Objectivity, someone explain that to Nasty

Status
Not open for further replies.
That you insulted Bura is one thing and the forum has defended him appropriately, although his skills are well known and he is above reproach.

You refuse to acknowledge that you insulted me and my purchase...*my* knife. I didn't ask your opinion of it. How would you feel if I walked up and started insulting your wife, your children, or anything else you had regard for?

You could have averted this at the beginning with a private email to me, but you chose to continue in public. You took it public, now you must finish it in public.

Be a man, apologize without qualification, and *then* we can move on.
 
I thought about writing something to mock and ridicule you, but your own post already does that better than I ever could.

--Josh
 
What happened to his sincere apologies? To his medicine? To his grateful acceptance of being given his newest 20th chance to come back?

munk
 
You guys arent quick to drop the T-bomb around here, but thankfully everyone is able to recognize our friend john boy here. I just feel sorry for Uncle Bill and Rusty, im sure their fingers are blistered and raw with all the banning theyve had to do lately.
 
hey guys.

you know, when i got my first khukuri i was rather dismayed. don't get me wrong, it was love at first sight but it definitely lacked the clean lines and CNC like precision that many historically correct reproduction swords are evaluated on today.

i came to the forum and ranted, made a fool of myself, but in the end realized i was completely way off base.

i'm not saying that this is a simliar situation, but i can tell you that as i began to examine these khukuri's, handle them, and use them over time, it dawned upon me their true nature and beauty... what these khukuri's REALLY were. something that i never saw before, and completely missed as i was blinded by my own standards that i incorrectly applied to them.

now, i may not have adequately communicated my point and made errors, but man i don't have much time. i'll reread this thing later. so if said something that doesn't make sense... sorry!


just my 2.5 cents Cdn.
 
munk said:
What happened to his sincere apologies? To his medicine? To his grateful acceptance of being given his newest 20th chance to come back?

munk
Click to expand...
I figured it out well over a year ago. It's all BS, playing good people for suckers. Only one thing gets this type of person's attention....severe pain.
 
Ball-peen hammer P...don't leave AO without it. ;-)
 
I liked how he posted the khuk related questions to try and trick us. He gives himself away with the spelling and hot dog fetish.
 
If Shark's End is an engineer, then the most basic background examination of Bura's work through research here and at the HI import education site would have prempted his statements as unneccesary. That he began without data, and then applied an arrogance to his 'opinion' and was condesending to many respected forumites here did not bode well for his overall honesty.

Would you hire these traits to build a bridge?

I was still hoping he'd painted himself into a corner the way Dave Hahn empathized with, and we would find a decent fellow here.


Our goal is to love khuks, build humanity, further the good stuff, and as Nasty told me privately, to teach.

We cannot teach the unteachable.

I'm waiting for the unqualified apology.

.............

Here's the other thing: this matter became a big harange. I don't presume to speak for Bill, but the Mountain in Molehill coment reminded me of the idea of not responding to certain situations unneccesarily. It is a skill both Kismet and Bill have. You let the person walk far out into the ocean by himself, cut off from land, isolated by his own mistakes, and realizing it. He comes back with some understanding and humility.

I think sometimes we should be big enough not to react- and wait. The trick is knowing when to do what.

munk
 
I understand where Nasty's coming from. It's like when you're standing at the counter at a gun shop and the owner has just made a sale. Both owner/dealer and buyer are well satisfied, and a know-it-all walks up and starts dissing the gun and/or the price paid. It's like sand in a sandwich; just not welcome.

Nasty got himself a damn nice sword and has the know how to turn the one imperfection into an asset. I wanted to get the sword myself, but was unsure of my ability to solve the one problem with it so held back too long and indecisively. Of course, indecision on an UBBB around here is death! (-: As long as both he and Uncle Bill are happy with the price, then hey it works for me!

Personally, with that handmade metal scabbard I figure it's worth well over $200 in almost any condition as long as it can be cleaned up if needed.

I think Uncle Bill and Munk have the right idea, and no matter how clueless a new guy is, we should always give them the benefit of the doubt and try to help them understand. Of course, if it's "Mr. My Dog Bit My Weiner" I wish we had a way to track his IP and keep him out for good.

Regards,

Norm
 
FWIW I too feel an apology from you, Shark's Edge, is in order. Nasty has been remarkably civil (more so than I may have been) and deserves that much. I don't really think you're a troll or you-know-who, but your comments were at best tactless and you should acknowledge that much.
 
Semper Fi said:
Only one thing gets this type of person's attention....severe pain.
Click to expand...

:D Can I use this line sometime in the future?

What is it with bikers and ball peen hammers? There was another biker type in another forum who mentioned ball peen hammers.

I should carry one when I ride a bicycle. :)
 
You nailed it on the head Norm...except of course, in person, I'd have had the satisfaction of giving him my response face to face.

BTW, the sword arrived today. There is no rust on the edge (so with correcting it, there is no chance of disturbing the line) and there is enough extra material on the stock to do what I pictured with it. Additionally, the grip is long enough that even my paws can get a (tight) two handed grip. This thing is going to be a pleasure...looks like a gentleman's sword, but will fight like a full size hand-and-a-half!
 
BruiseLeee said:
What is it with bikers and ball peen hammers? There was another biker type in another forum who mentioned ball peen hammers.

I should carry one when I ride a bicycle. :)
Click to expand...

The ball-peen hammer is the most versatile tool a ahem...motorist can carry. Motorcycle enthusists often find themselves in situations where they must, on their own, perform major repair to their vehicle. Even a minor fender bender , which in an automobile would produce a simple dented fender, can completely disable a motorcycle. The simple possession and proper use of the ball-peen hammer can enable the motorcyclist to reshape the fenders, sheetwork, various struts and braces which form the structure of a motorcycle, thus allowing the enthusist to reach the safe haven of a roadside rest station or repair facility.

Sometime we just forget to take them out of our pockets when we go in bars and such...it's not like that's against the law or anything, right Bruise?

That's *my* story and I'm stickin' to it.
 
When you drive a motor vehicle you have the option of a 4 or 6 D-cell maglight. Bruise, I thought about your bicycle- I'm afraid the bike pump is all we get there, and they've made them out of space age plastic too long to do us anygood.



munk
 
:) 6 D-Cell Maglight...I've one of those too. Wear it in a strong side draw loop holster. It's gotten a bit banged up over the years...but not as banged up as some other stuff.

They're legal too.
 
Bruise - that reminds me of a neat bicyclist's trick. When a dog starts chasing you (you know, an ordinary, territorial rural dog that's probably OK otherwise) give him a blast of water in the eyes from your water bottle. It'll make him pull up and stop for a moment, giving you time to get away and him to get bored.

Now here's the important part. Immediately take a drink out of the same bottle. Splash some on your face. Make it clear that this is ordinary water and that you don't mind it on YOUR face. See, an urban/country dog might have an urban/country owner who would get upset with you hitting their dog with pepper spray or what not.
 
I haven't been chased by any dogs thus far. I'll keep it in mind. Maybe I'll start drinking hot sauce too. :D

Never really thought about being attacked by any two legged crazies while cycling though. It would probably be easy to do though. Put a stick through the spokes or ambush from behind a tree at a turn in the road or trail.

I'm getting paranoid.... or paranoider. :)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top