Anyone have 25k to lend me? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

im2smrt4u · 11-19-2003, 11:45 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2202772064

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This one-of-a-kind collection of seven custom knives has been crafted of actual World Trade Center steel in honor of those who valiantly gave their lives on September 11, 2001. The knives have been crafted by seven of the most prominent custom knifemakers from seven individual 10-pound steel fragments of WTC steel. These knives symbolize the seven buildings that came down as a result of 9/11 and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives. 100% of net proceeds from this auction will benefit the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.

Anyone have 25k to lend me? It's going to a good cause!

Redlemon · 11-20-2003, 06:31 AM

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There you go, 25 of 'em. Seriously, though, are knives the best tribute they could come up with? I like knives (see the pocketknife thread), but this doesn't seem right to me.

Considering further, I don't think I want to own anything made of WTC steel.

propaganda · 11-20-2003, 12:25 PM

Thats pretty much like buying the shell and bullet that killed JFK. It has a lot of history but it caused the nation so much turmoil and misery.

Moonduck · 11-20-2003, 01:22 PM

Not my thing, man. Nice knives, but I don't want a piece of that misery.

BooRadley · 11-20-2003, 01:57 PM

Oh man. I don't like this idea at all... creating weapons from wreckage? I think the only thing worse they could have done would be create model airplanes from WTC steel...

89transam · 11-21-2003, 07:12 PM

Or box cutters...

sadistikdreams · 11-21-2003, 07:44 PM

JESUS CHRIST!
This is like.... "buying the shell and bullet that killed JFK". Taking something that killed, and using it to kill.

And I REALLY doubt it's really from the WTC

im2smrt4u · 11-22-2003, 01:22 AM

I'm sorry that you all think these are so terrible. I don't know how you see weapons: I see art and a very fine tribute to those who gave their lives on 9/11.

splck · 11-22-2003, 09:32 AM

I like knives too, but I find these kind of morbid. I'm not cutting you down dude (no pun intended), just that these are not my kind of thing.

Mongolguy · 11-22-2003, 11:24 AM

Sorry man, If I had 25k they would be mine. Any idea who the 7 makers were?

/not afraid to appreciate true craftmanship and generosity.

Dixie · 11-22-2003, 11:35 AM

Man, I don't know what the hang up is here. I think these are soooooo cool! Especially if they were used by soldiers in Iraq or something. Definately less cool for selling on the internet, but still cool anyway. I think the steel could have been put to one better use though: they could have used it to help rebuild the next WTC to show that we will always rebuild and all that junk, y'know?

Amarth · 11-22-2003, 11:44 AM

Actually, the above was me. I accidentally posted under my girl's name. So now she will post.

*change seats*

Okay, I think these knives are cool so long as they are interpereted as artwork. Making weapons out of the wreckage is just not kosher.

Mongolguy · 11-22-2003, 12:50 PM

OK, I checked out the link, now I know who made them. I want them even more now.

im2smrt4u · 11-23-2003, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by Amarth
Okay, I think these knives are cool so long as they are interpereted as artwork. Making weapons out of the wreckage is just not kosher.

They are most certainly artwork! No one that would be in a position to purchase these knives would ever consider using them I'm sure!

im2smrt4u · 11-23-2003, 12:02 AM

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Originally posted by Mongolguy
OK, I checked out the link, now I know who made them. I want them even more now.

You are telling me!

The Crawfords, Hibben, Terzuola, Pardue, Fisk, Dozier, and Elishewitz. Quite a list there!

motdakasha · 11-23-2003, 07:09 PM

The first one on the left in the top picture is beautiful.

Redlemon · 11-24-2003, 06:31 AM

eBay bidding ended with no bids. I'll agree with motdakasha, though, the blue one is very nice. I also like the middle one. But I don't think I could own one.

ickma · 11-24-2003, 07:35 PM

It could maybe be nice to hang on your wall? Kinda like a world war one rifle that you hang in front of your fireplace. I think that some of the other steel wreckage was sold to China to make souvenirs. And most of that metal was made for construction, not fine knife building so I doubt the integrity is very good.

im2smrt4u · 11-24-2003, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by ickma
It could maybe be nice to hang on your wall? Kinda like a world war one rifle that you hang in front of your fireplace. I think that some of the other steel wreckage was sold to China to make souvenirs. And most of that metal was made for construction, not fine knife building so I doubt the integrity is very good.

Actually, I would imagine the steel used in the WTC (and any other large building) would probably be high carbon, and a very functional knife steel.

ickma · 11-25-2003, 11:36 AM

Well that shows how much I know about knives.

