Kershaw/ZT - Order of KAI - Updated as Things Develop

Morrow said:
You wouldn't need moderator approval to form a group. The Kershaw Mafia was/is a group a die-hard Kershaw/ZT collectors/fans that displayed a high degree of passion and knowledge about the knives. At last count there were 13 members. It was an invitation only group and I was last added member. There was a lot of activity here before the first Kershaw forum was archived. Most of us migrated to another much smaller forum to continue discussion of Kerhsaw/ZT knives. When the new Kershaw forum opened here, time between the the two forums became split and participation by most members died off at the other forum. Thomas was "head of the family" and being that he is unlikely to return that would need to be worked out. It would be best if it was someone from Kershaw/ZT but wouldn't have to be.
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Thanks for the info, its nice to have some history from before our time. I would be ideal if Kai was involved in this, like Jimmer5 or KershawLynda. I dont know if they are interested? Maybe Thomas will return one day, we will keep #1 reserved for him. If this is to be set up in a way similar to how the beckerheads have theirs set up, would that require a moderator?
 
BobSig said:
75 posts is their sub, 25 of value.
5 threads started,
must own the product, in our case, must own a ZT, Kershaw or Shun
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This is somewhat erroneous. The requirements are 75 posts on Bladeforums (total) with 25 posts in the BK&T forum (of worth, and that varies from mod to mod) and have started 5 threads in the BK&T forum. Must provide a pic showing you own at least 1 BK&T knife. The 25 can be included into the total number of posts for a total of 75.

I personally would love something like this for ZT, but sadly would not be able to meet any requirements based on amount of knives owned as I only got the 1 ZT.
 
BobSig said:
I think I like the idea of having two groups also. i.e. "Zero Tolerance Brigade and Kershaw Horde" This could be a means to some swag too, I'd hope.

How about we have a naming party? Then a few chosen ones pick the best three names for each group and it goes up for a vote.
Horde just kind of fits the ZT image though...
Kershaw Kavalry...???

BobSig and Morrow- Rule suggestions?





I have some custom swag for the ZT side that I am planning to do a giveaway with.


I miss Thomas.
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DerekH said:
This is somewhat erroneous. The requirements are 75 posts on Bladeforums (total) with 25 posts in the BK&T forum (of worth, and that varies from mod to mod) and have started 5 threads in the BK&T forum. Must provide a pic showing you own at least 1 BK&T knife. The 25 can be included into the total number of posts for a total of 75.

I personally would love something like this for ZT, but sadly would not be able to meet any requirements based on amount of knives owned as I only got the 1 ZT.
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Thanks Derek, for the clarification. With the price of a ZT knife, it would be a good idea to only require owning one to join the ZT group. Maybe some member can earn themselves the title of "ZT Hoarder" (Jim).
 
BobSig said:
Thanks Derek, for the clarification. With the price of a ZT knife, it would be a good idea to only require owning one to join the ZT group. Maybe some member can earn themselves the title of "ZT Hoarder" (Jim).
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Yeah, about that. It's gotten worse since my last collection picture. :eek: Loving this concept as it comes together. I may need to "start" a couple more threads to meet the conceptual guidelines though. I generally use the search function and it's tough to not find an answer or picture thread to my inquiry, but I'll see if I can come up with something. A giveaway thread may spark some interest huh? Lemme think it over.
 
I'd be down for this... heaven knows I've probably got enough of whatever it is to fulfill any kind of club requirements. Woot! :D
 
I plan to start the swag giveaway this next Thursday the 25th and end it on Nov. 1
If y'all think it a good idea, one of the giveaway rules would be to suggest a name for each of the new groups.
 
I'm in for sure. Someone around here would be willing to lead, even if it isn't a mod. from Kershaw directly.
 
I too feel that having a KAI rep behind us would lend some serious credibility. On the other hand the group would need to be managed well, the last thing anyone would want is to have members acting immature and hurting the group's reputation. Not saying that would be the norm but there always seems to be "that guy"
 
BrentD86 said:
I too feel that having a KAI rep behind us would lend some serious credibility. On the other hand the group would need to be managed well, the last thing anyone would want is to have members acting immature and hurting the group's reputation. Not saying that would be the norm but there always seems to be "that guy"
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For sure. I wouldn't be interested in doing anything with hundreds of people and assigned numbers etc etc. I am going to get in touch with the other "mafia" members and see what the general consensus is regarding new members and putting people on an "inactive" list that have drifted off to other things.
 
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Morrow said:
For sure. I wouldn't be interested in doing anything with hundreds of people and assigned numbers etc etc. I am going to get in touch with the other "mafia" members and see what the general consensus is regarding new members and putting people on an "inactive" list that have drifted off to other things.
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Tell Thomas we said hello!
 
BrentD86 said:
the last thing anyone would want is to have members acting immature and hurting the group's reputation. Not saying that would be the norm but there always seems to be "that guy"
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Sounds like I've been thrown out of the group before I even had a chance to be a part of it! ;)

[Notice the "wink".. I was being facetious.. or sardonic.. or whatever.. I didn't think I was actually preemptively thrown out.. but I do have a reputation of being "that guy".. see my rather verbose "that guy" post further down the thread]
 
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Morrow said:
For sure. I wouldn't be interested in doing anything with hundreds of people and assigned numbers etc etc. I am going to get in touch with the other "mafia" members and see what the general consensus is regarding new members and putting people on an "inactive" list that have drifted off to other things.
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I was thinking about this all day! I was going to say I feel we should have one of the active members get in touch with Thomas and the others, I think Dave is one too. I would feel better knowing I have their blessings rather than anger the elders. It's all about the respect!

Are we doing just a kershaw one or a Zt one? If so, we could do the Zt mafia off-shoot of the family.

and nobody is kicking you out Kyle!
 
bad_juju said:
I was thinking about this all day! I was going to say I feel we should have one of the active members get in touch with Thomas and the others, I think Dave is one too. I would feel better knowing I have their blessings rather than anger the elders. It's all about the respect!

Are we doing just a kershaw one or a Zt one? If so, we could do the Zt mafia off-shoot of the family.

and nobody is kicking you out Kyle!
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Dave is indeed. Others that post on occasion are kneedeep, spiralarchitect, SPXTrader, svrider3, jonnymac44, offsetlover and PG5768. Even if we do make room for some new faces it's only going to be 5 or 6 people at most.

If there is a desire to do a bigger grouping like the Beckerheads then someone should contact the Kershaw forum mods with the proposal as it doesn't make sense to do it without some support from them.
 
Morrow said:
Dave is indeed. Others that post on occasion are kneedeep, spiralarchitect, SPXTrader, svrider3, jonnymac44, offsetlover and PG5768. Even if we do make room for some new faces it's only going to be 5 or 6 people at most.

If there is a desire to do a bigger grouping like the Beckerheads then someone should contact the Kershaw forum mods with the proposal as it doesn't make sense to do it without some support from them.
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I will defect to bob being that it was his idea and thread from the start. What he decides to do, I'm good with it.
 
How can u consider yourself a true zt member with just one zt membership should include a certain number of knives on. This shouldn't be just any old group that anybody can just Freely join!
 
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