Anybody Using A Kabuki?
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Why not look at a steel tank?
The Kabuki SS tank fits absolutely perfectly, isn't super expensive, looks cool and will likely survive a nuclear blast. The only downside is not being able to see juice level, which is no problem for me as I just remove the bottom and look in the tank.
I have been a huge fan of metal tanks since I dropped my glass tanked Nautilus on the floor at my 3 year old's gymnastics. It am lucky that I didn't have to explain why there were schards of glass and liquid nic all over the floor to parents of little kids running around barefoot. Thank god it didn't break, but since then I use mostly SS. Especially when I go out.
My HoH order arrived today-2 days after I placed it! The Merlot drip tip looks like a pretty good match to my Cabernet Radius! Happy! Happy!
I've lusted after your ZNA for a very long time, the only reason I never got one was the board...I am very excited to hear what you've been working on
ZNA-PRO Hmmmm, scratchin chin and wondering, could this mean? ...
She has a steel tank, and just like you said she can not see the liquid and she does not like that one bit. i kinda wish there was a replacement like for the nautalis with the glass metal combo. That would be nice.
Please Sir, Point out where I said Retailers? I said companies. I have dealt with many companies all around the world. Steel manufacturers, Machinery manufacturers, Space age plastic manufacturers, Machining companies. Heat Treating companies. Banks, Money exchange centers for my trade. Advertising agencies, Both wholesale and retail , marketers, suppliers, the list goes on and one. Shippers, ( USPS, EMS, UPS, Fedex.) ( Tell me how much these shippers care!) Why are you assuming I was talking strictly retail. Again, it was read in between the lines. Which is a nice way so saying you made it for the sake of arguing.
I did nothing more than point out how lucky we are to have companies who care. Man, what a misguided and devious thing to do!
If you feel so strongly, next time you have a Mod screw up, Give the company in China a call. Not the retailer here in the States. Give the Manufacturer a call and talk to them about it!
If you can! Sure there are a few good ones. Darned Few Good ones!
For the record people, I was talking about "Manufacturers" And how good it is to have "American sourced and Manufactured products available to us."
Cold G. Why the slap to the head? For once I actually agree with you, and you give nothing but disrespect for it? Seems you are not happy no matter what side of the fence is discussed.
Before anyone here tells me I need to apologize, at least point out what it was that I actually said that was insulting. Not making up things that were never said!
Knife
Knife
Please Sir, Point out where I said Retailers? I said companies. I have dealt with many companies all around the world. Steel manufacturers, Machinery manufacturers, Space age plastic manufacturers, Machining companies. Heat Treating companies. Banks, Money exchange centers for my trade. Advertising agencies, Both wholesale and retail , marketers, suppliers, the list goes on and one. Shippers, ( USPS, EMS, UPS, Fedex.) ( Tell me how much these shippers care!) Why are you assuming I was talking strictly retail. Again, it was read in between the lines. Which is a nice way so saying you made it for the sake of arguing.
I did nothing more than point out how lucky we are to have companies who care. Man, what a misguided and devious thing to do!
If you feel so strongly, next time you have a Mod screw up, Give the company in China a call. Not the retailer here in the States. Give the Manufacturer a call and talk to them about it!
If you can! Sure there are a few good ones. Darned Few Good ones!
For the record people, I was talking about "Manufacturers" And how good it is to have "American sourced and Manufactured products available to us."
Cold G. Why the slap to the head? For once I actually agree with you, and you give nothing but disrespect for it? Seems you are not happy no matter what side of the fence is discussed.
Before anyone here tells me I need to apologize, at least point out what it was that I actually said that was insulting. Not making up things that were never said!
And Finally, I do NOT work for HOH. Zen and I are good friends however. I greatly admire his commitment to design excellence, and dogged insistence in quality. This is paramount in my world.
Folks have ask here (to a mild point) and ask in PM's so here is a bit of my history. The most famous, and highly collected maker of fine handmade knives in the world was my mentor. This in not an opinion, but recognized the world over. (RIP MR. Bob!) simply google R.W. Loveless, or Robert Loveless. Have some time and a cold one, as it is gonna take some time.