Seer666 · 08-11-2004, 01:45 AM

Thye are beautiful. I don'tknow if I would pay 25k for them, but I would love to own them. And maybe I am just a sick bastard, but if any one knew where to get their hands on the bullet the kill JFK, I'd probably buy that to. The bullet the changed a nation. Kind of a nice, if sick, reminder of how one man can change the world.

KirStang · 08-11-2004, 09:21 AM

I wouldn't pay 25k for them. But i would take one and stick it in to Osama.

Fire · 08-11-2004, 09:55 PM

I personaly feel that if I die in a terror attack, the building steel should be made into a sword to avenge me- and my charred corpse into an industrial diamond for the pommel- yes, I am serious- Do not mourn me, avenge me- as to this, why not- I mean its for charity, and otherwise its a waste of good materiel- morbid, may be, but we are all gonna go some time, and Its not like this is a shameless cash in- ( this got me thinking, and I feel that a scimitar made from WTC steel would be appropriate for executing ben laden)

whocarz · 08-12-2004, 12:24 AM

That's awesome Fire. I share your sentiment. If they catch Osama and he gets the death penalty, they should use one of these knives on his ass.

vermin · 08-27-2004, 05:50 AM

I know it's only steel, but it'd be a little creepy using them for cooking. Beautiful though they are.

Blistex · 09-03-2004, 10:09 AM

If an airliner crashes into your knives. . . is the warrenty void?

But seriously, it think that this WTC "insert gimmick here" is starting to really wear thin. What next? The WTC memorial KIA Rio? Made from WTC steel, the WTC memorial ashtray? Made from WTC cement?

This is starting to get weird!

GakFace · 09-04-2004, 04:15 AM

they're gone, I assume Ebay removed 'em.

basmoq · 09-04-2004, 05:43 AM

I would buy them, if I had the money...

im2smrt4u · 09-06-2004, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GakFace

they're gone, I assume Ebay removed 'em.

The auction is long over and has been purged from the system. It was an eBay sposnored charity auction, it wouldn't have been pulled.

im2smrt4u · 09-06-2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blistex

If an airliner crashes into your knives. . . is the warrenty void?

But seriously, it think that this WTC "insert gimmick here" is starting to really wear thin. What next? The WTC memorial KIA Rio? Made from WTC steel, the WTC memorial ashtray? Made from WTC cement?

This is starting to get weird!

This was a very special project done by the worlds top makers. They are all one of a kind. This isn't a marketing gag.

Blistex · 09-07-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by im2smrt4u

This was a very special project done by the worlds top makers. They are all one of a kind. This isn't a marketing gag.

Uhhh. . . . Yes it is!

They could have just as easily (actually easier) to make it out of metal that wasn't from the two towers.

The whole "WTC" angle just allows them to charge $7000+ per knife. A marketing gag is anything that allows the seller to unload the item(s) for much more than they are worth (materials, manhours, regular profit margin).

GakFace · 09-10-2004, 01:40 AM

oh it is.. heh I read the post as if it was new.. heh, my bad.

/me slaps self.

im2smrt4u · 09-10-2004, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blistex

Uhhh. . . . Yes it is!

They could have just as easily (actually easier) to make it out of metal that wasn't from the two towers.

The whole "WTC" angle just allows them to charge $7000+ per knife. A marketing gag is anything that allows the seller to unload the item(s) for much more than they are worth (materials, manhours, regular profit margin).

Regardless, it was done for a charity, so why does it matter? It is a wonderful gesture by all the makers involved. (all of whom made no profit on there knives at all)

11-20-2003, 06:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk There you go, 25 of 'em. Seriously, though, are knives the best tribute they could come up with? I like knives (see the pocketknife thread), but this doesn't seem right to me. Considering further, I don't think I want to own anything made of WTC steel. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

11-21-2003, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	JESUS CHRIST! This is like.... "buying the shell and bullet that killed JFK". Taking something that killed, and using it to kill. And I REALLY doubt it's really from the WTC __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

11-22-2003, 01:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
im2smrt4u Beer Aficionado Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA	I'm sorry that you all think these are so terrible. I don't know how you see weapons: I see art and a very fine tribute to those who gave their lives on 9/11. __________________ Starkizzer Fan Club - President & Founder

11-22-2003, 09:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	I like knives too, but I find these kind of morbid. I'm not cutting you down dude (no pun intended), just that these are not my kind of thing. __________________ nice line eh?

11-22-2003, 11:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dixie Psycho Location: the land of cotton	Man, I don't know what the hang up is here. I think these are soooooo cool! Especially if they were used by soldiers in Iraq or something. Definately less cool for selling on the internet, but still cool anyway. I think the steel could have been put to one better use though: they could have used it to help rebuild the next WTC to show that we will always rebuild and all that junk, y'know? __________________ talk is cheap, so i buy every word you said. scared me half to death, now i'm half dead.

