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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1150009-Who-s-excited-for-47-Viper-!


When is the last time a thread got 221 posts in 18 days? Interesting. Very interesting.



"Made In Sheffield 1830-1930, A Golden Age" took 13 months

"Old Knives" took 46 days

"Bose Knives" took 40 days

I would consider these arguably the three most significant threads in the "Traditional Folders and Fixed Blade" Forum on Blade Forums. Not necessarily ranked in that order , it is just the way I looked them up.

Does this say anything about this forum. Socioeconomically , demographically, or otherwise?

I do find it interesting, and not to incite, but would like to hear your thoughts as these threads are so far more important than the basically inconsequential "Who's excited for the #47 Viper" thread that it bears discussion. Say what you will about the age of the forum, etc. I could come up with at least a 100 more important and interesting threads than this one with lesser statistics. And no, this is not opinion; maybe on the interesting point but certainly not on the importance part.

There is a definite reason.

And you say?
 
While the threads you mentioned are important subjects for discussion on the traditionals forum, and it's hard to tell through text alone what exactly you're implying, I have a personal theory that applies to myself and maybe others as well. First, a lot of people were excited about a production swayback that is made by GEC. Another point for me personally, and I'm guessing for our friends here as well, is that we're all passionate about knives and often we have no one in the "real" world to talk about them with. So when something new and exciting comes out we all want to share with each other, because we're the only ones that really care. This is why these forums exist and I for one am glad for it.
 
coop7 said:
While the threads you mentioned are important subjects for discussion on the traditionals forum, and it's hard to tell through text alone what exactly you're implying, I have a personal theory that applies to myself and maybe others as well. First, a lot of people were excited about a production swayback that is made by GEC. Another point for me personally, and I'm guessing for our friends here as well, is that we're all passionate about knives and often we have no one in the "real" world to talk about them with. So when something new and exciting comes out we all want to share with each other, because we're the only ones that really care. This is why these forums exist and I for one am glad for it.
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Thank you. As I said,not trying to incite, only trying to understand.
 
Who's excited for #47 Viper?! = 229 posts 10,716 views start date 2-1-2014

Sticky: "Old Knives" = 5,345 posts 628,114 views start date 1-21-2008

"Made In Sheffield 1830-1930, A Golden Age" = 1,011 posts 101,219 views start date 12-15-2009

"Bose Knives" = 9,046 posts 639,930 views start date 4-16-2007

John Lloyd Knives = 491 posts 53,661 views start date 7-17-2011

"Lanny's Clip" Picture Thread = 135 posts 17,890 views 3-24-2011 start date

Let's see your good old basic fixed blades, Bowie's, Stickers, ect.. =1,336 posts 195,86 views 7-20-2006 start date

What Makes a Good, Traditional Barlow? = 3,687 posts 273,193 views 11-12-2012 start date

What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today? 37,525 posts 2,811,498 views 4-8-2008 start date

I don't have an answer for your question, but here are some more numbers I looked at out of curiosity. Important, relevant,interesting, seem to me to be personal takes on a forums subject matter. Perhaps the demographics of this forum have drifted a bit since you became an active member here, it is impossible to go back in time by searching a forum to get a feel for what was going on in any particular time frame. As time passes the threads become dis-jointed and scattered. The threads that are truly important to people do seem to stand the test of time though.
It is rather fascinating that we are blessed with a sort of renaissance of traditional cutlery in our present day and age, and I think the excitement may be a bit contagious...
 
ptradeco said:
[ Say what you will about the age of the forum, etc. I could come up with at least a 100 more important and interesting threads than this one with lesser statistics. And no, this is not opinion; maybe on the interesting point but certainly not on the importance part.

There is a definite reason.

And you say?
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"More important" based on what, exactly? The definition of "important" seems pretty subjective.

I don't think it's necessary to dig all that deep to find an answer - this is a pattern that a lot of people have wanted to see, and it's being executed beautifully, by a company that is arguably offering some of the best traditional slipjoints being produced at present.

We can site here and re-hash old examples of pocket knives by companies that went belly up 100 years ago all we want (and personally, I love that history) but at the end of the day, how cool is that we have a company doing it now? Numbers don't lie - they are a gauge of what enthusiasts of our little corner of the knife world want to see...
 
Brad,

"so far more important" to whom? Inconsequential to whom?

I love knives old and new. I had not given your observation any previous thought... it just would not have occurred to me to look at it like that.

I think the Viper has generated a lot of interest because a lot of people simply like the knife. I think GEC has beautifully executed the Sway Back with Wharncliffe. It's a beautiful knife whether Tidioute or Northfield, whether handled in micarta, jigged bone, smooth bone, wood or ivory. It's just something about this one that rings the bell a little louder. JMHO.
 
I think it is a great observation. It has certainly been a hot topic.

As to its overall importance, who knows. But it is fun thing to see some topic take off like it did. :)


Derrick

ptradeco said:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1150009-Who-s-excited-for-47-Viper-!


