New Collectors - What's Important for me to Know?

I'm calling you out RJ. The only way to settle this is for you to send me your finest folder for extensive, life long evaluation.
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Hey, I can honestly say I have done just that with one of RJ's knives and it was exceptional even though it was an early, early piece.
 
rj martin said:
On a lighter note......
I would like a cell phone and a good pair of running shoes.
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Very good NON Mall Ninja response :thumbup: , but to be fair you would have to pick only one thing.

I would also like to sign up for an RJ Martin evaluation sample, but in all fairness, I already know it is the best. :thumbup: BTW,
I seem to recall that you have engineering issue already covered.
 
Well, I was thinking a cell phone would be good to have to call for an ambulance for either you or your opponent (yes, I know RJ already gave that answer).

I carry two folders all the time.
 
The Savage Rabbit said:
Have you always been at each other's throats like this or is this all contrived for the new guy's entertainment?
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I think it is the moon. For the most part they like and respect each other.

Care to take the Ninja quiz? Has Holiday Inn Express responded to our demand letter?
 
OK-I can run in whatever shoes I am wearing, so my vote is still for the cell phone.

Yes, Engineering degree-Covered. 20,000 Hrs CAD experience-Covered.
Air Vehicle Design Lead for $20M Aircraft-Covered. Experiences I will cherish forever.

My greatest achievement: Making APL's "good" list...:thumbup:
 
Ninja Quiz: I don't accept the question. A "life or death struggle" could range from an attacker armed with a gun, a knife, or harsh words about my character to jostling for postion to get the last cup of coffee at the office.

But to play along: For the first situation, I'd say a cell phone. For the latter situation, I'd say a cattle prod.

Holiday Inn said you can stay at any of their locations free for life. Just show up and tell the night attendant an invisible Rabbit told you so.
 
The Savage Rabbit said:
Have you always been at each other's throats like this or is this all contrived for the new guy's entertainment?
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Heck, I consider this a "light sparring session".

Re-reading the original post, and considering what's been posted in between, I think my answer to the original question is "Know what IS quality in whatever type of knife you want to collect. Then, only buy high quality knives".

Things of quality always appreciate. Because they work, they last and they bring us satisfaction.
 
I think that, beyond helping us new guys spotting value, answering questions about the little things that we may not consider before we have the knife in hand. For example, I didn't consider that a full tang fixed blade may not be as comfortable in the hand as a knife with a hidden tang. Just didn't occur to me.

But, I guess it's hard to answer questions we don't know to ask.
 
Or, it might be more comfortable. But not in sub-zero climates.

But, it will be stronger in most cases.
 
rj martin said:
Coop: That's why you wear a belt....And you thought it was to keep your pants up.

Greenhorn.....:D
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I can't get no respect 'round this place..

Kumbaya, Lord.... Kumbaya! ;)

Coop
 
rj martin said:
You need 2 folders why? In case the first one closes on your fingers?
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RJ, You are out of control. LMAO! That is true only if we are discussing your supposed competitors shoddy products. ;)

Seriously, it is virtually impossible to survive an attack by someone that employs two knives simultaniously. Almost all, check that ALL Western counter knife training is useless because it only deals with a single blade.
 
The first thing I did as a collector was to learn as much as I could about knives in general. However, the most important thing I did was to use this forum, and others, as the incredible resources that they are. I can honestly say that if I had not joined Bladeforums, it is unlikely that I would have gotten into collecting custom knives. It is what I learned here that got me started, and what I have learned here since has been a huge part of why I collect knives.
 
Keith Montgomery said:
The first thing I did as a collector was to learn as much as I could about knives in general. However, the most important thing I did was to use this forum, and others, as the incredible resources that they are. I can honestly say that if I had not joined Bladeforums, it is unlikely that I would have gotten into collecting custom knives. It is what I learned here that got me started, and what I have learned here since has been a huge part of why I collect knives.
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So you actually started collecting after joining BF? That's probably the way to do it. Gain the knowledge first. I got into collecting forged knives and then learned a lot from Bob Neal and Jerry. I have definitly picked up a lot in the last 4 or 5 months from you guys here.
 
"Seriously, it is virtually impossible to survive an attack by someone that employs two knives simultaniously. Almost all, check that ALL Western counter knife training is useless because it only deals with a single blade."


Which is why I am running away and dialing 911 on my cellphone. And, I make that decision as soon as I see the first knife.
 
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