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9/15/2026 11:24:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By sq40:
The good old reliable Kershaw 1620.  

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Years ago I bought my daughter and wife matching rainbow PVD(?) coated Scallion and Leek knives.
Knight of Blunder - Fogo '21
9/15/2026 11:27:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC:
some more from Idahoooooo

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Nice collection.
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9/15/2026 11:33:04 PM EDT
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Any thoughts on the MKC offerings? We're in Missoula for most home games, they have a store up by the airport. Seem to be throwing money around like it's going out of style. Things are going well, or they're trying to establish their "brand"?

Looking for something like the (gasp) Benchmade Dacian, the Stockyard looks fun.


Edit. The more time I spend on their website, the less chance I send a dollar their way. BRCC, "influencers", "ultra concealable" 10.25" knives, blah blah blah. Feels like they're part of the required new Montana dress code
9/16/2026 12:51:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC:
hmmmmm...it was something...latte fixation? I swear you said she was motivated to work to support a new drinking habit.

maybe I'm thinking of someone else's kid.
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My oldest was working at a coffee stand and drinking too much matcha.

It tastes like sweetened grass clippings to me
"Freedom is a messy business." - LaRue_Tactical

I am a sack of blood, held together by un-tanned leather. . .
9/16/2026 1:19:16 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By maslin02:
Any thoughts on the MKC offerings? We're in Missoula for most home games, they have a store up by the airport. Seem to be throwing money around like it's going out of style. Things are going well, or they're trying to establish their "brand"?

Looking for something like the (gasp) Benchmade Dacian, the Stockyard looks fun.


Edit. The more time I spend on their website, the less chance I send a dollar their way. BRCC, "influencers", "ultra concealable" 10.25" knives, blah blah blah. Feels like they're part of the required new Montana dress code
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Your edit is spot on IMHO.
9/16/2026 1:55:48 PM EDT
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9/16/2026 3:01:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DFARM:

My oldest was working at a coffee stand and drinking too much matcha.

It tastes like sweetened grass clippings to me
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Ah yes, it’s you.


TBF, I could see MaxxII’s daughter falling into that trap.
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9/16/2026 3:30:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By rbb2:
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Is that the look you want to go for with the Tuff Lite micarta? I like it.
9/16/2026 3:31:28 PM EDT
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Thought the Kapara would be fitting for a spider hole pic!
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9/16/2026 3:51:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MaxxII:


Looks great! I like how the bolsters come in at an angle from above. Nice detail work.

Do you find Magnacut to be difficult to work with?
What is your favorite steel to work with?
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@MaxxII

Sorry for the late reply. Magnacut is pretty easy to work and grind. It is much easier than the 440V/S60V that I have used.  I prefer to work in damascus but I've known the developer of Magnacut since he was in grade school and wanted to see how it performed. It takes a wicked sharp edge and is easy to sharpen.
"In knifemaking everyone gets cut and everyone gets burned." Devin Thomas
9/16/2026 4:35:32 PM EDT
[#11]
Good to know! Thank you for your thoughts.
I'm not worried about the time line...We all get busy.
9/16/2026 4:37:27 PM EDT
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Wharncliffe Wednesday:





B roll image with Sri Lankan Guardian. It protects against evil spirits.

9/16/2026 4:39:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC:


Ah yes, it’s you.


TBF, I could see MaxxII’s daughter falling into that trap.
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Originally Posted By WIC:
Originally Posted By DFARM:

My oldest was working at a coffee stand and drinking too much matcha.

It tastes like sweetened grass clippings to me


Ah yes, it’s you.


TBF, I could see MaxxII’s daughter falling into that trap.



Ordinarily, I'd say yes...but she is getting older and realizing that not everything needs enough sugar to cause diabetes.
9/16/2026 6:56:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:

Is that the look you want to go for with the Tuff Lite micarta? I like it.
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Something like that, yeah. I just like blue.
9/16/2026 6:56:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:
Thought the Kapara would be fitting for a spider hole pic!
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That's a big hole.

9/16/2026 7:01:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC:


Ah yes, it’s you.


TBF, I could see MaxxII’s daughter falling into that trap.
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Originally Posted By WIC:
Originally Posted By DFARM:

My oldest was working at a coffee stand and drinking too much matcha.

It tastes like sweetened grass clippings to me


Ah yes, it’s you.


TBF, I could see MaxxII’s daughter falling into that trap.


