That which shall not be named

[labor of love]

im a member at the cktg forum. however, i never go there and stir up drama(hint hint).

 

[bahamaroot]

Just here.

 

[labor of love]

Just here.

not at all.

 

[mr drinky]

Sometimes it burns when I pee.

That's it. I've been gone for a while and I miss an ol' fashioned post-KF catharsis. Man, I need (or don't need) to poke my head in more.

Here's my input:

Spaceconvoy, I do remember that thread about the takenoko and arahiyama and I think I just looked it up within the last few months when I forgot what grit the stone was. Yes, I forgot. I bought the takenoko...or was it the arashiyama...anyhow I like the stone FWIW. That post is great institutional knowledge for those that have those stones, and I am one of them.

I also remember Mark when he was getting into things on KF and remember that he used to have excellent customer service when he was small -- now he is bigger. Other businesses are also going in that direction. There may even be a day when Jon Broida doesn't wrap his knives likes gifts, have his wife Sara write personal letters to you, and respond to your drunken PMs in the late hours. I think I will cut him some slack when his service 'slides' -- he is simply one of the best.

Business practices aside, Mark's business has grown and changed, but he also sells knives from many respected knife makers on this site. I always try to keep that in mind when saying anything good or bad about this company. In the end, I usually choose silence and reflect on this one point: Mark's last business was selling futon couches.

k.

 

[chinacats]

Business practices aside, Mark's business has grown and changed, but he also sells knives from many respected knife makers on this site. I always try to keep that in mind when saying anything good or bad about this company. In the end, I usually choose silence and reflect on this one point: Mark's last business was selling futon couches.

k.

:lol2:
Drinky, I miss your insight! Wine forum? This place is full of wino's, you should hang out more.

 

[AdamK]

I'm closing this thread. I've let it go on, everyone has had their say, and I've heard it all.

At this time there will be no change in our policy. There's a deep seeded history here that goes beyond the typical forum feud, and as I said when I spoke to many of you on the phone, this policy is not changing.