Mike Snody....and opinions....

Jared P said:
I have seen his knives, they are very nice.

I guess, then it is kind of mind boggling to me (a no one in the "community" and a wannabe-wannabe knifemaker) that you feel you can dictate to anyone what is or is not acceptable behavior based, apparently, on YOUR own inclinations and desires. In other words, why should Mike Lovett or Mike Snody or any other maker contact Bailey Bradshaw so they can learn to act like him arond YOU so that YOU will not "educate" them unfairly with your "zeal"????
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1. I don't dictate. I speak my mind. I have posted my bonafides all over this Forum, at this point I don't feel that I need to drag them up again.
2. I suggested Bailey because he is a fellow Texan, he is a knifemaker, he is extremely well regarded here, and he is not me. He knows how to communicate with a wide range of clientele better than many knifemakers, and he teaches knifemaking, which makes him more patient than most people, in general.

Jared P said:
...but to be honest, lately it's not been much fun. The main reason has been YOUR school yard bully attitude and antics. Have an opinion, that is great, however, trying to force OTHERS to your opinion (especially makers) because YOU want it that way is a turn off. I love this place, and have been viewing almost since the beginning, and I just don't see how your attitude helps...at all. I don't look at you as an "expert", I see you as a sort of blowhard. I would say no offence, but that would be disingenuous.
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I have nothing to prove to you, Jared, and to try and answer you would be a perpetuation of the "arrogant prick" label. Learn from who you want to learn from.

3. I get calls and PMs and e-mails from dealers, makers, and collectors who tell me that I add "color and flavor" to these Forums, this one in particular, and I would be missed if I stopped posting.

If my ramblings don't work for you, read less and post more, become an ACTIVE member, not just another fly on the wall. I promise not to opine on your postings anymore. I could just do like Cliff Stamp, and ignore the negativity, and cherry pick my responses, but I feel that the Forums are about dialogue, nice and not nice.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Well, I am relatively new to theis here bidness (collecting), and personally I am interested in what Steven has to say. I probably agree with it only about 30% of the time, but his opinions are informative, if somewhat caustic. Actually, they are caustic mostly to those who don't hang out in these forums much--the rest of us know that he doesn't have the subtlety gene. You don't like his suggestions? You don't have to listen. I do care to hear them.

Not too many other folks will step up and give negative opinions here--and without those negative opinions--a forum like this is basically worthless. That is the kind of attitude that makes knife magazine reviews a waste of my time.

I also don't feel that anyone here has insinuated that a knifemaker's time and effort are simply commodities. That isn't the kind of attitiude that I have found in the knife world--with makers, collectors, and purveyors. Most folks around here would simply not deal with someone of that reputation.
 
Patapsco Mike said:
Anyone else think this would be a good idea? Where every thread is about Steve...
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Was that really necessary, Mike?
I'm trying to take the higher ground, lick my self-inflected wounds, and take a breather from relentless posting, and get nice, cheap shots like this.
 
shaldag Actually said:
do[/B] care to hear them.

Not too many other folks will step up and give negative opinions here--and without those negative opinions--a forum like this is basically worthless. That is the kind of attitude that makes knife magazine reviews a waste of my time.
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Quite close to my thoughts as well,Shaldag. :thumbup:

I don't blow air up asses and I'm not trying to here.
I think STeven's posts are knowledgeable and usually very well informed.
Of course I don't agree with all of them,how could anyone,taste and preference are one's own.

STeven and I have exchanged PM's, he has provided me links,when I first joined we argued,er,discussed blue/green mammoth ivory availability,IIRC.
I always value his input and that's about all I got to say about that.

So why did I just PM Danbo on opinion on the Filicietti? :confused: :p

Doug :) Visit SnodyLand :)
 
mlovett said:
Hey! That a real stand up thing to do Steven! I wish that we knife makers could likewise try to educate the newer, knife makers.buyers, and collectors. But alas, I've learned the hard way. We haven't the right to an opinion here. We're simply mute commodities. People with experiences, we are not. I'm not sure we're even people. Mike
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Mike, there are definitely people on BF that like to attack makers just because they are dicks. I think though that on this forum there are far less of them than there are those that are willing to learn from experiences passed on by those with the knowledge. As far as I am concerned it is the only way I am going to learn.

