Mercworx Knives...

Originally posted by bvmjethead
If you have read this thread from beginning to end you would see that time and time and time again I have only sought an opinion from someone who actually OWNED a MW product. Someone who had actually held the product in their hand, NOT just read an ad. 99% of the post's here on this thread are from people who have never even seen a MW knife in person, let alone used one.
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IMHO this statement is an example of the problem that you seem to be having here.

Are you actually challenging the truth of statement that I went back and reread this thread? Thats not a very good start.

I specifically stated that I was expressing my opinion based my perception of "what you said" and "how you said it" in your posts in this thread. It may well be that what you are intending to convey is not what is, in fact, being conveyed.

In this quote you state that " ... I have only sought an opinion from someone who actually OWNED a MW product". That was not my perception. My perception is that you were "demanding" that opinion. Further, you seem to take offense that we are unable to provide you with an opinion, when it is obvious that we are unable to do so, even if so inclined. If others share my perception, they may be as reluctant as I to respond - just because that is the way I tend to react to such gratuitous demands.

Look, this is a discussion forum populated by a generally good natured group that enjoys the place, the group and the fund of knowledge availble here. Courteous, good natured discourse is the norm and even in the breach is to be desired. It would certainly do you no harm to get to know the place, the members and how it all works.

So, even if we cannot or will not conform to your desire we will discuss and probe into whatever aspect of the topic that we want to explore whether you like it or not.

We are not here to snap to attention for you.

You are right that I came here with a rather abrasive attitude. No question about it. I brought it here with me, because I had posted on several other sites and got a bunch of negative responses about MW again based on their ad campain. Nothing about the construction, finish, durability or quality of the actual knives.
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See above.

I am NOT a knife expert by any stretch of my overactive imagination, nor have I ever claimed, alluded or suggested that I am. That is precisely why I came here looking for an honest opinion of a PRODUCT, NOT a critique of an ad campain. Hell, before today I owned a Buck hunting knife, and a couple of Swiss Army knives.
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See above

I know it seems like I'm fighting for MW, but the truth is I'm searching for the truth. I still have yet to feel like 99% of the post's here on this thread are anything other than personal attacks against the new and unknown manufacturer on the block. That's how I FEEL, notice I didn't claim that to be true, that's just my "gut feeling". Jimminey freaking Christmas will you guy's lighten up and just give these guy's a chance? I'm not asking you to buy their products, I'm just asking you not to slaughter their reputation based on some print ad's alone.
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In general we tend to be interested in the makers and manufacturers. We find the subject interesting. Lacking adequate information we might on occasion even engage in irreverent questions, conjecture or entertain rumour and occasionally engage in specious gossip (though we will probably characterize it as something else).

We would probably have gotten around to what you are complaining about (speculation about MercWorx, etc.) whether you had come along or not. Remember, you did not start this thread - you just jumped in and hi-jacked it.

Specifically to my point, that to me, you, in the sum of your contribution in this thread, bear a striking resembelance to an ad-man in a ghillie suit, this quote of yours speaks volumes. Why are you so extremely concerned about all things pertaining to "the new and unknown manufacturer on the block"? In spite of your protestations otherwise you seem to be maintaining a remarkable zeal for their well-being. Have you formally adopted them and taken them to raise?

Please step back from your position and try to see how your posts might look to someone else.
 
Hi BMV
I agree with the previous poster.
As amazing as it sounds you may not be a shill after all.
In that case this has been an example of unbridled enthusiasm!! And I, as well as no doubt many knife lovers around here would hate to crush that type of energy.
You chose to thumb your nose at us and assume we had an agenda for our comments. I assure you most of us don't.
We have experience and love for the same sort of somewhat silly passion as you do.
THis has been a lot of fun. I hope you love your knives. Please continue to tell us what you think of them.
Also go spend about 60 bucks on a Becker Knife and Tool BK-9 and abuse the hell out of it.
It won't cost you much and I'll bet you will be surprised at the abuse it will stand. THen you will have a good benchmark for the value of a hard use knife.
If you feel like it you can attempt some similar work with your Mercwerx blades and then tell us how they compare.
I for one hope you stick around and widen your horizons.... THere are many fish in the sea.
(Edited for Beer normalization factor. Rogue Porters rule!)
 
Why order the knives and then ask for opinions?
BVM isn't the fist to do this either, he just did it with a little more pizazz :rolleyes:
Prolly cause he asked and didn't get the answer he hoped for after the knives were in the mail:eek: .

I agree with the Becker suggestion.
Also, for 9 bucks throw in a Frosts (of Sweden) Mora or Swedish Army knife.
 
Originally posted by .45acp
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I don’t believe bmv is a shill anymore.
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Originally posted by bvm
Just curious, what makes you say this?
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My friend, you have yet to say the first good word about these blades other than they are pretty, made from 1/4 stock and need sharpening.
As for hacking 2X4's, make sure to hand pick one with some big tough knots, chop through several, check the blade for dings, chips and flat spots. Even after chopping 2 or 3 2X4s in half the blade should still shaving sharp!. Or better yet, do the Busse thing and hack up a cinder block. Even better check out the Simonvich thread regarding the use to destruction of one his knives. ( I'd post the link, but do not how:confused: .)

