Budk trolling?

Words sell, the right words sell even better. The best writers advertising copy because that's where the money is, not novels. There are plenty of starving writers out there who are really good at their craft, none of them are in advertising though. ;) :)
 
I have fond memories of looking through the BudK catalog when I was in elementary school. I distinctly remember thinking that practically everything in it was the coolest thing in the world.
 
You know, I still get a BudK and I still get a SMKW because I like pawing through a hard copy of the knives they're selling, even if the oil on my fingers smears the print and pictures. I've hung onto most of my catalogs over the years as the become more scarce and in some cases only available digitally on the internet.

I've got old AG Russell Catalogs, I have years of Sooner State Knives used knives catalogs I used for pricing and research. SS Knives catalogs were chock full of pics and prices for puttin' some kinda value to knives and his prices were a fair reflection of what the market would bear. IIRC it was one of Jim Frost's endeavors into internet commerce based on his catalog sales of used knives.
 
"a bladed gem to be treasured for a lifetime and beyond."

I think it's a no-brainer that each one of us will have to buy this knife for no other reason than to tap into the implied promise of immortality.

That's why this crapblade is worth $120! Who wouldn't want a guaranteed afterlife with no more than a simple paypal transaction.

Buy a case of knives and gift them to the ones you love! Conspicuously leave out the ex-wife though...
 
Hackenslash said:
"a bladed gem to be treasured for a lifetime and beyond."

I think it's a no-brainer that each one of us will have to buy this knife for no other reason than to tap into the implied promise of immortality.

That's why this crapblade is worth $120! Who wouldn't want a guaranteed afterlife with no more than a simple paypal transaction.

Buy a case of knives and gift them to the ones you love! Conspicuously leave out the ex-wife though...
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I thought it was saying when I die, Its the one thing I can take with me!
 
To infinity & beyond?
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T. Erdelyi said:
You know, I still get a BudK and I still get a SMKW because I like pawing through a hard copy of the knives they're selling, even if the oil on my fingers smears the print and pictures. I've hung onto most of my catalogs over the years as the become more scarce and in some cases only available digitally on the internet.

I've got old AG Russell Catalogs, I have years of Sooner State Knives used knives catalogs I used for pricing and research. SS Knives catalogs were chock full of pics and prices for puttin' some kinda value to knives and his prices were a fair reflection of what the market would bear. IIRC it was one of Jim Frost's endeavors into internet commerce based on his catalog sales of used knives.
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Smkw is actually a good catalog, they have good deals in there all the time.
They've got case exclusives, good deals on marbles / imicasa bladed tools, rough rider knives which are pretty decent, they get some great deals on Victorinox, and they get lots of Kershaw on clearance if you like their imports.
They have their fair share of junk, but there are great deals to be had and the deals on good stuff are far more often than you find in BudK.
 
You can find all that at Knife Center and BHQ. Plus they both support this forum!
I did buy a long and a short bi pod from BudK. Probably the only items I will ever buy from them!! I have always wanted to buy the ????? Mystery grab bag.
Wait........ I didn't know I could get a real "Lord of the Rings" ring of power!!! I'm in!!!!
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!
 
Monofletch said:
I have always wanted to buy the ????? Mystery grab bag.
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I've seen quite a few youtube videos uploaded by people who get the 'surprise bag' and judging from what I've seen, you're better off not wasting your money. Not all *surprises* are good. You know what else can be just as surprising and generally unpleasant? A flaming bag of dog crap set on your front porch. Now, while this *bag* may not arrive at your front door on fire, I have noticed that quite often it's contents can be generally not pleasing. Usually looks like a bunch of mall ninja junk covered in very cheap powder coating that covers the interior of the packaging and yourself when you try to pick it up. Will it give you cancer? Perhaps that's all part of the *surprise*!!! :confused:
 
Mecha said:
But is the knife Human Made?

