Daniel Dorn
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Fortunately, I have a job that is not going away, and is not affected by the economy, but it's good to know that my knife knowledge is at least of some value.
I won a $25 gift certificate to Bass Pro from a small fishing tournament. (just a bunch of friends, and a 13.5" crappie). I finally made it out to the Bass Pro shop and was contemplating their knife counter.
One customer at the counter was apparently not finding what he wanted in their selection, and asked some questions to which the 2 guys behind the counter had to answer, "I don't know." I offered my opinions, and proceded to educate them on the availability of USA-made knives, the use of Kydex in fixed blade sheaths, and the dependability of Axis locks.
One of the guys behind the counter asked if I needed a job, sort of half joking, but I could tell he meant it. They were obviously well informed about guns, as the talk quickly turned to pistols and such, but it seems odd that folks selling knives would have such a miniscule understanding of things like the differences between blade steels, and sheath material.
So, have you ever come across a situation where your knife knowledge was not just ignored, or ridiculed, but actually appreciated and enjoyed? I sincerely hope I'm not the only one.
I do recall one gentleman telling how he has become an "Expert witness" in court due to his knife knowledge, most of it gained through this site.
So, share your stories of how your knife knut knowledge has saved the day.
DD
Forgot to add that I finally picked out a Buck 345 Vantage on sale, and put in a little extra of my own to get a CRKT Dogfish.
I won a $25 gift certificate to Bass Pro from a small fishing tournament. (just a bunch of friends, and a 13.5" crappie). I finally made it out to the Bass Pro shop and was contemplating their knife counter.
One customer at the counter was apparently not finding what he wanted in their selection, and asked some questions to which the 2 guys behind the counter had to answer, "I don't know." I offered my opinions, and proceded to educate them on the availability of USA-made knives, the use of Kydex in fixed blade sheaths, and the dependability of Axis locks.
One of the guys behind the counter asked if I needed a job, sort of half joking, but I could tell he meant it. They were obviously well informed about guns, as the talk quickly turned to pistols and such, but it seems odd that folks selling knives would have such a miniscule understanding of things like the differences between blade steels, and sheath material.
So, have you ever come across a situation where your knife knowledge was not just ignored, or ridiculed, but actually appreciated and enjoyed? I sincerely hope I'm not the only one.
I do recall one gentleman telling how he has become an "Expert witness" in court due to his knife knowledge, most of it gained through this site.
So, share your stories of how your knife knut knowledge has saved the day.
DD
Forgot to add that I finally picked out a Buck 345 Vantage on sale, and put in a little extra of my own to get a CRKT Dogfish.
