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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:09:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Get one of the lawyers to write that? Drafted it while sitting in my Advanced Criminal Law: Federal Crimes night school course. Seems right? |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:27:37 PM EDT
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I found out recently that I’ve been suckered into a big family vacation with my in-laws, two BILs and their chicks out in Rehoboth Beach this summer. Since Uncle Joe’s lair doesn’t allow blades longer than 3 inches, I found myself shopping again. Damn. Well, I do have a Spyderco Native, but fuck FRN. Seriously, I hate it. If my wife hadn’t gotten it for me back when we were dating, it would have been gone long, long ago. Anyways, my new beach knife:
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Posted: 2/1/2023 6:50:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VoxLibertatis: I found out recently that I’ve been suckered into a big family vacation with my in-laws, two BILs and their chicks out in Rehoboth Beach this summer. Since Uncle Joe’s lair doesn’t allow blades longer than 3 inches, I found myself shopping again. Damn. Well, I do have a Spyderco Native, but fuck FRN. Seriously, I hate it. If my wife hadn’t gotten it for me back when we were dating, it would have been gone long, long ago. Anyways, my new beach knife: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241846/67879989-B5B0-4075-9E0E-A39214F57681_jpe-2694096.JPG I have to say, I’m a fan. Enough so that I’ll probably pick up an Atom at some point. They're really well done. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 7:18:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Hilarious/awful story I cant believe I'm sharing... I joined the Marines at 19. My family moved while I was in the middle of boot camp. Nobody told me. Mom and Dad, and little brother didnt say a thing. They all thought somebody had told me in a letter. Meanwhile, I'm busy writing letters pretty much daily from boot camp. I get something like a months worth of letters marked "Returned to Sender, no such person at this address" in giant red stamped letters across a stack of letters. The DI that night was the "heavy", (mean one)...I get handed a PILE of letters at mail call that night. "Dont worry son, the Corps is your family now."  That was fucking awful. Got letters the following week with the new address. Mom still feels bad to this day. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By sywagon: Yeah, I know, I talk tough but that is the truth. My parents can handle it for now when it comes up which at least isn't constant anymore. What song - I'll watch a youtube? oh, I dunno, something from the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album... we appreciates you here sy, what would we do without you https://i.imgur.com/ndln9S6.jpg we're your family now https://i.imgur.com/RomVjTF.gif Hilarious/awful story I cant believe I'm sharing... I joined the Marines at 19. My family moved while I was in the middle of boot camp. Nobody told me. Mom and Dad, and little brother didnt say a thing. They all thought somebody had told me in a letter. Meanwhile, I'm busy writing letters pretty much daily from boot camp. I get something like a months worth of letters marked "Returned to Sender, no such person at this address" in giant red stamped letters across a stack of letters. The DI that night was the "heavy", (mean one)...I get handed a PILE of letters at mail call that night. "Dont worry son, the Corps is your family now." That was fucking awful. Got letters the following week with the new address. Mom still feels bad to this day. The first letter I got in basic from my mom had my name misspelled. I am an only child. And she made it rhyme with my last name so the DS's had fun with that.  My dad joined the Navy and did 4 years. When he left, my grandparents owned a farm. When he got home he went to the farm only to find out they had moved to town. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 7:22:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Hilarious/awful story I cant believe I'm sharing... I joined the Marines at 19. My family moved while I was in the middle of boot camp. Nobody told me. Mom and Dad, and little brother didnt say a thing. They all thought somebody had told me in a letter. Meanwhile, I'm busy writing letters pretty much daily from boot camp. I get something like a months worth of letters marked "Returned to Sender, no such person at this address" in giant red stamped letters across a stack of letters. The DI that night was the "heavy", (mean one)...I get handed a PILE of letters at mail call that night. "Dont worry son, the Corps is your family now." That was fucking awful. Got letters the following week with the new address. Mom still feels bad to this day. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By sywagon: Yeah, I know, I talk tough but that is the truth. My parents can handle it for now when it comes up which at least isn't constant anymore. What song - I'll watch a youtube? oh, I dunno, something from the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album... we appreciates you here sy, what would we do without you https://i.imgur.com/ndln9S6.jpg we're your family now https://i.imgur.com/RomVjTF.gif Hilarious/awful story I cant believe I'm sharing... I joined the Marines at 19. My family moved while I was in the middle of boot camp. Nobody told me. Mom and Dad, and little brother didnt say a thing. They all thought somebody had told me in a letter. Meanwhile, I'm busy writing letters pretty much daily from boot camp. I get something like a months worth of letters marked "Returned to Sender, no such person at this address" in giant red stamped letters across a stack of letters. The DI that night was the "heavy", (mean one)...I get handed a PILE of letters at mail call that night. "Dont worry son, the Corps is your family now." That was fucking awful. Got letters the following week with the new address. Mom still feels bad to this day. Damn that had to really feel like a kick in the pants. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 9:09:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: LOL Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By mygreenkaw: I have higher standards than that, I leave them in the box, as well as safe and sound - in the SAFE. The only daylight they see is for an occasional picture! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160658/20230131_104135_jpg-2692451.JPG LOL Have any you need to part with that don't like daylight? I hate hotel life...  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:16:20 PM EDT
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Aren't you supposed to be moving to the other side of the country?
