Black Diamond Carbide Edge 80 Rockwell Crisis Chisel LTD 2010

psycho78 said:
Mike, I'm sure your knives will do just fine in Alaska too. :thumbup:

Cody looks like a pretty big boy. Hard to squat if that big ol knife goes across that foot. Careful, partner.
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Thanks Bro..

Dude, thats what I was thinking if Cody slips....dayuuum...for sure a Pimp walking with a Limp...

Who was the guy that cut off his toes to keep out of the work detail??

Much Respect..
 
I do like lots of your work but... you proved you are to gangster/corporate.

EDIT: I asked about this in the Q&A in the makers section. This area of the forum is for beautiful custom knives not discussing the pros/cons of some new process...
 
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petah said:
I do like lots of your work but... you proved you are to gangster/corporate.

EDIT: I asked about this in the Q&A in the makers section. This area of the forum is for beautiful custom knives not discussing the pros/cons of some new process...
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Outstanding....

I am glad you think my knives are beautiful.
I am in the shop today grinding and my wife is not quite as impressed as you are. Its the passion that keeps me going..

Thanks for showing me some love....
Merry Christmas...
 
petah said:
http://www.rocklinmanufacturingco.com/knife_applications.php
This the machine?
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Yes Sir...

Great Link, thanks for posting it.

I really like what Ed Fowler had to say about the subject...


Field Editor: Ed Fowler - Master Bladesmith “Any knife steel can be impregnated with carbides and will be exceptional when it comes to edge holding. Naturally, the toughness and strength of the original blade will not be influenced, but high-endurance cutting performance is now potentially available to any manufacturer or knife maker. In my opinion, this is the most significant advance in the art and science of cut that I have seen in over 55 years in the knife community.”


Thats the machine..

Rocklinizer...

Have a great day...

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Snody said:
Thanks for taking time to post...you bring up some great points.
Welcome to Bladeforums...
Is this one of your knives?
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I live on the beach in South Texas so my needs are a little different than yours but it really doesnt matter what my needs are because I am not selling knives to myself... My demographic is not "me"

Makers such as yourself have the following philosophy
"I need a knife that will not break in sub zero temperature when chopping frozen moose bones" and thats what you build....
You build a knife for "You" and anyone else in the World like "You"
People like "you" love the knife...

I do not build knives for "Me"
I do not design knives based simply on what "I like" or what "I need"
There are simply not enough people "like me" willing to spend the money needed to keep my operation moving forward.

You live in Alaska and I live on the Beach, if you design for "Alaska" and I design for the "Beach" what about the guys in the Desert or the Rain Forest or the rest of the world..

I design knives for the "World"

I need everyones money not just the guy skinning frozen moose..

I need the Hunters Money, I need the Rappers Money, I need the Survivalist Money, I need the Fishermen Money, I need the LEO Money, I need the Military Money, I need the 80 year grandfather and the 18 year old emo

We dont hate or discriminate...We build knives for the World..

You design knives for a guy in Alaska..

We have to get in where we fit in...

Carbide is really nothing new..

One thing you will learn after you have spent more time here is that a quick search will yield a wealth of information..

Just search Carbide Bro, I am not introducing anything "New"

I am just capturing the process in hood rich High Definition Video

Stay Safe my friend and keep doing what you do,,,
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Well said, that's why you're the Realist maker in the game. Representing Texas like the World Treasure you are. Can't wait to get this carbide edge on all of my blades. :D


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snoody,
we have been making a smaller model of something similar for over 40 years.
my father in law invented it back in the 60s we still make them. we are just comming to the attention of knife builders. if you are interested e mail me have a happy holiday to all
 
CodyOebel said:
Gosh damn snody. You must have some fine ass chicks around your pad all the time. I just checked your youtube channel. Hella fine girls!
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I can't find those vids, someone point me in the right direction. Went to Snody's channel and all I see is Snody's face 3 inches from the camera. Don't get me wrong, Snody's OK, but where are the girls?
 
Balislinger said:
I can't find those vids, someone point me in the right direction. Went to Snody's channel and all I see is Snody's face 3 inches from the camera. Don't get me wrong, Snody's OK, but where are the girls?
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I can't find a vid without hotties in it. :D


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Thanks for taking time to post...you bring up some great points.
Welcome to Bladeforums...
Is this one of your knives?

Hey Mike- so thanks for the welcome. Yes that is one of my knives shown. No intention in my post to exchange insults. I said I am interested in what you have and do, and basically want more information. I did not know if you understood the standard test, and admitted I am new to such a test. This does not make me a country bumpkin. I was trying to be polite.

I make knives as well for more than one purpose. A knife that will skin a moose in Alaska will skin a camel in the dessert, and indicates certain properties a knife has similar to cutting hide flesh and bone. There are many other task that require a blade in my wilderness lifestyle.

As I do not know blade forum well yet, likewise many here do not know me well. I have a web site and sell world wide. I’d guess I know as much about survival as anyone. I teach it. I’ve written two books on the subject. I was in the military during the Vietnam era. I was only 16 – 17 years old- Ha!

