I stated my opinion on a knife. You didn't state your opinion on the knife, you stated your opinion on me, then you accused me of things I neither said nor did. For all your talk about drama, you seem to be far more interested in it than me.
I'm not butthurt or crying about being a victim, I just think you are acting like a tool.
For real now, I am done with this conversation with you.
It's the same as talking to a 13 year old child.
You're a hoot! :)
Thanks for the fun but we probably should knock it off for Kristi's sake ( and by that I mean my sake :) )
Joe
"A Mastiff is to a dog what a Lion is to a housecat. He stands alone and all others sink before him. His courage does not exceed temper and generosity, and in attachment he equals the kindest of his race" Cynographia Britannic 1800
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Well, here's a thought that I don't think has to be treated as opinion: the membership of enthusiast/hobby fora like this are not at all representative of the general market for any knife company's products. :)
The Mastiff wrote:I have no problems with you saying this but do you really believe you represent the market in general? That would be strange thinking in my opinion. I don't make any such claims after being a knife knut for 40 years, reading all the forums and magazines, and selling knives for 15 years. It's a pretty arrogant position to take. :) Maybe it's just not for you. I kind of doubt Spyderco would have made them without seeing a viable market for them.
Joe
I'd imagine he does, ask Sal how many of these are being produced. If it's a small number, then most certainly, Spyderco believes that he does represent their market majority. The majority of Spyderco customers will not pay double the price for a knife just to have a machined pattern on the handles. That doesn't mean there isn't a market, just a small one. The standard Delica or Endura is for the majority of Spyderco's market. If Sal gave the numbers produced for each model, instead of us guessing what Spyderco's general market is, you'd see it with the numbers for each model sold.
endgame wrote:popsickle if you don't like me don't post nasty replies to me.what i said is my opinion you don't have to get all crazy about it.in my experiences i have had allot of problems with knives made in the usa.not one problem from the overseas producers.that's just my experience.i like the knife also.so hate me if you want but don't go calling me out for it.i post what i like and what i think i don't go after you if i don't like what you think.i never called one if you a troll or picked you're posts apart wich i could but i don't need to anyone can type insults.take that crap to jerseydevil.
Donut wrote:That's pretty much what I'm saying, a newbie to custom knife making is likely not going to make you a knife whose quality is on par with the Taiwan plant.
I did some digging. Jesse Jarosz and Jeremy Robertson both come to mind under 500, and both of their books are closed (Jarosz has a 2-3 year wait). and while I will say knives like the southard and the GB are nice..... theres not much better in this industry than a custom made blade :)
im completely agreeing with you on the fit and finish from Taiwan... so no argument there :)
