A simply stunning knife (moved here from the Custom forum)

Order said:
If there was no demand for blades at that price then the price would be lower. There is demand for it and that is why it is priced as such. It is WORTH that amount of money to the person who buys it.
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Diffinitive, irrefutable proof that people are stupid.
 
Kohai999 said:
Peter collects forged knives. Exquisite forged knives.

I know, have gotten three of his "cast-offs". Don Fogg "Clouds" bowie, Kevin Cashen damascus "pocket bowie", and a stag handled Russ Andrews bowie.

Each of these knives are singularly spectacular, and there are no others like them, anywhere. That is the glory of collecting certain knives, for some.

I ALSO collect tactical knives. Kit Carson, Pat Crawford, Allan Elishewitz, Grant & Gavin Hawk, RJ Martin, John W. Smith, Bob Terzuola......as said before, it all comes down to taste.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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then ya would think he'd have the sense to know his opinion isnt gospel and he should respect other folks choices, ie the ones mentioned imho arent my cup of tea and are anything but "singularly spectacular" to me.

i see plenty of stuff i think is overpriced, or isnt what i like, but it sure sells anyway, and if folks like to collect this/collect that what would i worry about that for, or insinuate that they arent real intelligent to make decisions like that to invest in overpriced junk.

as far as the knife listed at the start of this thread its not my style either, but i respect the fact that the guy is proud of it, i would as soon have it as a few others posted in the thread FWIW, irregardless of the value of the thing.

why dont ya give the anti strider stuff a break or can we all expect this to go on from now on??? doesnt matter to me but its just getting old.

but anyway point being collect what you like and respect others choices in the matter, i collect for me not to make someone else happy.
 
SAR said:
Its a shame that other knifemakers have chose to publicly put down another makers work, But its not the first time and surely not the last.

Really is alot of truth to Mr Robertsons words, this thread has proved that!

In the short time making knives I have had the chance to meet many really cool makers strider, emerson, hearsy, lovett, moon, osborne, krein, bradley, snody, zowada, well to many to list. One thing I learned is most makers that are good or have talent just do not feel threaten and give of there knowledge freely.

All of these men also have something that many in this thread have shown a lack of and that would be Respect, common sense, and the ability to hold their "tongue in cheek comments".

This crowd and that crowd mentality also really does not sit well with me personaly. All of these makers possess something which many not all but many of you in this thread once again lack, is talent and if they chose could make any type of knife they please and do it well! Yet once again they are secure in what they do and build what they like to build, many constantly push the envelope on a daily basis always raising the bar.

But as usual it is a small handfull who chose to yell the loudest, and no amount of oil will fix the sqeaky wheel its just defective!

Some of you have posted some really childish things so it will be of no surprise to me when you read this and tell me a thing or two.

So if high fiving or wearing funky hats is your thing would'nt it be nice if no one told you you where stupid or strange?

So with that try not to take yourself to serious, life is way to hard and short as it is.

Spencer
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Amen to that Bro!!!
 
jdm61 said:
someone made a crack earlier comparing Strider owners to Scientologists. This post hits kinda close to home in that regard. All of you Non-Clears go buy 20 of L. Ron's latest printing to make sure it gets on the best seller list....lol
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How dare you connecting L.Mick's followers with a cult??! :grumpy: :mad:
 
This explains why there aren't more "new" collectors posting in the Custom forum. Y'all have pretty much decided that if anyone were to post anything that didn't meet your taste and/or standards that they are either going to be ridiculed or ignored.
 
FWIW, This is dictionary.coms's definition of a cult. ;)

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cult /kʌlt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [kuhlt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun

1. a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.

2. an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, esp. as manifested by a body of admirers.

3. the object of such devotion.

4. a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.

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Blade Junky said:
This explains why there aren't more "new" collectors posting in the Custom forum. Y'all have pretty much decided that if anyone were to post anything that didn't meet your taste and/or standards that they are either going to be ridiculed or ignored.
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I don't agree with that at all. People do not get ridiculed when they post there, not that I have seen anyway, and there aren't many threads on the custom knife forum that I don't check out. Please provide some links to threads where someone is being ridiculed on the custom forum.
 
Keith, I'm not saying that they are ridiculed, I'm saying that after reading a thread like this one they don't post for fear of being ridiculed...
 
