Fred,
I understand, and with all due respect, regardless of their unfair pricing, unfair treatment or hatred of Internet Knife Dealers, that does not have a whole lot to do with this Thread. That is more in line with what Mike posted with regard to those issues, don't you think?
The reason I posted about Mike's "attack" on them for screwing Internet Dealers is very simple, from their point of view, Mike is peeing on their Internet Rug...so, it stands to reason that Mike dropping a bomb about alleged Chinese Parts on knives that boast a label of, "100% Made in America," on the heels of a veiled threat at legal action against them looked like a direct and deliberate smear campaign.
Then, to start a Thread about it like you are sitting at the desk, scratching your head as to why you were banned is almost perfectly ludicrous. Don't you think Fred?
It is clear why he was banned. He went over and slapped them a couple of times and they are tired of being slapped.
As to their Internet Dealer "hatred," I would like to see all unfair price controls lifted entirely. That would not only benefit you and Mr. Turber, but anyone wishing to purchase a Benchmade Product at a nice price instead of an artificially inflated one.
Fair enough Fred?
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"You are no more armed because you are wearing a pistol than you are a musician because you own a guitar." ~Jeff Cooper
And the same goes for a knife...
And, I'm a Usual Suspect.