Tim Britton. Anybody Familiar With His Work?

[hardheart]

Bit of clarification please....Linville Knife and Tool Co. is a totally separate and distinct entity from Tim Britton Handmade Knives. Some of you guys seem to want to take the liberty of blurring the two.

Wonder why. I also wonder why you emailed me when I asked LK&T about the identical prices on AUS8 and BG-42.

When the kits arrive in our warehouse they are individually inspected by noted Custom Knifemaker and Knifemakers' Guild member, Tim Britton.

Special Message to our Customers
and Friends

...

Thanks for your interest in our knives and knife kits!
Best regards,
TIM BRITTON

Contact me via e-mail or telephone
1-336-923-2062
tim@timbritton.com

Tim Britton
5645 Murray Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Linville Knife & Tool Co
P.O. Box 71
Bethania, NC 27010

 

[DaveH]

I would think a knifemaker who doesn't respond or makes right the representations of the company he started and or is responsible for would get banned. Or do knifemakers get a special pass?

 

[TimBritton]

LET'S TRY THIS ONE MORE TIME....Linville Knife and Tool Co. is a totally separate entity (Company). Company is owned by me and shares some equipment in my shop. Whatever is being inferred by all the maps, etc. zooms right over my head. Want to try saying what you really mean to infer via your documentation of whatever ???
Guess your analogous implications could be extended to Mel Pardue and Benchmade; D'Holder and Canal Street, and anyone who designs and works for Columbia River.....very interesting leap of logic....

 

[DaveH]

totally separate entity (Company). Company is owned by me

So basically you own the company, but you're not responsible for the actions your company takes. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[VCM3]

So let me get this thread straight here...
BF's member Nan,wants to know about Tim Britton knives,a baby bullet.
So a few posts down the line another member drags up a thread ,that is dated from '06,of this bad deal on a $65 knife,that,he(the guy who posted in '06) does not really show pictures to back up,what possibly could be just a nit picking asshole,and all you guys want to do,is bring this past thread back up,and not really answer NAN's question,of the thread,"what about Tim Britton knives?"

I have had 3 of his so far,2 lockbacks,and one slipjoint.For what I paid,the quality was there,and he did what he said.For his asking price,I really do not mind how he makes the knife,it is,what it is.

Some of you guys busting his balls,well,I don't know what's up,a grudge or something? And,do any of you own one of his knives ? And then,I see a few knifemakers in here piling on,too,perhaps you boys are envious or something ?

NAN,the man makes a great knife for the $$ and the baby bullet ,IMO,is one of his nicest models,a perfect carry knife.

I know,opinions are like assholes,I may be one of 'em,in the eyes of others,but maybe,some may need to look around,too,the truth hurts doesn't it ?

 

[TimBritton]

my grandmother struggled with english....but she often reminded me that "fools are randomly distributed throughout the population". Thankfully the fun of knifemaking and the pride in holding a product of MY labor, often blood and sweat....has huge built in payoffs. Most of we knifemakers aren't running popularity contests or posting thousands of posts on numerous forums. Lots of debate over my personality traits or whether I have been nice to flaming assholes who attack me personally while hiding behind computer screens. I may be a prickly ole phardt.....Maybe the USMC and time with the sheriff's dept. impacted this. I never have played well with others. Thankfully most of my friends and customers and other makers focus on my knives rather than spending undue time fretting over how kind I was to an idiot who spent MANY hours spinning tales about my character on this forum.
Hopefully many of you out there realize that reasons for posting on this forum are very complex....for many....it's the only place where they can feel potent and powerful as they struggle for significance in a world that seems to ignore them....
For others, it's simply about knives and community. Once again I issue an invitation. I have 2 websites and 3 email addresses; 2 telephones and a cell phone. I'm available anytime you want to talk about my knives or knifemaking. I'l stop by and say hello on the forum from time to time.....but I'd rather be working on my multi blade slip joints or even the rebirth of my Skean-du. Got a mini elephants toenail in the works....Watch for my TAC-TRAP.....anybody else doing a tactical trapper out there ? Thanks and best regards, Tim

 

[LarryM]

So let me get this thread straight here...
BF's member Nan,wants to know about Tim Britton knives,a baby bullet.
So a few posts down the line another member drags up a thread ,that is dated from '06,of this bad deal on a $65 knife,that,he(the guy who posted in '06) does not really show pictures to back up,what possibly could be just a nit picking asshole,and all you guys want to do,is bring this past thread back up,and not really answer NAN's question,of the thread,"what about Tim Britton knives?"

I have had 3 of his so far,2 lockbacks,and one slipjoint.For what I paid,the quality was there,and he did what he said.For his asking price,I really do not mind how he makes the knife,it is,what it is.