Can't lie, the lady and I were drinking them for a bit.  It's okay but I had to go back to my shaken expresso. To much milk in the matcha...
MGK
9/16/2026 7:22:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By rbb2:

Something like that, yeah. I just like blue.
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:

Is that the look you want to go for with the Tuff Lite micarta? I like it.

Something like that, yeah. I just like blue.

I always liked the blue denim REO you have. Cool look
9/16/2026 7:26:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By rbb2:

That's a big hole.

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Originally Posted By rbb2:
Originally Posted By williedikker72:
Thought the Kapara would be fitting for a spider hole pic!
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48347/20260916_152725_jpg-3828250.JPG

That's a big hole.


It actually inspired me to watch Arachnophobia the other night! Don't judge me. I know I'm weird.
9/16/2026 9:12:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MaxxII:
Wharncliffe Wednesday:

https://i.imgur.com/MWEWDQ5.jpeg



B roll image with Sri Lankan Guardian. It protects against evil spirits.

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it is an eye catching piece
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9/16/2026 9:12:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mygreenkaw:


Can't lie, the lady and I were drinking them for a bit.  It's okay but I had to go back to my shaken expresso. To much milk in the matcha...
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green tea is disgusting
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9/16/2026 9:13:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MaxxII:



Ordinarily, I'd say yes...but she is getting older and realizing that not everything needs enough sugar to cause diabetes.
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lucky

mine are still sugarsugarsugar
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9/16/2026 9:15:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:
Thought the Kapara would be fitting for a spider hole pic!
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that's a big nope
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9/16/2026 9:16:56 PM EDT
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9/17/2026 4:59:10 AM EDT
[#24]
I missed a smoking deal on a used small Insingo Inkosi the other day. I really think that blade is unique looking and find it easier to sharpen. The PJ version is OOS everywhere I looked.
 I do have a drop point PJ sitting in a cart right now. Maybe a nicer looking and more versatile choice??? I'm still pondering what to do.
9/17/2026 3:08:19 PM EDT
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Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.
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9/17/2026 3:17:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.
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During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase—cheap and beginning with the word “light/lite”.  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I’m now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  
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9/17/2026 6:06:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/17/2026 6:07:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scott_S:


During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase—cheap and beginning with the word “light/lite”.  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I’m now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.


During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase—cheap and beginning with the word “light/lite”.  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I’m now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  

God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/17/2026 8:08:48 PM EDT
[#29]
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Originally Posted By Scott_S:


During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase cheap and beginning with the word "light/lite".  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I'm now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.


During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase cheap and beginning with the word "light/lite".  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I'm now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  
The final phase is enjoying all of those, plus sours (not the fruity ones), plus plus. Anchor will always have a special place (and I should go find some soon!). I was in Portland when the whole microbrew thing first kicked off. A good fresh IPA was a revelation at the time. Some of these other guys (and WIC who will join in with them shortly) need to get tested for hyper-bitter tasting genes.

Love a good festbier though.
9/17/2026 8:32:36 PM EDT
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I enjoy a nice, traditional tasting IPA. Bitter. I like Troegs Perpetual for one. The IPAs the local micro brews make taste like shit most of the time. Usually, almost sweet more than bitter. Funky flavors. Give me an old school IPA and call it a day.
9/17/2026 9:13:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By maslin02:
Any thoughts on the MKC offerings? We're in Missoula for most home games, they have a store up by the airport. Seem to be throwing money around like it's going out of style. Things are going well, or they're trying to establish their "brand"?

Looking for something like the (gasp) Benchmade Dacian, the Stockyard looks fun.


Edit. The more time I spend on their website, the less chance I send a dollar their way. BRCC, "influencers", "ultra concealable" 10.25" knives, blah blah blah. Feels like they're part of the required new Montana dress code
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Accurate assessment. Also quite soft heat treat on their Magnacut.

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https://steelhardnesslab.com/?brand=MKC&tab=database

9/17/2026 11:05:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:
I missed a smoking deal on a used small Insingo Inkosi the other day. I really think that blade is unique looking and find it easier to sharpen. The PJ version is OOS everywhere I looked.
 I do have a drop point PJ sitting in a cart right now. Maybe a nicer looking and more versatile choice??? I'm still pondering what to do.
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you know what to do

a knife in the hand is worth two on backorder
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9/17/2026 11:11:57 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By conndcj:


Yes please.  This is my favorite beer time of the year.  It would be an extra special beer season if IPAers were beaten with pieces of #11 rebar about the head and neck.  Damn hippies.
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Metus improbos compescit, non clementia
9/17/2026 11:13:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scott_S:


