I know many here may not recognize the name or his influence but Cliff was an influential if not polarizing figure in the general knife community for many years. There seemed to always only be two kinds of knife people with Cliff: Love or Hate. But I always respected him even when I didn't agree with him. As a pocket/sporting knife enthusiast, I found his videos many years ago. Then I found his posts on line in a very large forum where opinions are, well... Let's just say Cliff started his own forum. But Cliff was that first dude who made me start really thinking about knives and steels and geometries. He fueled that fire in me to learn more and make educated decisions for myself. Again, I didn't always agree with, or Hell, even understand him, but I respected him.
As @Deadboxhero so rightly points out in this video, Cliff was a pioneer. It's rough out there busting open passes for others to follow. Shawn is also a pioneer whom I have massive respect for and his words of reverence and wisdom are spot on.
I've always been fascinated by the prevalent disconnection between the sporting and culinary knife worlds. Gentleman like Cliff, Shawn, @Larrin and many others are bridging that gap.
RIP Cliff and thank you.
As @Deadboxhero so rightly points out in this video, Cliff was a pioneer. It's rough out there busting open passes for others to follow. Shawn is also a pioneer whom I have massive respect for and his words of reverence and wisdom are spot on.
I've always been fascinated by the prevalent disconnection between the sporting and culinary knife worlds. Gentleman like Cliff, Shawn, @Larrin and many others are bridging that gap.
RIP Cliff and thank you.
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