Firearms Collectors Group
I would like to invite everyone that collects or enjoys firearms to join our group. Would be great to get some pictures and discussion's going here at iKC. Looking forward to seeing you guys and gals joining!See More
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Chris Stookey
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Alexander Noot commented on Chris Stookey's photo
I hate to burst your proud american bubble....but currently Marbles are being made in China......
Chris Stookey replied to Terry Waldele's discussion 'THE UGLY POLITICS OF KNIFE MAKING AND MARKETING IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE'
Well...of course, I hate to see American companies close manufacturing plants in the US and move their production overseas. This is actually a complicated topic and there can be many different reasons why a knife company might do such a thing:
*…
Chris Stookey replied to Clint Thompson's discussion 'HELP! Fellow iKC members. I need your help.'
Clint,
I'd like to see more than one knife on the cover. The reality is that a magazine is much more than the feature article...and if a knife is on the cover, we all assume that is the feature article. On the other hand, if the cover shows…
Slip Joint Knife Show and Tell
It's "Show and Tell" time!!!! This forum is a place for members to share their favorite Slip Joint knives. So post your photos and tell us about your knives!!! See More
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Patrik Ilijev commented on Chris Stookey's photo
Perfect Picture Chris awesome collection.
Billy Oneale commented on Chris Stookey's photo
GEC is absolute Quality on their knives. Sweet looking knife, Chris.
Profile Information
- Profile
- "I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes" General Omar N. Bradley, USA.
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- No
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 31 to 35 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Folders. Fixed blade Bowie-style. Japanese swords. Spanish swords.
- About Me
- I'm a martial artist and shootist that specializes in handguns (both pistols and revolvers). I've been collecting knives for over 30 years and still have my very first pocket knife and first fixed blade knives. To this very day, I am constantly learning about knives and guns...and the internet has turned out to be a great and convenient wealth of knowledge!
- Interests
- Knives, swords, axes, handguns, rifles, martial arts, classical music, hiking, wildlife, forests, deserts, mountains, fishing, reading, animals, carving, American history, world history and collecting bits and pieces of history.
- Other Hobbies
- Knives, guns, more knives, more guns, books, hiking...outdoors, martial arts and more martial arts.
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Knife QUALITY; what is it?
Posted on January 2, 2012 at 2:17pm 6 Comments 5 Likes
With expected consistency, all knife enthusiasts see articles, videos and postings that talk about the level of quality in a variety of knives. Certainly, we've all heard people proclaim that certain knives have the “best quality”. Just as often, we've heard other people espouse an opinion on that same knife...that is contrary to what the other person claimed. So all this hubbub got me to thinking; Quality...what is it? Frankly, that's a BIG question. It's a subject matter of massive…
Continue When is a Chinese made knife NOT ok?
Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:16pm 30 Comments 3 Likes
On the heels of AG Russell's statement...and my own blog on "Where does that knife come from?", this blog posting attempts to tackle another controversial issue; Chinese-made knives. Before I really get into answering the title's question of "When is a Chinese-made knife NOT ok?", I should probably lay a little groundwork:
* I have Chinese-made knives in my collection. I do. They are from a variety of manufacturer's brands. Some are liner locks. Some are slip joints. Some are…
Continue What country does that knife come from?
Posted on September 18, 2011 at 2:30am 9 Comments 8 Likes
Recently, I read multiple postings on the AG Russell forum. People were discussing the pros and cons of where knives are made. Predominantly, the discussion seemed to revolve around the somewhat controversial topic of whether or not people should buy knives that aren't made in the USA. Reviewing those postings got my mind to thinking...so I've decided to share some of those thoughts here.
