Knives from Pakistan provided to me by Waqas Yousaf Farooq - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T22:35:14Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-pakistan-provided-to-me-by-waqas-yousaf-farooq?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWaqas, Thank you for your com…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-11:3181080:Comment:11779922014-08-11T15:59:45.899ZJohn McCainhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnMcCain
<p>Waqas, Thank you for your comments- The abbreviation IMHO means ( In my humble opinion),meaning these comments are just my personal views.</p>
<p>Waqas, Thank you for your comments- The abbreviation IMHO means ( In my humble opinion),meaning these comments are just my personal views.</p> Sir ! please inform me that…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-11:3181080:Comment:11780902014-08-11T15:43:07.766ZWaqas Yousaf Farooqhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WaqasYousafFarooq
<p>Sir ! please inform me that what is (IMHO) mean? is it any abbreviation? Secondly my answer to your confusion is that I have tried to make attention both the user and the looker, the presented stuff was just to give a general idea about our capability. the points raised under this discussion are all achievable even we have been doing wood stabilization, different steels blades and also blending of different demanded alloys to make Damascus. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>John McCain…</cite></p>
<p>Sir ! please inform me that what is (IMHO) mean? is it any abbreviation? Secondly my answer to your confusion is that I have tried to make attention both the user and the looker, the presented stuff was just to give a general idea about our capability. the points raised under this discussion are all achievable even we have been doing wood stabilization, different steels blades and also blending of different demanded alloys to make Damascus. <br/> <br/> <cite>John McCain said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-pakistan-provided-to-me-by-waqas-yousaf-farooq#3181080Comment1177241"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Waqas, I admire your ethics and your craftmanship, but I must confess, I am a little confused on what you were trying to achieve on these examples-IMHO, it seems as if you could not decide if you were making a looker or a user--</p>
<p>1) the slipjoint-The lacewood and the filework ( although not elaborate) suggest a looker. However, the brass bolster detracts from the beauty of the lacewood due to the similarity of the color palette and the steel pivot pin in the bolster is visually unappealing, though structurally superior. By the same reasoning, the blade sharpness,strength and steel pivot pin suggest user, but the untreated wood is not practical in most user environments-</p>
<p>2) I have the same confusion about the "Persian" - Quality is excellent with beautiful Damascus-Once again, the similarity in the color palette between the bolster and does not highlight the beauty of either. Once again, the filework would suggest a looker, but the black micarta suggests user and does nothing to enhance the beauty of the blade-Black micarta is a eminently practical handle material for a tactical or user knife, but, not the most beautiful of material,by any means.</p>
<p>In short, I find your ethics,craftmanship, and pricing very appealing, but I am troubled by some of the aesthetics-</p>
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</blockquote> Mr.John , thanks for your val…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-11:3181080:Comment:11781502014-08-11T15:34:11.121ZWaqas Yousaf Farooqhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WaqasYousafFarooq
<p>Mr.John , thanks for your valuable comments, as for as stamping is concerned, I would like to do that but under the phenomena of "right time for right job".as currently I am justifying my self and my work to create a positive image in minds of people who normally don't have good perception about my region or work ethics, and as per my observation these perceptions have been built on some genuine reasons and some are just with out any logical reasons. So as soon as I get success to achieve…</p>
<p>Mr.John , thanks for your valuable comments, as for as stamping is concerned, I would like to do that but under the phenomena of "right time for right job".as currently I am justifying my self and my work to create a positive image in minds of people who normally don't have good perception about my region or work ethics, and as per my observation these perceptions have been built on some genuine reasons and some are just with out any logical reasons. So as soon as I get success to achieve this perception in minds of my target market there will be a representation mark (logo) on my products. Because logo is not just a mark but a huge responsibility.<br/> <br/> <cite>John McCain said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-pakistan-provided-to-me-by-waqas-yousaf-farooq#3181080Comment1177183"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Waqas, One other troubling aspect that was pointed out to me- Neither of these knives have any makers mark or tang stamp-Potential customers might be worried that the knife they ordered was, indeed, being made by the same maker as the examples they had previously viewed.I would consider this a major concern for any potential buyer IMHO.</p>
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your suggestio…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-11:3181080:Comment:11780892014-08-11T15:13:36.783ZWaqas Yousaf Farooqhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WaqasYousafFarooq