What particularly interesting is the failure of any comment from MW here. Many makers/producers would be more than happy to hop in here and clear up some issues, explain why and how.

Many times, I've called makers, spoke to them, asked specific questions about HT, Hardness size of the shop and WHO are the artisans. I think one problem for many here, myself included, for 400.00 smackers you should be able to talk to the man behind the knife, not just a marketing hand:rolleyes: .


" Desiged to be carried on the hips of men....Blah..Blah...Blah":yawn:
 
Wanted to say that I got a call from a rep (Nigel) of MW yesterday just to see if I had recieved the knives yet. I informed him that I had not because I was not home when the mailman came yesterday. Nigel called me again today just to check on the shipment. I've RARELY had a company call me twice to check on product arrival. MercWorx customer service has been well above average in my experience.
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Since, IMHO, smoke and mirrors tends to be a such a hard sell, if I found an enthusiastic customer, I'd treat that customer very well also. Especially since he appears to make up half their identifiable customer base. When Nigel calls back, ask him for suggestions for someone to sharpen your knives.

I bet that free coffee mug was a killer too.:yawn:
 
Originally posted by bvmjethead

Again, Anybody in the Tidewater Virginia area know a place where I can get a knife expertly sharpened? Thanks.
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Yeah, I will sharpen it for ya :)
 
NO thanks.:D



Really "nice" every thing flowing into a "nice" dull edge.:footinmou

What I find as complete BS is the fact that Nigel had the stones to tell bvm that the liability issues don`t allow them to ship sharpe knives. :yawn: :barf:
 
For the same $400 or less you can get a "custom" from Kit Carson,Jerry Hossom, the Jones Bros., or a dozen other makers and it will come sharp.
If one is going to actually use these knives, it pays to learn how to sharpen oneself.
 
Lifter,
That is an excellent double meaning at the end of your post.
Especially appropriate in this thread.
Not only does it pay to learn how to sharpen knives yourself.
It pays even more to learn how to sharpen oneself.
You probably meant it that way, just thought I'd point it out for the dull among us...
 
I love the double entendre. That's destined to become a classic:

"If one is going to actually use knives, it pays to learn how to sharpen oneself."
-- lifter4Him

And remember: "Second only to the man who first utters a great sentence is the man who first quotes him."
-- Emerson (no, not that Emerson... Ralph Waldo Emerson)
 
Just an observation, but unless you are Spec-Ops and know that they all cary steral knives, I wouldn't make that asumption. There are a lot of makers that have made knives for these felows. All you would have to do is ask one. Also lots of makers have ex Spec-Ops personel that certify there knives. I wonder why Merc Works dont. I feel sure that in 18 years some of there users have retired.

Thanks, Jim Burke. :confused:
 
I cant get this to add up:

bvmjethead in this thread: "My roomate saw the Shiva and the first thing out of his mouth......."

bvmjethead in a thread on 1911forum: "I would be most happy to talk with you over the phone if you have any insight that you do not want to discuss publicly. I have a cell with unlimited L.D. I'll call you. E-mail me your phone # if you like. I'm a 38 year old business owner, I'll not prank call you. I just want to understand what it is that has so many knife guys against MW. Other than their ad campaign tactics......."

How does these two statements fit?
 
I just don't get it. I've read 8 pages + the 1911 forum and it's plain to me that BVMjethead or whatever is simply what he claims to be, a newbie with some attitude, a desire for information, and some frustrating experiences behind him. Why all the drama? And we haven't learned much concrete information about Mercworx as a result. Too bad.
 
I cant get this to add up:

bvmjethead in this thread: "My roomate saw the Shiva and the first thing out of his mouth......."

bvmjethead in a thread on 1911forum: "I would be most happy to talk with you over the phone if you have any insight that you do not want to discuss publicly. I have a cell with unlimited L.D. I'll call you. E-mail me your phone # if you like. I'm a 38 year old business owner, I'll not prank call you. I just want to understand what it is that has so many knife guys against MW. Other than their ad campaign tactics......."

How does these two statements fit?
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I don't think it is out of the question to assume that Mr. head was not being entirely truthful about his identity. There were obviously some ulterior motives at play here otherwise why would one be so hell bent on defending a product he had never seen? Either way, I was hoping we would hear from a professional who insists on Merkworx knives. And not just a professional BS artist.
 
I don't know about bmv or the professionals who demand them. Owners seem to be in short supply.

But I would like to hear from MW. We know that the design came from M.Strider, but I'd really like to hear about/from the artisians that make em. You would think that they would want to defend the product produced under their logo.
 
Still no reviews yet?

Looking at the spear-point, double hollow grind blades, 154CM steel, hollow pins on micarta, I'd say whoever's making these took strong cues from Walter Brend.
 
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