DO NOT get wrapped up by minor issues

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I know this is a knife forum and you all take knife discussions seriously, but I think the OP is laughing his head off from the serious answers he's getting.
The fake "writing-style" got old after the third sentence.
 
From http://www.pakin.org/complaint/:

I was so pleased by the response to my last letter that I decided to write another one. Don't worry; I have plenty of new stuff to say about Dragonsprayer and its representatives. I assume you already know that Dragonsprayer thinks nothing of violating the spirit of an indigenous people whose art and songs and way of life are proof that Dragonsprayer feels no guilt for any of the harm it's caused, but I have something more important to tell you. When I say that much of Dragonsprayer's success is due to the rest of us bending over backwards to assist it and to overlook its failings, this does not, I repeat, does not mean that the moon is made of green cheese. This is a common fallacy held by obstreperous faitours.

I suppose it's predictable, though terribly sad, that besotted moral weaklings with stronger voices than minds would revert to rude behavior. But you don't have to say anything specifically about Dragonsprayer for it to start attacking you. All you have to do is dare to imply that we should grant people the freedom to pursue any endeavor they deem fitting to their skills, talent, and interest. My own position on this issue is both simple and clear: Dragonsprayer really ought to to take something for its hysterical paranoia. I've heard that chlorpromazine works well. Obviously, some sort of medication should awaken Dragonsprayer to the fact that I, speaking as someone who is not a cocky scamster, want to break the spell of great expectations that now binds fractious Drawcansirs to Dragonsprayer. That may seem simple enough, but Dragonsprayer deceptively claims that it's listening to our suggestions. The reality, however, is that it's thumbing the scales towards its own lickerish strictures even though it knows that I hate how it shows such callous indifference to those whose lives it's ruined. Well, that's another story. To get back to my main point, I ought to mention that Dragonsprayer's worshippers tend to fall into the mistaken belief that Dragonsprayer has the authority to issue licenses for practicing rowdyism, mainly because they live inside a Dragonsprayer-generated illusion world and talk only with each other. In the end, Dragonsprayer could use some etiquette lessons.
 
what the hell? is this bizarro land? What the hell did you just say Pwerfel? It makes no sense. and you link goes nowhere.
Is this all a wierd joke?
 
I just want a little editorial balance here. Here's a quick review: Mr. Litetube demands obeisance from his apocrisiaries. Then, once they prove their loyalty, Litetube forces them to put thrasonical publicity hounds on the federal payroll. Most people want to be nice; they want to be polite; they don't want to give offense. And because of this inherent politeness, they step aside and let Litetube break down age-old institutions and customs. He keeps insisting that he has mystical powers of divination and prophecy. To me, there is something fundamentally wrong with that story. Maybe it's that Litetube is blinded by greed. Every time I strike that note, which I guess I do a lot, I hear from people calling me ghastly or snooty. Here's my answer: Litetube can push me only so far and no farther. Let me express that same thought in slightly different terms: By allowing Litetube to eliminate the plebiscitary mechanisms that ensure a free and democratic society, we are allowing him to play puppet master. As a final reminder, please don't let Mr. Litetube's prevarications dissuade you from giving the needy a helping hand as opposed to an elbow in the face. Let this letter serve as your compass while you journey through his wilderness of lies.
 
Bill Blake said:
I think I get what you mean Dargonsprayer, I hope you don't mind me summarizing for my own clarity:

a) There's no need to nit pick - there's heaps of great knives out there, plenty of great steels. The differences between steels are minute in the context of a knife. Any of them will likely serve well. Same applies to locking mechanisms.

[*Me personally (Bill Blake) being a sword man I prefer high carbon steels, even for knives, even though they are subject to corrosion, it's just a personal preference.]

b) Just because a knife is cheap doesn't mean it is rubbish. Even cheap knives are almost always fit to task. We rarely hear of blade failiures. Most people are not using knives in a life or death, or combat situation, but rather for everyday tasks, so variances like the quality of the steel are not likely to be a matter of life or death.

[From my point of view a good illustration of Dragonsprayer's point is that humankind got by just fine using Iron and Bronze knives before modern engineering steels were available]

c) I believe he used 'Paki' just as an abbreviation. I don't think he meant it to contain racist overtones - I'm Australian and people regularly call me 'Aussie' - I think he was aiming for the same thing.

Am I close to the mark Dragonsprayer on the above? I actually think you are making some good points here.
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thank you!
i did change the thread in the first 2 posts


what i need is a lab, too do hardness testing in way that is no seen like on microscopic way, and steel alloy testing in non destructive way. Those knives need a little more polishing but they are sweet set for under $200.

yes, seeing as i am helping my paki friend with designs and his family biz i do not think i be offensive, the problem with this world is the WORD POLICE - I AM NON-PC, I AM ANTI=PC, POLITICAL CORRECTNESS TOO ME IS OFFENSIVE - by the way in the us we have first admentment. the EU is falling apart with all their PC BS.

Do you know.... of coarse i know! Do I care, no! It was not said in an offensive manor therefore it is not offensive mr pc!

i think a lot people would pay for the info?
 
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