Is this acceptable in a 1K knife?

That's 20 posts before the salient facts come out. I am outta here because it doesn't deserve an answer. Just some logic.

Bob
 
betzner said:
That's 20 posts before the salient facts come out. I am outta here because it doesn't deserve an answer. Just some logic.

Bob
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I'm not walking on eggshells for anyone....especially you.....relax.


The maker lives outside the US.....I'm not shipping this expensive knife outside the country........that's why the maker wasn't contacted.
 
I would like this question answered by those who aren't too sensitive.


Are these types of flaws common and or just overlooked and tolerated?


Thanks :)
 
"Are these types of flaws common and or just overlooked and tolerated?"

"I'm not new to custom knives....I know what is acceptable fit and finish and what isn't....that's why I started this thread"

Hmmm


I'm not walking on eggshells for anyone....especially you
ps: oh, and I feel special, being singled out like that and all.
 
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betzner said:
"Are these types of flaws common and or just overlooked and tolerated?"

"I'm not new to custom knives....I know what is acceptable fit and finish and what isn't....that's why I started this thread"

Hmmm
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Are we both speaking english?

I am the only person I know who collects custom knives.....are you with me so far?
(meaning I only see things from my point of view....regarding custom knives)

I was asking for opinions when I asked ......"Are these types of flaws common and or just overlooked and tolerated?"


So I want opinions of other people who collect and use custom knives.

Got it?

Don't try and make a mountain out of mole hill, Betzner(for lack of a better phrase)

K? :)
 
Willie-sausage said:
Just for the reason I stated.


Are there often flaws like this in high end custom knives?

Is it acceptable to you......do you get high end knives and find flaws like this?

It isn't acceptable to me......is it to you?
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Totally acceptable if it isn't a flaw. Show the whole knife so we can make a judgement.

You are asking for our judgement right?
 
Willie-sausage said:
Are we both speaking english?

I am the only person I know who collects custom knives.....are you with me so far?
(meaning I only see things from my point of view....regarding custom knives)

I was asking for opinions when I asked ......"Are these types of flaws common and or just overlooked and tolerated?"


So I want opinions of other people who collect and use custom knives.

Got it?

Don't try and make a mountain out of mole hill, Betzner(for lack of a better phrase)

K? :)
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Dude, absolutely, I am but your humble servant.
 
Willie-sausage said:
I would like this question answered by those who aren't too sensitive.

Thanks :)
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are you the pot or the kettle? you're the one that's being sensitive. everyone else is just confused by this whole thread.


why would anyone want to engage in any form of meaningful or helpful dialogue with someone so confrontational?


the picture in the op sucks, and shows almost nothing.

you spend 1k on a knife, and want us to tell you what you find acceptable?
 
Willie-sausage said:
Ok fair enough......I am wondering about your sarcasm level though.
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All anyone is asking is for real info up front, real facts and decent images with which to make a decision - and though some have asked, you have not supplied the info. Savvy?

Don't give us parts of the story each time you post, like that "lives out of the US" stuff.
 
Brennanscott said:
Totally acceptable if it isn't a flaw. Show the whole knife so we can make a judgement.

You are asking for our judgement right?
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Are you suggesting that I am doctoring the photo of the knife?

Then you are also suggesting I'm lying.



In which case I won't be showing a picture....the flaw is there believe it or not.


I'm not interested in arguing with anyone ...just looking for an answer to the question I asked previously.
 
betzner said:
All anyone is asking is for real info up front, real facts and decent images with which to make a decision - and though some have asked, you have not supplied the info. Savvy?

Don't give us parts of the story each time you post, like that "lives out of the US" stuff.
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I gave you the facts in the first post.


The knife has a gap on the scale.......if you don't want to believe it then don't
 
Willie-sausage said:
Are you suggesting that I am doctoring the photo of the knife?

Then you are also suggesting I'm lying.



In which case I won't be showing a picture....the flaw is there believe it or not.


I'm not interested in arguing with anyone ...just looking for an answer to the question I asked previously.
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Talk about a total cop-out.
 
Willie-sausage said:
Are you suggesting that I am doctoring the photo of the knife?

Then you are also suggesting I'm lying.



In which case I won't be showing a picture....the flaw is there believe it or not.


I'm not interested in arguing with anyone ...just looking for an answer to the question I asked previously.
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Dude, who the hell accused you of doctoring the picture? :rolleyes: I thought maybe showing the whole knife from both sides would let us judge if the gap is intentional or not.

You come on here and want to flame some custom maker and show us a picture of 1/4 of the scale (which has a very uniform gap) That tells me that it might be by design.
 
So stimulating and productive - I see Willie is gone. Maybe he's looking for images for us to peruse, ya think?

Regards,

Bob
 
I asked if there was a lip on the opposite side for 2 reasons.
One was that the holes in the scales are through holes and that during final assembly the scale might not have been lined up properly on the liner. If there was a lip on the opposite side the scale screws could be loosened, the scale moved over and lined up properly and then the screws tightened, problem solved.

The second reason was mentioned, that maybe the scales were smaller all the way around and were overlays.

Did you receive the knife from a dealer? If you did receive the knife from a dealer than you should contact the dealer, especially since the maker lives outside the US.
 
people ship knives overseas all the time. It's no big deal.

I don't understand why if it bothers you so much, you wouldn't pursue a course of action which led you directly to communicating with the maker, in which case your problem would have the best chance to be resolved? As opposed to pursuing this thread and calling out a guy like Betzner who should get a little respect. He is a highly regarding member of this forum, but not only that, if you want answers from people who know more than you, showing some respect and humility can't hurt. I'm not preaching, I'm just sharing my opinion here. Obviously you can act however you like.

To answer your question, sure I'm sure it's likely that people experience deficiencies when they buy handmade items. This thread is emblematic of the fact that people don't understand that it's ok to contact the maker in order to ensure that they are satisfied with the knife. That's the crapshoot about buying second hand, but I'll tell you that in this industry, guys are generally amazing with their warranty service. More so by far than in many other industries.

It's their name, after all, which is on the line. Maybe that's one of the reasons this thread isn't too shit hot. It calls a guy's name into question just by virtue of it existing, when an alternative approach would likely have been more productive to all involved. And most especially, you'd be happy with your knife.
 
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