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:20:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:20:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: As an aging gentleman who seems above board in morals, your friend should consider speaking to his doctor about medicinal marijuana use. Though a schedule I substance, it does indeed have valid medicinal purposes. If your friend so deems, after speaking with competent medical professionals, to medicate via state legal means, then I would strongly suggest your friend keep that to himself. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By MrSig239: I should do weed. Probably help with my hands! Big nope for me though! No drugs or alcohol for me. As an aging gentleman who seems above board in morals, your friend should consider speaking to his doctor about medicinal marijuana use. Though a schedule I substance, it does indeed have valid medicinal purposes. If your friend so deems, after speaking with competent medical professionals, to medicate via state legal means, then I would strongly suggest your friend keep that to himself. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:21:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/w5fUfZy.jpg Probably goes well with bourbon and cokes. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Agreed. Neat designs. Some of his custom and one-off stuff is amazing. It really is. Even though I think the 456 is a little thicc it's still a nice design |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:22:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/carry2-1-23_JPG-2693976.JPG Nice shot. Colors really look good. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:22:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Probably goes well with bourbon and cokes. Pretty tasty stuff. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:22:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: LOL, my youngest was just requesting to see you by name, and here you are. Of course she did. I'm awesome. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:31:04 PM EDT
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she just likes the monkey avatar.
but she asks for you by your real name. it's cute. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:32:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By WIC: that is pretty funny in hindsight Originally Posted By 80085: Damn. I'm guessing that happens every now and then for him to show empathy as a DI. Originally Posted By rbb2: That is fucking hilarious, but I'm sure it sucked incredibly at the time! That sounds like it belongs in one of the periodic prank suggestion threads. It is funny now, but it was less than fun at the moment. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:33:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC:  That is a damn fine looking knife. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:35:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Drafted it while sitting in my Advanced Criminal Law: Federal Crimes night school course. Seems right? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Get one of the lawyers to write that? Drafted it while sitting in my Advanced Criminal Law: Federal Crimes night school course. Seems right? It's good. You must have been wearing a bolo tie. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:39:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: The first letter I got in basic from my mom had my name misspelled. I am an only child. And she made it rhyme with my last name so the DS's had fun with that. My dad joined the Navy and did 4 years. When he left, my grandparents owned a farm. When he got home he went to the farm only to find out they had moved to town. I completely understand what you and your dad must have felt. Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Damn that had to really feel like a kick in the pants. I was 19 and suddenly a little concerned that my decision to enlist in the Corps might have had some serious repercussions I had not thought of. I mean, I knew it would be tough, and that it would suck from time to time, but I didnt think the family would disown me and move away without saying a word. Mom wound up sending me a letter the following week with the new address. She was horrified to realize that no one had told me and I got a bunch of mail back return to sender. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:41:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: They're really well done. Indeed they are, I’m very impressed. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:43:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: she just likes the monkey avatar. but she asks for you by your real name. it's cute. She likes the monkey avatar because I'm awesome. It's okay to admit it. She's an awesome kid. Both of your kids are, and so is your wife. What they all did in a past life to deserve you...I have no idea, but it must have been really awful. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:45:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:47:25 PM EDT
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Quote Historywhat is that scale? That's not one I had is it? |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:51:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: She likes the monkey avatar because I'm awesome. It's okay to admit it. She's an awesome kid. Both of your kids are, and so is your wife. What they all did in a past life to deserve you...I have no idea, but it must have been really awful. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:52:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I completely understand what you and your dad must have felt. I was 19 and suddenly a little concerned that my decision to enlist in the Corps might have had some serious repercussions I had not thought of. I mean, I knew it would be tough, and that it would suck from time to time, but I didnt think the family would disown me and move away without saying a word. Mom wound up sending me a letter the following week with the new address. She was thrilled that no one had told me and I got a bunch of mail back return to sender. 
