Doc, I respect your opinion on the matter, and you are entitled to it, just as the others are entitled to their opinion on how they should use, as well as what they should do to, their knives.

"Let each man live his life to the fullest enjoyment he can enjoy, without criticism, or bias."

It's a motto I've come to live by, as it allows me to live my life the way I wish to, and still have friends from all walks of life. Life is too short to stress over such little things, so I let them slide. I apply this philosophy to pretty much everything; it makes life so much less stressful, and I'm all about less stress. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I also sometimes see things people do to their knives that I personally wouldn't do, but those people like those modifications, so let them enjoy it.

I guess it comes down to a classic quote from Bambi:

"If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

None of this is meant to come down on you by any means Doc; just some friendly ribbing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


BTW, Majorsdad, thanks for the compliment. I really enjoyed putting those edges on my knives. I've tested them frequently on different materials, and have yet to have any of them chip, roll, or become damaged in any way.

I practiced on several cheaper knives before I began to really try on my Bussekins, though; I strongly suggest the same. Even an old lawnmower blade lets you get the practice of how a piece of steel should be handled around a belt sander.