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Dear Members,
It has come to my attention that the Emerson Forum was on the verge of being shut down due to the lack of participation of EKI. Let me say this about that; We are still alive and thrashing about.
I don't want the forum to shut down and I don't believe you do either. It is a lively canvas where all things Emerson can be discussed.
The reasons that I have not been personally involved on the forum are these; Every question gets answered by any number of people on the forum already, who are clearly knife aficionados, or are very familiar with Emerson Knives and or the Emerson Knife Company. I would merely be repeating what others have already addressed.
As to being busy, you're damn right I'm busy. And contrary to what Steve Rice may say, I'm way busier than most. There is no "retired" by my profile. And comparing me to other knife company owners doesn't work either, since I run a manufacturing factory with millions of dollars in machinery and dozens of employees to manage on a daily basis. We are not a, "clearing house" for knives that are merely ordered from Asia and shipped out of a warehouse. And in fact, do you really think you are actually talking to the owners of various companies on different forum sites? Answer that one for yourself. On top of all that, I actually own and am running two other corporations, Emerson Enterprises LLC, Emerson Brands and in addition two other businesses, The Black Shamrock Combat Academy where I teach and Emerson Custom Knives, which I hand grind and build each and every one.
As to having plenty of time to chat on forums where I am "adored", I'll just call that outright bullshit. Even on the USN, a forum that was started about Emerson Knives, I only post 1 or 2 times a year. I'm definitely not getting "stroked" by anyone on that forum, in fact I'm not even there to get "stroked" even if I wanted to. I really like it when people say things about me or make assumptions or assertions about me when they are just pulling them out of thin air.
So where I'm going with this is, I think the forum serves a purpose, more for you than for me, as it is a place for Emerson Knife owners and users to get together and talk about a hobby or subject that they truly enjoy. But, I will not tell you that I am going to be an active participant on the forum nor will I deceive you by having someone else posting on the forum while using my name. What I will do is appoint a moderator(s) that will be able to respond to vital issues and important topics, having an intimate knowledge of my knives and my business. And, if there is something way out of hand, bring it to my attention as needed. And yes, I will continue to make announcements about new products, new books, new articles, shows, appearances, classes and seminars. If anyone thinks that is a bad thing, you should come to one of the above and see how many of your fellow Bladeforums brothers are in attendance.
If these conditions are tolerable to you then I will go forward. If a consensus of you do not think these parameters are o.k. then I will not go forward. If you want the forum to continue, the moderators that I will appoint will be very knowledgeable, fair, honest and just. After all, with all the beatings I've taken over the years, do you really think I've only been concerned about being in places where I'm in a comfort zone? This forum has certainly given me my share of lumps over the years. Has anyone ever shut anyone down for voicing an opinion? If it ever has happened, it has never been because of me. I think the forum should continue. Post your thoughts.
My Best Regards,
Ernest R. Emerson
It has come to my attention that the Emerson Forum was on the verge of being shut down due to the lack of participation of EKI. Let me say this about that; We are still alive and thrashing about.
I don't want the forum to shut down and I don't believe you do either. It is a lively canvas where all things Emerson can be discussed.
The reasons that I have not been personally involved on the forum are these; Every question gets answered by any number of people on the forum already, who are clearly knife aficionados, or are very familiar with Emerson Knives and or the Emerson Knife Company. I would merely be repeating what others have already addressed.
As to being busy, you're damn right I'm busy. And contrary to what Steve Rice may say, I'm way busier than most. There is no "retired" by my profile. And comparing me to other knife company owners doesn't work either, since I run a manufacturing factory with millions of dollars in machinery and dozens of employees to manage on a daily basis. We are not a, "clearing house" for knives that are merely ordered from Asia and shipped out of a warehouse. And in fact, do you really think you are actually talking to the owners of various companies on different forum sites? Answer that one for yourself. On top of all that, I actually own and am running two other corporations, Emerson Enterprises LLC, Emerson Brands and in addition two other businesses, The Black Shamrock Combat Academy where I teach and Emerson Custom Knives, which I hand grind and build each and every one.
As to having plenty of time to chat on forums where I am "adored", I'll just call that outright bullshit. Even on the USN, a forum that was started about Emerson Knives, I only post 1 or 2 times a year. I'm definitely not getting "stroked" by anyone on that forum, in fact I'm not even there to get "stroked" even if I wanted to. I really like it when people say things about me or make assumptions or assertions about me when they are just pulling them out of thin air.
So where I'm going with this is, I think the forum serves a purpose, more for you than for me, as it is a place for Emerson Knife owners and users to get together and talk about a hobby or subject that they truly enjoy. But, I will not tell you that I am going to be an active participant on the forum nor will I deceive you by having someone else posting on the forum while using my name. What I will do is appoint a moderator(s) that will be able to respond to vital issues and important topics, having an intimate knowledge of my knives and my business. And, if there is something way out of hand, bring it to my attention as needed. And yes, I will continue to make announcements about new products, new books, new articles, shows, appearances, classes and seminars. If anyone thinks that is a bad thing, you should come to one of the above and see how many of your fellow Bladeforums brothers are in attendance.
If these conditions are tolerable to you then I will go forward. If a consensus of you do not think these parameters are o.k. then I will not go forward. If you want the forum to continue, the moderators that I will appoint will be very knowledgeable, fair, honest and just. After all, with all the beatings I've taken over the years, do you really think I've only been concerned about being in places where I'm in a comfort zone? This forum has certainly given me my share of lumps over the years. Has anyone ever shut anyone down for voicing an opinion? If it ever has happened, it has never been because of me. I think the forum should continue. Post your thoughts.
My Best Regards,
Ernest R. Emerson
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