Human Made - the new standard in quality.
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Lol , it's been many years since I've seen one of those comic book looking catalogs from Budk , I remember my impression was they sold a lot of knives banged out in Pakistan from random metals found in a scrap yard that should imho , be sold by the pound. :poop: :eek: YMMV of course . :D
 
I've found that there's two good uses for these catalogs. One is to get a fire started, and two, you can roll them up and paddle your dog on the butt with them. LOL
 
T. Erdelyi said:
Words sell, the right words sell even better. The best writers advertising copy because that's where the money is, not novels. ...
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Exactly! They are the guys who came up with "tactical," "hard use," "bushcraft," and have everyone convinced that the "supersteel" they bought a couple months ago is now going to explode and/or crumble into dust.

They invented urban camo and the stencilling that goes on blades!

budk has hardly cornered the market on this kinda stuff.
 
Thomas Linton said:
Likely low quality. What is for sale is the story - words that sound good but for which the seller cannot be held to account.

"Like the vast, open ocean before a storm - dark blue and seething in a beautiful rage - .... This wonder of knife design is truly precious - a bladed gem to be treasured for a lifetime and beyond." :rolleyes:
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yeah, that budk does lay it on pretty thick!

"At budk we are dedicated to making hand-crafted tools for the most demanding environments man and nature has ever conjured. Whether you are serving in a theater of war, hundreds of feet below water, geared up for law enforcement, shoulder deep in an elk or Cape buffalo, or preparing for the big “What If, ” budk has a knife or tool design that will not only help you get your mission accomplished, but may save your life. We are not one of the many great knife makers out there specializing in jewelry perfection on knives that will sit in cases for life. We really have never wanted to be a part of that crowd. We put our heart and soul into every creation and we want these living objects to work and move out in the real world. We want them to get scratched, gouged, pranged and worked and ultimately cherished by their owners. Our knives are like an old reliable friend that you always want on your side. After a career in the field, our knives will find that special place in an old keepsake box or chest. They will be passed on to sons and held with deep remembrance of the men who held them, at their craft."
 
Thomas Linton said:
Likely low quality. What is for sale is the story - words that sound good but for which the seller cannot be held to account.

"Like the vast, open ocean before a storm - dark blue and seething in a beautiful rage - Timber Wolf's Oceanus Fixed Blade Knife is nothing short of breathtaking - a rare vision in a world of ordinary cutlery. Gorgeous, savage, yet surprisingly affordable, the Oceanus represents not only the apex of fixed blade knife design, but collector value, as well. The 4 1/2" drop point blade is hand-forged from high carbon "raindrop" Damascus steel, unmistakable by its torrent of concentric circles that, together, mirror ripples on still water during a rainstorm. The distinctive steel is stunning on it's own, but the Oceanus ventures further, casting a brooding blue spell over the graceful blade. Employing a unique, painstaking colorization process, the blade's swirling melange of contrasting eddies and waves is highlighted and enhanced by a rich midnight blue finish. The vivid blue hue blends seamlessly with the meticulously hand-hammered and folded steel, shimmering with an otherworldly boldness and sparkling with radiant luminosity. It's easy to get carried away with the Oceanus' incredible visual allure, but make no mistake - this is no mere showpiece, best relegated to the display case. Like the awe- and fear-provoking Titan after which it's named, the Oceanus is robust and potent - more than capable of tackling even the most vigorous cutting jobs. And it's always a pleasure to wield, thanks to impeccable weight distribution and an ergonomically contoured pakkawood handle. Rustic and tranquil, the blue-stained pakkawood's delicate woodgrain and mellow shades of azure, cobalt and indigo exquisitely offset the unabashed vibrancy of the blue Damascus blade and mirror-polished nickel silver bolsters. A reinforced lanyard hole is built in to the handle for easy tethering and lashing, and the Oceanus includes a handsome genuine leather sheath for convenient transport and storage. Whether hacking and slashing its way through tough field chores or being showcased in a fine knife collection, Timber Wolf's Oceanus Fixed Blade Knife always performs with grace and vigor. This wonder of knife design is truly precious - a bladed gem to be treasured for a lifetime and beyond." :rolleyes:
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don't forget"...all this gracefully encased in a presentation grade storage cask exquisitely crafted from decadent Corinthian cardboard."
 
