Blocked on the Bay

Holy hell. Just answer...

"Yes, this knife blade has a significant amount of wobble. I didn't notice at first, or I would have mentioned it in the listing..."

"Yes, there is a small amount of blade movement when forced, but not enough to be noticeable during normal use."

"No, this blade is tight with no horizontal movement when in the open position."

So simple. Just be honest and descriptive.

This novice line of thinking has ruined many knife sales.
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That could be a problem, if your job involves selling knives that have wobbly blades. ;)
 
RevDevil said:
Sounds like an idiot seller who thinks too highly of himself. I have a good suggestion on what he can do with that knife of his. Take that knife, shine it up really nice, turn it sideways, and shove it...
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This about sums it up....

A 'new' knife can have 'wobble' 'play' whatever you want to call it....
 
Hey Phil,I got the same answer.


Hi, the knife is mint, if one was to, as with about any stockman, (or any other knife) because the secondary blade, behind the master, the tang is deliberately bent so it will lay in the frame when it closes. Because of this, if you open, in this case, sheepsfoot blade and forcefully try to move the blade around it will move ever so slightly, it ids not defective as many novice collectors are led to believe, because simply they do not understand the mechanics of any thing. They are like any blade that has snap. These are production run made knives, not wrist watches, made in accordance to industry standards, if you want a custom knife, spend 10's more for one. If your one of those guys that the first thing they do is grab a blade a push it around, do us both a favor and bid some were else. This novice line of thinking has ruined many knife sales.
As for a lock back, it not necessarily that the pin was not swaged enough, they are tight, and opened up to get the blade to snap, and so the lock bar itself will operate correctly, with digging into the liner, if it has real snap opening it probably has a slight bit of play if you move it around with you hand. I ask you doe the blade open, and preform as it was intended too? Or is your cut off 1/1,000,000,000 of an inch ?
Thanks

Still won't let me bid. I wish I could have someone bid for me and win.
 
I just asked 54rogers how the snap was on the blades, strong, weak or in-between & his reply was "it has snap like a new knife".:rolleyes: (insert Jerk it smiley)
What a tool.
 
I had a seller do me the same way on the bay. I asked a couple questions about lockup and centering and the next thing I know I'm blocked from bidding. When I asked why he replied that I was too picky and could not and would not be satisfied with any knife. What an idiot!
 
vwb563 said:
I had a seller do me the same way on the bay. I asked a couple questions about lockup and centering and the next thing I know I'm blocked from bidding. When I asked why he replied that I was too picky and could not and would not be satisfied with any knife. What an idiot!
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Makes no sense at all. As a seller I'd rather be blunt about condition up-front and lose a sale, than have to deal with returns and negative feedback from an unhappy buyer. :confused:
 
Here's what he told me after I messaged him. "Hi, the knife is mint, if one was to, as with about any stockman, (or any other knife) because the secondary blade, behind the master, the tang is deliberately bent so it will lay in the frame when it closes. Because of this, if you open, in this case, sheepsfoot blade and forcefully try to move the blade around it will move ever so slightly, it ids not defective as many novice collectors are led to believe, because simply they do not understand the mechanics of any thing. They are like any blade that has snap. These are production run made knives, not wrist watches, made in accordance to industry standards, if you want a custom knife, spend 10's more for one. If your one of those guys that the first thing they do is grab a blade a push it around, do us both a favor and bid some were else. This novice line of thinking has ruined many knife sales. Also please look up and read the definition of wobble"

Thanks
 
It's a machine. It has moving parts. It is not inappropriate to know how much play is in those parts. Asking about how it works is routine by the most experienced collectors. Any seller who goes off on a routine question is not worth bothering with. Having said that, its a somewhat subjective question. But so, as pointed out, is a statement that a knife is "mint," not to mention the immortal "minty" or "real nice."
 
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Wow... That guy is a piece of work. I'm not sure why, but that name is ringing a bell. Certainly won't be bidding on anything he has.

I wonder what his breaking point is ? It would be fun if about 100 members sent him the same question :D No, I'm not suggesting it would be appropriate, but it would be damn funny...
 
He just keeps getting asked the same question.... I was curious how strong the snap was and if there is any blade play :)
 
54rodgers won't give a simple answer re blade play. Newest email at top. Oldest at bottom. I'll never buy from him. His non-answer to me even includes the same typo as his non-answer to others.


