Ok, I have a pretty good idea that most of this is all in good fun, but from a customer perspective, here is why you here most of these comments.
Ever hear the saying, 'there are no stupid questions'? Well, thats not true, there are lotsa stupid ones, but they do serve a purpose.
When I first developed an interest in knives, I use to see custom prices and think 'Whoa, that much for a chunk of steel?' Then, I found the various forums a few years ago and asked some of the silly questions. You know what? There were makers who were willing to answer them, and I learned and came to appreciate them.
I think some folks have read about makers who got into the business of making by going to an established makers shop and learning the trade from them. It gives some the idea that alot of makers are eager to share the craft of making. I asked a maker about going to his shop to make a knife. Now, I have no such misconceptions, I know full well that a day of visiting is NOT going to instantly make me the next great maker of the world. In fact, I doubt I will ever be any kind of real maker. I just have an interest in actually watching a knife form out of a chunk of steel. I also think it would be cool to try my hand at it. I simply think having a chance to try it under the watchful eye of a good maker will give me a better understanding of what they go throuhg to create a fine blade.
Im sure some of the comments makers hear sound silly or insulting. But, im willing to bet they are asked by many people who REALLY DONT KNOW. I myself have asked, and probably still so ask stupid questions. Im not trying to insult, I really want to know.
Thats it, im done now
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[This message has been edited by Richard (edited 01-21-2001).]