Blade Junky said:
Keith, I'm not saying that they are ridiculed, I'm saying that after reading a thread like this one they don't post for fear of being ridiculed...
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Have been very active here for over 3 years and have seen about 5 posts of this type in Customs in that time. Knife collecting is a full-contact sport, and if someone has a hard time speaking up HERE, imagine how hard it would be for that collector to tell a maker that the knife he just took delivery of is wrong in some way.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Coming to this forum is like going to the aquarium. You get to look at all of the weird little creatures doing their thing and be glad that you are looking in instead of looking out.
 
blue8 said:
Coming to this forum is like going to the aquarium. You get to look at all of the weird little creatures doing their thing and be glad that you are looking in instead of looking out.
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I thought you were leaving. Now you're still looking out! :rolleyes:
 
DocArnie said:
How dare you connecting L.Mick's followers with a cult??! :grumpy: :mad:
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Actually, the cult analogy is not too far off the mark. When someone questions the object of worship or the Saint involved, hordes of followers rise up to smite the heathens. Of course, using this "litmus test", one would also have to look at CRK, Emerson, Busse, Spyderco, Benchmade and some others, even to include Buck!
 
Blade Junky said:
Keith, I'm not saying that they are ridiculed, I'm saying that after reading a thread like this one they don't post for fear of being ridiculed...
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If they make that decision based on this one thread rather than checking out others, that would be a mistake. In all the forums there are threads that are not "nice". The custom forum should be judged on the overall tone of what goes on there, but the occasional thread like this one. Besides, this thread actually turned out to be not all that bad (although it's not in Custom Knives any more). I have seen way worse elsewhere.
 
Kohai999 said:
Have been very active here for over 3 years and have seen about 5 posts of this type in Customs in that time. Knife collecting is a full-contact sport, and if someone has a hard time speaking up HERE, imagine how hard it would be for that collector to tell a maker that the knife he just took delivery of is wrong in some way.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Steve,

I don't fully agree with you that knife collecting is a full contact sport- but I do understand and have the same opinion as you that, on public forums such as BF, everyone should be prepared to be challenged from time to time.

However, I must say that this fellow, ptgdvc posted a picture of a knife that "he" thought was cool - within a short period of time, in post #2, his post was jumped on and then the blood-letting followed.

Subsequently, this innocent post of one knife now turned into a 12 page debacle of sorts.

Fair game on a forum? Yes, I guess so.

But, to have other knife makers, 2 in particular, jump in and hammer away with veiled insults and rants, was in my view, unprofessional on their part.

As you personally know well, there is a large demand and following for Strider knives, and especially the customs ones which are harder to find. Sure, they are not for everybody, but so what? Somebody doesn’t like them, then don’t buy them- right?
Strider knives and the maker, Mick Strider, was attacked in this thread- mostly by jealousy. I don't think there is any denying that.

I was also called a Purveyor of Schlock- my taste in the knives that I offer for sale may not please everyone but I sell what sells- this is how I make a living.

Nevertheless, thanks to Mike Snody, at least my reputation was upheld. Thank you, Mike Snody for your support.

My point is that Blade Junky does have point- we don't know who was watching all this and as a group, we have a responsibility to make people feel welcome here and to be comfortable in posting whatever they like and not to be afraid that their opinions or tastes will be subjected to anything other than polite criticism, if that is what the readers feel.

ptgdvc is well know here and can take care of himself- but it is the others (newbie’s or lurkers), who may have been put off by this thread-especialy considering that it has gone on for 12 pages and has been viewd by so many.

I think that it was on this issue that Blade Junky was making himself heard.

Have a great weekend everyone,

Take care, Neil
 
Let me first say that I like the knife activity on this forum. I love forged blades, among others. I like just about any "style" of knife if the specific piece speaks to me. I also have been treated very well by several of the more active members here and I appreciate it and hope to continue to participate moving forward. That said, I'd like to state that this forum tends to be a bit more harshly critical and confrontational than most others I frequent (with the exception of a martial arts forum). It certainly causes me to pause and carefully consider before I post (which I tend to do anyway). I do think a lot of people are probably inhibited when posting on this forum as suggested by Blade Junky, I have been since I joined. I'm getting more comfortable as I get to know the personalities but it is more intimidating than most, in my experience. This might not be a bad thing. It simply reflects the personalities and goals/intentions of the participants and moderators. It's not enough of an issue to keep me away but I do think Blade Junky makes a valid point.
 
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