I became recognized as producing the highest degree of fit and finish in the industry. Both from my country, and abroad. I've had VERY well known Watch Companies from Switzerland contact me to learn how I get the degree of polish I do, with out muting any dimensions, or corners.
I went from being one of several Custom Makers in the world, to one of the most highly collected Makers out there. The waiting list was well over ten years for a piece from my one man shop.
Tragedy struck. My wife of only 36 years of age was struck with an extremely rare, life threatening disease. She was not expected to live for another year.
As she had been out of work due to the illness, she lost her job and insurance. The bills were outlandish. In one month, they exceeded $120,000 usd, and as she survived the initial onslaught of the disease, the bills increased exponentially. Workers at the local hospital put in for her SSI. Telling me it would take over a year to year and a half. She got it in under a month. NO ONE had ever seen that before.
I was made her full time care provider, and as I am suffering from COPD, was also put on SSI. This took care of all medical for her. For me as well for that matter.
Catch is, I am not allowed to have over a very small amount of moneys in the Bank. One dollar over, and she looses her Medical and dies. So, can'' risk it.
I am use to making more in one day, that we are allowed to have in the bank over the entire month. Period.
It has been suggested, many times that I make a few knives and sell them under the table. Sadly, this is impossible. The collection world of fine Art Knives is HUGE. If you think E-Cig forums are large----..
One collector putting a single piece by me up for sale, on any one of them, or any one of the many Custom Knife Sales places on the net, could spell disaster for my wife. She is far more important to me than that! In fact, she is the most important thing in my life.
She had reached 48 years of age so far. Much further than any of the doctors imagined. At first, she could not walk, nor care for herself. She does walk fairly well now, and on some days, (Rarely) feels almost normal. but that is truly rare.
So here I set at home, a lifetime of study and knowledge, along with a shop full of the best of equipment needed for my work, and am not allowed to touch any of it. So yes, I get cranky. Pettiness irks me to no end.
I deal with life and death struggle every day of the week. Tiny squabbles over little things don't interest me.
Having something as simple as a compliment to Provape, and HOH turn into a frap is childish, and strictly a third world problem. Not worth my time.
I spent my life making the very best product I possibly could. Both for users, collectors, and for individuals in special forces. In fact, one of my Pieces was given to the Sailor of the Year just before I closed shop. He was a Navy Seal. You already know of well, some of the exploint. It was given by the U.S. Navy itself.
Most Custom Makers have 25-50 orders on the books. I had thousands. To made one at a time, by hand. A lifetime's work load. To shut the books forever truly hurt deep down in my soul. A life's dream and journey crushed. I cannot use my name here on the forum, as I would be in short order, bombarded with questions, people wanting to place orders, and well wishes. It would ruin our forum. It's happened before, and I learned the hard way. It got to the point that when my wife and I would go to a major Custom Cutlery show, we would be bombarded with people wanting autographs. We never made it to our table to show our work, as We would sell out within minutes after walking thru the door. It was a Glorious time! To have your work so appreciated and admired by so many. And I wish the very same for ZEN! He deserves it!
I am not an employee of HOH. Never have alluded to such. In fact, when I said several months ago, that there was something new coming, it was on the Radius thread. Nothing HOH was mentioned back then. Once again, people assume. And we all know what assuming does! LOL!!!
Knife
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Please Sir, Point out where I said Retailers? I said companies. I have dealt with many companies all around the world. Steel manufacturers, Machinery manufacturers, Space age plastic manufacturers, Machining companies. Heat Treating companies. Banks, Money exchange centers for my trade. Advertising agencies, Both wholesale and retail , marketers, suppliers, the list goes on and one. Shippers, ( USPS, EMS, UPS, Fedex.) ( Tell me how much these shippers care!) Why are you assuming I was talking strictly retail. Again, it was read in between the lines. Which is a nice way so saying you made it for the sake of arguing.
I did nothing more than point out how lucky we are to have companies who care. Man, what a misguided and devious thing to do!
If you feel so strongly, next time you have a Mod screw up, Give the company in China a call. Not the retailer here in the States. Give the Manufacturer a call and talk to them about it!
If you can! Sure there are a few good ones. Darned Few Good ones!
For the record people, I was talking about "Manufacturers" And how good it is to have "American sourced and Manufactured products available to us."
Cold G. Why the slap to the head? For once I actually agree with you, and you give nothing but disrespect for it? Seems you are not happy no matter what side of the fence is discussed.
Before anyone here tells me I need to apologize, at least point out what it was that I actually said that was insulting. Not making up things that were never said!
And Finally, I do NOT work for HOH. Zen and I are good friends however. I greatly admire his commitment to design excellence, and dogged insistence in quality. This is paramount in my world.
Folks have ask here (to a mild point) and ask in PM's so here is a bit of my history. The most famous, and highly collected maker of fine handmade knives in the world was my mentor. This in not an opinion, but recognized the world over. (RIP MR. Bob!) simply google R.W. Loveless, or Robert Loveless. Have some time and a cold one, as it is gonna take some time.
I became recognized as producing the highest degree of fit and finish in the industry. Both from my country, and abroad. I've had VERY well known Watch Companies from Switzerland contact me to learn how I get the degree of polish I do, with out muting any dimensions, or corners.
I went from being one of several Custom Makers in the world, to one of the most highly collected Makers out there. The waiting list was well over ten years for a piece from my one man shop.
Tragedy struck. My wife of only 36 years of age was struck with an extremely rare, life threatening disease. She was not expected to live for another year.
As she had been out of work due to the illness, she lost her job and insurance. The bills were outlandish. In one month, they exceeded $120,000 usd, and as she survived the initial onslaught of the disease, the bills increased exponentially. Workers at the local hospital put in for her SSI. Telling me it would take over a year to year and a half. She got it in under a month. NO ONE had ever seen that before.
I was made her full time care provider, and as I am suffering from COPD, was also put on SSI. This took care of all medical for her. For me as well for that matter.
Catch is, I am not allowed to have over a very small amount of moneys in the Bank. One dollar over, and she looses her Medical and dies. So, can'' risk it.
I am use to making more in one day, that we are allowed to have in the bank over the entire month. Period.
It has been suggested, many times that I make a few knives and sell them under the table. Sadly, this is impossible. The collection world of fine Art Knives is HUGE. If you think E-Cig forums are large----..
One collector putting a single piece by me up for sale, on any one of them, or any one of the many Custom Knife Sales places on the net, could spell disaster for my wife. She is far more important to me than that! In fact, she is the most important thing in my life.
She had reached 48 years of age so far. Much further than any of the doctors imagined. At first, she could not walk, nor care for herself. She does walk fairly well now, and on some days, (Rarely) feels almost normal. but that is truly rare.
So here I set at home, a lifetime of study and knowledge, along with a shop full of the best of equipment needed for my work, and am not allowed to touch any of it. So yes, I get cranky. Pettiness irks me to no end.
I deal with life and death struggle every day of the week. Tiny squabbles over little things don't interest me.
Having something as simple as a compliment to Provape, and HOH turn into a frap is childish, and strictly a third world problem. Not worth my time.
I spent my life making the very best product I possibly could. Both for users, collectors, and for individuals in special forces. In fact, one of my Pieces was given to the Sailor of the Year just before I closed shop. He was a Navy Seal. You already know of well, some of the exploint. It was given by the U.S. Navy itself.
Most Custom Makers have 25-50 orders on the books. I had thousands. To made one at a time, by hand. A lifetime's work load. To shut the books forever truly hurt deep down in my soul. A life's dream and journey crushed. I cannot use my name here on the forum, as I would be in short order, bombarded with questions, people wanting to place orders, and well wishes. It would ruin our forum. It's happened before, and I learned the hard way. It got to the point that when my wife and I would go to a major Custom Cutlery show, we would be bombarded with people wanting autographs. We never made it to our table to show our work, as We would sell out within minutes after walking thru the door. It was a Glorious time! To have your work so appreciated and admired by so many. And I wish the very same for ZEN! He deserves it!
