The unofficial, non binding, carries no weight, 2021 forum knife possibility discussion thread

[JohnDF]

There are some days where a JohnDF post is one of the few that are worth reading.

Thank you, my friend.

Why so hostile?

No hostility intended, just making him aware that I'm aware.

 

[mcc850]

.....all together now! KUMBAYA, MY LORD, KUMBAYA!
(I picture @meako leading the vocals and @EngrSorenson on the bongos here)

 

[Modoc ED]

Allot of how the cant of the blade effects (or is it affects) the use of the knife is the amount of upsweep the frame/handle has as shown in this picture. The greater the upsweep of the handle, the more the knife must be adjusted for cutting. I hope this makes sense to everyone - it does to me.

 

[Modoc ED]

A lot of people here are complaining about flippers when I think they ought to be complaining about buyers. If someone buys a knife for the manufactures retail price and then turns around and sells it for a 200% price, what's the problem? If you don't like the flippers tactic, don't buy the knife. That would most likely pretty much kill the flippers.

 

[Modoc ED]

Charlie, Barry, Gary, Frank, and Kevin are doing their level best to bring us a decent, useful, Blade Forum Knife. I for one am going to buy whatever they can get for us.

 

[mbkr]

A lot of people here are complaining about flippers when I think they ought to be complaining about buyers. If someone buys a knife for the manufactures retail price and then turns around and sells it for a 200% price, what's the problem? If you don't like the flippers tactic, don't buy the knife. That would most likely pretty much kill the flippers.

I've said this same thing more than once. For whatever reason, the buyers that pay exorbitant prices don't listen to me.

 

[Jiki]

A lot of people here are complaining about flippers when I think they ought to be complaining about buyers. If someone buys a knife for the manufactures retail price and then turns around and sells it for a 200% price, what's the problem? If you don't like the flippers tactic, don't buy the knife. That would most likely pretty much kill the flippers.

Ah yes, blame the victim.

 

[SteveC]

 

[JohnDF]

The greater the upsweep of the handle, the more the knife must be adjusted for cutting. I hope this makes sense to everyone - it does to me.

I understand completely, and also think the length of the handle has an effect/affect too.

 

[abbydaddy]

 

[btb01]

Does GEC have a Dead Horse Acrylic?

 

[Quiet]

Does GEC have a Dead Horse Acrylic?

They do, but they sold out instantly. Oops!

 

[Headwinds]

Allot of how the cant of the blade effects (or is it affects) ...

It affects it, therefore it has an effect. (At least I think that's what my seventh grade English teacher said.)

 

[akaMatt]

You know things have gotten bad when it gets to the point of beating a dead beating a dead horse emoji!

 

[sheep herder]

It affects it, therefore it has an effect. (At least I think that's what my seventh grade English teacher said.)

I don't remember 7th grade English. Therefore it had no aeffect on me.

 

[Will Power]

Does GEC have a Dead Horse Acrylic?

It outgassed

 

[waynorth]

Sorry to change the subject folks - you are affecting so much fun!!

It's time we had a poll!! Before we do, let's let some bickering begin!!
This will eventually determine the handle on our knives!!
The least expensive is flat with beveled edges, and undyed, whether wood or bone. Sawcutting, rounding, dying, jigging etc. each add something to the cost. I say these things under my guiding principle of keeping costs low, but you of course should have what you want, as much as possible. Please let's rule out Stag or Horn (too expensive) and synthetics (for me guys!!)
Everything else is on the table as mentioned above. So before we set this poll up, can we have a couple of days of opinions??
Let's keep it civil, and Porch-like, and think twice before you put something crazy down that might be funny, but waste this opportunity!!
I know, I know - no fun!!
Whudda ya fancy??

 

[Modoc ED]

Well now. This upcoming poll may just open a

 

[LastRodeo]

I'm not fan of horn, so any of those other options are fine with me.

 

[Will Power]

Well now. This upcoming poll may just open a

Prefer that to Spam anyway