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Forgotten past times

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MIKOV KNIFE CLUB

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2025 iKC Calendar is available NOW

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Nov 10, 2024. 4 Replies 3 Likes

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Tags: 2025, Calendar, Knife, iKC

What being Thankful means to me

Started this discussion. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Dec 11, 2023. 8 Replies 2 Likes

It has been a little while since I have just sat down and posted some thoughts, so let's see if I can still do it and make any sense.Thanksgiving here in the Carter house is usually built around what…Continue

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Trackrock Hammer-in Fall 2023

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin D Sep 26, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes

In the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled in the Appalachians is a place called Trackrock. It is physically stunning, the…Continue

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Fathers day sales for 2022

Started this discussion. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy Jun 17, 2022. 1 Reply 3 Likes

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Spring 2025 California Custom Knife Show at Embassy Suites - Anaheim

February 1, 2025 at 6pm to February 2, 2025 at 7pm

An incredible display of handmade knives from some of the finest makers in the world. These knife makers will be accompanied by the top purveyors, retailers, suppliers, and craftsman in the Every Day Carry community!See More

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Jan Carter commented on Jan Carter's group Research & Resources

"Rob, I agree, it may even be a white hunter. The etching on the blade says Sportsman Guide"

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Rob Myers commented on Jan Carter's group Research & Resources

"Hi Joel - This looks like a German copycat of the PUMA 6375 or 6399 "Puma Original White Hunter Auto Messer", PUMA "Original Bowies & Puma Original White Hunters" were widely copied in the 70s and 80s. …"

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Research & Resources

This group has grown into an encyclopedia of knife information. Feel free to read, use and add! Enjoy A-Z index for Research & Resources See More

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Jan Carter replied to Kevin D's discussion The first of the ulu refurbishes in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"I use ULU's at least once a week. They are great for chopping veggies and such"

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Jan Carter replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Knife Rights: Celebrating 50 Bills in 31 States in 16 Years!

"I hope every member realizes the efforts put forth to make this happen for all of us. THANK YOU!"

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

"s usual just stunning Dennis! Thanks for sharing with us. I look forward to the first week of every month to see what you have gotten"

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Spring 2025 California Custom Knife Show at Embassy Suites - Anaheim

February 1, 2025 at 6pm to February 2, 2025 at 7pm

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Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"Another recent addition to the lineup of Rooster Comb knives under the Titusville Cutlery brand are these amazing Mammoth Bark Ivory covers. Featuring carbon steel blades, and measuring 4 1/8 inch closed, they have already proven to be immensely…"

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Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"As 2024 winds down to an end, we are happy to offer one final release of the year for our Titusville Cutlery brand. The popular Rooster Comb knife, offered in 5 different handle variations of bone. This final release of the year is very limited, and…"

Dec 30, 2024

Jan Carter replied to Dennis Hibar's discussion My 2024 Christmas Giveaway

"Kevin, Congrats my friend! Bring it to the next visit? I would love to see it in person Dennis. As always Thank you and the hat is fantastic"

Dec 18, 2024

Featureddead_left_knife_guy commented on Jan Carter's status

"AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you, Jan!"

Nov 27, 2024

Jan Carter posted a status

"Thank you to everyone that ordered a calendar. They are in the mail!"

Nov 27, 2024

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Carl Bradshaw commented on Jan Carter's group Daniels Family Knife Brands

"We are happy to announce another variation of the Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. These new knives feature Genuine Burnt Stag handles, and come in both bolstered and shadow varieties. These knives are shipping to dealers…"

Nov 27, 2024

Jan Carter commented on Mike Bryant's photo

SMKW the End of an Era.

"I am sorry to hear about this. I am with Mike...is this for the best?"

