Anyone heard of THEKNIFEAUCTION.COM

Originally posted by jay
etp777,
The custom knives categories have been cleaned up.
Thank you for your input.

Keith,
420 stainless steel is a very popular blade material used by many reputable knife manufacturers. And is a logical choice for this type knife.

Is $890 too much for that knife? Considering that it was handmade by a highly respectable maker, the many hours required to manufacture, the rarity, and the large number of collectors. I would not be surprized to see it sell for that price.

Thanks,
Jay
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When it is not stated what kind of 420 is used, my guess would be that it is 420J2. About the only place you see reputable manufacturers using this steel is for diving knives. The only other times you see it used are on wall hangers like those made by United Cutlery and on absolute junk.

Well, we'll find out in a couple of days if anyone is willing to pay $890.00 for that knife. Personally, I would be very surprised to see it sell for that price.
 
Jay:

I'm more than happy with what you're trying to do. As with any forum or auction site, it's only as good as people make it. If clones are all that are listed, clones will be the only auctions up for bid. Easy for people to make negative comments, what I don't see is any thoughts on how to improve. Nice to know that somebody is trying to provide an alternative. Keep it up.
 
Originally posted by Chefget
Trying to sell a bunch of cheap crap does not make an auction... :rolleyes:

-Michael
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Mr. Chefget,
I take offense to the statement you made that (Trying to sell a bunch of cheap crap does not make an auction) I am not
a dealer as such but I do have a few blades to sell and have, and they have all been on Theknifeauction and sir they
were not cheap crap as you put it. I have not posted here but a few times and probably won't again. You guys better get
a life, to mock a a new auction site the way you have is ridiculous. Where do you buy your knives anyway, I'm sure you
all can't be buying direct. I don't know the owner of Thebladeauction except by the name of Jay and he helped me when
I had a problem writing the first few ads. That's a lot more than I could ever have gotten from BladeAuction. I
think you could be more positive about a new auction site and wish it luck rather than put it down. How long did it
take this site to get going, Do you even know? Have you ever tried starting or operating an auction or a forum of your
own, probably don't have the balls, Hey

KCSWITCH The Claudester
 
Originally posted by KCSwitch
Mr. Chefget,
I take offense to the statement you made that (Trying to sell a bunch of cheap crap does not make an auction) I am not
a dealer as such but I do have a few blades to sell and have, and they have all been on Theknifeauction and sir they
were not cheap crap as you put it. I have not posted here but a few times and probably won't again. You guys better get
a life, to mock a a new auction site the way you have is ridiculous. Where do you buy your knives anyway, I'm sure you
all can't be buying direct. I don't know the owner of Thebladeauction except by the name of Jay and he helped me when
I had a problem writing the first few ads. That's a lot more than I could ever have gotten from BladeAuction. I
think you could be more positive about a new auction site and wish it luck rather than put it down. How long did it
take this site to get going, Do you even know? Have you ever tried starting or operating an auction or a forum of your
own, probably don't have the balls, Hey

KCSWITCH The Claudester
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Give me a break!!!!! Currently [and the key word is currently] that auction site has pure unadulterated junk and from the activity it's getting, it's destined for failure. There is very little in the way of quality product up for bid and unless there is a dramatic increase in quality it will *never* compete with E-bay or BA.

I have a life and part of that life involves the collecting of quality knives. I search out the best buys I can find and look in places that have the widest selection. Knife Action so far is nothing but clone crap, $2.00 knives or *custom* knives with starting prices $845.00 TOO HIGH.

It was asked if "anyone heard of knifeauction.com" and a link was posted. The consenus thus far is that it's a JUNK SITE. If you do not want this reputation, cease the garbage selling, hook up with those looking for an auction site to move their good production stuff and their customs, and be able to offer a site faster, more organized, and with better protection for the buyer and seler than those currently operating.

Auctioning Fury's, Masters, M-tech's and the like is the same as auctioning off crap!!

*This is MY opinion, Ok?
 
Wolfmann601,
You said it. (This is MY opinion, Ok). And thats all it is. Your opinion!

Auctioning Fury's, Masters, M-tech's and the like is the same as auctioning off crap!!

Maybe so sir but its just cheaper crap than yours.

I don't understand why any of you can knock any auction site for any reason at all. Knife Collecting is knife collecting.It has no price tag on it. Are you saying that the guy who can't afford the higher end crap that you collect shouldn't be able to go to a auction site and buy
less expensive knives cause he can't afford the high price stuff. Get real.

KCSWITCH TheClaudester
 
Wow!! There sure are a lot of Experts on here..Last time I checked ebay and Ba had nothing but High buck custom autos and Bowies..Isn't that what the Elite concensus here is saying? Ba has probably the same proportion of crap to nice autos as any of the other knife auction..The perception that BA ia the elite auction is just because it was the first. Eventually the Dealers will get sick of paying outrageous fees, having no support, and move to one the other auctions...Afterall, which auctions have those awesome sellers Tizzy and georgia knife company? And BA puts up with their crap!! Who is credible here? I'll put my money on the start up auctions in the future..And the Geeks are not invited!!You know who you are.
 