<p>Mr.Alexander !</p>
<p>your suggestions are really valid, as I have informed in this forum that the composition of steels are subject to customer's demand which can be done under available sources, if the required materials are available then that can be done accordingly if any steel is not available the available alternative is offered to customer if he agrees on that. like 15N20 is not available in Pakistan as per my knowledge in the form to be used to blend in making Damascus. we are…</p>
<p>Mr.Alexander !</p>
<p>your suggestions are really valid, as I have informed in this forum that the composition of steels are subject to customer's demand which can be done under available sources, if the required materials are available then that can be done accordingly if any steel is not available the available alternative is offered to customer if he agrees on that. like 15N20 is not available in Pakistan as per my knowledge in the form to be used to blend in making Damascus. we are successfully doing work on blending the 1090 or 1095 and replacing 4340 with more hard alloys.<br/> <br/> <cite>Alexander Noot said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/knives-from-pakistan-provided-to-me-by-waqas-yousaf-farooq#3181080Comment1177423"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've already pointed out the no makers mark about his knives. It's fine to no mark them under your own name when you're using an OEM kind of deal.</p>
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<p>But when selling under your own name the MUST have your name on em.</p>
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<p>As for the bladesteel issue. Waqas, if you can get your hand on 15N20 steel to replace the 4340 steel then you'll have a fine blade on yout hands. Replacing the 1070 with 1080 or 1084 would be even better. But 1070 is a pretty decent steel so I wouldn't worry too much about that.</p>
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</blockquote> I've already pointed out the…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-10:3181080:Comment:11774232014-08-10T14:28:16.495ZAlexander Noothttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AlexanderNoot
<p>I've already pointed out the no makers mark about his knives. It's fine to no mark them under your own name when you're using an OEM kind of deal.</p>
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<p>But when selling under your own name the MUST have your name on em.</p>
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<p>As for the bladesteel issue. Waqas, if you can get your hand on 15N20 steel to replace the 4340 steel then you'll have a fine blade on yout hands. Replacing the 1070 with 1080 or 1084 would be even better. But 1070 is a pretty decent steel so I…</p>
<p>I've already pointed out the no makers mark about his knives. It's fine to no mark them under your own name when you're using an OEM kind of deal.</p>
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<p>But when selling under your own name the MUST have your name on em.</p>
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<p>As for the bladesteel issue. Waqas, if you can get your hand on 15N20 steel to replace the 4340 steel then you'll have a fine blade on yout hands. Replacing the 1070 with 1080 or 1084 would be even better. But 1070 is a pretty decent steel so I wouldn't worry too much about that.</p> Waqas, One other troubling as…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11771832014-08-09T22:33:30.310ZJohn McCainhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnMcCain
<p>Waqas, One other troubling aspect that was pointed out to me- Neither of these knives have any makers mark or tang stamp-Potential customers might be worried that the knife they ordered was, indeed, being made by the same maker as the examples they had previously viewed.I would consider this a major concern for any potential buyer IMHO.</p>
<p>Waqas, One other troubling aspect that was pointed out to me- Neither of these knives have any makers mark or tang stamp-Potential customers might be worried that the knife they ordered was, indeed, being made by the same maker as the examples they had previously viewed.I would consider this a major concern for any potential buyer IMHO.</p> Waqas, I admire your ethics a…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11772412014-08-09T17:47:05.298ZJohn McCainhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnMcCain
<p>Waqas, I admire your ethics and your craftmanship, but I must confess, I am a little confused on what you were trying to achieve on these examples-IMHO, it seems as if you could not decide if you were making a looker or a user--</p>
<p>1) the slipjoint-The lacewood and the filework ( although not elaborate) suggest a looker. However, the brass bolster detracts from the beauty of the lacewood due to the similarity of the color palette and the steel pivot pin in the bolster is visually…</p>
<p>Waqas, I admire your ethics and your craftmanship, but I must confess, I am a little confused on what you were trying to achieve on these examples-IMHO, it seems as if you could not decide if you were making a looker or a user--</p>
<p>1) the slipjoint-The lacewood and the filework ( although not elaborate) suggest a looker. However, the brass bolster detracts from the beauty of the lacewood due to the similarity of the color palette and the steel pivot pin in the bolster is visually unappealing, though structurally superior. By the same reasoning, the blade sharpness,strength and steel pivot pin suggest user, but the untreated wood is not practical in most user environments-</p>
