Random Thought Thread

Casinostocks said:
AR: at the expense of being a bit cheeky, the signal to noise ration is almost at zero if signal is considered the amount of CPKs offered for sale on here and noise being considered as WTB.

That said, I don't think that those of us who got on the bandwagon earlier and sooner than others should admonish the newer comers or suppress their desires to wish for and seek CPKs. I think by reminding folks that there are not too many of them to start with and that incessant WTB will only ramp up speculators prices elsewhere, the best practice would be to be on the side of patience or to bring something to the table as trade fodder to motivate a multiple CPK owner.

Of course, I could be pontificating from my own high and mighty perch but the repeated WTB posts will also signal (or was it noise? ;) ) to Nathan that the time is perhaps nigh to look for some more expansion in the near future. But much pain comes with pushing beyond the proverbial comfort zone and maybe Nathan doesn't like the added stress.
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I don't have any problem with all the WTB postings - I'm not convinced that they actually draw anything, but it's important to get the want out there. My issue is with the chitchat about the WTB ads, and the discussion of how hard they are to get that gets annoying.
 
^ as Nathan gently reminded me ( :D ) earlier on this very thread, he's taken on more on his shoulders this year by adding Mark to the CPK Team plus the addition of that More Seiki machine in order to both expand operation and to ramp up production. The reported recent setback although undoubtedly an annoyance and total nuisance shall pass and the HDFK (known colloquially as NASK) will add quite a few new CPKers. The outlook remains very strong.

Edited to add: for those who feel like they've come late to the party or may have fallen behind, take comfort that the HDFK (aka NASK) is looking on the horizon and try to gram it if / when you can. I don't wish to or intend to sound like a shill for CPK as they don't need me as a endorser, but obtaining an HDFK will get some of you to find a trading partner down the road for another CPK, if you happen to not want to keep your HDFK . JMO!

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My random thought - we are continuing to confuse and be confused by the interchangeability of the terms "NASK" and "HDFK". As long as we keep using both terms, how can any new arrival on the scene be anything but confused? I for one intend to refer to the "very soon to arrive" mid-range piece only by it's official name from now on, as the Heavy Duty Field Knife = HDFK.
 
^ Bob, I promise to do the same as soon as I hold mine in my hands :)

But to be fair, up until recently the preorder title thread heading was NASK which has since been updated to the official name of HDFK.
 
betzner said:
My random thought - we are continuing to confuse and be confused by the interchangeability of the terms "NASK" and "HDFK". As long as we keep using both terms, how can any new arrival on the scene be anything but confused? I for one intend to refer to the "very soon to arrive" mid-range piece only by it's official name from now on, as the Heavy Duty Field Knife = HDFK.
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I call it the "How the hell did I miss the Preorder, God I hope I can find a proxy".

HTHDIMTPGIHICFAP.

Rolls right off the tongue.
 
It's high time I added some pics of this beautiful EDC in D2 that I got from Bob Betzner. A real nice gentleman to deal with. I'm such a "casual" user (think slightly old, slightly feeble...stuff like that) that sometimes I approach the "don't user" category...but rather admire these things for some time, and later sell them or gift to a relative.
However, it's a great knife, and if I were a younger guy and in the woods at all, I would find great use for it. As it is, I have it; I like it a lot; I fondle it a bit and put it back away... Of course, it's NOT for sale or trade...
I am hoping to find a nice leather cross-draw belt sheath for this knife...as both of the sheaths (pictured) have a surplus of retention. Yeah, I know...sandpaper... :)
Regardless...here it is ... and thanx again to Bob...


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Casinostocks said:
.... until recently the preorder title thread heading was NASK which has since been updated to the official name of HDFK.
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I did not know this. Thanks for pointing it out. I guess there was a decision to give it an official title. I will note this for future references.
 
Sometimes I like to take a trip down the memory lane and look up Nathan's old, old, old sales threads. To me that kind of stuff (history and research) is fun stuff. So here's fun factoids and tidbits for you:

As you may have noted from Nathan's profile, he's been a registered member on BFC under his current moniker handle since early 2007. It appears that he started selling knives in the Knife Makers' Fixed Blade starting with his Skinner pattern. I can't recall if the very first ones were in D2 or not, but it seemed to me that his sales were infrequent and sporadic from 2008 through 2010 when things started to ramp up and pick up in pace circa 2011. There are many of the current forumites who have been regulars with Nathan starting around 2012, but it is fascinating looking at those really early WTS threads because I almost recognize no one. Some folks even show as having been BANNED! (nothing to do with Nathan I hope, LOL!).

Anyway, do you folks want to guess as to who was one of the very early buyers of Carothers knives who still happens to drop in once in a while? I bet not many would know the correct answer (without cheating) because this person doesn't banter much but he's been on the subform as recently as today! Now there's a clue but don't go back to look, cheaters! :D
 
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