Blade Brothers Discovery 9pm

I don't understand why everyone is taking this show so seriously it's just a TV show who cares. It's basically a knife version of Sons of Guns and there is pretty much going to be a ton of ridiculous knives that none of us knife guys would ever buy. I for one find the show pretty entertaining and informational and I enjoy all the weirdos on there.
 
BenLong1018 said:
I don't understand why everyone is taking this show so seriously it's just a TV show who cares. It's basically a knife version of Sons of Guns and there is pretty much going to be a ton of ridiculous knives that none of us knife guys would ever buy. I for one find the show pretty entertaining and informational and I enjoy all the weirdos on there.
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I think people are taking it seriously because it's insulting. What? Multi-thousand dollar knives made by a bunch of clowns? Really?
 
BenLong1018 said:
I don't understand why everyone is taking this show so seriously it's just a TV show who cares. It's basically a knife version of Sons of Guns and there is pretty much going to be a ton of ridiculous knives that none of us knife guys would ever buy. I for one find the show pretty entertaining and informational and I enjoy all the weirdos on there.
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Good point, and I did like it better than SOG. And if they made a simple knife show that most of us true knifenuts would love non knifenuts wouldn't watch it. Its all about the ratings.

PharaohX3 said:
LOL! Mods why did my Blade Brothers thread get merged with this one??
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There has been several thread about the show, and they all get moved here.
 
When the main guy from the Amish Mafia buys a knife, it will be a Bodega. At a reality show discount.
 
I'd venture to guess many of you haven't met the Begg crew in person. If you ever see them at a knife show, stop by their table. In person, Mark is MUCH less wacky than he is portrayed on the show. Can you really expect anything less from Discovery than making ANY show overly dramatic and scripted? It's the same reason they decided cover the ridiculous display pieces over the knives that Todd mostly produces- for views! (and from a general audience not just us knife guys) The Bodega, Glimpse and friction folder models are all very usable (and well designed) knives. Also, normal Bodegas start at $850- they're not all $4,000. The one on the show had an incredible amount of material cost put into it, not to mention labor. For example, the timascus inlays on the handles alone cost around $400 as raw material. The way I see it, it comes down to the product to judge the credibility of any knife maker. If you handle one of Todd's knives, you will know why he is a "legend". The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship is truly impressive. I can definitely see why many of you guys were turned off by the knives and content on the show but the fact is, again, that it wasn't a truly accurate representation of most of the Begg product line or how the crew actually is.
 
PharaohX3 said:
Sorry dude. Never heard of till today. And let me correct you he WAS one of the most highly respected(mabey, I dont know). The show makes him out as something far less. On the show he said they were going for $4000, in the end I dont care how much they go for. And all I keep hearing is "bodega, bodega, bodega" does the guy make anything else worth mentioning or is he just a one trick pony? Oh, and why would I google about a show I just watched before posting? I dont care about the maker really, it's the show that stinks. I didnt crap on a legend, I crapped on his lame tv show.

PS Just about everyone here agrees that the show is a joke. Google THAT.

PPS. Oh, wait, I did crap on the fixed blades featured on the show. But just look at them, man, really
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Bodega, Field marshall, And ever hear of a very very very sought after knife that you cant touch these days even in its most basic of forms, the glimpse? You didnt hear of Todd Begg before today, the ONLY thing that that should tell you is to be a little more humble when it comes to your knowledge of knives. Begg is right up there with Ken onion, Tom Mayo and Bob Terzuola. If none of those names ring a bell then I would read more and post less. And even if Todds only accomplishment was the Bodega it would still earn him the right to call himself one of the best in the business. You say you keep hearing about is the bodega, and its for a good reason Its an amazing knife. And some of them can go for $4000 but thats not where they start. And even asking if he has anything else to his credit is yet another insult and I would recommend quitting though your certainly not ahead. Bottom line is your say your a knife fan and that you have been for a few years now. If you were a true fan, and knew anything of any real substance you would know Todd beggs name and you would show some respect. I dont care if he got on T.V. in a pink mini skirt and heels. His advancement of the knife industry excuses him. But you wouldnt know about that being the knife fan you are, you know being above it. Whos more your style? Lynn Thompson? Mick Strider? Nah, your probably a Brad Duncan kinda guy. Yeah, Brad Duncan for sure.

P.s. His fixed blades may not be to your taste, but i guarantee you a few well respected members probably own a couple and are proud to do so simply because of who he is and what he can do with steel. Even if you dont like the show that is fine, but your crapping where you eat, and that is never recommended. As for me, the show serves it true purpose which is entertainment. And it probably provides the Beggs with a source of income to help them ease into the transition of a new shop and its upstart costs. That Im all for. And Ill watch the show just to show respect and support a good person, and amazing maker.
 
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BenLong1018 said:
I don't understand why everyone is taking this show so seriously it's just a TV show who cares.
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Because this is a KNIFE forum where people discuss and express opinions on knives and knife related subjects. One could just as easily say-"I don't understand why everyone is taking knives so seriously it's just knives who cares". What else are we gonna talk about, the war in Syria?
 
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I keep seeing people say that the knives made by Todd Begg are so great and that's why they are worth thousands of dollars, but it looked to me like Mr. Begg's knives were being made, at least in part, by hired help.

This begs the question- How much hands-on work does a knifemaker actually have to put into a knife in order for it to be sold or advertised as a knife MADE BY that knifemaker? What percentage of a knife does knifemaker John Smith have to make himself in order for it to be worth the premium price of a John Smith custom-made knife? I always assumed that part of the high price of a custom knife was based on the knifemaker actually making the knife with his own skilled, experienced hands.

