Introducing - Beast Man -

The one issue I have with file knives is that they tend
to be difficult to keep clean, especially in a kitchen setting.
Lots of little nooks and cranies for bacteria to gain a foothold.

Bill
 
Bill Hoffman said:

"The one issue I have with file knives is that they tend to be difficult to keep clean, especially in a kitchen setting. Lots of little nooks and crannies for bacteria to gain a foothold."

Regardless of everything else stated about the design, the fit and finish, the likelihood of being useful as a cutting tool at all, Bill's comment sums up EVERYTHING. That knife is not something I'd want cutting my food after the first time it was used.

Submitting yourself to the potential criticism of the various professionals and amateurs (someone who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.) here at Blade Forums takes some "SERIOUS" stones. Man up and take the comments as a loving gift.

Syn
 
As you may have realised by now rockhoppernc if you put up something, expect to get the feedback whether it be good or not. Use the information that you receive here to better your work and don't, don't take it as a personal slight as you seem to have done. Harden up princess. I would say that 99% of the people here love knives, collecting, making, whatever and want to help oneanother, well thats has been my experience anyway. As I always say your mind is like a parachute.... It only works if it is open!
Cheers Keith
 
Kinda lumpy and funny looking. Keep trying dude. Ditch the backward choil. Tighten up the grind line...looks very obtuse. The handle is some nice wood but the shape looks random. Sort of like a bad art knife.
 
I am glad to see that you are so enthusiastic about your knives but please don't allow your pride to cloud your judgment... there are many areas in need of improvement. I don't think it would be right or sensible to unload on you at this point. As you gain experience, you'll understand that the opinions you once took as insulting were actually quite appropriate and helpful. You'll look back on these early knives and throw up a bit in your mouth.:p Take in as much as you can from those who take the time to comment... you will be better for it.
 
What Rick said. I took a couple of serious hits to the ego on my first knives.
I thought they were wonderful. Umm, not so much! But I listened and
learned and now my work sells locally for good money. I may even make a
profit if I live long enough.:D

Keep at it.

Bill
 
Amazing = John W. Smith, Phil Boguszewski, Appleton, Taylor, Dean, Fuegen, etc.

Let's reserve superlatives for accomplished individuals work not newbie rough drafts! Is this a serious thread?

Now Beast Man is right, A Yugo is a classic and the aesthetic of the mediocre is to be lauded. Pass the Thunderbird and enjoy the clean margins with no substance within their borders!
 
Honestly it's a fine homemade knife. The blade seems backwards in my opinion, but I think that's because of the choil. Don't get discouraged by all the negativity. Take it in stride and keep working on your knives brother!
 
This is a cool knife and the handle grains are really awesome.

Also, veterans seem to quick to bash on this site, and that is discouraging. There is a way to critique without sounding like an asshole. I know I am reluctant to share my work because of this as a new knife maker. My two cents.
 
reckaje said:
This is a cool knife and the handle grains are really awesome.

Also, veterans seem to quick to bash on this site, and that is discouraging. There is a way to critique without sounding like an asshole. I know I am reluctant to share my work because of this as a new knife maker. My two cents.
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It can go both ways.....some of us(me most included) are quick to get to the facts, and can be disparaging....it's often not intentional, and I have tried so hard to be "gentler".....but when a maker gets really defensive right off the bat, it goes downhill from there.

Share your work, if it isn't "all that" more than likely, you will know it from the LACK of words, not from a barrage of them.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hey man don't let it getcha down, definatly take the feedback, your success with your design does not ride on other people opinions, I actually like the fact the the name reflects the knife, and visa versa, this is supposed to be a "Beast Man" not a great performing EDC utility kitchen knife, and as such the fit/finish and finishing is rather nice, and the handle creative, just my opinion, but if you want a nice performer, accept the criticism here on BF, definatly will be worthwhile and helpful :thumbup:

Keep it up and one piece of advise I have is work on thinning out your handles, there is a way to make it random and match the size/shape/contour of the bade a bit more.
 
reckaje said:
This is a cool knife and the handle grains are really awesome.

Also, veterans seem to quick to bash on this site, and that is discouraging. There is a way to critique without sounding like an asshole. I know I am reluctant to share my work because of this as a new knife maker. My two cents.
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I think that when any maker comes on here and opens their thread with a line like this, he is asking for it:
rockhoppernc said:
This is an amazing knife...
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Perhaps I am alone in this (but I doubt it) but nothing is as annoying as opening a thread to a maker telling you that their work is fantastic. I instantly think "well I'll be the judge of that".

To be proud of one's accomplishments is one thing but the OP went way over the top praising himself. Perhaps he can't see the gulf between his work and the amazing pieces shown here everyday.

Then to get defensive to honest criticism... well, I say that the OP brought this all on himself.

He could've presented this knife in a much different way and would have been met with encouragement and positive attitude.

Some of those "bashings" can be the best lessons, and from my experience, those "bashings" are often warranted.
 
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Exactly, Stuart. It wasn't necessarily the knife that ripped the kid gloves off the critiques but the attitude. I see awesome work every day on this and other forums, and I will decide if a piece falls in that category. I don't need to be told that by the maker, especially when comparison with the average level of work seen on this forum is taken into consideration.
 
^Stu's post pretty much sums up my viewpoint.
Let's let this thread drift away. Perhaps the person who started it will try again, with a slightly different approach. One can always hope.
 
As an extremely new knife maker I understand wanting to do well but understand I'm not near good yet. The makers on this site are amazing and inspiring to see their work. OP was way too sensitive and much too large an ego. When I man up and start posting my pics Ill gladly welcome critiques as its the only way Ill get better. I say if you love your knife great. It looks ok to me but when you look at pics on this site it's easy to have a skewed view of knives due to the overall excellent work.
 
How about an Email or PM in your profile
Have a question about the stacked handle you did...
 
His response seems over the top to me. I think it's a joke. What do call him.. a troll? He is trolling for response.
 
I don't think he's trolling. Hardly.
He made a knife he's proud of and posted it in the Customs forum of BladeForums.
My advice would be stay for a year, no, a month and read and view the knives being posted.
Nice use of a file to make a knife, rockhopper. Keep making knives.
Like the finish you put on the handle, the filework is lost on me.
Your name is not Bill Ruple.

Nice start in the knife biz, rockhopper. :)

A Kinder, Gentler STeven & Lorien The Wildman. :D

Doug
 
Guys, his profile shows last activity was 04-08-2013 04:30 PM.

He's not even reading your comments. Best to just let this one drop off the front page.
 
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