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Posted: 2/1/2023 10:55:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: That is a damn fine looking knife.  Yeah, it's pretty fly. Maybe next time I can get one with my name on it instead of the name of an Illinois squirrel |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:01:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I completely understand what you and your dad must have felt. I was 19 and suddenly a little concerned that my decision to enlist in the Corps might have had some serious repercussions I had not thought of. I mean, I knew it would be tough, and that it would suck from time to time, but I didnt think the family would disown me and move away without saying a word. Mom wound up sending me a letter the following week with the new address. She was horrified to realize that no one had told me and I got a bunch of mail back return to sender. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: The first letter I got in basic from my mom had my name misspelled. I am an only child. And she made it rhyme with my last name so the DS's had fun with that. My dad joined the Navy and did 4 years. When he left, my grandparents owned a farm. When he got home he went to the farm only to find out they had moved to town. I completely understand what you and your dad must have felt. Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Damn that had to really feel like a kick in the pants. I was 19 and suddenly a little concerned that my decision to enlist in the Corps might have had some serious repercussions I had not thought of. I mean, I knew it would be tough, and that it would suck from time to time, but I didnt think the family would disown me and move away without saying a word. Mom wound up sending me a letter the following week with the new address. She was horrified to realize that no one had told me and I got a bunch of mail back return to sender. I didn't really care and still give her shit about it from time to time. I don't blame my grandparents trying to move without telling my dad.
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: what is that scale? That's not one I had is it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: what is that scale? That's not one I had is it? It is not the same one I bought from you, (still have that one by the way). This is another Boker Burnley Kwaiken, this one came as a flipper and wearing cocobolo scales. It's VG10 steel and one of the scales has a sharp point at the end that makes it uncomfortable to hold on to for long. I really ought to send it out to someone to get micarta scales for it and a better pocket clip. I'd carry it more often. I've had it almost 2 years now and it doesnt get carried often. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:04:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: It's good. You must have been wearing a bolo tie. Yep, with my special scorpion cinch carved from whale penis bone. It gives me strength to combat injustices. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:05:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/64lJTLS.jpg Yeah, it's pretty fly. Maybe next time I can get one with my name on it instead of the name of an Illinois squirrel Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By MaxxII: That is a damn fine looking knife. https://i.imgur.com/64lJTLS.jpg Yeah, it's pretty fly. Maybe next time I can get one with my name on it instead of the name of an Illinois squirrel Well, with the screwdriver and the wine key, you're set for pretty much any social situation. Kinda like a modern Wisconsin McGuyver! |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:06:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Yep, with my special scorpion cinch carved from whale penis bone. It gives me strength to combat injustices. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By MaxxII: It's good. You must have been wearing a bolo tie. Yep, with my special scorpion cinch carved from whale penis bone. It gives me strength to combat injustices. You Sir, are a legend. I am in awe. |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:21:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: It is not the same one I bought from you, (still have that one by the way). This is another Boker Burnley Kwaiken, this one came as a flipper and wearing cocobolo scales. It's VG10 steel and one of the scales has a sharp point at the end that makes it uncomfortable to hold on to for long. I really ought to send it out to someone to get micarta scales for it and a better pocket clip. I'd carry it more often. I've had it almost 2 years now and it doesnt get carried often. I thought the one I sold you had micarta and CF? Can't you take the micarta from the one I sold you and put it on there? |
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Posted: 2/1/2023 11:25:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Well, with the screwdriver and the wine key, you're set for pretty much any social situation. Kinda like a modern Wisconsin McGuyver!  Wait til you see the other one. It has even more tools. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 12:16:55 AM EDT
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Widow Wednesday
