Video: BK20

Good vid. Unlike Ethan, I'm not a fan of the Marine Raider Bowie. I might be in the minority on that issue, but I do very much like Ethan's interpretation of such a legendary pattern.

I like the 20, but I may never get one.
 
Nice video Rick.

Would like to see a follow up with more actual use, and more detailed answers from Ethan.
 
Nice video Rick.

Would like to see a follow up with more actual use, and more detailed answers from Ethan.

More videos with use are coming, but you'll have to be more specific on what questions you'd like to be answered. Give me some examples, and I'll see what we can do. Thanks for watching.
 
More videos with use are coming, but you'll have to be more specific on what questions you'd like to be answered. Give me some examples, and I'll see what we can do. Thanks for watching.

Good to hear more coming Rick.

Regarding more detail, let me start with this. Ethan has adapted well to the new media. He has obviously developed a method or style, of interacting with the YouTube "trade show" interview. Since I know Ethan monitors most post here, I'll say it directly... Ethan you have done a brilliant job of delivering the information you want to communicate, regardless of the interviewer. You do a great job of doing what you can to make the interviewer look good. It serves you well, it serves them well.

The challenge for the interviewer then becomes producing something that is different than previous videos. Otherwise, for the viewer, it's the same story with a different face next to him. Does that make sense? The interviewer needs to ask questions that lead Ethan into stories, or philosophy, that the audience hasn't heard. I learned and use a technique for presentations that I think might apply here. " Tell them what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them." In this case, you might consider opening the video with just you teasing what's to come. Then the interaction between you and the guest (in this case Ethan). Then close the way you opened and recap the most interesting, important, information from the interview, along with your analysis, one on one with your video audience.

I can't imagine Ethan ever leaving somebody hanging with simple yes or no answers. I've seen a lot of video with Ethan. He's a dream with unlimited anecdotes. You two have an obvious rapport. I'd like to hear more about the over 20 year development of the BK20. How did timing play into it's production and it's likely success? What experiences led to the developments and design refinements? Does the introduction of the BK20 change the marketplace? If so how? And of course, what can he share about the future of the BK20 and what if anything might be developed as a result of it.

I hope my observations are useful to you Rick. Keep up the good work.
 
Good to hear more coming Rick.

Regarding more detail, let me start with this. Ethan has adapted well to the new media. He has obviously developed a method or style, of interacting with the YouTube "trade show" interview. Since I know Ethan monitors most post here, I'll say it directly... Ethan you have done a brilliant job of delivering the information you want to communicate, regardless of the interviewer. You do a great job of doing what you can to make the interviewer look good. It serves you well, it serves them well.

The challenge for the interviewer then becomes producing something that is different than previous videos. Otherwise, for the viewer, it's the same story with a different face next to him. Does that make sense? The interviewer needs to ask questions that lead Ethan into stories, or philosophy, that the audience hasn't heard. I learned and use a technique for presentations that I think might apply here. " Tell them what you're going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them." In this case, you might consider opening the video with just you teasing what's to come. Then the interaction between you and the guest (in this case Ethan). Then close the way you opened and recap the most interesting, important, information from the interview, along with your analysis, one on one with your video audience.

I can't imagine Ethan ever leaving somebody hanging with simple yes or no answers. I've seen a lot of video with Ethan. He's a dream with unlimited anecdotes. You two have an obvious rapport. I'd like to hear more about the over 20 year development of the BK20. How did timing play into it's production and it's likely success? What experiences led to the developments and design refinements? Does the introduction of the BK20 change the marketplace? If so how? And of course, what can he share about the future of the BK20 and what if anything might be developed as a result of it.

I hope my observations are useful to you Rick. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for your suggestions. I've done some public speaking, and yes that model is great for that application, but it's not quite suited for interviews just because you really don't know where they will go while doing them. Keep in mind that only about 1% of viewers will watch more than 3 minutes of the video, so keeping them as short as possible is a must. Also, some of the questions you were asking about were answered, more or less, in the video, but some of them can't be answered. Ethan cannot speculate on future production of the knife, therefor we couldn't really discuss much of its impact on the Becker line, or the industry. All we really wanted to do was educate on the origin, and design of the blade. Then discuss how it performs. I know it sucks, but only time will answer some of our questions.
 
I've done some public speaking, and yes that model is great for that application, but it's not quite suited for interviews just because you really don't know where they will go while doing them.

I understand. You do the open and close of the video after you do the interview and splice them in. Looking forward to the sequel.
 
Just finished watching the video. Good job, Rick. I especially like that you included some action chopping footage. It adds some spice to watching 2 guys sitting and talking.

Doc
 
Just finished watching the video. Good job, Rick. I especially like that you included some action chopping footage. It adds some spice to watching 2 guys sitting and talking.

Doc

Thanks, DOC. Can't have a vid about a knife without any action, right? Always proud to get a compliment out of ya.
 
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