We were all new here once

Everyone has been nothing but amazing! I definitely felt a warm welcome. Great people offering their knowledge and experience to help and educate the newcomers. I've definitely already got more than $30 worth of knowledge and assistance that the gold membership costs. Thanks everyone!!!
 
killgar said:
I don't mean to be preachy, but those of us who have been here awhile know that sometimes new members don't always receive much in the way of patience and understanding. Sometimes it's easy to jump on those who are new to knives, know less than we do, or simply have different tastes in knives. Sometimes criticism comes a little too easy on internet forums.

Remember that we were all new to knives once, we didn't know anything. And if we were lucky someone with a generous amount of patience and understanding was willing to take the time to teach us, even if it meant pushing their patience and understanding to the limit.

How many of us can say that every knife purchase we made was a smart one. How many of us at some point have bought a knife simply because we thought it was "cool", or "tactical", etc. How many of us have bought knives from questionable companies with silly marketing. I doubt that any here are perfect.

In my humble opinion, this forum should be about more than personal entertainment, it should also be a place to provide guidance to those who are new to this "hobby", even if that means exerting a bit more patience and understanding. After all, how would we want to be treated if we were new here? In the end, we can teach new members a lot more with patience and understanding than with insults and criticism.

Of course, if you've been here a while then you better have thick skin, because you're fair game ;).

Just my thoughts.

UPDATE: It's been over 8 years since I started this thread, and I thought it was time for an update.

When I started this thread back in 2012, new members were sometimes treated a bit rough. But things have changed since then. These days most active members are eager to help new members. So I don't want you to get the impression that you're entering a lions den where the members are just waiting to bite your head off. I think you'll find the vast majority of members to be friendly and helpful. So welcome, and enjoy :).
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killgar said:
I don't mean to be preachy, but those of us who have been here awhile know that sometimes new members don't always receive much in the way of patience and understanding. Sometimes it's easy to jump on those who are new to knives, know less than we do, or simply have different tastes in knives. Sometimes criticism comes a little too easy on internet forums.

Remember that we were all new to knives once, we didn't know anything. And if we were lucky someone with a generous amount of patience and understanding was willing to take the time to teach us, even if it meant pushing their patience and understanding to the limit.

How many of us can say that every knife purchase we made was a smart one. How many of us at some point have bought a knife simply because we thought it was "cool", or "tactical", etc. How many of us have bought knives from questionable companies with silly marketing. I doubt that any here are perfect.

In my humble opinion, this forum should be about more than personal entertainment, it should also be a place to provide guidance to those who are new to this "hobby", even if that means exerting a bit more patience and understanding. After all, how would we want to be treated if we were new here? In the end, we can teach new members a lot more with patience and understanding than with insults and criticism.

Of course, if you've been here a while then you better have thick skin, because you're fair game ;).

Just my thoughts.

UPDATE: It's been over 8 years since I started this thread, and I thought it was time for an update.

When I started this thread back in 2012, new members were sometimes treated a bit rough. But things have changed since then. These days most active members are eager to help new members. So I don't want you to get the impression that you're entering a lions den where the members are just waiting to bite your head off. I think you'll find the vast majority of members to be friendly and helpful. So welcome, and enjoy :).
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Heck I think I was a new member here in 2009ish or somewhere about….

There was a lot of strong opinions that were shared, but we all took it in stride and enjoyed the shared passion for sharp knives together!
 
Sup, had an old account from 2010, only posted up once so I figured I would start fresh with a slightly less cringey name.

May post up in knife exchange (when I decide to upgrade my account), but probably mostly general/lurking for now.

Large interest in blades as weapons, not that mine ever get used for that. Considering knife making in the future.

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Excellent thread. It should be an industry standard. I'm new to this forum but no where near new to knives. I've been accumulating knives for the past 60+ years. I've never sold a knife and doubt I ever will.

I have used every single one, a lot, while hunting, cooking, on the job (military/defense 39 years), camping, fishing, and working around the house/property.

But, I have more to learn and more knives to buy so I'm very glad to be here!
 
Relatively new here. Been active on the Spyderco forum for a few years but still consider myself a nooby. Figured I’d check in here more often and see what I can learn from an additional source of info. Looking forward to getting to know you all here.
 
Hi guys im just after creating a profile im completely new to forums, i thought it best to post here asking where i should post about a tanto knife im cutting grinding and beltsanding tonight and had a couple a questions i was hoping ya all could help me with, thanks in advanced Blessed.
 
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