Probably a stupid question...

Kevin,

My posts have all been right on point. The fact that you cite poor economic conditions as a reason for a knife maker to lower their prices. Points to your lack of understanding of the custom knife market.

Ok Kevin, here is a challenge for you:

I wasn't familiar with Kevin Casey until he joined the CKCA. He makes great knives. Particularly like his folders.
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If you didn't know who Kevin was until he joined the CKCA...then how do you know he makes great knives?

What is it that makes his knives so great?
 
Well, Amnesiac, I hope you have a great time finding what you love. The politics of the knife world aside, I am sure you enjoy whatever you choose to purchase.

Can't we leave off topic discussions for elsewhere?
 
Les Robertson said:
Hi Murray,

When you wrote

You basically said don't be bothered by buying a knife that is not worth the money.

Technically, I can tell you a winner from a loser when it comes to presentation and Damascus folders. However the two makers at the show you want to talk to are : Bob Neal and Paul Farina. Those two dealer will have more knowledge with regards to the custom folder market than any other individuals in the room.
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"Makers" I am sure this is a mistake. I understand that Mr. Neal is your business partner, is this also true of Mr. Farina? I have been to Mr. Farina's site and his selection is fantastic.
 
Les Robertson said:
Kevin,

My posts have all been right on point. The fact that you cite poor economic conditions as a reason for a knife maker to lower their prices. Points to your lack of understanding of the custom knife market.

Ok Kevin, here is a challenge for you:

If you didn't know who Kevin was until he joined the CKCA...then how do you know he makes great knives?

What is it that makes his knives so great?
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Les, I understand the custom knife market well enough to be successful in my collecting. I say successful, in that I am very satisfied with my collection which has been financed substantially by profits from previously owned knives.
Though fortunately, I am not under the pressure of having to earn an income from the custom knife market.

In regard to your challenge, I will NOT debate the quality of a CKCA member's knives with you here on a public forum.
I will say I try to stay abreast of what's going on in the market, including being aware of makers and the knives they are producing.
Kevin Casey's knives slipped past my radar so I was pleased to be exposed to them and hear very good things from more experienced collectors than myself.

Amnesiac, sorry for my part in derailing this thread, however I believe you picked up some very good information that will help you.
 
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