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That amused me. Wouldn't call myself a black sheep, but nobody in my family's as into knives as I am.
I'm not Canadian, but I agree about Newgraham.com. I also get a kick out of their videos.
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things I have learned over the last 16 years
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That amused me. Wouldn't call myself a black sheep, but nobody in my family's as into knives as I am.
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What have I learned in my 59 years?
* You can skin a big bear with a Boy Scout pocket knife.
* Some cheap knives are just as good or BETTER than some expensive knives.
* A knife is the perfect gift for almost any man and a few women.
* A sharp knife will cut you faster and deeper than a dull one.
* I've got lots of guns, knives, and dogs and I don't give a DAMN what anyone thinks about it.
* Hand sharpening a knife it the best therapy in the world.
* It takes strength in the hands, wrists, and forearms to handle a knife properly.
* Tie you own lanyards to suit yourself and not to impress people.
* There's no single perfect knife.
* A man without a knife is incomplete.
* The quest for the best knife steel never ends.
* Is a SAK a real knife?
* You CAN finish off a deer with a knife.
* Eventually almost all knives will be built in China - so get over it.
* Skill is more important than the tool.
* You are the product of your own thoughts.
* Survivalism is a lifestyle.
* Don't elk hunt without good horses.
* Go out kicking!
Thanks - WB
* You can skin a big bear with a Boy Scout pocket knife.
* Some cheap knives are just as good or BETTER than some expensive knives.
* A knife is the perfect gift for almost any man and a few women.
* A sharp knife will cut you faster and deeper than a dull one.
* I've got lots of guns, knives, and dogs and I don't give a DAMN what anyone thinks about it.
* Hand sharpening a knife it the best therapy in the world.
* It takes strength in the hands, wrists, and forearms to handle a knife properly.
* Tie you own lanyards to suit yourself and not to impress people.
* There's no single perfect knife.
* A man without a knife is incomplete.
* The quest for the best knife steel never ends.
* Is a SAK a real knife?
* You CAN finish off a deer with a knife.
* Eventually almost all knives will be built in China - so get over it.
* Skill is more important than the tool.
* You are the product of your own thoughts.
* Survivalism is a lifestyle.
* Don't elk hunt without good horses.
* Go out kicking!
Thanks - WB
A man is entitled to his opinion. His opinion, although it may differ from yours, isn't "wrong", just different. No one should be ridiculed for expressing their views, no matter how unpopular or stupid you think they are. Remember, there's always at least one other person out there who thinks your opinion is stupid, too, but doesn't call you on it.
Treat everyone the same, don't assume there are two sets of rules.
Steel that was used to make a fantastic knife 30 or 40 years ago is still fantastic steel today.
Don't be afraid to march to the beat of a different drummer.
The best knife is the one you have at hand when you need it very badly!
Don't blindly believe salespeople, they are there to make a sale.
Treat everyone the same, don't assume there are two sets of rules.
Steel that was used to make a fantastic knife 30 or 40 years ago is still fantastic steel today.
Don't be afraid to march to the beat of a different drummer.
The best knife is the one you have at hand when you need it very badly!
Don't blindly believe salespeople, they are there to make a sale.
Great responses so far, so I'm sorry if some of the following have been stated already, but these are off the top of my head...
A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife.
Use the right tool for the job. Eg. A knife isn't a pry bar, and a screwdriver isn't a chisel or punch.
There's no subsitute for good steel!
Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
Never let anything come between you, and your Wife.
There's tons more, but you've heard most of them so far.
Oh yeah...
Kershaw Knives kick a*%!!!:thumbup:
A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife.
Use the right tool for the job. Eg. A knife isn't a pry bar, and a screwdriver isn't a chisel or punch.
There's no subsitute for good steel!
Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
Never let anything come between you, and your Wife.
There's tons more, but you've heard most of them so far.
Oh yeah...
Kershaw Knives kick a*%!!!:thumbup:
1. Don't get TOO obsessed over this hobby. You'll own a lot of cool stuff and end up in debt.
2. Don't buy on looks (my down fall) If I purchased everything I thought was cool looking, I'd be living in the streets with a bag full of knives that may not fit my hand, be ergonomic, etc.