11-20-2003, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
propaganda Psycho	Thats pretty much like buying the shell and bullet that killed JFK. It has a lot of history but it caused the nation so much turmoil and misery.

11-20-2003, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Not my thing, man. Nice knives, but I don't want a piece of that misery.

11-20-2003, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
BooRadley Insane Location: Kentucky	Oh man. I don't like this idea at all... creating weapons from wreckage? I think the only thing worse they could have done would be create model airplanes from WTC steel...

11-21-2003, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	Or box cutters...

11-22-2003, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mongolguy Crazy Location: My own little world. 'Cause they know me there.	Sorry man, If I had 25k they would be mine. Any idea who the 7 makers were? /not afraid to appreciate true craftmanship and generosity.

11-22-2003, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Amarth Loser Location: About 50,000 feet in the air... oh shit.	Actually, the above was me. I accidentally posted under my girl's name. So now she will post. change seats Okay, I think these knives are cool so long as they are interpereted as artwork. Making weapons out of the wreckage is just not kosher.

11-22-2003, 12:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mongolguy Crazy Location: My own little world. 'Cause they know me there.	OK, I checked out the link, now I know who made them. I want them even more now.

11-23-2003, 07:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
motdakasha Hiya Puddin'! Miss me? Location: Silicon Valley, CA	The first one on the left in the top picture is beautiful. __________________ =^-^= motdakasha =^-^= Just Google It. BA Psychology & Photography (I'm not going psychoanalyze you nor will I let you cry on my shoulder. Have a nice day.)

11-24-2003, 06:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	eBay bidding ended with no bids. I'll agree with motdakasha, though, the blue one is very nice. I also like the middle one. But I don't think I could own one. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

11-24-2003, 07:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
ickma Insane Location: Toronto	It could maybe be nice to hang on your wall? Kinda like a world war one rifle that you hang in front of your fireplace. I think that some of the other steel wreckage was sold to China to make souvenirs. And most of that metal was made for construction, not fine knife building so I doubt the integrity is very good.

11-25-2003, 11:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
ickma Insane Location: Toronto	Well that shows how much I know about knives.

08-11-2004, 01:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
Seer666 Oh dear God he breeded Location: Arizona	Thye are beautiful. I don'tknow if I would pay 25k for them, but I would love to own them. And maybe I am just a sick bastard, but if any one knew where to get their hands on the bullet the kill JFK, I'd probably buy that to. The bullet the changed a nation. Kind of a nice, if sick, reminder of how one man can change the world. __________________ Bad spellers of the world untie!!! I am the one you warned me of I seem to have misplaced the bullet with your name on it, but I have a whole box addressed to occupant.

08-11-2004, 09:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	I personaly feel that if I die in a terror attack, the building steel should be made into a sword to avenge me- and my charred corpse into an industrial diamond for the pommel- yes, I am serious- Do not mourn me, avenge me- as to this, why not- I mean its for charity, and otherwise its a waste of good materiel- morbid, may be, but we are all gonna go some time, and Its not like this is a shameless cash in- ( this got me thinking, and I feel that a scimitar made from WTC steel would be appropriate for executing ben laden) __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

08-12-2004, 12:24 AM	#24 (permalink)
whocarz Jarhead Location: Colorado	That's awesome Fire. I share your sentiment. If they catch Osama and he gets the death penalty, they should use one of these knives on his ass. __________________ If there exists anything mightier than destiny, then it is the courage to face destiny unflinchingly. -Geibel Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else. -Marcus Aurelius Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever? -GySgt. Daniel J. "Dan" Daly

08-27-2004, 05:50 AM	#25 (permalink)
vermin Indifferent to anti-matter Location: Tucson, AZ	I know it's only steel, but it'd be a little creepy using them for cooking. Beautiful though they are. __________________ If puns were sausages, this would be the wurst.

09-03-2004, 10:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
Blistex Psycho Location: Tiger I Turret	If an airliner crashes into your knives. . . is the warrenty void? But seriously, it think that this WTC "insert gimmick here" is starting to really wear thin. What next? The WTC memorial KIA Rio? Made from WTC steel, the WTC memorial ashtray? Made from WTC cement? This is starting to get weird!

09-04-2004, 04:15 AM	#27 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	they're gone, I assume Ebay removed 'em. __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.

09-04-2004, 05:43 AM	#28 (permalink)
basmoq It's a girly girl! Location: OH, USA	I would buy them, if I had the money... __________________ "There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them."

09-10-2004, 01:40 AM	#32 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	oh it is.. heh I read the post as if it was new.. heh, my bad. /me slaps self. __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.