For those that have a problem with Steven, suck it up. Steven is one of the most knowledgeable collectors that I have had the pleasure to learn from. In this world there are people that have a no nonsense attitude about the way they do things. They don't sugar coat things so that people feelings won't be hurt. As long as a person is giving their honest feelings, and not just trying to be a jackass, then I see nothing wrong with that. Steven has taught me to look at things with a more critical eye, and that has been one of the most valuable lessons I have learned.

Patapsco Mike said:
Anyone else think this would be a good idea? Where every thread is about Steve...
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No, I think that would suck, but I don't think we are really in any danger of seeing that happen, do you? Was there a purpose to that post other than to inflame? If so, I fail to see it.
 
As I am relatively new to the forum I may not know but... what does this have to do with custom knives? Is there a general forum or something? Now do not mistake my meaning here I am not trying to be an ass. I am just wondering why this is in the custom knives forum if it is not about knives but people-people relations? Anyway I hope I have not offended anyone as this is not my intention.

On a somewhat related view to this topic I own one of Snody's fixed blades (forget the name of it) it is a modified warncliff. I love that knife, I have owned many blades but this is by far one of my favorites. The comfort of the grip and the blade geometry make it a joy to use!
 
olaf_yahoo said:
Is there a general forum or something? Now do not mistake my meaning here I am not trying to be an ass. I am just wondering why this is in the custom knives forum if it is not about knives but people-people relations? !
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Welcome......there is a General Forum, but that would not have been the place for it. We don't really have a serious place for that, and this is the scene of the crime as it were. The other thread got locked, so this is what you get.

olaf_yahoo said:
On a somewhat related view to this topic I own one of Snody's fixed blades (forget the name of it) it is a modified warncliff. I love that knife, I have owned many blades but this is by far one of my favorites. The comfort of the grip and the blade geometry make it a joy to use!
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What do you use the knife for, what kind of steel is it/handle material, can you post a picture, and what is the sheath like?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
olaf_yahoo said:
As I am relatively new to the forum I may not know but... what does this have to do with custom knives? Is there a general forum or something? Now do not mistake my meaning here I am not trying to be an ass. I am just wondering why this is in the custom knives forum if it is not about knives but people-people relations? Anyway I hope I have not offended anyone as this is not my intention.
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The custom forum is a community and not all the threads are about custom knives. Sometimes we just shoot the breeze. Sometimes people even post about production knives, like Sebenzas.
 
It is a modified Warncliff blade, 440C, Kydex sheath with rayskin pattern with Benchmade butterfly logo/Benchmade stamped into the sheath. The handle is what I think is called Rayskin although I have no idea what the actual material is, looks like a plastic. Over the rayskin is epoxy coated ...cloth of some sort. Here is a photo of the knife I am talking about with the rest of my EDC gear...


EDC.jpg


-Olaf
 
olaf_yahoo said:
It is a modified Warncliff blade, 440C, Kydex sheath with rayskin pattern with Benchmade butterfly logo/Benchmade stamped into the sheath. The handle is what I think is called Rayskin although I have no idea what the actual material is, looks like a plastic. Over the rayskin is epoxy coated ...cloth of some sort.
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The actual material of the "rayskin" is just that, dyed rawhide stingray skin, usually harvested from the Phillippines. The cord wrap is probably cotton or silk.

Good looking knife, thanks for the photo. What do you use it for, mostly, it looks brand new in the picture?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hmm, I have seen many stingrays up close as I used to do a good deal of snorkeling and SCUBA down in FL. I never thought their skin could look that way, no matter. Yes it still looks new after two years, being a knifemaker I believe in taking care of my knives and never abuse them. This one may not be even mildly expensive but the design is superb and while D2 and CPM S30V may be superior in ways, a good 440C with the proper heat treat and temper is no childs toy. I do not use it for much really, I have so many knives that I have an abundance of workhorses that don't mind getting in deep so this is one that stays in the sheath more than not.

I still clean all my knives weekly, more often if they have been used recently. I have seen knives five times more expensive than this one that were not half as well designed. To me a knives worth is not it's pricetag but how it functions, the quality of craftsmanship, materials and attention to detail. So in this light instead of the $70 I paid for it, it is worth a lot more.

Think of it this way, 500 years ago no king lived that had a finer blade. As things are today we have tools so far superior to those our ancestors used it is astounding.
 
Sooo Mr. Kohai69 How about a little dose of your own medicine...negative opinions.

You apologize only to Mike Snody. That only covers your first post. You should also apologize to this "community" for your subsequent responses that kept the actioin going. You worked the thread to get maximum attention to yourself. In many ways your behaviour was troll-like and worthy of banishment.