Nov 20, 2024

Profile Information

Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: From a dear friend

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes

How long have you collected knives?: 56 to 60 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: Queen, Case Classic, GEC, Custom...heck I like 'em all

Website: http://www.iknifecollector.com

About Me: My Husband Donnie and I live in Hiawassee GA. I was Blessed to have found iKC and became the owner in October of 2012. I believe all knife collectors are created equal, no matter what type they collect. iKC brings a different direction to knife collecting in my opinion, you may not personally like something or have an issue with a particular company. But respect is a substantial aspect of what we are about. I have a strong faith and believe everyone is entitled to theirs.

Interests: History, fishing, Diving, knife collecting and about a billion other things LOL. My main interest these days is iKC and bringing the future generations into knife collecting.

Other Hobbies: there are other hobbies? OK, I found one! Watching my husband learn to build knives

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National Knife Day 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 at 6:59 27 Comments 2 Likes

Happy Happy Happy National Knife Day !!!!!!!!!

Knife Day is the day to appreciate the knives that folk use on a daily basis. This day is a celebration of this marvelous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time.

I am not sure that most folks know about today...but we sure do. So…

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Tanto sharing for Bryan W

Posted on June 29, 2016 at 19:56 0 Comments 1 Like

This is a Tanto that was given to me by the widow of my best friend that died a few years ago. He loved the Japanese swords, and unfortunately I know little of its history. I did have an expert look at it, who determined it was made from a cut down (or broken) WWII Japanese sword. The polishing is not correct, the shape of the blade tip is a bit off, but the parts are all authentic and someone put a lot of time into this piece. The collar was noted as being very…

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Memorial Day, Just my take

Posted on May 26, 2016 at 14:08 2 Comments 3 Likes

I don't often narrow my comments to USA but this holiday is one that is very close to my heart

I am a brat! I was raised being moved from country to country, state to state and base to base. It was honestly a privilege. I learned that no matter where you are in the world at 4PM every day, you stopped, placed your hand over your heart, listened to the National Anthem followed by Taps. You learned early that God and Country were to be respected and those lost remembered.

I…

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Best Fixed Blade

Posted on December 5, 2015 at 18:52 5 Comments 3 Likes

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At 7:07 on August 27, 2024, Wally Guittard said…: Hi Jan, I've been stopping by every now and then and looking things over. I like what I see. 76th Bday has come and went by, just another day to me. I some what surprised that I'm still in this world. When I was young there were many who said I'd never make it past 35yrs LOL Still here and most of them are gone already.

I do have a question for you. although my knife collection smaller than it was. I have a couple of knives that I'd like to give to IKC at the approate time. would that be ok?. let me know what ya think about that...... Wally G.

At 6:54 on May 2, 2024, KnifeMakerAndy Larrison said…: Happy to help on the event entries. I plan to put others up, these 2 were the first so I wanted to get them up. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Case is having an event at SMKW again this year too.

At 9:45 on April 12, 2024, John said…: Thank you, getting my feet wet but wanting to dive in soon!

At 9:23 on October 12, 2023, KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said…: Dumb question Jan, but to which knives were you referring?

At 17:58 on May 17, 2023, Thomas Conzo said…: thanks for the welcome I havent had much time lately , hopefully that will lighten up

At 11:18 on August 26, 2022, KnifeMakerSergi C. Heideman said…: Thanks Jan! Will be aware of what I try to do that does not always seem appropriate.

At 15:39 on August 4, 2022, Ben North said…: Thanks Jan> I plan to spend some time this weekend figuring iKC stuff out.

At 20:14 on August 3, 2022, Steven Carter said…: Thank you!

At 18:01 on July 20, 2022, Ron Cooper said…: Thanks Miss Jan!

Looks like I'm a youngster compared to Mr. Strout. I'm just a baby at 76.

Cheers, y'all!

At 13:23 on July 20, 2022, Warren L. Strout said…: Thank You Jan, and Friends, This is the Big 80! Glad to still be around!! Thanks again, and have a great day, ya all.... Warren - "Lone Wolf".