Order of KAI Official Hang Out; Part Deux - It's Enrico Palazzo!

Well Stick, I went about messing with some of my manual settings on my camera. Manually set the white balance, it was really washing things out at times. Also saw that my camera has a XY Color Range setting I can turn on that helps add more color. I want to upgrade my camera in the future. But am trying to work with what I have to the best of my ability.

I know I can make the camera look a lot better with better lighting. The video will look a little foggy if all the light is coming in towards the lense, and not really any lighting from behind. I think I am going to set up a strip light right above where I normally shoot.
 
freewheeling said:
My Stick, that's a lot of verbiage for someone who cares naught what anyone thinks! I've said all I intend to. You made your call.
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First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
 
kershawguy said:
First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
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Very true and very kind of you. This is a point of view on a few things that a lot of people just can't see that I wish they could. Hope to actually meet you one day.
 
kershawguy said:
First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
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Great post Dave, I too hope to shake your hand at Blade 2014. I too thank you for your excellent business that you run.

Good judgement comes from experience. But experience usually comes from bad judgement.
 
kershawguy said:
First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
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Well said Dave. My first response after reading that was "Why would anyone say that?"
 
Dave all I can say is you are one classy gentleman sir. I don't see it happening anytime in the near future but I hope to have the chance someday to shake your hand and tell you face to face just how appreciative I am for the service and expertise you provide us with. Anytime someone shows interest in getting a knife like one of mine I simply smile and tell them I know just the guy to take their business to.

I love the killbox but really want a Bushido tag, it is what I named my puppy after all. Their chains are beautiful, I don't have one but have a box chain that looks like it, both my chain and the cross that is on it are titanium. Looking to get a titanium pen in the future as well as maybe a ti watch... It's an addiction.
 
Whats up everyone i just wanted to stop by and introduce myself this is my first post here in Order of Kai forum since joining last week. Here is alittle about myself im from western maryland still live there, been collecting for about a year now, not married but live with girlfriend and her daughter, i have my own landscaping company, never been to a knife show, and love me some Kershaw ZT knives!!! For short time collecting i have what i think is ok collection about 35 kershaws and 9 ZTs ( just got another 0350 yesterday) Im hoping to make some good friends on here and learn as such as i can from the pros :)
 
kershawguy said:
First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
I feel that I've made my apologies and given everyone involved more than a fair chance to meet me in their comfort zone. I will continue to extend that opportunity by expressing gratitude, which I believe is the antidote. I may even express gratitude beyond their comfort zone if they've "sphinctered up," because while it may be rejected it usually doesn't make things worse. Unlike Stick, I *do* care what people think, and I really don't believe there is anyone "above that" because we all imitate the good and the bad we see in others.

Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
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Well, needless to say I'm more than impressed with that. I realize that my statement about you was inappropriate, but at the time felt that I was merely passing on the kindness of a fellow forum member. That was OK, but I shouldn't have done it in that way. As for the faith, I agree with John Paul II (though I am not Catholic) that the original sin is envy. I don't claim to be above it. Everything bad that happens in the world can be traced back to an imitative desire, another word for envy, no matter how complicated the interference patterns become in an effort to hide a simple truth. I'm really an uncomplicated, but over-educated, person. I try to keep things simple. If envy is the cause of all problems gratitude is the remedy. It's more important than forgiveness because only gratitude can be fore given without increasing resentment. Even this is too complicated for some people though. Life is a challenge.

Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
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I have seen it done and was impressed with the results on another forum, but I take your point. Gifts create moral hazards. There is a whole anthropology on this that we should discuss some time over a beer. I may have to start drinking beer again to do it though. :thumbup:

Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
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You are a class act, sir. I always knew that. I hope Stick and I can work things out, but for the time being I'll just ignore him. I've said all I need to say, unless someone wants to bring up some grievance I haven't considered.
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Welcome to the family north, lol I would call that a respectable collection even for some time collecting. You should pull them all out for a picture. Gotta ask as the obligatory question... Out of those knives what do you choose to carry.
 
northend816 said:
Whats up everyone i just wanted to stop by and introduce myself this is my first post here in Order of Kai forum since joining last week. Here is alittle about myself im from western maryland still live there, been collecting for about a year now, not married but live with girlfriend and her daughter, i have my own landscaping company, never been to a knife show, and love me some Kershaw ZT knives!!! For short time collecting i have what i think is ok collection about 35 kershaws and 9 ZTs ( just got another 0350 yesterday) Im hoping to make some good friends on here and learn as such as i can from the pros :)
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I've been cycling in that part of the country. You have a few hills, I noticed. That is quite a deep collection, and if anyone here is an expert, it's probably you. But there are a few REAL experts lurking around here that one can learn a lot from. They don't say a lot, for the most part.
 
kershawguy said:
First of all , Freewheeling, I think you have come to a point where you should be still and think about the things you have said and at some point try to dig yourself out of the whole you have gotten into, I don't say this in anger, but as someone who has been in the hole myself.
Secondly, we all have an inner voice, I choose to believe it is God speaking to me, when He prompts me to an act of kindness , I try to respond in the right manner. It has never been part of a business plan, that is ridiculous, I started selling knives out of the the love of collecting and to this day, love what I do , I thank God daily for the blessings I have received, I do not operate from greed, the need for success, or any of the things that some businesses find important. Do I like to make money, sure I do, but for me it is like how good can this get ? It isn't like corporate America trying to be the best, I do it because I love it, I just sit and shake my head at the way God blesses me daily.
Third, you don't step in and replace a knife for someone after he carelessly loses it, He is learning a lesson, like all of us have learned before, the pain of the loss is the teacher, next time he has people over he doesn't know, he will remember the pain and put away his valuables, if you take away his pain by replacing the knife, he learns nothing. This was the biggest mistake I made raising my daughter, I couldn't stand to see her experience the pain , so I always tried to fix it.
Fourth, I appreciate all of you as friends and thank you for defending my reputation. You guys are more than customers to me, you are part of the thing I love. Relationships are the only thing that matters in life, and the only thing you have a chance of taking with you when you die.
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:applause:
 
I have a few i carry the most they would be in order 0550, 0560, Rake, JYD, and Skyline. If i had to pick one as my favorite it would be the 0550, its so smooth and fits great in my hand. Im looking foward to alot of the new ZTs this year but only have two on pre order 0770CF and 0566. Im hoping to pick up a 0801 as well off the exchange soon as soon as i get funds. And yes there are a alot of hills around this part of the country and is reason i love it here, i love the outdoors and fish and hunt with a passion.
 
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