Movie knife data base...

Truly though, BF is not a database. In this regard (identifying movie knives) it is like Yahoo Answers or Quora. An actual wiki or database would be much more accessible, as it wouldn't require making an account or even relying on the timely responses of people.
 
lieferung said:
Truly though, BF is not a database. In this regard (identifying movie knives) it is like Yahoo Answers or Quora. An actual wiki or database would be much more accessible, as it wouldn't require making an account or even relying on the timely responses of people.
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But...the database in question...the ineffective one that is "severely lacking in information" is in that state precisely because it doesn't have the subject matter experts that we do. In fact, the OP is asking members here to go over there and give it some content:

Jack_Burton said:
I'm sure some here probably already know of this but, I just thought I would post it here for those that may not be aware. And hopefully, as it appears to be severely lacking in information. I was hoping that perhaps some of the more knowledgeable and kind souls w/ spare time on their hands here at BF might take the time to contribute information to it and expand upon it's offerings. :)
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I mean, it sounds like you are saying "Boy, if everybody in BF went over there and shared all the information they have on movie knives, then we wouldn't have to hang here and have to interact with and put up with responses from actual people who are subject matter experts."

To each his own, but I like the people here and like learning things from them through interaction.
 
marcinek said:
But...the database in question...the ineffective one that is "severely lacking in information" is in that state precisely because it doesn't have the subject matter experts that we do. In fact, the OP is asking members here to go over there and give it some content:



I mean, it sounds like you are saying "Boy, if everybody in BF went over there and shared all the information they have on movie knives, then we wouldn't have to hang here and have to interact with and put up with responses from actual people who are subject matter experts."

To each his own, but I like the people here and like learning things from them through interaction.
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Fair enough, but I think it would be neat to have a thread going in the community someplace that did act as a reference for... wait...

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/knives-in-the-the-movies.758172/
 
ThePeacent said:
it never ceases to amaze me how do you manage to crap on all newcomers' threads, criticise and bash all opinions or sincere, honest questions, destroy and attack everyone's reputation and opinion whenever it minimally deviates from your line of thought, or just plain say your shit regardless of sensibilities and try to scare, ridiculise, offend or harm all members here with good intentions. Congrats on that :thumbsup:

As for the justification, you probably know there's a quite big and important movie database wenbsite (http://www.imdb.com/) and a version of it dedicated exclusively to guns, very complete and interesting for the hobbyists (http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Main_Page) , so it is logical to think that sooner or later someone would want to follow the trend and create an Internet Movie Knife Database.

Now, nobody asks for your collaboration in this project, but if you don't have nothing useful to say or anything to contribute to it just dont' post and crap on people's projects, ideas and intentions.
You must really hate everything, everyone, everywhere at everytime, mate :poop:
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Thanks for having my back Peace. :thumbsup: My profile may be new but, I assure you I am not. I have been reading the threads here for several years now. I'm very familiar w/ the little wine & cheese clique on here that likes to disparage and insult people in their threads. I've seen the crap they've put you thru as well. Why trolls like Planterz, marcinek, Insipid Moniker, craytab and the rest of their pathetic pack of cronies are allowed to remain here boggles the mind. They are the cancer of this site and the bane of it's existence. They ARE the people discouraged new members speak of ROUTINELY in the 'We were all new here once' thread.

Apparently, seniority has it's advantages because I cannot think of any other conceivable reason why this slanderous, rude *good ol' boy club* is constantly given slack and turned a blind eye to. They rarely, if ever say anything constructive and live to make snide remarks in people's threads and suck the energy out of new members on these forums.

It's ok tho, every forum has it's hemorrhoids and at least we both know who they are here. ;)
 
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Don't bring Whine & Cheese here; It exists elsewhere for a reason and if you are unaware, it's for keeping the crap out of the rest of the forum.
Can't say this enough- If you like this thing, then it's a sure bet that someone else doesn't and will vocalize (or type as it may be)

Keep it on topic or it get's the hose (what movie was that from? Was there a knife? hrmmm)
 
bhyde said:
Keep it on topic or it get's the hose (what movie was that from? Was there a knife? hrmmm)
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What knife did Anthony Hopkins carry in those movies?