3. I can live with only 2
4. Buy quality and what you want and USE them. Tools don't do anything when they sit in a box. Why would you buy a $400 custom to cut envelopes while you use your $20 cheapie for harsher, non abusive tasks
5. Know what sharp is
6. Don't think just because your collection is not as large as XYZ that you're any less
2. Don't buy on looks (my down fall) If I purchased everything I thought was cool looking, I'd be living in the streets with a bag full of knives that may not fit my hand, be ergonomic, etc.
3. I can live with only 2
4. Buy quality and what you want and USE them. Tools don't do anything when they sit in a box. Why would you buy a $400 custom to cut envelopes while you use your $20 cheapie for harsher, non abusive tasks
5. Know what sharp is
6. Don't think just because your collection is not as large as XYZ that you're any less
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Rules to live by...
1. Always Be Prepared.
2. Better Safe than Sorry.
3. Better to have it and Not need it, than to Need it and Not Have it.
1. Always Be Prepared.
2. Better Safe than Sorry.
3. Better to have it and Not need it, than to Need it and Not Have it.
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Buy a quality strop----one of most usefull knife "tools" you'll ever own.
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50 grit belts remove skin fast.
Buy what you want , not what others tell you.
Never pass the opportunity to open a door for a lady.
Cops in mirror are closer than they appear.
Buy what you want , not what others tell you.
Never pass the opportunity to open a door for a lady.
Cops in mirror are closer than they appear.
"...things I have learned over the last 16 years..."
That an ugly knife (in your eyes) will always be just as ugly if not far more uglier as time goes by...
Stay clear of ugly knives no matter how good a deal it is that you think you're given.
Do yourself a real favour; by never trying to convince yourself otherwise - just junk it ASAP!
Gut feelings can do wonders sometimes.
That an ugly knife (in your eyes) will always be just as ugly if not far more uglier as time goes by...
Stay clear of ugly knives no matter how good a deal it is that you think you're given.
Do yourself a real favour; by never trying to convince yourself otherwise - just junk it ASAP!
Gut feelings can do wonders sometimes.
What I have learned over my lifetime...........
1- The Golden Rule still applies today.
2- Treat your mate (wife) with love and respect, or you will end up divorced like me.
3- Knives can become an OBSSESSION if you are not careful.
4- Drink, eat, and be merry in moderation.
5- It is better to listen than to speak.
6- Think before you speak because you can not take words back.
7- Thank God everyday that you awake as He is the author of it all.
8- Good dogs are hard to come by. When you get one hang on to it.
9- Good women are hard to come by. When you get one hang on to her.
10- If forced to get rid of one of them, always remember that the dog will never blame you.
, nor take you to court!
11- The Spyderco Sharpmaker has been a miracle.
12- Finally, for now at least, there is, never has been, never will be, the PERFECT knife!
1- The Golden Rule still applies today.
2- Treat your mate (wife) with love and respect, or you will end up divorced like me.
3- Knives can become an OBSSESSION if you are not careful.
4- Drink, eat, and be merry in moderation.
5- It is better to listen than to speak.
6- Think before you speak because you can not take words back.
7- Thank God everyday that you awake as He is the author of it all.
8- Good dogs are hard to come by. When you get one hang on to it.
9- Good women are hard to come by. When you get one hang on to her.
10- If forced to get rid of one of them, always remember that the dog will never blame you.
, nor take you to court!11- The Spyderco Sharpmaker has been a miracle.
12- Finally, for now at least, there is, never has been, never will be, the PERFECT knife!
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It takes a while to mature.
Hold onto happiness.
Money is not everything, family is.
Forgive
Right your wrongs
Reading is great
Buying knives is not wrong,buying the wrong ones is.
Be all you can be.
Find the right woman and hold onto her
Travel
Own a SwissChamp to groom yourself, it feels better
Choose right/wrong as religion
just to mention a few...great thread!
Hold onto happiness.
Money is not everything, family is.
Forgive
Right your wrongs
Reading is great
Buying knives is not wrong,buying the wrong ones is.
Be all you can be.
Find the right woman and hold onto her
Travel
Own a SwissChamp to groom yourself, it feels better
Choose right/wrong as religion
just to mention a few...great thread!
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As through life you go, two rules must never bend- never whittle towards yourself or pee against the wind.
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just because a knife is a custom doesn't mean that its any better than a decent production knife... half of them are worse.
every knife is handmade...
every knife is handmade...