During my adult life I went through many beer phases.  The first was the college beer phase—cheap and beginning with the word “light/lite”.  Second was anything made by Shiner.  Then I went on to Anchor Steam and the like.  A later phase was Imperial Stouts.  And I’m now in what I think is my final phase, the IPA phase.  
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9/17/2026 11:13:51 PM EDT
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9/17/2026 11:14:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By sywagon:
The final phase is enjoying all of those, plus sours (not the fruity ones), plus plus. Anchor will always have a special place (and I should go find some soon!). I was in Portland when the whole microbrew thing first kicked off. A good fresh IPA was a revelation at the time. Some of these other guys (and WIC who will join in with them shortly) need to get tested for hyper-bitter tasting genes.

Love a good festbier though.
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HEY

you labeling me does not define me

I get tested plenty

bad is bad, no test needed
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9/17/2026 11:16:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By williedikker72:
I enjoy a nice, traditional tasting IPA. Bitter. I like Troegs Perpetual for one. The IPAs the local micro brews make taste like shit most of the time. Usually, almost sweet more than bitter. Funky flavors. Give me an old school IPA and call it a day.
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I can handle an anchor steamboat here and there
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9/17/2026 11:32:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scott_S:


Years ago I bought my daughter and wife matching rainbow PVD(?) coated Scallion and Leek knives.
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Originally Posted By sq40:
The good old reliable Kershaw 1620.  

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/49447/IMG_4347_jpeg-3827590.JPG


Years ago I bought my daughter and wife matching rainbow PVD(?) coated Scallion and Leek knives.


I’ve had multiple Chive (small), Scallion (medium) and Leek (large) knives over the years.

My impression:

Leek is more a of weapon than a useful knife because of the profile.  The flat, mostly straight blade with a very pointy tip, it made for stabbing. It has it’s uses, but it’s almost like a shaving razor with a pointy end. I would feel confident with it for self defense.

Scallion: the recurved belly makes it incredibly useful for a wide rsnge of taks like wire stripping and cutting rope. The belly itself is great for scraping. All around tough and great general purpose blade. I find the size, weight, and blade geometry the absolute perfect pocket knife.

Chive: 50% scaled down Scallion.  It’s a perfect pen knife.
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And lead a life of woe, but not forsake
His rugged path; nor dare he view alone
His future doom which is but to awake.” - John Keats
9/17/2026 11:43:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BackwoodsFiero:


Accurate assessment. Also quite soft heat treat on their Magnacut.

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I'm not sure how much I trust those numbers.

Unless he's pulling the scales off and grinding a clean spot, those numbers aren't trustworthy.

Measuring hardness on a non-flat surface isn't accurate and it wouldn't surprise me if they aren't sure to grind decarb off of the entire knife after heat treat, they'll also measure softer.

I'm not defending the brand,  just saying that it can be difficult to measure hardness on a completed knife.
"Freedom is a messy business." - LaRue_Tactical

I am a sack of blood, held together by un-tanned leather. . .
9/18/2026 5:48:08 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DFARM:

I'm not sure how much I trust those numbers.

Unless he's pulling the scales off and grinding a clean spot, those numbers aren't trustworthy.

Measuring hardness on a non-flat surface isn't accurate and it wouldn't surprise me if they aren't sure to grind decarb off of the entire knife after heat treat, they'll also measure softer.

I'm not defending the brand,  just saying that it can be difficult to measure hardness on a completed knife.
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OK.

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9/18/2026 9:08:18 AM EDT
[#41]
Fixed blade Friday.
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9/18/2026 12:00:48 PM EDT
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That's fair.

"Freedom is a messy business." - LaRue_Tactical

I am a sack of blood, held together by un-tanned leather. . .
9/18/2026 5:16:53 PM EDT
[#43]
God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
9/18/2026 7:51:31 PM EDT
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Lookie at what I found
YNWA

Show Me Yo Shanks

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9/18/2026 7:52:26 PM EDT
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USMC 77-81 6113
9/18/2026 7:54:32 PM EDT
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Lose it in a snowbank again?
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9/18/2026 8:06:25 PM EDT
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Messy walk in closet.
YNWA

Show Me Yo Shanks

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9/18/2026 8:14:27 PM EDT
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That reminds me of the Whizzo Chocolate Company sketch from Monty Python.
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9/18/2026 8:15:07 PM EDT
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Is that a dirty tire?
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9/18/2026 8:15:24 PM EDT
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Fixed blade Friday.
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fun
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