Rekindled Interest

Mr. Dave · Mar 15, 2000

You guys are great!

Knives fascinated me as a youngster. Unfortunately, my mom was the nervous type so I never got to indulge my knife desires. I remember arguing why I should be allowed to sharpen my Cub Scout knife! Lost interest for a long time. Now at 32 years of age the last few coals of passion are rekindled and burning hot! Your enthusiasm is a big part of it. Throw on the fuel!

Got myself a BM 705 about 4 weeks ago, with more toys on the way. (Even a custom, I'll let you know when the goodies get here.

) The other Dave in the office just got a new knife that shreds paper a little better so tonight I put the BM on a Lansky, followed Joe T's sharpening FAQ, and knocked the edge angle down from about 25 to 20 degrees. I stopped at the 280 grit on the belly and point, but gave the base of the blade a few swipes with the 600. It's so scary I'm having nightmares wide awake.

Another addict ... and it's all your fault!

Dave

MICKEY77 · Mar 15, 2000

WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD OF KNIVES

Congrats on your forthcoming and I am sure you will love it here.........

PhilL · Mar 16, 2000

Hi Dave, I think I welcomed you in an earlier post, you're going to fit right in here. You've made the move from production knives to customs in a month, you actually read the FAQ's, and can sharpen your own knives. Amazing! My guess is your going to to read Topics and posts before responding with an intelligent reply of your own, that's going to be refreshing for a change. I'm glad you decided to join us. Have a good time!

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blademan 13 · Mar 16, 2000

You sound ready for the real test.

1. Pick your favorite knife (open it if it is a folder)

2. Go to a mirror (full length is preferable)

3. Hold the knife up so that you can see both your reflection, and the knife, in the mirror

4. If you find this entertaining and continue to stare at yourself and your knife for longer than 10 seconds, I have no choice bu to pronounce you as a certifiable KNIFENUT

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There is only one known cure for this sickness, buy more knives!

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It's only a mistake if you fail to learn from it!

Ryan Meyering · Mar 16, 2000

Originally posted by blademan 13:
There is only one known cure for this sickness, buy more knives!

Errr... I hate to be the one to tell you, but that's not a cure... that's a symptom.

Ryan

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For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:23

Mark W Douglas · Mar 16, 2000

Dave, or is it Mr.Dave

Missed you on your first post to welcome you aboard!

So, WELCOME ABOARD!

From a KnifeKnut,
Mark

Mr. Dave · Mar 16, 2000

I tried it blademan, but all I could see was the knife! Thanks for the kind words guys. These forums are great.

Dave

blademan 13 · Mar 16, 2000

tsk, tsk. I am afraid it is much worse than first diagnosed

. Take comfort in the fact that this disease is seldom, if ever fatal (depends upon severity of signifigant other).

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It's only a mistake if you fail to learn from it!

Mr. Dave · Mar 17, 2000

It may not be fatal, but it sure is bloody. Oh yeah, the "significant other" told me to lay off the purchases for a while. Good thing I snuck 4 buys in under her radar screen!
Dave

PhilL · Mar 17, 2000

I knew you would fit right in here, sneaking knives past the wife!

shawn · Mar 18, 2000

sneaking knives past the wife? yes i too have done this, the things we will do to have another knife. i always say to myself, this will be the last one for atleast 6 months.....it never works so i guess i lie to myself to justify my purchases! i love this addiction but my wallet doesn't...lmao

shawn

not2sharp · Mar 18, 2000

Mr Dave,

You belong here. Welcome back to the flock

Paracelsus · Mar 18, 2000

Welcome to BladeForums Mr. Dave! I do want to caution you, however. Most of the forum members are sane, at least as far as They understand that term. But All freely admit to a serious addiction whose Only cure is the procurement of More of the substance of their affliction.

And, as I am sure you will now be aware, there are Crazy People (like that wacko lunatic insane crazy guy, Paracelsus) and a few outright Imbeciles (you know when you see them) around here. Watch out.

Paracelsus, posting from the rec room at the Home for the Mentally Deranged or Merely Confused

Paracelsus · Mar 19, 2000

not2sharp, I guess I'm not. Took me a while.
Welcome to the flock????

What are we then, Sheeple?

Paracelsus, exposor of the Sacrilege of improper Taxonomy