Some of you guys busting his balls,well,I don't know what's up,a grudge or something? And,do any of you own one of his knives ? And then,I see a few knifemakers in here piling on,too,perhaps you boys are envious or something ?

NAN,the man makes a great knife for the $$ and the baby bullet ,IMO,is one of his nicest models,a perfect carry knife.

I know,opinions are like assholes,I may be one of 'em,in the eyes of others,but maybe,some may need to look around,too,the truth hurts doesn't it ?

Vince, I totally agree with you. Larry

 

[RogerP]

Some people have an axe to grind and never really tire of it.

Roger

 

[Bastid]

Summed up well Vince.
I have gotten to the point where I let the clueless remain that way since it is their choice in the first place.

 

[Kohai999]

For what I paid,the quality was there,and he did what he said.For his asking price,I really do not mind how he makes the knife,it is,what it is.
Some of you guys busting his balls,well,I don't know what's up,a grudge or something? And,do any of you own one of his knives ? And then,I see a few knifemakers in here piling on,too,perhaps you boys are envious or something ?

NAN,the man makes a great knife for the $$ and the baby bullet ,IMO,is one of his nicest models,a perfect carry knife.

I know,opinions are like assholes,I may be one of 'em,in the eyes of others,but maybe,some may need to look around,too,the truth hurts doesn't it ?

I have already said that I will take Tim at his word as far as him making the knives himself, in his shop....and that is called being fair......

BUT.....Vince, what if(and I do mean what if) a maker DOES have parts laser cut offshore, and what if the steel claimed in many cases to be 440C or ATS-34 actually turns out to be closer to 440B, and, in use, does not cut as well as the steels that you are familiar with...and you are not getting what you paid for?

I think the first sentence I quoted you on is overly simplistic, and frankly, demonstrates a much less advanced approach to collecting than would be reasonably expected from you.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[martinr]

I have already said that I will take Tim at his word as far as him making the knives himself, in his shop....and that is called being fair......

BUT.....Vince, what if(and I do mean what if) a maker DOES have parts laser cut offshore, and what if the steel claimed in many cases to be 440C or ATS-34 actually turns out to be closer to 440B, and, in use, does not cut as well as the steels that you are familiar with...and you are not getting what you paid for?

I think the first sentence I quoted you on is overly simplistic, and frankly, demonstrates a much less advanced approach to collecting than would be reasonably expected from you.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

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[hardheart]

Is anybody familiar with his work? Any comments?

Well, clueless, nit picking asshole that I am, the only aspect of his work I am familiar with is his communication to potential customers. I emailed a question to clarify what steel was used in one of his production knives (sold by the company he owns) I saw it advertised in a knife rag, where it stated BG-42. I checked the website, where it said AUS-8. I googled, I found a page that said BG-42. The price was $40 for both versions. Actually, on another page of the site, it was $45 for the AUS-8.

I sent an email, with the links, asking which steel was used in the knife. I was told BG-42, by Mr. Britton. That's it. I wasn't told why or how an AUS-8 and a BG-42 blade could both be sold at the same price. Or how his supplier could mix up a difficult to obtain in quantity high speed stainless steel made exclusively by Timken Latrobe with one of the most common stainless steels used in Asia produced cutlery, developed by Aichi. Nope, the reply was simply that the knives were BG-42.

As the observant have posted, that's an old thread. My post was made about a year ago. Go to LK&T's site and show me where they fixed the error. Show me that the knife is now listed with the proper steel. I obviously was not lied to in the email. A $40 BG-42 bladed, steel bolstered, linen micarta scale bearing knife it is.

Or maybe it still says AUS8. This is my experience with his work, and it will go no further than that.

 

[Kohai999]

..... like i said before, buy a tim britton knife. telling us you are thinking about it and not doing so is dishonest. and it is dishonesty you are trying to combat isn't it?

Buy one for me, pretty please!!!!!

Mr. whatever your name is, I am not being dishonest....I don't "need" a Britton knife right now, I am not very clear at this point how many makers are going to deliver for me through 2009, and DO NEED to remain liquid.

I "may", however, WANT one..like I said, what I saw at Blade looked pretty nice.....but have not decided. What I write, how I write it, and what the intent is should be clear.....I'm am not only "trying" to combat dishonesty, but also "trying" to combat ambiguity.

If you never heard the term "sea lawyer" before, you were probably not in the U.S. Navy.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[martinr]

Buy one for me, pretty please!!!!!

Mr. whatever your name is, I am not being dishonest....I don't "need" a Britton knife right now, I am not very clear at this point how many makers are going to deliver for me through 2009, and DO NEED to remain liquid.