From: "eBay Member: 54rodgers"
To: XXXX
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 9:49:24 AM
Subject: Re: Details about item: XXXX a message about QUEEN KNIFE, 1998, # 49 A, BIG STOCKMAN KNIFE, SUPER PRETTY YELLOW, NICE & MINT #331384122324

Dear XXXX,

Please read my response it is very simple, please read it

- 54rodgers


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From: XXXX
To: 54rodgers
Subject: Re: Details about the item: XXXX sent a message about QUEEN KNIFE, 1998, # 49 A, BIG STOCKMAN KNIFE, SUPER PRETTY YELLOW, NICE & MINT #331384122324
Sent Date: Nov-23-14 06:38:40 PST

Dear 54rodgers,

Is there blade play when any of the blades are open? It's a fairly simple question.

I've been using slip joint folders, including those of the stockman pattern, for decades. I simply want to know if there is blade play in any of the blades when open.

Thanks much.

-XXXX

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From: "eBay Member: 54rodgers" <54rodg_kwi6255oc@members.ebay.com>
To: XXXX
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2014 8:54:12 AM
Subject: Re: Details about item: XXX sent a message about QUEEN KNIFE, 1998, # 49 A, BIG STOCKMAN KNIFE, SUPER PRETTY YELLOW, NICE & MINT #331384122324

Dear XXXX

Hi, the knife is mint, if one was to, as with about any stockman, (or any other knife) because the secondary blade, behind the master, the tang is deliberately bent so it will lay in the frame when it closes. Because of this, if you open, in this case, sheepsfoot blade and forcefully try to move the blade around it will move ever so slightly, it ids not defective as many novice collectors are led to believe, because simply they do not understand the mechanics of any thing. They are like any blade that has snap. These are production run made knives, not wrist watches, made in accordance to industry standards, if you want a custom knife, spend 10's more for one. If your one of those guys that the first thing they do is grab a blade a push it around, do us both a favor and bid some were else. This novice line of thinking has ruined many knife sales.
Thanks

- 54rodgers

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From: XXXX
To: 54rodgers
Subject: Details about the item: XXXX sent a message about QUEEN KNIFE, 1998, # 49 A, BIG STOCKMAN KNIFE, SUPER PRETTY YELLOW, NICE & MINT #331384122324
Sent Date: Nov-23-14 05:37:18 PST

Dear 54rodgers,

When each blade is opened, do any of the blades have blade play?

- XXXX
 
Dear XXXX

Hi, the knife is mint, if one was to, as with about any stockman, (or any other knife) because the secondary blade, behind the master, the tang is deliberately bent so it will lay in the frame when it closes. Because of this, if you open, in this case, sheepsfoot blade and forcefully try to move the blade around it will move ever so slightly, it ids not defective as many novice collectors are led to believe, because simply they do not understand the mechanics of any thing. They are like any blade that has snap. These are production run made knives, not wrist watches, made in accordance to industry standards, if you want a custom knife, spend 10's more for one. If your one of those guys that the first thing they do is grab a blade a push it around, do us both a favor and bid some were else. This novice line of thinking has ruined many knife sales.
Thanks

- 54rodgers


GEEZ,LMAO that guy is a jerk! Wow,Spearmint,Peppermint, or REGRETMINT? That seller is a Disappointmint ! :thumbdn::rolleyes:
 
About a month ago I tried to buy a Tony Bose Case from him and he would not answer my questions

Definitely very rude to deal with, I love the first Queen that comes up when you click on his other auctions but he's to much of a jerk to deal with
 
This guy is a first class TOOL.................Steer Clear...............Everyone............:thumbup:
 
Sounds like he's not worth your hard earned money.

On a related note I've blocked many ebay dbags from bidding. Most are just scammers who want third party deals except for one. He is also a member here. He harassed me via email about my price on a knife. I eventually lowered it after weeks with no bites. He bid one cent over the asking price and then retracted his bid. I looked at his profile and saw he had 32 retractions. As per ebay this feature is to be used if you make a mistake. You correct the mistake and rebid. Well he didn't rebid. Too much BS from buyer or seller and I'm done.

Leave this clown to wallow in his arrogance. That knife isn't too hard to find. Just be patient and hopefully one will pop up!
 
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