Very good tread and comments. I carry folders for about 2 years only, but I will never look back. Things I've learn:
-time goes by so quickly, don't waste it;
-drinking is very bad, had some problems and allmost becamed another man; apreciate the woman you have, don't ever cheat and enjoy every moments;
-sweet knives are $100-150;
-on the street i forget i have a folder on me, better fight and get beaten than be dead or go jail, i have also a tactical pen which could save my ass;
-at around $100 Benchmade and Spyderco are great;
-if you want bad a knife get it, give up other things, it works for me
-i know i'll never find the perfect knife but i enjoy looking for it very much
That's all I can think, have to get back to my shitty job right now:grumpy:
Regards from Romania,
John
-time goes by so quickly, don't waste it;
-drinking is very bad, had some problems and allmost becamed another man; apreciate the woman you have, don't ever cheat and enjoy every moments;
-sweet knives are $100-150;
-on the street i forget i have a folder on me, better fight and get beaten than be dead or go jail, i have also a tactical pen which could save my ass;
-at around $100 Benchmade and Spyderco are great;
-if you want bad a knife get it, give up other things, it works for me
-i know i'll never find the perfect knife but i enjoy looking for it very much
That's all I can think, have to get back to my shitty job right now:grumpy:
Regards from Romania,
John
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Last 16 years out of 54 years?
I'm not the same person. I know myself and finally like what and who I see in the mirror. I see the changes and approve of them. I also accept them.
My tastes in things have never changed. I prefer simple over fancy. Simple doesn't mean cheap, either.
On Knives:
While I've always loved knives, my choices have changed. I sold my sheath knives (does anyone call them that anymore?) in favor of folding knives, and found I didn't need to spend as much.
My knives of choice are Benchmades and $200 is about as high as I've gone, while most are in the $100 range.
In owning my knives, I've learned to appreciate what others have to say about theirs, and not to judge that. Choice is a good thing and I respect that.
I realize I will never be an expert in sharpening them myself, but I do the best I can and I'm learning more every time I do.
Find the best sharpening system you can afford and learn how to use it.
I never lend my knives.
My wife (of 21 years this July) knows about every purchase and lets me know what I have to spend (or not) so we discuss these things carefully.
I've discovered the joys of trading. Paying for shipping is much cheaper than buying something, and I've made some good friends along the way.
And on buying knives, I've learned to be patient. There will always be another knife, ALWAYS.
I'll close here by saying I'm lucky to have a wonderful wife who supports me and we're both growing up (and older) together. Life is pretty good!
Here's my favorite quote. It goes like this:
"You are the company you keep. Show me your friends and I'll show you who you are."
Cheers,
Joe K.
I'm not the same person. I know myself and finally like what and who I see in the mirror. I see the changes and approve of them. I also accept them.
My tastes in things have never changed. I prefer simple over fancy. Simple doesn't mean cheap, either.
On Knives:
While I've always loved knives, my choices have changed. I sold my sheath knives (does anyone call them that anymore?) in favor of folding knives, and found I didn't need to spend as much.
My knives of choice are Benchmades and $200 is about as high as I've gone, while most are in the $100 range.
In owning my knives, I've learned to appreciate what others have to say about theirs, and not to judge that. Choice is a good thing and I respect that.
I realize I will never be an expert in sharpening them myself, but I do the best I can and I'm learning more every time I do.
Find the best sharpening system you can afford and learn how to use it.
I never lend my knives.
My wife (of 21 years this July) knows about every purchase and lets me know what I have to spend (or not) so we discuss these things carefully.
I've discovered the joys of trading. Paying for shipping is much cheaper than buying something, and I've made some good friends along the way.
And on buying knives, I've learned to be patient. There will always be another knife, ALWAYS.
I'll close here by saying I'm lucky to have a wonderful wife who supports me and we're both growing up (and older) together. Life is pretty good!
Here's my favorite quote. It goes like this:
"You are the company you keep. Show me your friends and I'll show you who you are."
Cheers,
Joe K.
I started into one handed knives with a Delica 16 years ago, too. Since then I've learned the following:
1) I only need about 2 or 3 knives, if they are good ones and kept very sharp. And they don't need to be expensive. Of course I have more, but I only really use or need my 3 favorite. I see no point in collecting just to collect.
2) Never get married just because she is pretty and it seems time for it.
1) I only need about 2 or 3 knives, if they are good ones and kept very sharp. And they don't need to be expensive. Of course I have more, but I only really use or need my 3 favorite. I see no point in collecting just to collect.
2) Never get married just because she is pretty and it seems time for it.