I "may", however, WANT one..like I said, what I saw at Blade looked pretty nice.....but have not decided. What I write, how I write it, and what the intent is should be clear.....I'm am not only "trying" to combat dishonesty, but also "trying" to combat ambiguity.

If you never heard the term "sea lawyer" before, you were probably not in the U.S. Navy.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

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[Kohai999]

so if it's ambiguity you are trying to combat why are you avoiding answering the question "why are you sea prosecuting"? what you call your "intent" is far from clear. i don't think i'm the only one reading this thread that thinks the truth is about the last thing you are interested in. and no, i wasn't in the navy.

I was not avoiding the question of “sea prosecuting”. There were questions raised, valid questions, in that previous thread….which I did not particpate in or drag up….but I did reference it in this thread. For the most part, the questions were answered, promptly and courteously, and I was prepared to leave it alone, and move on…..

And then…..other posters pop up and intimate that Tim is a man who’s character is above reproach, and who’s production methods shouldn’t be questioned anyway….neither of which pass the smell test….that is not prosecuting….that is questioning….and in a pretty balanced manner, except to you, apparently.

I don’t know what your reading comprehension skills are, what else do you have a question about my “intent”?

Are you going to purchase that Britton knife for me, or what?

If not, and you still wanna dance, I'll be your huckleberry...but you gotta tell me your name first!!!....and if not in the Navy, do you have ANY military service to speak of....are you old enough to vote?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Lorien]

I have to say too, Steven, that your post made it look as though you were referring to Tim's work in particular.
It would have been less ambiguous if the questions you posed were on their own, in a thread devoted to that topic.
In this thread it really looks as though you are accusing Tim Britton of nefarious business practices, like lying about materials spec and outsourcing work while claiming to in house manufacturing.
At least that's what I got from it. Not that it really matters to me either way, other than the subject of integrity in business is of interest to me in general.

 

[Kohai999]

.....It would have been less ambiguous if the questions you posed were on their own, in a thread devoted to that topic.
In this thread it really looks as though you are accusing Tim Britton of nefarious business practices, like lying about materials spec and outsourcing work while claiming to in house manufacturing.
At least that's what I got from it. Not that it really matters to me either way, other than the subject of integrity in business is of interest to me in general.

Lorien, I appreciate your input, but disgree about asking the questions in a different post....

Once the other thread came up in this post, it seemed pointless.

I am NOT and have NOT accused Mr. Britton of nefarious business practices, I asked about his business practices, referring to the previous thread...AND this quote from this thread...."I never have played well with others. Thankfully most of my friends and customers and other makers focus on my knives rather than spending undue time fretting over how kind I was to an idiot who spent MANY hours spinning tales about my character on this forum.
Hopefully many of you out there realize that reasons for posting on this forum are very complex....for many....it's the only place where they can feel potent and powerful as they struggle for significance in a world that seems to ignore them...." which reminds me of how quick people can be to dismiss the chorus when they don't like the song..as far as being disingenous....I am neither that cute or circumspect....

I would have said something like "Mr. Britton, are you still using steel liners in your production knives, and calling it titanium"? That is accusation.

As far as integrity goes....A VAST number of people in the community are lacking in that quality...like politics, it seems as almost a requirement to lose personal integrity when you are trying to be successful in business, especially in California.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[brownshoe]

martinr "i don't think i'm the only one reading this thread that thinks the truth is about the last thing you are interested in." Right on.

 

[martinr]

I was not avoiding the question of “sea prosecuting”. There were questions raised, valid questions, in that previous thread….which I did not particpate in or drag up….but I did reference it in this thread. For the most part, the questions were answered, promptly and courteously, and I was prepared to leave it alone, and move on…..

And then…..other posters pop up and intimate that Tim is a man who’s character is above reproach, and who’s production methods shouldn’t be questioned anyway….neither of which pass the smell test….that is not prosecuting….that is questioning….and in a pretty balanced manner, except to you, apparently.

I don’t know what your reading comprehension skills are, what else do you have a question about my “intent”?

Are you going to purchase that Britton knife for me, or what?

If not, and you still wanna dance, I'll be your huckleberry...but you gotta tell me your name first!!!....and if not in the Navy, do you have ANY military service to speak of....are you old enough to vote?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

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[Kohai999]

no mr garsson, i'm not buying you a knife. i am 53 years old and i have never been in the military. my name is martinr. i hope this answers all the irrelevant questions you have asked. your question "i dont know what your reading comprehension skills are, what else do you have a question about my intent" is incomprehensible. you might want to proof read your posts before hitting the submit reply button.

How about sending me the one you just got for a tryout?

Maybe I have some that you would like to try?

Then I could spend some time with it, and give the OP my firsthand knowledge concerning use....and you would be helping Mr. Britton, too, and we could become buddies, and sing kumbaya together!!!:thumbup:

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson