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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:50:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Star_Scream]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: I made this dagger for my wife a few years ago. I always thought it would make for an nice folder. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_5669c-485471.jpg I finally got around to testing it out. Just over 7.5" open, blade length is 3.125" and frame is 4.375". Both edges will be sharpened so I didn't do a full dagger grind on the top side as it would cut your finger when closing it. What do you guys think of the design? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6445c-1785307.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6444c-1785306.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78788/IMG_6442c-1785305.jpg I like it. It's a great size to carry although even with the smart grind choice and looks like it'd fill the hand well Although front flipper with that grind would be pretty slick too. Ready to go in an instant and double edged |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:59:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:00:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Mando Monday https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/436951/20210118_153121_01-1785433.jpg I like the lines |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:01:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Looks good! How is access to the thumb stud in the hand? It looks like it might be narrow in the pictures. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Looks good! How is access to the thumb stud in the hand? It looks like it might be narrow in the pictures. The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. Originally Posted By rbb2: Very cool! Originally Posted By Star_Scream: I like it. It's a great size to carry although even with the smart grind choice and looks like it'd fill the hand well Although front flipper with that grind would be pretty slick too. Ready to go in an instant and double edged It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:12:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat looks delicious. Really like the inlays on the 31, too, at least compared to the 21. The back end still looks a bit funky, though, with that little "nub" by the lanyard hole. I think they should have just continued the arc, instead. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:14:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. The only thing I can think of is that maybe the symmetrical "palm swell" looks a bit odd on a folder. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:14:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Taxidermy, beer and whiskey signs, and centerfolds. I was going to say the centerfolds thing sounds a bit trashy, but it is Michigan. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:49:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I laughed my ass off... I just noticed in the cereal picture that "JazzBerry" is waving Jazz hands. Sorry if I'm the only one that found that interesting/amusing...I'm back on mids and have only had one cup of coffee so far today. It was quite a find. I thought it was funny. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:58:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. She has good taste despite marrying you? Does it have a clip? I would think that would be difficult to do without taking away from the lines. Originally Posted By rbb2: The only thing I can think of is that maybe the symmetrical "palm swell" looks a bit odd on a folder. That is what I thought initially too, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:03:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: She has good taste despite marrying you? Does it have a clip? I would think that would be difficult to do without taking away from the lines. That is what I thought initially too, but the more I look at it, the more it grows on me. Same here, I had actually typed that out initially and then deleted it after looking at the picture again before hitting submit. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:05:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:09:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: The stud sits proud about .060. It's a bit higher than I would normally do it but it was necessary to allow opening the knife comfortably. I had to try several different lengths to get it right. It's interesting that you guys like it my wife does also. I'm having a hard time with it. I know it has nice lines and functions well but something about it does not seem right. Because it's not made from natural materials or pattern welded metals? I originally thought it opened a little far but it was how my phone scaled the image. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:31:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWell that looks amazing. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:41:44 PM EDT
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While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:42:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: conndcj]
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Doubletap
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:44:35 PM EDT
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If you just want to dip your toes in, gotta be the XM series.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:49:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. For the "quintessential" Hinderer, definitely an XM-18 or XM-24. In your case, with your love for THICC knives, I'd say the 24. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 7:50:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. Make sure it has a butter groove. 
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:04:57 PM EDT
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Centerfolds ain’t gonna fly. Couple of Boars already on the wall. I’m thinking I need a couple of good bottles and a nice glass set, Mad Men style. I’m gonna go to Costco and buy some of the shit you guys post.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:05:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Originally Posted By Justabulletaway: Make sure it has a butter groove. https://i.imgur.com/IWVkFtO.jpg  showoff |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:14:47 PM EDT
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So here's the deal on Hinderer.
They come out in batches so you might have wait a while to find the blade style you want unless you buy used. DLT has swedged spear points right now. It's about time for a new batch to come out so you might want to see what pops up. XM 18 3.5" is the most popular by far and will have the most options for aftermarket scales if you decide to change up. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:23:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: Centerfolds ain’t gonna fly. Couple of Boars already on the wall. I’m thinking I need a couple of good bottles and a nice glass set, Mad Men style. I’m gonna go to Costco and buy some of the shit you guys post. Why don't you do something a little more Michigany. Aren't you guys really good at meth? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:27:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Scotch is lighter fluid that gone awry. Details on the painting? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Scotch is lighter fluid that gone awry. Details on the painting? Originally Posted By rbb2: Thanks, I was going to say something, too, it looks like a cool print. Very interested to see some better pics. Thanks for asking - My mom might recall where she got them way back probably late 70's. They are this cool foil that changes quite a lot at different angles and light levels. I took a couple of angles on the first two to try to show it but it is even better in person. These still weren't that great of light. ("Pfalz vs Nieuport 27 1917")      Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Are you calling me an alcoholic? You can take credit for the 1920. And the Buffalo Trace probably. And the deBuyer I use every day. Did you say Crisbee puck? Probably other stuff I am missing. As for the Defiant, yeah, I think it is pretty bad. The smell really, the flavor wasn't necessarily horrible. I tried to leave the door open in my review of it because I am self aware enough to know that there is something out there for everyone and maybe this one just wasn't for me. I could see where a scotch drinker or someone less discerning might think it is the bees knees just because it stands out, even if in the wrong way for me. If it was straight up bad, I would have said so (the Wisconsin Wheat was straight up bad, no idea what they were thinking putting that in a bottle). Only way you get to find your next favorite thing is to try new things. Someone else picking something for me removes all personal bias, so I am guaranteed to try something I might not have otherwise tried. As long as we are being frank right now, you can't give rational break downs to my diatribes; it messes with the slightly crazy persona I am trying to build up here. So one of them could be Snoopy and the Red Baron? I like Snoopy. Do you like dogs? What are you doing in August? I think Snoopy was an alcoholic for sure. He flew a Sopwith Camel though if I recall, which would put him in a different one of the prints. 
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:33:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GingerShanks]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Why don't you do something a little more Michigany. Aren't you guys really good at meth? We were really good at ecstasy in the early 2000’s. I’m still a bit south of mid-Michigan meth country. I doubt it’s really good. Nothing mid-Michigan is really good. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:49:43 PM EDT
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Love the daggers.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:51:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. Go to DLT trading and get their exclusive XM-24 swedged spear. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:52:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: We were really good at ecstasy in the early 2000’s. I’m still a bit south of mid-Michigan meth country. I doubt it’s really good. Nothing mid-Michigan is really good. I didn’t mean good as in good stuff, I meant good as in do a lot of it. I’m not aware of Michigan doing any good stuff. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 8:53:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Thanks for asking - My mom might recall where she got them way back probably late 70's. They are this cool foil that changes quite a lot at different angles and light levels. I took a couple of angles on the first two to try to show it but it is even better in person. These still weren't that great of light. ("Pfalz vs Nieuport 27 1917") https://i.imgur.com/wD2D0E0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c3K0VN8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3lCLcXA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zHLdKD2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vTZFcfv.jpg I think Snoopy was an alcoholic for sure. He flew a Sopwith Camel though if I recall, which would put him in a different one of the prints. https://i.imgur.com/i7SO4Ri.jpg Those are pretty cool in better light. You didn’t answer my questions. You must be suspect of my aims... |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:05:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Those are pretty cool in better light. You didn't answer my questions. You must be suspect of my aims... Short version - Love dogs, can't have any, don't miss the mess. I grew up with a Springer that was my constant companion and family had many dogs over the years. My last personally was a Newfoundland. My wife has severe asthma that is badly triggered by any pets so I haven't had one in over 25 years. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:11:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GingerShanks]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I didn’t mean good as in good stuff, I meant good as in do a lot of it. I’m not aware of Michigan doing any good stuff.  GMC and Bob Seger. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:38:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:44:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:45:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:47:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: https://i.imgur.com/3gioxsk.jpg |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 9:48:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cubie: https://i.imgur.com/hO3vD9Q.jpg |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:03:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Because it's not made from natural materials or pattern welded metals? I originally thought it opened a little far but it was how my phone scaled the image. I still haven't figured out what is bothering me. The materials don't bother me as I use them a lot in my working knives. It opens dead center. I had to be very careful on the stop to ensure it didn't open to far. I could do a pocket clip but it would only be tip down carry. Tip up carry would be dangerous with the length of the thumb stud. Personally I think a clip on this knife would detract from it's functionality. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:21:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Winning! Not my pic, no knife. I just thought it looked good. Big pile o meat.  No, THIS was my dinner. Wife killed it with the flavors on this plate. Over the top. 
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:24:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DamascusKnifemaker: I still haven't figured out what is bothering me. The materials don't bother me as I use them a lot in my working knives. It opens dead center. I had to be very careful on the stop to ensure it didn't open to far. I could do a pocket clip but it would only be tip down carry. Tip up carry would be dangerous with the length of the thumb stud. Personally I think a clip on this knife would detract from it's functionality. I only ever see the jewelry knives on your site, what working knives? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:27:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: That looks delicious. Really like the inlays on the 31, too, at least compared to the 21. The back end still looks a bit funky, though, with that little "nub" by the lanyard hole. I think they should have just continued the arc, instead. Me too. I didn't like the old inlays. Once I saw the style for the 31 I decided I'd give it a try, and I really like the way they feel. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:28:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: https://i.imgur.com/atzcmDXh.jpg Great pic with a good little knife |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:28:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kiltakaze: Well that looks amazing. Possibly keto from what I heard. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:32:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: Whose got some good home office decor ideas? Trying to give mine a man cavish feel. Guns, whiskey, naked chick calenders and knives. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:32:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GingerShanks: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/505129/AABF0CF6-C413-48C5-B840-46AFBBE5CAAF-1785818.jpg GMC and Bob Seger. My wife's GMC was made in Texas. Our prior vehicle, Buick, was made in Lansing. Bob Seger is a good guy. I forgot about pasties, but that is UP, and I don't really consider UP part of Michigan, more like a lesser Wisconsin, so even if technically Michigan, don't think I can give you points for that. My Steelcase Leap V2 was made in Michigan I think. Might have to return it though. It is very comfortable in so many ways, but feels like the seat might be getting worn out. I bought it used. I'd be inclined to buy a new version of it and give it a try, but Michigan. Founders is really good, I'll give you that. I think Michigan has done some good blueberries. Not really a strong list. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:33:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By conndcj: While sitting here cooking, I am pondering getting a Hinderer of some sort. Saw a cool Halftrack on bladeforums. If you just wanted one to play with, which model would you prefer? Thanks. Typically I'd say a Gen 6 XM-18 would be a good intro but I know you like them thicc and juicy so a XM-24 or half track may be in your wheelhouse |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:34:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Oh yeah, I forgot after parsing all the photos... Short version - Love dogs, can't have any, don't miss the mess. I grew up with a Springer that was my constant companion and family had many dogs over the years. My last personally was a Newfoundland. My wife has severe asthma that is badly triggered by any pets so I haven't had one in over 25 years. Bummer. I vaguely remember you mentioning that before. Can't help me with my dog boarding issue then. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:35:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 762AR25: Go to DLT trading and get their exclusive XM-24 swedged spear. W I S C O N S I N |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:37:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Star_Scream]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: Make sure it has a butter groove. https://i.imgur.com/IWVkFtO.jpg Solid advice, flavor saver. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:38:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: W I S C O N S I N Rank the following in order of importance in your life: Beer Cheese Green Bay Packers Polka |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:38:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: So here's the deal on Hinderer. They come out in batches so you might have wait a while to find the blade style you want unless you buy used. DLT has swedged spear points right now. It's about time for a new batch to come out so you might want to see what pops up. XM 18 3.5" is the most popular by far and will have the most options for aftermarket scales if you decide to change up. Plus the secondary market isn't insane anymore unless it's a really hard to find run. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:40:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Thanks for asking - My mom might recall where she got them way back probably late 70's. They are this cool foil that changes quite a lot at different angles and light levels. I took a couple of angles on the first two to try to show it but it is even better in person. These still weren't that great of light. ("Pfalz vs Nieuport 27 1917") https://i.imgur.com/wD2D0E0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c3K0VN8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3lCLcXA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zHLdKD2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vTZFcfv.jpg I think Snoopy was an alcoholic for sure. He flew a Sopwith Camel though if I recall, which would put him in a different one of the prints. https://i.imgur.com/i7SO4Ri.jpg Those are really cool. When I was a kid my room was decorated in airplanes and similar prints. I don't think they survived all the moving. |
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