A formal apology from Jared West of Mantis Knives

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Act Two coming soon and it should be a hoot:


Mission: Charlie-one

More embedded moles, mystery steels, "high-tech" designs, and strange far away lands that cover for countries of manufacture.

Run by a stateside evil genius and puppet Master Extraordinaire :p
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Or maybe just a good old fashioned Ponzi scheme this time...
 
Just getting in on the action. I spent an hour reading through all of the posts. What a load of crap. All these folks need to be banned. He succeeded in getting himself some publicity, and all the folks that helped him are a bunch of jackholes. I hope they enjoy the knives they get for being pieces of crap.:mad:
 
Jared West could have easily had a presence on BF without the spam. A call to Spark, and he could have setup his own forum here, and had legitimate discussions on his knives. I'm not sure how much Spark charges for a manufacturers forum (or if he even does), but it's not like Mr. West couldn't afford the presence he desired here.

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and who is surprised other than this is scummier than I had imagined. (one way or another). :D.
 
Bastid said:
and who is surprised other than this is scummier than I had imagined. (one way or another). :D.
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It's the little things in life that give you the most enjoyment! There's nothing like sitting back with a big, "I'm satisfied" grin on your face is there...:D
 
sixfoot7 said:
It would seem the douchebags have gone silent. No defense for this you two. :thumbdn:
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Why would they need to say anything else? They've done their spamming and shilling, they've won their knives, mission accomplished.

I wonder what Charlie 1 will be? Maybe they'll visit all the old folks homes and threaten them into buying their crappy knives.

I wonder if his shills are in on the scumbaggery or they're just too stupid to see what their fearless leader is really like?
 
sixfoot7 said:
It would seem the douchebags have gone silent. No defense for this you two. :thumbdn:
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Douche bags...I havent spoken like that since the 3rd grade. Yes, I got the knife, I didnt go bragging about it. It was kind of back door that enderwiggin had to post the way he did. I posted about a knife company that helped a police department. I posted when my friend asked me to speak about his product. I didnt even consider the spam effect. and in all reality, there were only about 12 or 13 people that even posted. Probably because many are not members of forums. I happen to be a member of 8 or so. I have been involved with the knife community for many years.
No I really didnt consider the negative impact that this could have had. Just fyi, I have already been in contact with JW to provide some knives to a couple of the forums for pass around.
Going back to the douchebag thing. Did you really think that some one other than M4B or myself would have won? We were the only ones who truly spoke our opinion about Mantis knives and stuck around for the verbal stoning that ensued. So I got called a douche bag, and there were other names thrown around...So What. Honestly I dont believe any of you would speak that way to anyone in public. It is pretty ridiculous that so called adults would behave in such a manner. Douchebag Huh? are you even old enough to know what that really is???
I received a MT-4ti. I didnt ask for the most expensive knife in the line, and I would have done it even if a knife werent offered. As I said, I am friends with Jared, have been ever since he helped me out. I would go out of my way to help out a friend. I am sure that most of you would. Mantis just had the misfortune of becoming your punching bag. You talk that way about Strider, and Dark Ops, and some speak Ill of Cold Steel. I own, and have owned each of these brands (except Dark Ops.) Each has its own niche. I will gladly write a review of my new Mantis, if you want.
Something else. I served in the military for 20 years to protect democracy, and freedom, that you would have the right to call me the names that you did. So if I talk about a knife company that I like...So what. I did my time, did you??? But if name calling is what you want to do, continue, its your right. I plan on being at some of the shows in the next year or so. Look for the shaved headed guy with the goatee, standing 6'7" weighing 325 with a size 16 shoe. You cant miss me. Come say hi to me in person and see if you still want to sling shit in my eye. I will gladly shake your hand.
I wont be leaving this forum, because other than this speed bump and meeting some jerks, I still see it as one of the largest resources for a knife and gadget nut like myself.

Have a great day...

Ed
 
quite frankly, you're an idiot. You're friends are as well. You've done nothing but harm the chances of just about ANYONE who has read this thread of EVER buying a mantis POS.

didn't learn much about honor in the military, did you? It's a shame. I have friends in the military who are fine folks. It's a shame. You need to grow up. Seems like Mantis draws the overgrown children to his fold. good riddens!