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Posted: 2/2/2023 2:48:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's what the thread is about, right there. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 2:49:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Drafted it while sitting in my Advanced Criminal Law: Federal Crimes night school course. Seems right? Yep. I can't wait for law school |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 2:51:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VoxLibertatis: I found out recently that I’ve been suckered into a big family vacation with my in-laws, two BILs and their chicks out in Rehoboth Beach this summer. Since Uncle Joe’s lair doesn’t allow blades longer than 3 inches, I found myself shopping again. Damn. Well, I do have a Spyderco Native, but fuck FRN. Seriously, I hate it. If my wife hadn’t gotten it for me back when we were dating, it would have been gone long, long ago. Anyways, my new beach knife: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241846/67879989-B5B0-4075-9E0E-A39214F57681_jpe-2694096.JPG I have to say, I’m a fan. Enough so that I’ll probably pick up an Atom at some point. I liked my atom but it just didn't hit my hand right. WIC says the Ti scaled TRM knives feel differently so I'd like to give them a shot. They do a lot of things right. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 2:51:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: The first letter I got in basic from my mom had my name misspelled. I am an only child. And she made it rhyme with my last name so the DS's had fun with that. My dad joined the Navy and did 4 years. When he left, my grandparents owned a farm. When he got home he went to the farm only to find out they had moved to town. Damn. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 2:54:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: It's good. You must have been wearing a bolo tie. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Originally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Get one of the lawyers to write that? Drafted it while sitting in my Advanced Criminal Law: Federal Crimes night school course. Seems right? It's good. You must have been wearing a bolo tie. Once I get closer to retirement, I'm going to make a few trips a year to the Navajo Nation and start a solid collection |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 5:24:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2023 5:41:00 AM EDT
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Posting this quick because I'll forget otherwise. Kid just woke me up from a stupidly long and drug out dream about losing a driver bit while disassembling a knife.
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Posted: 2/2/2023 8:43:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2023 8:46:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Posting this quick because I'll forget otherwise. Kid just woke me up from a stupidly long and drug out dream about losing a driver bit while disassembling a knife. Those Sinkovich bits have been known to cause nightmares! Lol! Even with the right bit the Sigma was screwed up! |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 9:01:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Subscribed for another year. Hope it's worth it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/coffee2-2-23_JPG-2694713.JPG wow, just put the pressure on us… |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 9:35:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Subscribed for another year. Hope it's worth it! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/coffee2-2-23_JPG-2694713.JPG What sets this knife apart from say a 2-500 dollar folder? Honest question, not trying to come off as an asshole. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 10:59:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By schaffer: What sets this knife apart from say a 2-500 dollar folder? Honest question, not trying to come off as an asshole. This may sound simple but it's absolutely the truth and is apparent if you handle one in person: precision. I've had fifteen different ones, I think (three at present) and all but one have been pretty much perfect in build and machining. The details, the amount of machine time involved, the design, everything about them is a step above. You may wonder how that can be the case but until you hold one it's hard to wrap your head around it. They are definitely in the realm of diminishing returns, but if Spyderco is a Chevy, Chris Reeve is a Mercedes, and Shirogorov is a Ferrari. Then you get full customs which would be maybe Rolls-Royce or something. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 11:39:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: I completely understand what you and your dad must have felt. I was 19 and suddenly a little concerned that my decision to enlist in the Corps might have had some serious repercussions I had not thought of. I mean, I knew it would be tough, and that it would suck from time to time, but I didnt think the family would disown me and move away without saying a word. Mom wound up sending me a letter the following week with the new address. She was horrified to realize that no one had told me and I got a bunch of mail back return to sender. I can see that. They got rid of me and they don't want me back! |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 11:39:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySavage. |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 11:45:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Yep, with my special scorpion cinch carved from whale penis bone. It gives me strength to combat injustices. Pro |
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Posted: 2/2/2023 11:52:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryPierogi/Vareniki? |
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