<p>2) I have the same confusion about the "Persian" - Quality is excellent with beautiful Damascus-Once again, the similarity in the color palette between the bolster and does not highlight the beauty of either. Once again, the filework would suggest a looker, but the black micarta suggests user and does nothing to enhance the beauty of the blade-Black micarta is a eminently practical handle material for a tactical or user knife, but, not the most beautiful of material,by any means.</p>
<p>In short, I find your ethics,craftmanship, and pricing very appealing, but I am troubled by some of the aesthetics-</p> Very interesting discussion h…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11768032014-08-09T13:16:55.355ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>Very interesting discussion here. I am glad to see that there are some knife makers out there to break the stereotyping of where not to buy knives from. I know that,I for one, have been one who steers away from buying knives made in other countries that have had a reputation for making poor quality. </p>
<p>Very interesting discussion here. I am glad to see that there are some knife makers out there to break the stereotyping of where not to buy knives from. I know that,I for one, have been one who steers away from buying knives made in other countries that have had a reputation for making poor quality. </p> Waqas,
With our discussion ea…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11770462014-08-09T12:50:53.304ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Waqas,</p>
<p>With our discussion earlier, I am glad to see this. I knew Alexander would do a fair and honest review. I am looking forward to seeing his thoughts after having time to use them. In regards to the wood, I know that stabilizing adds to the cost of production and ultimately the cost of the knife but I dont have an environment where an untreated wood would stand the test of time. When I look for a knife, cost is only one aspect. Thank you both, this…</p>
<p>Waqas,</p>
<p>With our discussion earlier, I am glad to see this. I knew Alexander would do a fair and honest review. I am looking forward to seeing his thoughts after having time to use them. In regards to the wood, I know that stabilizing adds to the cost of production and ultimately the cost of the knife but I dont have an environment where an untreated wood would stand the test of time. When I look for a knife, cost is only one aspect. Thank you both, this <a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/profiles/blog/show?id=3181080%3ABlogPost%3A1167596&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1173198" target="_blank">entire conversation</a> has been a great journey for iKC!</p> WOW WOW WOW ! I do not have e…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11768592014-08-09T11:12:48.974ZWaqas Yousaf Farooqhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/WaqasYousafFarooq
<p>WOW WOW WOW ! I do not have enough worthy complementary words on Mr.Alexander's views, because I was not expecting such a deep detailed reviews on some things in the stuff I sent. Like the sheaths, but these are bonus points for me I would say ! because my focus was on knives frankly speaking, so I did what I thought as a knowledgeable knife "buyer's" preferences,first of all the performance then the fit and finish and then the esthetics. </p>
<p>In this all, nothing was demanded with…</p>
<p>WOW WOW WOW ! I do not have enough worthy complementary words on Mr.Alexander's views, because I was not expecting such a deep detailed reviews on some things in the stuff I sent. Like the sheaths, but these are bonus points for me I would say ! because my focus was on knives frankly speaking, so I did what I thought as a knowledgeable knife "buyer's" preferences,first of all the performance then the fit and finish and then the esthetics. </p>
<p>In this all, nothing was demanded with respect to customization by Mr.Alexander, even this all effort as well, I just wanted to get crystal clear and fair feed back on my work, so I felt him as a sincere and open minded guy and sent the stuff.</p>
<p>So the things and opinions regarding usage of different materials to improve the different aspects of knives can be done as per demand, which obviously can affect the price as well.</p>
<p>As a user (Hunter) I also use single material blades, the high carbon ones, D2, 440C, but as a manufacture we have to have an eye on different markets demands, so as the Damascus is also hot selling stuff therefore my focus is to combine the alloys that give its best not only in performance but also in out look. So in this regard the 4340 is being replaced with some other hard alloy(S) successfully and so as the 1070 that can be also replaced with 1090,1095.</p>
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<p> It is my fault that I did not said Mr.Alexander to not put the pouch of that slip joint in discussion but just to consider it as packaging stuff, because that is not good quality oriented with respect to leather.In short all the leather cover was intented to as a packaging stuff but the liking views on these are my bonus points, more fine stuff is possible. </p>
<p>I prefer to do work as per customer's demand because we don't make factory knives, these can be called as full hand made or semi machine made.</p>
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<p>Looking forward for more feed backs on Mr.Alexander's experience on this stuff. thanks to all !</p>