I’ve sold about 500 hand made knives in my life. I do understand respect is earned not demanded. So I am not offended. I apologize if you felt offended. My intent was I suppose to suggest if you understand this test referred to and showed how your work holds up in such a test it might offer a new expanded market to a different group of people. As I hope to do myself.

New fangled? Well ok you got me there! (grin) Hey I’m close to 60, anything older then 20 years is new fangled. I got friends who think computers are new fangled and will not get one. Showing off my ignorance. Not the first time. We are all ignorant about something. Or even some aspect of the knife trade. Like I know about as much about mammoth ivory for handle material as anyone, I find it myself. I do not expect others to know as much.

I do not just make knives to suit myself, it’s only that those are the knives I can guarantee the best because I use and test them myself. This is the point. If you make one kind of knife and I another and we are trying to sell them to customers, how do we compare our knives? Or at least compare the steel? It was suggested to me that there is a standard test, I can put my blades through, and I was passing that suggestion on to you. Your welcome. I was not implying your steel – process will not pass such a test. I was saying if it does hold up even half way descent I’m interested! Others said the same.
 
caviracer said:
snoody,
we have been making a smaller model of something similar for over 40 years.
my father in law invented it back in the 60s we still make them. we are just comming to the attention of knife builders. if you are interested e mail me have a happy holiday to all
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Happy Holidays to you as well

You should seriously consider Sponsorship with SnodyKnives
It is very simple...Call me at 361 443 0161 and get my shipping info
Send me a demo model with a handful of electrodes
I will make dozens of 1080 High Definition Videos featuring your father in laws machine as well as your contact information and broadcast to the world.
I will also upload your product into my custom adobe after effects template below and send you a copy on disc in Blue Ray HD ( $2000.00 Package )
I have over 280,000 (Two Hundred Eighty Thousand) views on my youtube channel alone... I will make you famous in a week...
Much Respect
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milesofalaska said:
Thanks for taking time to post...you bring up some great points.
Welcome to Bladeforums...
Is this one of your knives?

Hey Mike- so thanks for the welcome. Yes that is one of my knives shown. No intention in my post to exchange insults. I said I am interested in what you have and do, and basically want more information. I did not know if you understood the standard test, and admitted I am new to such a test. This does not make me a country bumpkin. I was trying to be polite.

I make knives as well for more than one purpose. A knife that will skin a moose in Alaska will skin a camel in the dessert, and indicates certain properties a knife has similar to cutting hide flesh and bone. There are many other task that require a blade in my wilderness lifestyle.

As I do not know blade forum well yet, likewise many here do not know me well. I have a web site and sell world wide. I’d guess I know as much about survival as anyone. I teach it. I’ve written two books on the subject. I was in the military during the Vietnam era. I was only 16 – 17 years old- Ha!

I’ve sold about 500 hand made knives in my life. I do understand respect is earned not demanded. So I am not offended. I apologize if you felt offended. My intent was I suppose to suggest if you understand this test referred to and showed how your work holds up in such a test it might offer a new expanded market to a different group of people. As I hope to do myself.

New fangled? Well ok you got me there! (grin) Hey I’m close to 60, anything older then 20 years is new fangled. I got friends who think computers are new fangled and will not get one. Showing off my ignorance. Not the first time. We are all ignorant about something. Or even some aspect of the knife trade. Like I know about as much about mammoth ivory for handle material as anyone, I find it myself. I do not expect others to know as much.

I do not just make knives to suit myself, it’s only that those are the knives I can guarantee the best because I use and test them myself. This is the point. If you make one kind of knife and I another and we are trying to sell them to customers, how do we compare our knives? Or at least compare the steel? It was suggested to me that there is a standard test, I can put my blades through, and I was passing that suggestion on to you. Your welcome. I was not implying your steel – process will not pass such a test. I was saying if it does hold up even half way descent I’m interested! Others said the same.
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Thanks Friend

Dude, I spent like two hours on your website last night

I was completely blown away man...

Your life is incredible....

Living on a that houseboat....the picture of that snowdrift against your boat was insane..

You have my Total Respect..

You are a Genuine Bad Ass..

You and I are very different but after reading your biography I would definitely want you on my side when the feces hits the oscillator

Huge Respect and Stay Safe...
 
Keep doin it right man!

Your pimp hand must be strong swatting away all the player haters...

I grew up in Texas, have to come see you next time I'm in Rockport.

I like this new one, chisel edges are my favorite.

Respect from Colorado.
 
fourcornersrocks said:
Keep doin it right man!

Your pimp hand must be strong swatting away all the player haters...

I grew up in Texas, have to come see you next time I'm in Rockport.

I like this new one, chisel edges are my favorite.

Respect from Colorado.
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Dayumm Son,
You already know how we do it.....G Code...24/7
You heard me..MOE/MOB

Get at me dude...361 443 0161
I have a small warehouse full of retired knifemaking equipment
I could seriously hook you up.