I don't spend thousands of dollars on custom knives, but I would imagine that part of the appeal of buying custom knives is the belief and image that those custom knives were made exclusively by the skilled hands of a master knifemaker.

I think Mr. Begg might have done himself a disservice with that tv show. I wonder how potential knife buyers will feel knowing that the custom knives being sold for thousands of dollars that they are considering buying were made by employees and not exclusively by the hands of Mr. Begg.
 
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I actually enjoyed the show! I do own a Bodega and love it!! I do now however question buying a thousand dollar knife made by guys that admit they know nothing about knives and the teenage kids!! But I think its good for the knife industry in a whole and i ll keep watching until the Amish mob pulls up in their pimped out wagons! For those of you bashing the discovery channel and history channel, what do you watch? Lifetime?? Oprah TV??
 
Just heard from Todd and he said those were just the pilots, they are waiting to see how many episodes Discovery is gonna pick up! So if you liked the show email Discovery!!
 
Ken44 said:
Looks like Mike Snody may have one coming out :D

He put up a vid in this thread... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ny-owner-(Forbes-Magazine-of-the-knife-world)
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Not to steer this thread in another direction, but Mike Snody is the real deal. I don't think there even needs to be a script for this guy. He's a poet. He's the American dream. He's probably got haldfa season shot, edited and in the can already. I hope he gets his own show. I'd watch.

I'm curious what other knifemakers others would be interested to watch.
 
People get all pissed off that almost nobody likes this show. Guy above goes on rant about Todd begg. Relax no one is saying the guy sucks. And yes almost everyone one the forum should know the mans name unless your totally new to knives. But the show was a crappy rendition of sons of guns. We are all going to pick on the show because most knife nuts don't want to see mall ninja knives being made. I was super pumped for the show cause I admire the guys work at least the bodega and the friction folders I've seen. Not a freaking wolverine claw. Hopefully the show will evolve quickly to something watchable. I wish the guy the best. And fanboys are the most annoying people it's all right for people not to like something or someone that you do. That's life it's alright to give reason to why you like it but whining and ranting about it is ridiculus.
 
killgar said:
I keep seeing people say that the knives made by Todd Begg are so great and that's why they are worth thousands of dollars, but it looked to me like Mr. Begg's knives were being made, at least in part, by hired help.

This begs the question- How much hands-on work does a knifemaker actually have to put into a knife in order for it to be sold or advertised as a knife MADE BY that knifemaker? What percentage of a knife does knifemaker John Smith have to make himself in order for it to be worth the premium price of a John Smith custom-made knife? I always assumed that part of the high price of a custom knife was based on the knifemaker actually making the knife with his own skilled, experienced hands.

I don't spend thousands of dollars on custom knives, but I would imagine that part of the appeal of buying custom knives is the belief and image that those custom knives were made exclusively by the skilled hands of a master knifemaker.

I think Mr. Begg might have done himself a disservice with that tv show. I wonder how potential knife buyers will feel knowing that the custom knives being sold for thousands of dollars that they are considering buying were made by employees and not exclusively by the hands of Mr. Begg.
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there are different definitions of different types of knifemakers. People like todd begg, brian tighe and RJ martin are surely "custom" knifemakers. They sell very high quality items in limited quantities while utilizing the help of CNC machines and Computer aided drafting. Then there are "handmade" knives which use limited amounts if any CNC work. And yet another term would be "sole authorship" which would be a knifemaker having complete and total control from start to finish and not having any outside help when completing a piece. Any particular knife or maker can have any combination of these terms apply depending on what goes into the particular piece. The important part for me is how forthcoming the maker is on how their products are made. Mr. Begg, Chris reeve, Rick hinderer and countless others are very very open about how their knives are made. The only thing that bugs me is when a maker wants to blur the lines of how his products are made to deceive and get more sales. Which luckily rarely happens these days. I think part of the reason is many now believe its the end product quality that should do the talking.
 
Topcatpt said:
People get all pissed off that almost nobody likes this show. Guy above goes on rant about Todd begg. Relax no one is saying the guy sucks. And yes almost everyone one the forum should know the mans name unless your totally new to knives. But the show was a crappy rendition of sons of guns. We are all going to pick on the show because most knife nuts don't want to see mall ninja knives being made. I was super pumped for the show cause I admire the guys work at least the bodega and the friction folders I've seen. Not a freaking wolverine claw. Hopefully the show will evolve quickly to something watchable. I wish the guy the best. And fanboys are the most annoying people it's all right for people not to like something or someone that you do. That's life it's alright to give reason to why you like it but whining and ranting about it is ridiculus.
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What position are you reaching for, for whining about someone elses whining? Just saying, you obviously felt you had to make your opinion known so why are you any better? The persons comments I was referencing were disrespectful. Dont like the show? fine. I still feel there was a lot of ignorant comments made about someone who has a good and well deserved reputation. I also dont believe its being a fanboy by defending someone in the knife community when they deserve that defense. Its called being a good person. And i simply feel its poor form coming on to the biggest knife forum ever and start a hate thread about a well known and well respected knifemaker without even knowing who the person is simply because you saw a pilot of their new TV show and didnt like it. Yes he has the right to his opinion, and you have a right to yours. But just because you have an opposing view to mine doesnt make my opinion less valid. So why dont we agree to disagree and stop telling people what they can and cant post as long as its within the rules.
 
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It is a forum and obviously for discussion I am just talking about people who cant take any adverse commentary about something they like. As to you are saying I am whining that s cool if thats what you think it is. And it maybe. I just dont like the fact you can't say I don't like the show and people get but hurt cause they like todd begg and his product. Well so do I but im still gonna say it sucked, and it is just an opinion and we all know what they're like.
 
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