So yes, I have had to deal with companies, suppliers, Manufacturers, and on occasion the Government/Military. I have found that most companies care first and foremost about the bottom line. Many, that is all they care about. starting to look like our Government fits well in this category. No Doubt I've upset someone here with this statement as well. I don't give a cats rear about PC language. Never have, never will. I am a Texan after all! Its' just the way it is partner!
I am not an employee of HOH. Never have alluded to such. In fact, when I said several months ago, that there was something new coming, it was on the Radius thread. Nothing HOH was mentioned back then. Once again, people assume. And we all know what assuming does! LOL!!!
Knife
UOTE="Knifemaker, post: 17608947, member: 27362"][/QUOTE]
Please Sir, Point out where I said Retailers? I said companies. I have dealt with many companies all around the world. Steel manufacturers, Machinery manufacturers, Space age plastic manufacturers, Machining companies. Heat Treating companies. Banks, Money exchange centers for my trade. Advertising agencies, Both wholesale and retail , marketers, suppliers, the list goes on and one. Shippers, ( USPS, EMS, UPS, Fedex.) ( Tell me how much these shippers care!) Why are you assuming I was talking strictly retail. Again, it was read in between the lines. Which is a nice way so saying you made it for the sake of arguing.
I did nothing more than point out how lucky we are to have companies who care. Man, what a misguided and devious thing to do!
If you feel so strongly, next time you have a Mod screw up, Give the company in China a call. Not the retailer here in the States. Give the Manufacturer a call and talk to them about it!
If you can! Sure there are a few good ones. Darned Few Good ones!
For the record people, I was talking about "Manufacturers" And how good it is to have "American sourced and Manufactured products available to us."
Cold G. Why the slap to the head? For once I actually agree with you, and you give nothing but disrespect for it? Seems you are not happy no matter what side of the fence is discussed.
Before anyone here tells me I need to apologize, at least point out what it was that I actually said that was insulting. Not making up things that were never said!
And Finally, I do NOT work for HOH. Zen and I are good friends however. I greatly admire his commitment to design excellence, and dogged insistence in quality. This is paramount in my world.
Folks have ask here (to a mild point) and ask in PM's so here is a bit of my history. The most famous, and highly collected maker of fine handmade knives in the world was my mentor. This in not an opinion, but recognized the world over. (RIP MR. Bob!) simply google R.W. Loveless, or Robert Loveless. Have some time and a cold one, as it is gonna take some time.
I became recognized as producing the highest degree of fit and finish in the industry. Both from my country, and abroad. I've had VERY well known Watch Companies from Switzerland contact me to learn how I get the degree of polish I do, with out muting any dimensions, or corners.
I went from being one of several Custom Makers in the world, to one of the most highly collected Makers out there. The waiting list was well over ten years for a piece from my one man shop.
Tragedy struck. My wife of only 36 years of age was struck with an extremely rare, life threatening disease. She was not expected to live for another year.
As she had been out of work due to the illness, she lost her job and insurance. The bills were outlandish. In one month, they exceeded $120,000 usd, and as she survived the initial onslaught of the disease, the bills increased exponentially. Workers at the local hospital put in for her SSI. Telling me it would take over a year to year and a half. She got it in under a month. NO ONE had ever seen that before.
I was made her full time care provider, and as I am suffering from COPD, was also put on SSI. This took care of all medical for her. For me as well for that matter.
Catch is, I am not allowed to have over a very small amount of moneys in the Bank. One dollar over, and she looses her Medical and dies. So, can'' risk it.
I am use to making more in one day, that we are allowed to have in the bank over the entire month. Period.
It has been suggested, many times that I make a few knives and sell them under the table. Sadly, this is impossible. The collection world of fine Art Knives is HUGE. If you think E-Cig forums are large----..
One collector putting a single piece by me up for sale, on any one of them, or any one of the many Custom Knife Sales places on the net, could spell disaster for my wife. She is far more important to me than that! In fact, she is the most important thing in my life.
She had reached 48 years of age so far. Much further than any of the doctors imagined. At first, she could not walk, nor care for herself. She does walk fairly well now, and on some days, (Rarely) feels almost normal. but that is truly rare.