Respect...
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Who can argue with a knifemking guru like Ed Fowler? Not me. :D

Snody said:
Yes Sir...

Great Link, thanks for posting it.

I really like what Ed Fowler had to say about the subject...


Field Editor: Ed Fowler - Master Bladesmith “Any knife steel can be impregnated with carbides and will be exceptional when it comes to edge holding. Naturally, the toughness and strength of the original blade will not be influenced, but high-endurance cutting performance is now potentially available to any manufacturer or knife maker. In my opinion, this is the most significant advance in the art and science of cut that I have seen in over 55 years in the knife community.”




Thats the machine..

Rocklinizer...

Have a great day...

[youtube]jyVnMkH4IJ4[/youtube]
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Hey Mike
Bad ass? Yes maybe, but consider telephones scare me more than bears scare most people. And I do not always feel in the middle of nowhere. It is me who is in the center of everything and it is civilization that is on the middle of nowhere! Ha! So as you might like me around at your side in the wilds, if I was to visit civilization I’d want you watching my back! So down to business. You can email me separate or post here. What’s this process cost and or can I get the machine – and more about just what does this do to my bade that I could advertise as an improvement. Saying I have just an average blade that is ok, but not the best there is.
 
milesofalaska said:
Hey Mike
Bad ass? Yes maybe, but consider telephones scare me more than bears scare most people. And I do not always feel in the middle of nowhere. It is me who is in the center of everything and it is civilization that is on the middle of nowhere! Ha! So as you might like me around at your side in the wilds, if I was to visit civilization I’d want you watching my back! So down to business. You can email me separate or post here. What’s this process cost and or can I get the machine – and more about just what does this do to my bade that I could advertise as an improvement. Saying I have just an average blade that is ok, but not the best there is.
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Outstanding...I am really enjoying your website
I will send you an email this evening.
We can trade for some money green mastodon..
I just read how you charge for your time.
Very Interesting.
"Below is time that is calculated into my prices, that I can offer as free time
$10 sale equals 2 minutes example one email one question no personal picture
, $100 equals 10 minutes, example a personal description, a photo on file , 2-3 email exchanges
$1,000 equals an hour. Example several personal pictures of item several descriptions several emails
$10,000 equals several hours. Example lots of pictures lots of emails phone calls references personal shipping inquiry and or talking to others to find best deals
$100,000 Lets get together in person. My place or yours? Mine? Bring your fishing pole. Lets talk while we fish."

I have to admit you have really covered all the bases with your FAQ and explaining your business practices.
I found this Mission Statement on your website to be very informative as well
"It depends on if you want service, quality, a low price, seconds, perfection, a story, good warranties, good return policy, someone you can trust, a long term business, quantity, and other factors and they all effect the price. If you want me to drop everything and focus on you and answer all your questions promptly and give you a personal picture tour of everything that interests you, I'd be glad to do that and you can pay for it. If you want to buy a raw material and then receive personal instructions on how to turn it into jewelry I'd be glad to do that and you can pay for it. If you want the best price, be in and out, exchange one email and no pictures and occupy the least amount of time, then you don't pay as much. If I enjoy our conversations and choose to give you my time because I am off the clock and having fun and have the time you might get a deal. If I perceive you as giving me a hard time, yanking my chain, and the talks are not fun, then you are on the clock because this is 'work' then you will pay more. If I think you do not respect the material and will never be back again and you have more money then time I might charge more. If you are respectful of the material and courteous , I think you might be back again and or tell others to where I might get more business, I might give you the price I give a friend. If you are honestly broke but I think the material will be good in your hands -maybe from a spiritual standpoint I have been known to give it away for free. But if I think you are running a line on me, I'm not beneath scamming a scammer. You might just receive a fake. Because it gives me personal pleasure to reward good deeds, but also mess with the karma of the greedy and rude. It bothers me to charge an amount someone honestly cant afford , while charging that same price to someone who obviously could care less what it cost. Some customers in fact respect my work - what I stand for, have money and tip me so to speak by paying a nice price, and I do not take advantage of that and they know it.
I have a bad memory - hate paperwork, hate doing things in the usual way, and enjoy having control over my business."
 
Snody said:
Dayumm Son,
You already know how we do it.....G Code...24/7
You heard me..MOE/MOB

Get at me dude...361 443 0161
I have a small warehouse full of retired knifemaking equipment
I could seriously hook you up.

Respect...
[youtube]VOrTmT0yHmY[/youtube]
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I guess that's why you're the realest maker in the game. Thanks man, that was really cool.
 
Mike, I'm going to print off your reply about making knives for your customers versus "yourself" and put it somewhere that I see it all the time. VERY WELL said!!! :thumbup: :cool:

Most excellent Mr. "Snoody" ;) :rolleyes: :D
 
I'm interested in this retired knifemaking equipment you speak of Mike...lol. :p
 
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