I got Bit (not for the squeamish)

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Well it finally happened. Yesterday my BK-2 got upset and bit me hard.

So to celebrate, I went and ordered me a BK11. WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

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oh yeah, stitches! man's best friend... heal well!


Bladite
 
Yup, it bit'cha. In ancient times, when a man commissioned a blade to be made, he would cut his hand and place it upon the anvil of the bladesmith, signing for the knife in blood, on the tools of its creation.

When the blade was finished, he would pay for the steel with earthly monies, but he would then allow the blade to "draw first blood" from its master, thus creating the bond between man and weapon.

For years, I would allow my blades to draw first blood when I got them, thus creating a bond. The knives I done that too, have never been loaned out, or used by anyone but me after that. Knives that I have not bled on, get loaned out and used by others.

Some things change, some things stay the same.

Looks like its yours now, take care of it, and feed it regular, that little beast gets hungry quick.

Moose
 
moosez45 said:
When the blade was finished, he would pay for the steel with earthly monies, but he would then allow the blade to "draw first blood" from its master, thus creating the bond between man and weapon.
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this would explain my mountain bike's sprockets ;) they're sharp, and always hunting for some blood.


Bladite
 
I am now one with my BK-2. When I receive BK11 I shall give it my other finger.

I'll have 8 more fingers left for 8 more Beckers, before I have to rest and let the wounds heal. :D
 
I have a few scars on my hands from things like that happening. I almost cut off my left index finger from the first joint up, and stabbed myself in the webbing between my thumb and index finger another time. Good times.
 
moosez45 said:
Yup, it bit'cha. In ancient times, when a man commissioned a blade to be made, he would cut his hand and place it upon the anvil of the bladesmith, signing for the knife in blood, on the tools of its creation.

When the blade was finished, he would pay for the steel with earthly monies, but he would then allow the blade to "draw first blood" from its master, thus creating the bond between man and weapon.

For years, I would allow my blades to draw first blood when I got them, thus creating a bond. The knives I done that too, have never been loaned out, or used by anyone but me after that. Knives that I have not bled on, get loaned out and used by others.

Some things change, some things stay the same.

Looks like its yours now, take care of it, and feed it regular, that little beast gets hungry quick.

Moose
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hey moose is this from text or an oral tredition i would like more info on this kinda stuff
 
koolaidman505 said:
hey moose is this from text or an oral tredition i would like more info on this kinda stuff
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I got most of it from a book called History of Weapons, and another called Soul of Steel. Both went in depth into Asian history and Medieval History of weapons. Kinda funny, as both were seperated by time and location, but much was similar in their steel customs. Hope it helps.

Moose
 
I've always been of the opinion that a knife isn't really yours until it cuts you the first time. Then you have a newfound respect for its abilities, and will handle it accordingly. Not sure how this philosophy translates to knives with synthetic materials, plastics are so impersonal. And slick, comparatively, thus making it somewhat easier to bleed on them. But, it's yours now, and up to you to figure out.
When I get a BK-5, I will get the micarta(still synthetic, I know) scales, to at least reduce the chances of losing a digit.
 
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