So here I set at home, a lifetime of study and knowledge, along with a shop full of the best of equipment needed for my work, and am not allowed to touch any of it. So yes, I get cranky. Pettiness irks me to no end.
I deal with life and death struggle every day of the week. Tiny squabbles over little things don't interest me.
Having something as simple as a compliment to Provape, and HOH turn into a frap is childish, and strictly a third world problem. Not worth my time.
I spent my life making the very best product I possibly could. Both for users, collectors, and for individuals in special forces. In fact, one of my Pieces was given to the Sailor of the Year just before I closed shop. He was a Navy Seal. You already know of well, some of the exploint. It was given by the U.S. Navy itself.
Most Custom Makers have 25-50 orders on the books. I had thousands. To made one at a time, by hand. A lifetime's work load. To shut the books forever truly hurt deep down in my soul. A life's dream and journey crushed. I cannot use my name here on the forum, as I would be in short order, bombarded with questions, people wanting to place orders, and well wishes. It would ruin our forum. It's happened before, and I learned the hard way. It got to the point that when my wife and I would go to a major Custom Cutlery show, we would be bombarded with people wanting autographs. We never made it to our table to show our work, as We would sell out within minutes after walking thru the door. It was a Glorious time! To have your work so appreciated and admired by so many. And I wish the very same for ZEN! He deserves it!
So yes, I have had to deal with companies, suppliers, Manufacturers, and on occasion the Government/Military. I have found that most companies care first and foremost about the bottom line. Many, that is all they care about. starting to look like our Government fits well in this category. No Doubt I've upset someone here with this statement as well. I don't give a cats rear about PC language. Never have, never will. I am a Texan after all!
Its' just the way it is partner! I am not an employee of HOH. Never have alluded to such. In fact, when I said several months ago, that there was something new coming, it was on the Radius thread. Nothing HOH was mentioned back then. Once again, people assume. And we all know what assuming does! LOL!!!
Knife
UOTE="Knifemaker, post: 17608947, member: 27362"][/QUOTE]
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Sorry about the double post above. Don't know exactly why it printed in pink. PITA to read!
Whatever! He didn't attack you of late. He insulted several of us & basically all I get out of your response is a seal of approval!
I could care less whether you & Knife have a friendship or where it started from. The fact remains he was wrong.
HB didn't read between the lies nor did I miss a damn boat! Being at the head of the class means absolutely nothing here because we all are teaching each other something new everyday.
!!! G*NOTE FIVE !!!
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Please Sir, Point out where I said Retailers? I said companies. I have dealt with many companies all around the world. Steel manufacturers, Machinery manufacturers, Space age plastic manufacturers, Machining companies. Heat Treating companies. Banks, Money exchange centers for my trade. Advertising agencies, Both wholesale and retail , marketers, suppliers, the list goes on and one. Shippers, ( USPS, EMS, UPS, Fedex.) ( Tell me how much these shippers care!) Why are you assuming I was talking strictly retail. Again, it was read in between the lines. Which is a nice way so saying you made it for the sake of arguing.
I did nothing more than point out how lucky we are to have companies who care. Man, what a misguided and devious thing to do!
If you feel so strongly, next time you have a Mod screw up, Give the company in China a call. Not the retailer here in the States. Give the Manufacturer a call and talk to them about it!
If you can! Sure there are a few good ones. Darned Few Good ones!
For the record people, I was talking about "Manufacturers" And how good it is to have "American sourced and Manufactured products available to us."
Cold G. Why the slap to the head? For once I actually agree with you, and you give nothing but disrespect for it? Seems you are not happy no matter what side of the fence is discussed.
Before anyone here tells me I need to apologize, at least point out what it was that I actually said that was insulting. Not making up things that were never said!
And Finally, I do NOT work for HOH. Zen and I are good friends however. I greatly admire his commitment to design excellence, and dogged insistence in quality. This is paramount in my world.
Folks have ask here (to a mild point) and ask in PM's so here is a bit of my history. The most famous, and highly collected maker of fine handmade knives in the world was my mentor. This in not an opinion, but recognized the world over. (RIP MR. Bob!) simply google R.W. Loveless, or Robert Loveless. Have some time and a cold one, as it is gonna take some time.
