A very heart felt thanks to all.

R.W.Clark · Jun 25, 2001

I am not sure if this is the proper forum (not sure which other would be) but I want everyone to read this.

Since joining the forums increadable things have been happening. Your confidence in my knives has caused sales to go way up. That allowed me to purchase some new machinery that made it possible to do even better work in less time.

Because of the new machines I only have to work in the evenings, and not the 12+ hour days I was having to. Because I only need to work in the evenings I am now able to do something that truely means more to me than anything. Be home with my daughter during the days.

I am finally able to take her out of day care and spend some all important time with her. All to soon she will be grown and these hours spent with her will insure that I did all I could to raise her properly.

There is no way for me to let all of you know how your support has impacted the life of my family.

Thanks to all.

Ain't she cute

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R.W.Clark

Proud Member : California Knifemakers Association

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Dan K · Jun 25, 2001

Good going, RW. Yes, She is a cutie

and You've got your priorities stright. So send me some info about your work via E-Mail.
Dan

Brian_Turner · Jun 25, 2001

Glad the forums have worked for you, RW. A lot of makers I talk to about establishing a forum presence complain that they don't have the time. Your experience proves that net time is actually productive work time, and not just blown off, wasted time.

Blilious · Jun 25, 2001

Its amazing what the web can do for you....

Ask Neil Blackwood - he said recently that he never had his knife appear in a knife magazine or put up any ad - and his wabsite has generated all the business he has...the website - and this forum of course...

This Forum has done a lot for us collectors -and has done even more for the manufacturers - it's a brave new world

Kodiak PA · Jun 25, 2001

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Ron,
She's adorable. Glad you have your priorities straight.

You knives are selling because you're an excellent maker. Trust us, if there were no good you would hear about it. The truth is you do excellent work, you're reasonably priced and your knives are beautiful. We're glad you're here!

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska
Buck Collectors Club-Lifetime Member
JKM-Chai
KnifeKnutt@aol.com

R.W.Clark · Jun 27, 2001

Been trying to figure out a way to properly thank Blade Forums and its members. First thought, give them knives. Yea, that one lasted for the 2 seconds it took me to remember that there are almost 12,000 of you.

But, I have decided to give one knife. So let it be known that I am donating one Model 3 three finger utility with tooled belt sheath and Kydex neck rig to the forums.

I only ask that Spark include it with the rest of the give aways.

So Spark drop me a line and we will figure out the details.

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R.W.Clark

Proud Member : California Knifemakers Association

Seth Thomas · Jun 27, 2001

RW, Your little girl is a cutie. All your hard work will help make her future brighter.

Which means your knife customers will be indirect contributers to her betterment. Makes me want to buy a blade from you.

-Seth

golok · Jun 27, 2001

Hi RW Clark,

Family comes first, always. Glad to know your business has improved by a large margin.

Your daughter is adorable. All the best in your present and future projects.

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Make Love your strongest weapon. Compassion your shield and forgiveness your armour.