Lots of people here who make this forum a great place to visit. I specifically want to acknowledge the makers who freely share their "tricks of the trade" so to speak. I've learned so much and acquired such a huge library of info from shop talk, that once I finally put my Grizzly to work, I will have a much better chance of success due to all the wonderful information they have shared. Through my experiences here, I've really developed a tremendous respect for knifemakers, who struggled to "make it" and/or continue to struggle to make ends meet. Sometimes, I really don't know how you do it, guys. It takes real dedication and a love for the craft, no doubt.
Also want to thank the moderators for keeping this site free and open but moderated--as it should be. You guys have done an outstanding job. And of course, kudos to Mike and Spark who make it all possible.
And rather than single out any one forumite, I just want to thank all those "regulars" who continually contribute and keep this place interesting, both with their humor, knowledge, and the patience to put up with some of my posts.
Never a dull moment here.
And always a learning experience.
And also I want to acknowledge the newbies who often take a pounding but stick around, putting up with our obsession, and making some of us amateurs look like we know something (or NOT
).
And BTW, Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope you all get great knives for Christmas!
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Hoodoo
I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
[This message has been edited by Hoodoo (edited 12-22-2000).]