If there was only some database or something where I could get an answer to that question! :D
 
marcinek said:
But...the database in question...the ineffective one that is "severely lacking in information" is in that state precisely because it doesn't have the subject matter experts that we do. In fact, the OP is asking members here to go over there and give it some content:



I mean, it sounds like you are saying "Boy, if everybody in BF went over there and shared all the information they have on movie knives, then we wouldn't have to hang here and have to interact with and put up with responses from actual people who are subject matter experts."

To each his own, but I like the people here and like learning things from them through interaction.
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Which has brings us full circle to the OP :D... Since the database is convenient but lacking, and BF is rich with knowledge but dependent on people, he suggested that these knowledge rich people fill in the database, should they desire.

Quite a fine proposal, if you ask me :D
 
A movie knife database that works the following way would actually be very interesting and in much need:

- Given a text query (such as "Spyderco Military"), finding and returning the titles of all movies in which it shows up, plus the exact location in each movie, and a shot of the scene.

- Given a screen capture of a knife scene or an image of a knife, returning the same pieces of information as described above.
 
sharp_edge said:
A movie knife database that works the following way would actually be very interesting and in much need:

- Given a text query (such as "Spyderco Military"), finding and returning the titles of all movies in which it shows up, plus the exact location in each movie, and a shot of the scene.

- Given a screen capture of a knife scene or an image of a knife, returning the same pieces of information as described above.
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This is exactly what I would like to see. Something like Wikipedia, but for each knife, and with each movie it's been in.
I'd contribute myself but I don't watch enough movies to be helpful. I feel there are denizens of the interwebs that have much more time on their hands.
 
lieferung said:
I remember watching Hannibal (Silence of the Lambs 2, or whatever it's called) earlier this year, noticing Anthony Hopkins had a Spyderco. The internet told me it was a rare G10 Harpy Plain Edge. I decided it's the only hawkbill I'll ever buy if I find it.
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marcinek said:
What knife did Anthony Hopkins carry in those movies?

If there was only some database or something where I could get an answer to that question! :D
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It was already answered before you asked on the first page?

Find a picture?
 
marcinek said:
I mean, it sounds like you are saying "Boy, if everybody in BF went over there and shared all the information they have on movie knives, then we wouldn't have to hang here and have to interact with and put up with responses from actual people who are subject matter experts."
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Actually, this thought had never initially crossed my mind. BUUUT, now that you mention it, depending on who the person / people are that one might have to interact with on here...this is actually a FANTASTIC idea!!!

Know what I mean marci? ;)
 
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120 Acres said:
It was already answered before you asked on the first page?

Find a picture?
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Thank you for proving my point. BF answered the question before I even asked it. So much for the whole "having to wait for peoples' replies" argument for the database mentioned earlier.

Thanks 120, you blew those guys' arguments out of the water! :thumbsup:

I think that closes the case on the utility of the database.

Except for the "Well at least I don't have to interact with other human beings" argument. I guess some would find that a "pro."
 
NVM, I found it.

Hannibal-2001-Anthony-Hopkins.jpg
 
sharp_edge said:
A movie knife database that works the following way would actually be very interesting and in much need:

- Given a text query (such as "Spyderco Military"), finding and returning the titles of all movies in which it shows up, plus the exact location in each movie, and a shot of the scene.

- Given a screen capture of a knife scene or an image of a knife, returning the same pieces of information as described above.
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The first point is easy enough once you compile that data. The second point is the interesting one, and machine learning has come a very long way. You can easily train an algorithm to spot the knife in a picture. The tricky part would be getting enough detail to sub-categorize make and model. Would make for a neat side project!
 
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