Ok, for the record, this won't turn into a bash fest. Not gonna happen, so, if you got an issue with what Upnorth posted, then feel free to discuss it, but in a civil manner.
Second, what UN is saying, is that we used to post up more threads about knives getting used. Modding is fine, but I've never done it for looks, its all about function. I also love to see the work that goes into making these knives really beautiful.
Used, haggard and roughed up knives are just as beautiful to me, as well.
Modding is how Ethan got started, and, its how alot of makers got started. BKT knives are ready to go outta the box, or can be changed completely, kind of like a blank slate that works.
I feel that UN sees more "marketing" here, that knife use and discussion, and that is his right. He's allowed to see what he wants, and vocalize about it. That's what this place is about, and we will not subdue anyone's opinion.
Upnorth is one of the original Beckerheads, he earned his number, just as everyone else did, but his posts and threads, involved dead animals, woodland skills, knife use, and dirty boot. He doesn't see much of that anymore, nor do I, but there is some of it still going on.
Sometimes, it looks like a beauty pagent in here, and there isn't a damn thing wrong with that, its Ethan's forum, and he loves a mod thread as much as a guts and blood thread. Same as I do.
That's all.
Be civil, be polite, and be professional, if you let your emotions get outta control, then, its not any single posters fault, its your own. And if civility and honor can't be maintained, I can fix that, at least here, that is.
Moose
