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[PT7]

Good Day, Henry Folk.

I have gained a new interest in knifes since first reading this Forum's posts. I know it doesn't have a lot of posts; but after all, we are first and foremost a Henry rifle group!

OK. Does anyone here participate in any knife forum? Is there an informative one you might recommend I check out? It would also be cool, if it were filled with friendly and helpful folk like our Henry group here.

TIA!

[JCN]

I like www.bladeforums.com for good knife discussion.

I don't post there very frequently but it seems to be a solid group of informative users.

When you are ready to buy, I really like www.bladehq.com for their selection, pricing and service.

[daytime dave]

I've been on Bladeforums for a while now. I like it. It's not as friendly as here, but it is fairly tightly modded and you will enjoy the experience. You will learn a lot about knives from there too.

[JCN]

I would argue this is the friendliest forum I've been a part of. That is a discussion for a different thread though!

[PT7]

Appreciate both of your pointers, DD and JCN...thanks. It's always easiest when more than one person recommends the same thing!

JCN -- I found http://www.bladehq.com web site earlier this week. Actually ran into a Buck knife that I really liked, and went ahead and ordered my first-ever Buck! It is riding the Pony Express, errr USPS ride, as I pen this note! When I get it I'll post a photo or two, and a brief chat about my Buck choice.

DD -- I've briefly checked out Bladeforums today, and there sure is a lot there to read & learn! I actually found a thread with a "reminder discussion" to all the members about being a "newbie" to knives and to the Forum. Basic pointers how to welcome them and treat them kindly. Cool title to the post: "We were all new here once." (Maybe blade chat etiquette?!?) Anyway, I'm not quite through it all, but it has been a good read so far, and highlights the "friendly" aspect of using web forums. Quite a number of common-sense "points" were made!

Have a great evening!

[daytime dave]

Good luck PT7. It's a great group. I can't wait to see your new Buck.

[PT7]

Tracking says the Buck is to arrive tomorrow. I also can't wait to see it!

I read a little more on BladeForums last evening, and found an pretty honest assessment on buying knives from one person. Since I'm a newbie to knives, it caught my attention. This lady said she's been "into knives" for just over a year, and stated "I have bought a few knives I regret and have learned from." I had not thought about making a purchase one might "regret," but understand that it could end up that way. It was somewhat of an eye opener, and a useful caution. Good reads so far on this Forum. Again, thanks to you and JCN for suggesting it.

[JCN]

There are a few that I've been disappointed with over the years. It's tough buying online before handling one in person. My favorite knife was purchased at a local gunshop after carefully selecting it from a display case. Often much cheaper online though.

[daytime dave]

PT7,

I will PM you my screen name on Blade Forums. Over there look for a man named David Martin. Our own Cate is a member there. 300 bucks is a great moderator. You will learn plenty, especially from the three I have just named off.

[PT7]

Got your PM...thanks for that, and also for noting the three helpful folk on Blade Forums. Didn't know Cate was there...

I was gone for most of today, but when I got home my new Buck was here a day early...cool. I'm going to write a new thread here, post some pictures, and intro the knife. This will be fun!

PT7,

I will PM you my screen name on Blade Forums. Over there look for a man named David Martin. Our own Cate is a member there. 300 bucks is a great moderator. You will learn plenty, especially from the three I have just named off.