It was pretty crappy of a BM Rep to say what he said about the pics being taken and posted on BladeForums, especially in light of the fact that they said they were going to post pics on their own forum and then split.
For those not familiar with BM, they usually do things like that in their Forum.
I have said many times that I thought eliminating the "40 Series" was a mistake and it never had to be done. Even Chuck has stated the BM45 was the best Production BaliSong ever...
I also said that until there was some competition, like the MT Tachyon and from other Companies who can turn some Balisongs out...there would continue to be stagnation and that until they had to protect the investment in the BM42, that would be the case.
It is no mere conincidence this has happened. I think it is great. I think they have an attitude about things that is unjustified.
All of that having been said, everyone owes Mr. Les deAsis alot, anyone and everyone that loves the Balisong Knife.
I want nothing more than for them to be a success and have a complete line of Balisongs in Production and selling well.
However, the more I see "we'll let you know later today" or, "We'll try to post pics later today..." or whatever, man, that is old. Some of you folks were not over there in their forums before, this is an old story with them.
"Later today" hardly ever comes and that has always been the case.
Then someone who wants to post pics and place at BladeForums gets an attitude? You'd think that a BM Rep. would be tickled pink that someone wanted to take the time to take the pics and upload them, then post them to a Forum of 10,000 potential buyers... Of course, not everyone here is going to buy one, but that is not the point.
I think the "general feeling" is, "We made the Balisong Knife what it is today, and we want to control that." That's fine with me, but I mean...DAMN. Come'on guys [BM].
I want them to be a success at this, then I fluctuate when I hear about statements like that...
I fully intend on buying a Bowie 42 or whatever number they assign it...and others if they are ever made...
I want them to be a success, no I don't, yes I do.
It's actually very frustrating to see Greatness like BM is capable of being, wasted on petty little attitudes regarding opinions and constructive criticisms.
That's why I waffle a bit on the issue. I want more Balisongs, that about sums it up. And if they won't make them and other people will and I, or anyone else, has an opinion on that...WOW...if they get pissed or something, that's their problem.