My comment was that the "custom" sectionhad little to no customs. I know that this can be hard for a site owner, and really depends on teh users being able to know the difference, but auctions in there were misleading by being in custom sections. Jay admitted it, and fixed it.

My major problem with things like Fury isn't that it's cheap crap, which it is, but that companies like that blatantly ripoff designs of quality companies, with(in my opinion) an obvious attempt at fooling the less knowledgable buyer into thinking they're getting something better thant hey actually are.
 
Don't you think you guys are being a little rude, here?
No wonder few people post here. And BTW- 420 steel is not crap. Until recently, it, or a variation thereof, was used by most manufacturers.
You people really amaze me! Experts!
Bill DeShivs
 
OK, I would agree that's it's still an auction, even if it just has inexpensive knives.

[420] variation thereof, was used by most manufacturers.
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You mean "most manufacturers [of inexpensive knives]" right?

Of course the other problem is if you are auctioning copies/ripoffs, then that kind of crosses the ethical line, even if it is inexpensive.

Microtech clone

ANother clone
 
BTW- the big fish knife is not a Microtech! Perhaps that is why it's a POS. The man that made that big knife is one of the old master cutlers from the 1940-1950 era, who made switchblades back then. As far as the steels, most people couldn't tell the difference. The fish knife is a display piece-much too big for any practical use. BTW-where does your steel "expertise" come from? Magazine articles?
As far as the auction, why don't some of you sell some of your "high quality" knives there? The person running the auction really has little to do with what is sold there. An auction is a venue for sales.
Open your eyes, neophytes. And get a little class!
Bill DeShivs
 
Bill, are you the seller of the big fish knife? Care to name who made it?

Sorry any site and any seller that provides support for or encourages clones, are certainly to be avoided. I guess that's just part of my "class". (which I'll keep, thank you. )
 
Here, Here Bill!! As far as most of these guys go, If They were told that Dog Crap was the next big thing in Blade metal..They'd be out picking up the neighbors yard..And forging some for themselves..You are right on the Money. As far as the Knockoffs and such, those don't hurt the knife industry in any way.If anything, Most people who buy a $10 clone will want the real one eventually. Most people can't spend $300 for a Microtech or more for a custom job. Does everyone who buys a car purchase a Porsche? I think not..Thats why we have Hyundais!!What are those, but knockoffs of Expensive cars..Because as you know (experts) The Knife knockoffs are not exact replicas..But you guys already know that!!!
 
If anyone needs to "get a little class", it's Bladebuilder here.

...As far as most of these guys go, If They were told that Dog Crap was the next big thing in Blade metal..They'd be out picking up the neighbors yard..And forging some for themselves..
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I fail to see the relevance of above to the auction site or the comments which were made pertaining to it. A blatant attack on "these guys" isn't going to win you any friends, troll.

Perhaps Darrel Ralph (or any other maker for that matter), or company whose blades have been knocked off can weigh in. After all, "Buying Expensive knives does'nt (sic) make you an expert, Make one and we'll talk"

Bill DeShivs,

I think that most people could tell the difference between 420J2 and CPM3V fairly easily. Even as a newbie, I could tell the difference between 420J2 and AUS-8. There's a fairly significant difference between crap steel and a well done cutlery steel.

Edit: Eh, no flame-thrower smiley.
 
I'm not the maker, or the seller.
Mr. Angelo Campolin, Sr. made the knife. It is a display piece, like the giant Halo.
The clone issue is a seperate one. They are sold on every auction site.
I'm not a troll, but "you guys" think that the new steels are so superior. Most of the new stainless steels are not much better in edge retention than the old high carbon steels.
I remember when I bought my first Rolex. I really thought I was something! I guess when you buy your first M/T it's the same way.
Knife collecting should be about knives first, but there is a certain comrardarie that goes along with it- not "I got a M/T and your knife is junk." Remember- one man's junk is another's treasure. I have been collecting longer than most of you have been alive, and probably make more money than most people, and you would really be suprised to see some of the "junk" in my collection. Yes, I have high end knives, too-but I like all of them.
Bill DeShivs
 
I didn't see any "made by the master" kind of category on the SKM site. How do we know it's not one their $154 current models?

BTW www.skm.to uses the country code for "Tonga", "to", I find that weird.

BTW, in your add on BA you say quality guaranteed by SKM, SKM says we put a knife aution on BA, sounds like you are SKM?

I see there's a sticky thread in the dicussion forum too.

Bill are you the importer for these knives?
 
I have absolutely nothing to do with these knives. I don't sell knives. I don't import knives. I do design knives and make knives, as well as restore vintage ones.
I have, however, seen one of these display pieces and am proud to say I know the maker. SKM does not make these. They only are selling this one.
Bill DeShivs
 
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