I'm new to the lifestyle.

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I am in fact, very new to the 'details' of blades. I have a VERY basic understanding of blades but I'm trying to learn as much as I possibly can because of my passion for all things sharp and pointy. I guess what I'm saying, is that I'm looking for new friends here on BladeForums. I've posted quite a few threads with absolutely minimum knowledge about subjects and I apologize for that. I guess I'm trying to learn too much too quickly, so if you could give me some pointers on basics to learn first, I would very much appreciate it. :) You know, that way I don't sound all ignorant and such and get negative responses.
 
Read my friend, READ!

Honestly I lurked for several months before posting anything of consequence. Just keep absorbing everything you come across here and you'll learn tons in a short time. Most of us are understanding most of the time but you'll inevitably catch someone the wrong way here and there. Don't let it bother you too much. We all share this great common interest so arguing and nitpicking each other should be the last thing we focus on. We should embrace one another and treat each other with respect which I think you'll find is true 99% of the time. Not bad for humans. :)
 
fetzer85 said:
Read my friend, READ!

Honestly I lurked for several months before posting anything of consequence. Just keep absorbing everything you come across here and you'll learn tons in a short time. Most of us are understanding most of the time but you'll inevitably catch someone the wrong way here and there. Don't let it bother you too much. We all share this great common interest so arguing and nitpicking each other should be the last thing we focus on. We should embrace one another and treat each other with respect which I think you'll find is true 99% of the time. Not bad for humans. :)
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Thank you fetzer85. :) Blades are something that always interested me but was never a 'real' passion until recently. I got started on survival type situations because of experience I had camping, trail riding, exploration of forests, and bushcrafting as a teenager. This inevitably lead me to seeking out 'perfect' (for me) blades because I consider a handy blade THE starting point to survival. Everyone should have a good blade that suits them and their uses. I ordered a knife from a family owned business in the good ol' U S of A and I want to grow upon my experience not only with that knife but MANY others. :) I'm learning what suits me as far as knife designs go and I'm trying to learn how to make those designs perfect for 'me.' You and people like you are the kind of understanding and passionate blade people that I hope to learn from and make friends with. Thank you. :)
 
I could be a friend to you...:p

In all seriousness, it's like any other forum; read more, post less.

I'm brand new here, but not to interest specific forums.

Sometimes you're the pro, sometimes you're the newb; know the difference, and conduct yourself accordingly. :D
 
Your post surprised me. I thought I'd seen some of your posts and they looked fine to me.

The main thing I can tell you is that you're in the right place if you want to learn knives. Read and Google would be my advice. Start pulling up images of every knife you see mentioned and things will start to fall together for you.
 
Like everyone has said, just read all you can and ask about what you don't understand. This may come as a surprise, but none of us was born knowing "all about knives". We all had to start the same way. You might also want to pick up some print materials to have to look at. Blade magazine is one of the best known. You can find it in grocery stores, at Bass Pro Shops, tobacconists, etc. Also, several sellers and manufacturers have sections on their web sites that are informational. A. G. Russell, Spyderco, Benchmade, KnivesShipFree, The Knife Connection, and DLT Traders are just some of the sites I'm familiar with that offer information about knives, manufacturing, and materials. Good reading from folks who are in the business.
 
1) Don't ask "questions" just because you want to hear a certain answer. Its rude and it wastes the time of people nice enough to share their knowledge with you. That has nothing to do with this "lifestyle" you are talking about, and everything to do with common courtesy.
2) A custom knife isn't magically going to give you a skill set.

Though...I guess a custom blade and no skill set is the starting pont for survival, because that is exactly what can turn outdoor recreation into "survival."
 
Many (if not most) questions about knives and blades have already been asked and answered (in some cases multiple times over the years) right here on BF. There are some BF members who spend months or even years reading before they ever make their first post. And that's Ok. Best thing to do - even for folks who have been here awhile - is to search for the general topic you're interested in (or a specific question you may have) and read away. If, after searching you still can't find the topic or answer, then ask away!

And, of course, Welcome & Enjoy!!
 
Read, read, read; read some more. Buy something that tickles your fancy.
Learn, read some more.
Decide: keep knife/ sale knife....

Start over.

Like everything on the internet; some things get exaggerated on.
There is good info on this site; should help you hit the ground running.

Lastly, welcome to the site!
 
I've found knives the be like cars. That 10 year old car with 100k miles on it might not be factory smooth, but for all intents and purposes it will work as a car.
All the upgrades from there to a Bentley, or ferrari, or hummer, or rally car, or f1 car, it's all icing and up to what you want your car to be.
 
From your lips to every ones ears.

marcinek said:
1) Don't ask "questions" just because you want to hear a certain answer. Its rude and it wastes the time of people nice enough to share their knowledge with you. That has nothing to do with this "lifestyle" you are talking about, and everything to do with common courtesy.
2) A custom knife isn't magically going to give you a skill set.

Though...I guess a custom blade and no skill set is the starting pont for survival, because that is exactly what can turn outdoor recreation into "survival."
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