I became recognized as producing the highest degree of fit and finish in the industry. Both from my country, and abroad. I've had VERY well known Watch Companies from Switzerland contact me to learn how I get the degree of polish I do, with out muting any dimensions, or corners.
I went from being one of several Custom Makers in the world, to one of the most highly collected Makers out there. The waiting list was well over ten years for a piece from my one man shop.
Tragedy struck. My wife of only 36 years of age was struck with an extremely rare, life threatening disease. She was not expected to live for another year.
As she had been out of work due to the illness, she lost her job and insurance. The bills were outlandish. In one month, they exceeded $120,000 usd, and as she survived the initial onslaught of the disease, the bills increased exponentially. Workers at the local hospital put in for her SSI. Telling me it would take over a year to year and a half. She got it in under a month. NO ONE had ever seen that before.
I was made her full time care provider, and as I am suffering from COPD, was also put on SSI. This took care of all medical for her. For me as well for that matter.
Catch is, I am not allowed to have over a very small amount of moneys in the Bank. One dollar over, and she looses her Medical and dies. So, can'' risk it.
I am use to making more in one day, that we are allowed to have in the bank over the entire month. Period.
It has been suggested, many times that I make a few knives and sell them under the table. Sadly, this is impossible. The collection world of fine Art Knives is HUGE. If you think E-Cig forums are large----..
One collector putting a single piece by me up for sale, on any one of them, or any one of the many Custom Knife Sales places on the net, could spell disaster for my wife. She is far more important to me than that! In fact, she is the most important thing in my life.
She had reached 48 years of age so far. Much further than any of the doctors imagined. At first, she could not walk, nor care for herself. She does walk fairly well now, and on some days, (Rarely) feels almost normal. but that is truly rare.
So here I set at home, a lifetime of study and knowledge, along with a shop full of the best of equipment needed for my work, and am not allowed to touch any of it. So yes, I get cranky. Pettiness irks me to no end.
I deal with life and death struggle every day of the week. Tiny squabbles over little things don't interest me.
Having something as simple as a compliment to Provape, and HOH turn into a frap is childish, and strictly a third world problem. Not worth my time.
I spent my life making the very best product I possibly could. Both for users, collectors, and for individuals in special forces. In fact, one of my Pieces was given to the Sailor of the Year just before I closed shop. He was a Navy Seal. You already know of well, some of the exploint. It was given by the U.S. Navy itself.
Most Custom Makers have 25-50 orders on the books. I had thousands. To made one at a time, by hand. A lifetime's work load. To shut the books forever truly hurt deep down in my soul. A life's dream and journey crushed. I cannot use my name here on the forum, as I would be in short order, bombarded with questions, people wanting to place orders, and well wishes. It would ruin our forum. It's happened before, and I learned the hard way. It got to the point that when my wife and I would go to a major Custom Cutlery show, we would be bombarded with people wanting autographs. We never made it to our table to show our work, as We would sell out within minutes after walking thru the door. It was a Glorious time! To have your work so appreciated and admired by so many. And I wish the very same for ZEN! He deserves it!
So yes, I have had to deal with companies, suppliers, Manufacturers, and on occasion the Government/Military. I have found that most companies care first and foremost about the bottom line. Many, that is all they care about. starting to look like our Government fits well in this category. No Doubt I've upset someone here with this statement as well. I don't give a cats rear about PC language. Never have, never will. I am a Texan after all!
I am not an employee of HOH. Never have alluded to such. In fact, when I said several months ago, that there was something new coming, it was on the Radius thread. Nothing HOH was mentioned back then. Once again, people assume. And we all know what assuming does! LOL!!!
Knife
UOTE="Knifemaker, post: 17608947, member: 27362"]
It has been explained to you what it was you said, and continued to say, that upset/put off/bothered members in this thread but you refuse to see and accept it for what it is ...and still continue to deflect.
So I guess a group hug is out of the question for right now? Holding hands and singing Kumbaya? A friendly game of Twister?
Wow... do you need a hug or something?
Honestly, I'm not seeing the insult... I'm seeing people finding an insult where none was intended.
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