I am not a knife snob

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tonycap

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i feel like yall make knife making something that isnt fun. all these terms and correct ways of doing things is toooo much. i was much happier making my crap knives ( as you would call them) out of files and saws. i used whatever wood i could find and if it broke i would fix it. I started to think to much about different wood and steel and the joy is slipping.I guess im not a knife maker after all. ill just stick with what i know and not take all this knifemaking stuff so seriouly. thank you all . goodbye--TONY
 
tonycap said:
ya see what i mean . no worries,cheers,ignorance is bliss. who is a snob now.
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Don't know that one mate, but you're a clown.

Dont let the door hit you on the way out.

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God speed!

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In a moment of complete seriousness( doesn't happen often), I'd just say that the advice, opinions, knowledge and expertise on this forum is priceless.

What you get out of it, is up to you.

:)
 
Personally I have noticed that almost everyone here is happy to answer questions, and provide advice to anyone who asks, and are more than happy to welcome new members. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I always though learning about new materials, techniques and terminology was what made this (knifemaking/collecting) fun and fulfilling. YMMV, just my $.02 (which due to inflation is worth almost nothing ;) )
 
I first contemplated making a knife a few months ago. Since then, I'll admit that all of the information I have gathered has been daunting, but it has been FUN!. I have roughed out a couple of knife shaped objects with files and sand paper, and I am now building a grinder. I would much rather go into this with as much knowledge as possible as to the correct ways of doing things (proper steel, heat treat methods, quenching methods) than try to figure it out on my own. I figure that the more knowledge that I have, the better my chances will be of ending up with a usable end product. If that makes me a snob, so be it. And, I want to stress, that learning this stuff has been some of the most fun that I have had. I could never be satisfied with my results if I knew that I should be doing things differently. Now, I don't expect my results to be perfect, but I expect the best from myself that I can produce with my current knowledge and resources. I also expect myself to continually get better. That means continue learning and using the knowledge that I gain to make a better product. I couldn't have fun if I wasn't trying to improve.
By the way, I want to sincerely thank all of you out there who regularly contribute to this forum. You are awesome!:thumbup:
 
Tony, I'm sorry you seem to be so upset. Personally I really enjoy learning as much as I can about better ways to do things. And I'd like to second Todd's comment about thanking all the people here who've shared so much knowledge and expertise with us.
 
I don't care to learn about how a gas furnace or water heater is installed but I do care that the person installing knows what the hel they're doing. Likewise, the people perusing this forum looking to buy knives hope that they're getting a quality product and not something that was slapped together from a piece of mild steel and slabs cut from a 2x4.

As somebody else said, what you get out of the information here is up to you. All that is required is that you be happy with the knives you make and hopefully, your buyers with their knives they buy from you.
 
tonycap said:
ya see what i mean . no worries,cheers,ignorance is bliss. who is a snob now.
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Ignorance is bliss??
Apparently you haven't noticed that there are quite a few people on this forum who make knives for a LIVING, and many as a second income.
Personally, I have no other source of income.
I take EVERY aspect of knife making VERY seriously.
I use the BEST materials I can find.
I seek to improve AND perfect every facet of my knife making, and find this forum one of those tools that makes it possible.
I attempt to learn from each and every person who posts here - even you.
And something you certainly have not noticed is that when you learn to make something better, it's MORE enjoyable.
Join in.
 
this forum has soo much to offer. there are many aspects and personalities here.I have learned sooooo much and appreciate the kind and straightforward folks in this forum. As with any endeavor you can go as deeply into learning as you want, or you can not--its up to you. I dont think anyone here has insulted you orput you down in ant way--judging by your posts. You can consider this forum as an encyclopedia with personality.I want to state that you really do not have to spend alot of money to make a knife. you really dont even need a grinder--just some steel that you are familiar with, some files, a hand drill, glue and patients. You can send your steel out to get heat treated ( not too expensive) and your done--more or less. Ok im rambling--dude chill its all about what you want out of it. its ok man---marekz
 
With all due respect tonycap, being interested in improving the quality of my work by talking with and learning from others here on the forums does not make me a "snob". To my way of thinking it makes me a man interested in a craft who is making an attempt to become a craftsman.

Did the folks here ever say to you "Gee Tony, that knife is crap!"? I'm guessing not. If anything you may have heard some attaboys for effort along with some suggestions on things you could improve. That's not snobbery, that's people expressing a genuine interest in your work and trying to help you learn and move forward.

If you think that people caring about the details of their avocation (or as has been stated already, their vocation for some) is being snobbish, then I hope you re-evaluate a bit. Would you like for your doctor to not have all that high-fallootin' medical school training because it makes him a medicine snob? How about your mechanic? Is he a snob if he knows the details of how your brakes work so he can make them work right?

I'll admit, I don't understand your post at all. How is my discussion of details (that nobody forced you to read mind you) an attack on you and your methods? I know plenty of makers who make a darned fine knife from a saw blade or a file. Guess what? They care about the details. They make sure they nail the HT on the files they use because they've researched and learned what they're made from and have practiced the art of getting it "just right". I've seen some GORGEOUS knives made with handles of "mystery firewood".

If you've decided that you are happy where you are, doing what you do, that's great. Do what you love, and enjoy it! Please though, don't call the rest of us names because what makes US happy is moving forward and learning...

-d
 
I know i have learned lots from this and other forums and appreciate the time that folks take to answer our questions. I hope you have learned a little bit from your short stay.

Bob
 
I must be a rare thing for someone to actually enjoy a challenge. It's sad. I personally love the challenge of doing something the best I possibly can. Learning, and working, and improving are the things that keep me going in everything I do. It isn't about making a living, it's about being at my personal best.
 
nevermind :barf:
 
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polish avenger said:
...and sending my children to school makes me an education snob, I suppose?
-Mark
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No...but it makes your kids math, english and science snobs! ;)

seriously though, I think maybe the OP was upset because he couldn't just grind some steel slab some wood on and Bam! - a knife (I'm paraphrasing what James used to have in his sig). It may be another casualty of the instant gratification generation...
 
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