Forged In Fire joke

120 Acres said:
Why were you sitting around waiting on them? You couldn't go on with your life?
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That's not the point the point was leftfield entertainment set interview times wants paperwork filled out in a specific time line says it takes weeks to do a background check which is bogus..I've had every background check there is and not one has taken over 2 weeks. I'm talking homeland security, Fbi. DOT for hazmat and twic card approval. You can't tell me it takes longer for a tv show so you can be on air. As far as sitting around ..I have a life is the point, and a full time job at a local newspaper where I have to work with managers to get time off do do the show. So folks don't have all day to post on forums or wait extended time frames and email repeatedly without the courtesy of a reply that's the point. Could I have won the show, yes easilly. Being who I am and being in this silly game we call knifemaking, piece of cake. But I guess I'll keep my anonymity and continue on with my no life as the last person said.

Typical
 
Yup, if I sent in an application they'd just send me the money. :cool: Hahaha! Ehh not so much. Some Sh!ts just funny.
 
Man I can't believe they didn't call you back right away. You sound awesome.
 
typicalpest said:
That's not the point the point was leftfield entertainment set interview times wants paperwork filled out in a specific time line says it takes weeks to do a background check which is bogus..I've had every background check there is and not one has taken over 2 weeks. I'm talking homeland security, Fbi. DOT for hazmat and twic card approval. You can't tell me it takes longer for a tv show so you can be on air. As far as sitting around ..I have a life is the point, and a full time job at a local newspaper where I have to work with managers to get time off do do the show. So folks don't have all day to post on forums or wait extended time frames and email repeatedly without the courtesy of a reply that's the point. Could I have won the show, yes easilly. Being who I am and being in this silly game we call knifemaking, piece of cake. But I guess I'll keep my anonymity and continue on with my no life as the last person said.

Typical
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I can't tell if your posts are serious, an attempt at humor, or just trolling, but I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say, I'd love to see some of your "typical" work!
 
They might be rebuilding the set to accommodate the eqo or even a new one so it would match the level of awesomeness. That takes time you know!!! :cool:
 
"milled in coolant" ?

"machined by knife nuts"?

"Carved by kooks"?

I don't think there's another format that would be more entertaining to watch than the current format, but I think the viewing audience might be impressed by some of the high end modern alloys with advanced heat treats that aren't possible on the show. Could you imagine a "cut test" on something made by Keffeler or a "durability test" with a Busse etc? I'd watch that.



Kevin McGovern said:
You made the right choice. It sounds like you are too busy being awesome to mess around with those people.
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... oh man... that made me spit my drink out... you be nice... :mad: :D
 
The only change I'd like to see is to give them more time to make and finish their blades. More tests, and to do the cutting tests prior to the destructive ones, and then again after.
 
Might be interesting to also show examples of what the contestants typically make, to show their skill levels before they come on the show. I have made the effort to listen for their full name to look them up and see what they do... "professional curiosity" so to speak.
 
Agreed Langadune. It wouldn't take much to show some of their current work, at least during introductions. Maybe dispersed throughout in little snippets.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
"milled in coolant" ?

"machined by knife nuts"?

"Carved by kooks"?

I don't think there's another format that would be more entertaining to watch than the current format, but I think the viewing audience might be impressed by some of the high end modern alloys with advanced heat treats that aren't possible on the show. Could you imagine a "cut test" on something made by Keffeler or a "durability test" with a Busse etc? I'd watch that.





... oh man... that made me spit my drink out... you be nice... :mad: :D
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I try to be nice. Some days are more difficult than others. I'll keep trying though, I promise.
 
Oh, I understand the "reality TV" thing, competition, time allotment, etc.
I also understand that the show is purely entertainment and follows a formula.
But, to never even mention tempering is a disservice.
And I think the "make something stupid in 3 hours" thing is a little far-fetched, along with the whole "weapon" aspect of the show.
It's much like Hollywood's use of guns-portrayed very unrealistically.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
Oh, I understand the "reality TV" thing, competition, time allotment, etc.
I also understand that the show is purely entertainment and follows a formula.
But, to never even mention tempering is a disservice.
And I think the "make something stupid in 3 hours" thing is a little far-fetched, along with the whole "weapon" aspect of the show.
It's much like Hollywood's use of guns-portrayed very unrealistically.
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Hehe, non-gun people are so disappointed when they shoot my silencers and they don't go "pew pew pew."

Then I let them try the 22 LR on a 18" bolt action with CCI quiets and that always elicits big grins.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
Oh, I understand the "reality TV" thing, competition, time allotment, etc.
I also understand that the show is purely entertainment and follows a formula.
But, to never even mention tempering is a disservice.
And I think the "make something stupid in 3 hours" thing is a little far-fetched, along with the whole "weapon" aspect of the show.
It's much like Hollywood's use of guns-portrayed very unrealistically.
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I agree that it'd be nice if they'd delve a little deeper into some of the more critical points of knife making and even metallurgy. The judges will sometimes give a short commentary to that effect, or they'll put a little caption at the bottom of screen to define a term like "bolster" or "hamon" or whatever, but they could certainly do better. Unfortunately, the show is less aimed at exploring and defining a craft, and more at "OH LOOK! WEAPONS! STEEL! FIRE! HHNNGNGGGHHHHH!!!!"

Still, I think the good outweighs the bad, and if I had seen a show like this when I was younger, I'm almost certain I'd have found my way into knife making a lot faster, whether forging, or even just the stock removal I do now, just by nature of wanting to look into makers and their craft a little more. 10-20 years ago, the only concept I had of knife makers were old timey blacksmiths, or multi-million dollar machining operations. I had no clue just "anybody" could grab a few tools and jump in.

As for the time limit, I think it's tuned fairly well. Some makers turn out some phenomenal pieces that still showcase their skill (perhaps even more so, given the limit), while others understandably struggle. The show is every bit about strategy and time management, as it is how well somebody can make a knife. Sometimes the makers will be thrown completely out of their depth of experience, and that shows.

I'm sure I could make anything just as well as anybody else if given enough time, tools, and materials, but that's not what the show is about.
 
Kevin McGovern said:
Agreed Langadune. It wouldn't take much to show some of their current work, at least during introductions. Maybe dispersed throughout in little snippets.
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Yes I do like the show but a minute showing some choice work by the contestant during presentation would be nice


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