When is the last time a thread got 221 posts in 18 days? Interesting. Very interesting.



"Made In Sheffield 1830-1930, A Golden Age" took 13 months

"Old Knives" took 46 days

"Bose Knives" took 40 days

I would consider these arguably the three most significant threads in the "Traditional Folders and Fixed Blade" Forum on Blade Forums. Not necessarily ranked in that order , it is just the way I looked them up.

Does this say anything about this forum. Socioeconomically , demographically, or otherwise?

I do find it interesting, and not to incite, but would like to hear your thoughts as these threads are so far more important than the basically inconsequential "Who's excited for the #47 Viper" thread that it bears discussion. Say what you will about the age of the forum, etc. I could come up with at least a 100 more important and interesting threads than this one with lesser statistics. And no, this is not opinion; maybe on the interesting point but certainly not on the importance part.

There is a definite reason.

And you say?
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coop7 said:
While the threads you mentioned are important subjects for discussion on the traditionals forum, and it's hard to tell through text alone what exactly you're implying, I have a personal theory that applies to myself and maybe others as well. First, a lot of people were excited about a production swayback that is made by GEC. Another point for me personally, and I'm guessing for our friends here as well, is that we're all passionate about knives and often we have no one in the "real" world to talk about them with. So when something new and exciting comes out we all want to share with each other, because we're the only ones that really care. This is why these forums exist and I for one am glad for it.
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And I for two am glad of it !
 
At the end of a long day it's nice to be able to come home, pop yer feet up and immerse oneself in the inconsequential world of pocket knives;)
 
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If GEC had a sub-forum in The Manufacturer's Forums, it would be in the best interest of many.



Kris
 
Thanks for all the input folks. If I was writing this thread again I would change a word or two. My use of "importance" was a bit harsh and I apologize to any I have offended.
 
Brad,
this is a very interesting topic, and debated in a great way, considering the huge variety of opinions on the matter. I will try to add mine.
I totally get your point, and I see where you're standing. I'm relatively new to this forum, but I've seen enough to understand what you're saying; the subject is not that simple though.
In my (very personal) opinion, there are some threads, like the ones you mentioned (and I would add the catalog thread - too bad most pictures aren't visible anymore -, the lobster thread, and a few others) that, aside from opinions and discussion, offer huge knowledge to anyone who's interested. This forum is about traditional knives, so sooner or later, each and every one of us digs a bit deeper into the history of cutlery, and these threads serve this purpose, no matter the post count. Speaking personally (and also for the fact that I come from another "knife world"), I often find it hard to really contribute to those threads; I browse them quite often, learn from them, but I rarely post, and I'm sure I'm not the only one in this. Also, not many people have the chance to contribute and post pictures in the Bose thread, and sometimes it feels weird to just say "Wonderful!" after each knife is displayed. As numbers show, the viewers/posts ratio is huge, cause many people read and drool and learn, but few feel like contributing.
On the other hand, threads like the GEC Viper one are somehow "easier". Some new members still have to discover the custom makers here, or the history of Sheffield cutlery, but they surely know about GEC and buy their knives, so the thread gets popular. Also, it's a different sort of thread, cause posting just "I'll get one in fucsia micarta" makes people feel part of the game, and that's always a good thing, especially for those who've just entered the world of slipjoints. So people go for it, throw in their post (and push the viewers/post ratio way lower), the thread gets big in a week or two, and fucsia micarta sells off. :D
I've been posting here for a couple years now and I see how things might be slightly changing...but is it really a bad thing? Maybe some "historical threads" are a bit diluted, yet they're diluted in a pond of threads and posts of enthusiastic people who buy and carry traditional pocket knives, so it's all good. ;)
I sometimes find inappropriate to see clone threads active at the same time. Yet, I do admire the way this forum keeps the "family feeling" no matter how many members come and go...and this is another good opportunity to thank our mods :)

Fausto
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quattromori said:
Brad,
this is a very interesting topic, and debated in a great way....and this is another good opportunity to thank our mods :)

Fausto
:cool:
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Fausto, thank you for your inciteful post. I am 90+% on board with you. Now, if only I could write so well!

EDIT: Insightful
 
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Keep trying, Brad! Practice makes perfect!!:D

(Great, inciteful (sp?) thread!:thumbup:)
 
waynorth said:
Keep trying, Brad! Practice makes perfect!!:D

(Great, inciteful (sp?) thread!:thumbup:)
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Perhaps you meant insightful? Incite has a very different meaning that I don't think you are Brad intend in this case.
 
Glad you guys picked up on the spelling. Old Oxford dictionary; and this is not a quote, " to incite or arouse". I meant "to give thought to, etc., with thought and wisdom". Would someone please get my foot away from the poop bucket!
 
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It tells me that even after after many years GEC still manages to put out new to them patterns that are affordable to most and more importantly excite people.

If GEC wanted a manufacturer forum, they could easily have it. I admire the way they are able to so easily disseminate information across the internet with minimal participation on their part.
 
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