Envy Envy Envy.....Just sayin'  :-)"
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Lars Ray commented on Wayne Morgan's photo
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Wayne Morgan Knives

"Hello Wayne! It's been awhile since I have seen you post here - good to see you again. And oh my - those are some fabulous buckle knives!"
Thursday
Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion Ulu Knives in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Thanks Kevin - You are absolutly correct regarding the blade - and robust is putting it mildly. The hollow grind on this piece is such that fileting or deboning (my two primary uses) is as efficient and easy to control as if the whole blade was as…"
Wednesday
Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion CFK / iPAK Knives - for all those who dare! in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"CFK Bear Claw Sub Hilt Bowie How in the world did we let all of 2024 go by without a single CFK posting? Time to remedy that! This is my CFK Bear Claw sub hilt bowie - so named for the scrimshaw on the camel bone. As I have posted many times,…"
Wednesday
Kevin D replied to Lars Ray's discussion Ulu Knives in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Oh nice!  That is certainly handsome! While it is definitely not classic, vintage design, it is a slick modern take on the ulu design concept.  I have had the opportunity to check out a few Hibben knives in the past (but not this one), and…"
Jan 21
Lars Ray replied to Lars Ray's discussion Ulu Knives in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
"Legacy Ulu - Gil Hibben Design Another classic Hibben design, the Legacy Ulu is a sleek and modern reimagining of the traditional ulu knife. Released in 2010, I was able to obtain mine in 2016. A popular design nowadays, the Legacy remains set apart…"
Jan 21
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VZ52 Folding Bayonet

"The VZ 52 was the only rifle that I know of to be chambered in the 7.62 x 45 ammo.  Of course the 7.62x39 is the AK ammo and the 7.62x51 is the NATO .308 equivalent.  The 7.62x45 only lasted this one rifle as subsequent models went tp the…"
Jan 21

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Fun Summer Project for My Granddaughter

Posted on July 24, 2022 at 17:49 8 Comments

My 10 year old granddaughter has been into photography for several years now, growing her skills with her dad's "hand-me-down" digital cameras. This last Christmas, she got all rigged out with new tripod, new camera bag, memory cards, and a bunch of other great camera gear. Earlier this summer she was showing me some of her photos...lots of them...and I was actually surprised! I mean I have to like them all....she's my granddaughter. But I was impressed with her eye and her skills of working…

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Sheaths, Scabbards, Frogs, and Throgs

Posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:47 1 Comment

I was wandering around some of the older discussions recently and I came across one that grabbed my interest. Eight years ago, iKC member Robert Burris started a discussion called “Knife Carry?” and asked the question “What is the difference between a "Sheath"...." Scabbard"... or "Frog?"…

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The Cutting Edge: Collecting Inexpensive Knives

Posted on March 15, 2015 at 14:56 10 Comments

Spend any time on the internet whatsoever looking up knife stuff, and you’re bound to hit a few dozen discussions regarding “cheap” knives. In this context, cheap is referring to poor quality in materials, construction, performance, or any combination thereof. Today, cheap knives are almost synonymous with anything made in China, Pakistan, or other parts of Asia.

This is unfortunate, because many inexpensive knives come from these same regions, and they are anything but cheap. Even…

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The Cutting Edge: Hidden Gems - the ugly ducklings of knives

Posted on March 11, 2015 at 20:31 8 Comments

We all have them…those knives we bought some time ago…years maybe…that we really did not intend to add to our collections. We see them as disposable tools, junk knives, knives not worth mentioning or are too embarrassing to admit you ever owned.

I have a handful of such knives – those blades I purchased for a specific need at the time and really didn't care if I ever lost it, broke it, had it stolen (no such luck), or just neglected it because I no longer cared about it.

After…

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