First, I think that it's important that we be able to voice our opinions without people…
Continue 2010 New Steel
Posted on March 28, 2010 at 2:39pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Man oh man! 2010's first quarter is pretty much "history"...and now the big boys are releasing their new knife models. There are some really cool production knives hitting the market right now! Particularly from Benchmade and Spyderco. If you've checked out my page recently, you've seen photos of the new Benchmade 941 Onslaught and Bone Collector knives. Just yesterday, I received my new Spyderco Endura 4 with the gray FRN handle scales and full flat-ground blade. Talk about smoking cool! Cool… Continue
New Blades, Collecting Steel and Collecting Friends
Posted on October 2, 2009 at 11:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Friends-
One of the real joys that I've experienced on iKnifeCollector is the sharing of new knife acquisitions. Whether living vicariously through other people's collections...or simply sharing the fun of a new knife, I really enjoy it when one of you lets me in on your latest blade purchase. In fact, it is through that interaction that I've been introduced to some of the coolest knives in my collection. With that in mind, I try to reciprocate by sharing my "new" family members as I… Continue
One of the real joys that I've experienced on iKnifeCollector is the sharing of new knife acquisitions. Whether living vicariously through other people's collections...or simply sharing the fun of a new knife, I really enjoy it when one of you lets me in on your latest blade purchase. In fact, it is through that interaction that I've been introduced to some of the coolest knives in my collection. With that in mind, I try to reciprocate by sharing my "new" family members as I… Continue
Comment Wall (68 comments)
- At 2:48pm on January 8, 2012,
Andrew Forsythe said… Thanks, Chris. I had noticed your nice GEC #73 Scout single blade in Cocobolo, which caught my attention since I had my eye on one exactly like it. I actually pulled the trigger on it last night, so it should be here later this week.
I like a firm pull just fine, but didn't want a nail buster, so I have my fingers crossed on this one.
I had been debating between the linerlock and slippie versions, and ultimately decided on the slippie.
Generally, I was just interested in your thoughts on this knife.
Thanks again,
Andrew
- At 10:43pm on October 30, 2011,
Randy, HHH Knives said… Chris, After some trial and error I found a HOME for the Work In Progress. Heres a link brother.. :)
http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/out-of-this-world-work-in-progress
- At 7:36pm on October 30, 2011,
Randy, HHH Knives said…
Message me or give me a call when you get a chance.
God Bless YA
Randy
- At 7:35pm on October 30, 2011,
Randy, HHH Knives said…
Chris, IM BACK!
Hey brother How have ya been? I wanted to invite yo to check out the WIP or Work In Progress Thread I am doing.. We are Forging a Meteorite into a damascus bar, Then making it into a awesome knife! Thought you might like to see the progress. :) I started a BLOG.. but dont like the way it goes backwards from oldest post to newest post.. Will make it hard to follow a WIP. So Im going back to the drawing board and gona try something else like a discussion in the meteorite group.
- At 5:51pm on September 11, 2011,
Craig T. (max) McGruder said…
Thanks Chris for the B-Day wishes! I had a fantastic day !
Your friend Max
- At 2:34pm on August 30, 2011,
Frank Spierings said…
Hi Chris,
I ended up on Iknifecollector due to your knife reviews.
Great job on the Benchmade reviews.
I also saw you have an Omega MII, Sir I envy you!
This is my grail knife.
Should you ever sell it I'm your man!
Cheers,
Frank.
- At 6:38am on June 18, 2011,
Stan T said… - Chris, Thanks for the comments and checking out my knives. I like when you prompt me to your page as I love looking at your photos. Lots of great stuff. I also really like your blogs. Thanks for the great contributions to the site. It sure helps the rest of us learn and enjoy.
- At 9:31pm on June 3, 2011,
Billy Oneale said…
- I posted some pictures of some of my new GEC knives at the Great Eastern Group. It's show time with out much to tell.
- At 9:36pm on May 22, 2011,
Billy Oneale said…
Chris, here is a citadel I bought about a month ago. I have a few good ones to show when I get them uploaded. Here is a start just for you. I've bought a few Bulldogs and a Fight'n Rooster sunfish . I will add them to my photos in the near future. I've been trying to catalog some of my cheap imported knives and get everything cataloged and listed. What a time consuming chore. I've also been trying to get everything I have on pictures.
- At 11:38pm on May 21, 2011,
Carl Newton said… - Hi Chris, well that IE9 just about drove me to drinking. It took 2 or 3 weeks to figure it out, just as Hog and Scott gave me the answer. I changed back to IE.8 and everything was OK, had to go to my son for help, he loved it, he thinks he's a Guru or something like that,Ha Ha.Talk to you later Chris, Carl
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