For $120 I can buy 2 new Ontario Mk 2 Navy issue knives, or 2 of the issue 499 Jet Pilot Survival Knives, and maybe have enough left over for a 2 liter of generic Mtn Dew.
Why spend $120 for a BudK P.O.S. when you can get a much better and proven knife for around $40 - $50 and still have $70 to $80 left to spend on something else?
If you have enough BudK "knife shaped objects" you might have a 1/4 decent anchor for your 1 person inflatable raft. Of course it would be cheaper, and you'd have a better anchor, if you just bought an anchor at Walmart or something ...
 
afishhunter said:
For $120 I can buy 2 new Ontario Mk 2 Navy issue knives, or 2 of the issue 499 Jet Pilot Survival Knives, and maybe have enough left over for a 2 liter of generic Mtn Dew.
Why spend $120 for a BudK P.O.S. when you can get a much better and proven knife for around $40 - $50 and still have $70 to $80 left to spend on something else?
If you have enough BudK "knife shaped objects" you might have a 1/4 decent anchor for your 1 person inflatable raft. Of course it would be cheaper, and you'd have a better anchor, if you just bought an anchor at Walmart or something ...
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A 10$ mora is better than this, so now think about how many good knives you can get for the price if this.
You can probably get a total of 11 moras for what it would cost to put this on your doorstep.
 
Thomas Linton said:
Likely low quality. What is for sale is the story - words that sound good but for which the seller cannot be held to account.

"Like the vast, open ocean before a storm - dark blue and seething in a beautiful rage - Timber Wolf's Oceanus Fixed Blade Knife is nothing short of breathtaking - a rare vision in a world of ordinary cutlery. Gorgeous, savage, yet surprisingly affordable, the Oceanus represents not only the apex of fixed blade knife design, but collector value, as well. The 4 1/2" drop point blade is hand-forged from high carbon "raindrop" Damascus steel, unmistakable by its torrent of concentric circles that, together, mirror ripples on still water during a rainstorm. The distinctive steel is stunning on it's own, but the Oceanus ventures further, casting a brooding blue spell over the graceful blade. Employing a unique, painstaking colorization process, the blade's swirling melange of contrasting eddies and waves is highlighted and enhanced by a rich midnight blue finish. The vivid blue hue blends seamlessly with the meticulously hand-hammered and folded steel, shimmering with an otherworldly boldness and sparkling with radiant luminosity. It's easy to get carried away with the Oceanus' incredible visual allure, but make no mistake - this is no mere showpiece, best relegated to the display case. Like the awe- and fear-provoking Titan after which it's named, the Oceanus is robust and potent - more than capable of tackling even the most vigorous cutting jobs. And it's always a pleasure to wield, thanks to impeccable weight distribution and an ergonomically contoured pakkawood handle. Rustic and tranquil, the blue-stained pakkawood's delicate woodgrain and mellow shades of azure, cobalt and indigo exquisitely offset the unabashed vibrancy of the blue Damascus blade and mirror-polished nickel silver bolsters. A reinforced lanyard hole is built in to the handle for easy tethering and lashing, and the Oceanus includes a handsome genuine leather sheath for convenient transport and storage. Whether hacking and slashing its way through tough field chores or being showcased in a fine knife collection, Timber Wolf's Oceanus Fixed Blade Knife always performs with grace and vigor. This wonder of knife design is truly precious - a bladed gem to be treasured for a lifetime and beyond." :rolleyes:
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Hahaha that blade description was incredible. Oh my lord. It sounds like it has a six pack, long hair, and is holding a woman in its arms on the cover of a frickin Harlequin romance novel
 
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