Bravo indeed. Bravo!


ragingwolf66 said:
Douche bags...I havent spoken like that since the 3rd grade. Yes, I got the knife, I didnt go bragging about it. It was kind of back door that enderwiggin had to post the way he did. I posted about a knife company that helped a police department. I posted when my friend asked me to speak about his product. I didnt even consider the spam effect. and in all reality, there were only about 12 or 13 people that even posted. Probably because many are not members of forums. I happen to be a member of 8 or so. I have been involved with the knife community for many years.
No I really didnt consider the negative impact that this could have had. Just fyi, I have already been in contact with JW to provide some knives to a couple of the forums for pass around.
Going back to the douchebag thing. Did you really think that some one other than M4B or myself would have won? We were the only ones who truly spoke our opinion about Mantis knives and stuck around for the verbal stoning that ensued. So I got called a douche bag, and there were other names thrown around...So What. Honestly I dont believe any of you would speak that way to anyone in public. It is pretty ridiculous that so called adults would behave in such a manner. Douchebag Huh? are you even old enough to know what that really is???
I received a MT-4ti. I didnt ask for the most expensive knife in the line, and I would have done it even if a knife werent offered. As I said, I am friends with Jared, have been ever since he helped me out. I would go out of my way to help out a friend. I am sure that most of you would. Mantis just had the misfortune of becoming your punching bag. You talk that way about Strider, and Dark Ops, and some speak Ill of Cold Steel. I own, and have owned each of these brands (except Dark Ops.) Each has its own niche. I will gladly write a review of my new Mantis, if you want.
Something else. I served in the military for 20 years to protect democracy, and freedom, that you would have the right to call me the names that you did. So if I talk about a knife company that I like...So what. I did my time, did you??? But if name calling is what you want to do, continue, its your right. I plan on being at some of the shows in the next year or so. Look for the shaved headed guy with the goatee, standing 6'7" weighing 325 with a size 16 shoe. You cant miss me. Come say hi to me in person and see if you still want to sling shit in my eye. I will gladly shake your hand.
I wont be leaving this forum, because other than this speed bump and meeting some jerks, I still see it as one of the largest resources for a knife and gadget nut like myself.

Have a great day...

Ed
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bdws1975 said:
quite frankly, you're an idiot. You're friends are as well. You've done nothing but harm the chances of just about ANYONE who has read this thread of EVER buying a mantis POS.


Bravo indeed. Bravo!
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So you gonna be the first in line to meet me at a show???
 
You talk that way about Strider, and Dark Ops, and some speak Ill of Cold Steel. I own, and have owned each of these brands (except Dark Ops.) Each has its own niche.
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Most of the negativity geared towards these companies are because of their actions, not their knives. That is why Mantis has been grouped with them.
 
bdws1975 said:
quite frankly, you're an idiot. You're friends are as well. You've done nothing but harm the chances of just about ANYONE who has read this thread of EVER buying a mantis POS.

didn't learn much about honor in the military, did you? It's a shame. I have friends in the military who are fine folks. It's a shame. You need to grow up. Seems like Mantis draws the overgrown children to his fold. good riddens!


Bravo indeed. Bravo!
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you have friends in the military??? Why not you? Not old enough? or too busy smoking pot?
 
ragingwolf66 said:
you have friends in the military??? Why not you? Not old enough? or too busy smoking pot?
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LOL! how old are YOU! Maybe we should pulls out our d**ks and see whose is bigger? Would that make you feel more manly?

Here's a fine example of a mantis buyer. Cocksure and immature. Sounds about right.
 
jill jackson said:
I noticed on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mantis-Knives-M...43335QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
this model is claimed to not be available anywhere else. Has a buyitnow price of 126, I've been seeing them here
http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=MANMT6 for over a year at 99.00.
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I have a pretty open mind about most products and feel that free trade develops better goods in the long run. But, when the head of a company has to lie and claim a model isn't available anywhere else besides his store and hasn't been out before this year, I'm not going to ever consider buying it.
 
bdws1975 said:
LOL! how old are YOU!

Here's a fine example of a mantis buyer. Cocksure and immature. Sounds about right.
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I am sure you do just fine in the food service industry, but to call me immature because I like a particular brand of knife??? And then tell me to grow up...I would love to buy you a cup of coffee.

Ed
 
ragingwolf66 said:
I am sure you do just fine in the food service industry, but to call me immature because I like a particular brand of knife??? And then tell me to grow up...I would love to buy you a cup of coffee.

Ed
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no, no no. You're not cocksure or immature because you buy a knife. You're so because you're immature and cocksure.

By the way, I do QUITE well.

Brett
 
jill jackson said:
I have a pretty open mind about most products and feel that free trade develops better goods in the long run. But, when the head of a company has to lie and claim a model isn't available anywhere else besides his store and hasn't been out before this year, I'm not going to ever consider buying it.
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Jill, I would even consider sending you my Mantis You could start a pass around. You were respectful through this. August Mantis turns 2 years old. Jared helped me out when his company was only 2 or 3 months old.
 
Now, listen here wey"ll spam your forum
There will be tons of posts so you can't ignore-um
I will offer knives and maybe a gun
to spam this form, Yup, this is the one
Buy my knives, and tell the world
But don't tell the trader guy cause he will hurl
Mantis knives, mantis knives they are the best
Spam this forum with all your zest
Mantis knives, buy mantis knives
The finest knife has just arrived
they are made of steel, which one who knows
And they were not heat treated by paul Bos
So spam them hard my dear militia
Only success I pray and wish-ya
Whoever spams the freaking most
will be the top Mall Ninja from Coast to coast
Mantis knives, please love my rap
cause your knives suck dirt they are just plain crap!!
 
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