Your excuse for your behaviour was that you were ignorant of the man's work and shot off your mouth. This says you don't know as much as you think you do and puts into question most if not all of your opinions. Why should we believe that you really know the other maker's work? Where is the internet site displaying your much touted collection? Let us critique your colllecting like you do the knifemaker's knives.

Your excuse does not explain your subsequent remarks that were violent and bullying. Remember you called Mr. Snody out to fight at Huntington Beach...isn't this more than just a little over the top? The violence you express in your "opinions" is somewhat alarming. Per some of your past posts, you design clothes for motorcycle riders, does this make you a badass? Do you design for the middleaged weekend riders? The dilletantes? True riders don't need designer clothes to ride...they just ride to live and live to ride. How would you feel and behave if your motorcycle apparell was criticized in a public forum by a self-appointed expert?

You claim to be involved in the martial arts, however the open violence and disrespect you express in your comments indicates that you must follow some kind of mall ninja school. By the way, why should we care about your 2 years of supposed military experience? Why should we care about the tough guys you hang out with? This is adolescent posturing.

If you've got real balls, post some pictures of your knife designs and the production knives you've supposedly helped bring to market and let the knifemakers on this forum critique the design and the materials you used in production.
 
brownshoe said:
If you've got real balls, post some pictures of your knife designs and the production knives you've supposedly helped bring to market and let the knifemakers on this forum critique the design and the materials you used in production.
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BS4U,


I knew that you would show up on this thread, you must have been on vacation, maybe to Thailand....aren't they holding you in L.A. County right now, on suicide watch? You are a negative influence that contributes nothing to this community.

You are a voice of dissent, dissatisfaction and smugness rolled into a flat paste covered in a patina of BS, without the courage to state your name, a coward of the lowest order.

I will say that you misinterpret my comments about "Huntington Beach". You have obviously never been there.

It is a small room show, very genteel. It is not Blade. I cannot even imagine violence at that show. A person would be arrested immediately, and that is not a County jail that you want to go to.

I will not give any of your flawed observations, twisting of facts, or personal agenda any more validation than is required to respond to you in the most basic of counterpoint, nor will I answer you directly again.

No Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hey Brownshoe--
the guy apologizes in as naice a way that anyone could expect, peace is made, and you gotta make your "contribution". What's the matter, a little PMS? Relax, it'll go away in a couplea days.
 
Mr. shalldog, Mr. Snody is not the first nor will he be the last maker that Mr. kohai69 has savaged. For example, in the same thread he made aspersions against Mr. Blackwood. His apology is an excuse and insufficient for his behavior in that thread. That the apology is addressed only to Snody and not also to this community is an insult given the totality of his behaviour on that thread. But there could be a backlash, maybe some knifemakers will feel that Mr. khoai69 is not "nice enough" to do business with and will no longer sell him knives. :) Sorry I "just have a different opinon" like Mr. kohai69 has different opinions.

Mr. kohai999 why not set your record straight. Show us that bashing Mr. Snody and Mr. Blackwood was just a slip of your usually highly attuned knife collecting sensibilities. Show us your knife collection, knife designs and the production models you have worked on. Prove your knowledge and asthetic taste. However, beware, you may suffer some of the criticism that you like to dish out.
 
Steven Garsson is a no nonsense guy. He says what he feels without the birdseed. If he feels he made a mistake he always apologizes. I will take a forum of Steven Garsson's any day over some of the ass kissing members we have. As far as Steven showing you his collection, that BS. He isn't on trial here.
 
brownshoe said:
Mr. shalldog, Mr. Snody is not the first nor will he be the last maker that Mr. kohai69 has savaged. For example, in the same thread he made aspersions against Mr. Blackwood.
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I don't know what your problem is--I just reread the post, and the only thing that Steven was discussing was his opinion of the prices of makers' knives in the aftermarket. If you feel that the information posted was incorrect, then do state why that is. Casting aspersions? You must have really delicate sensibilities. We must be VERY careful not to raise your hackles in the future.
"Casting aspersions", indeed. :rolleyes:

I care about that kind of information. If Steven doesn't post it, who will? The makers can't, for a number of reasons. I certainly have seen no useful information in any of your posts.

But- maybe we are being too harsh.
Steven--please stop "savaging" knifemakers.
:D :D :D :D :D
 
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