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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:03:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: Looking for a new edc folder. I'm eyeing a Chris reeves umnumzaan, any other recommendations in that price range? I think most of us regulars in here like the Inkosi or Sebenza over the Zaan. I know I do. A lot of options around that range are lower production and fairly difficult to find in stock. The obvious ones are Hinderer and Spartan. I really like Jon McNees's PM Mac2 3.5" and Les George's VECP. The VECP in particular has great grind geometry and came screaming sharp from Les. Whatever you decide, I would seriously consider buying it secondhand on bladeforums or r/knife_swap. Save a few bucks, and most of them are basically new anyway. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:15:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By rbb2: I think most of us regulars in here like the Inkosi or Sebenza over the Zaan. I know I do. A lot of options around that range are lower production and fairly difficult to find in stock. The obvious ones are Hinderer and Spartan. I really like Jon McNees's PM Mac2 3.5" and Les George's VECP. The VECP in particular has great grind geometry and came screaming sharp from Les. Whatever you decide, I would seriously consider buying it secondhand on bladeforums or r/knife_swap. Save a few bucks, and most of them are basically new anyway. Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:22:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:28:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: Originally Posted By rbb2: I think most of us regulars in here like the Inkosi or Sebenza over the Zaan. I know I do. A lot of options around that range are lower production and fairly difficult to find in stock. The obvious ones are Hinderer and Spartan. I really like Jon McNees's PM Mac2 3.5" and Les George's VECP. The VECP in particular has great grind geometry and came screaming sharp from Les. Whatever you decide, I would seriously consider buying it secondhand on bladeforums or r/knife_swap. Save a few bucks, and most of them are basically new anyway. Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? Insingo is the way to go for a Sebbie. Or a tanto if you're feeling spicy. Insingo is a bit more user-friendly though. 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:40:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: Insingo is the way to go for a Sebbie. Or a tanto if you're feeling spicy. Insingo is a bit more user-friendly though. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51010144436_5c7c9e3ec3_b.jpg There's the first hand experience I was looking for. Great looking blades. Now to track one down. My HFB disaster folder, kershaw skyline, and Emerson what get carried most of the time. But I'm itching for something new. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:49:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Edit: Current inkosi  Current sebenza  VECP  MAC2  Forgot about the Southard Tolk but I have an extra right now. Another great knife. 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:52:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Good info. Thanks for all that. I've always wanted to own a Chris Reeves so I'll probably just keep an eye out for a used one and jump on whatever blade it happens to be. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 2:23:47 AM EDT
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This inkosi is available on bladeforums at the moment. Not a killer deal, per se, but still $50 off dealer price for the that version. I'm tempted to offer him a bit less and see what he says but I already have the one above, so am succeeding in holding off so far. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/come-and-take-it-large-inkosi.1892141/ 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:21:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: The finer things in life.... https://i.imgur.com/WjMGQ2U.jpg Home made carnitas tacos. Pork shoulder in the sous vide for 24 hours, then pulled apart and seared on the grill.... #winning Nice! Looks good! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:26:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Edit: Current inkosi https://i.imgur.com/GhRzm68.jpg Current sebenza https://i.imgur.com/gSlz7ez.jpg VECP https://i.imgur.com/WBvy2s5.jpg MAC2 https://i.imgur.com/qLQ85jz.jpg Forgot about the Southard Tolk but I have an extra right now. Another great knife. https://i.imgur.com/PLzO0Eu.jpg Great pics and knives! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:29:51 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:35:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryDamn. That's a haul. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:36:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Green beans still going strong but the quality is getting iffy. Lots of bug damage. https://i.imgur.com/otL7UD8.jpg Still look good. Plus short employees are easier to hide from OSHA |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:37:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Wait till you retire. You will be busier then you ever were! Oof I should just keep working until they fire me for being too old. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:38:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: The finer things in life.... https://i.imgur.com/WjMGQ2U.jpg Home made carnitas tacos. Pork shoulder in the sous vide for 24 hours, then pulled apart and seared on the grill.... #winning Winning. Hot sauce sounds interesting too |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:38:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaredGrey: On vacation with the family. Doing a little light reading and having a drink. https://i.imgur.com/5usSoiv.jpg Triple Mash sounds interesting. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:39:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TriggerGSP: Nitro-v pocket cleaver with some G10. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/479088/4A565E8E-DCB7-4AB5-BDB7-22ED7AB8992E_jpe-2538271.JPG Neat little knife Have a comparison pic? |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:17:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/IU9ikE6.jpg Wow! You got yours quicker than me and I'm in the same state. They started using Smartpost and now my stuff gets sent to Jersey 1st. I grabbed some Flatheads too! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:22:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Haha. He looks like he's been waiting a bit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By williedikker72: Dog got tired of waiting for the ribs to smoke... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/48347/20220924_164304_jpg-2537781.JPG Haha. He looks like he's been waiting a bit. The grandkids may have helped with the tiredness. I feel the same way sometimes! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:23:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Did the puppy get some? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Did the puppy get some? Always! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:24:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? I’m a fan of CRKs drop point blade. The Inkosi is a great knife. 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:56:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: https://i.imgur.com/qgZPIvu.jpg |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 8:58:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: Looks extra blue... love it!!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By WIC: always the right choice So aside from the two liters of beer I had there I had preflighted with a hazy double IPA and two super dank double IPAs which were pushing 10% so after dinner I took a solid nap now I can't sleep. https://i.imgur.com/sQmmSpD.jpeg Looks extra blue... love it!!! |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 9:00:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Damn. That's a haul. Yeah, going to need to do more salsa today. And there's at least that many more still on the plants! Will probably do marinara with those. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 9:11:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Edit: Current inkosi https://i.imgur.com/GhRzm68.jpg Current sebenza https://i.imgur.com/gSlz7ez.jpg VECP https://i.imgur.com/WBvy2s5.jpg MAC2 https://i.imgur.com/qLQ85jz.jpg Forgot about the Southard Tolk but I have an extra right now. Another great knife. https://i.imgur.com/PLzO0Eu.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By TheSixShooter: Thanks, have you used the Sebenza with the insingo blade design? I have been watching the EE for a used one. I really like the looks of the Spartan Harsey Folder, anyone have first hand experience with one? Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Edit: Current inkosi https://i.imgur.com/GhRzm68.jpg Current sebenza https://i.imgur.com/gSlz7ez.jpg VECP https://i.imgur.com/WBvy2s5.jpg MAC2 https://i.imgur.com/qLQ85jz.jpg Forgot about the Southard Tolk but I have an extra right now. Another great knife. https://i.imgur.com/PLzO0Eu.jpg   |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 9:43:13 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 10:41:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Neat little knife Have a comparison pic? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: Nitro-v pocket cleaver with some G10. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/479088/4A565E8E-DCB7-4AB5-BDB7-22ED7AB8992E_jpe-2538271.JPG Neat little knife Have a comparison pic? Thanks. I like small unique knives. Comparison? Like for scale? I don’t, but I can. It’s around a 3” cutting edge. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 10:59:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:01:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Killing time waiting for the concert. Whipped up a couple of fobs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/lanyard9-25-22_JPG-2538671.JPG Very clean, I like that look! Edit: what size cord do you use for the smaller bit? I need to grab some. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:26:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:46:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:51:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Pretty well sums up my thoughts. https://i.imgur.com/TmFNsp9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hv9lnml.jpg I dunno. Insingo is ass ugly IMO and SHF is a couple steps below CRK. They lack the refinement of CRK. but they do have good graphics execution. Decent Bordeaux there. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:54:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: what's the jus? Lamb biria with warm house-made consommé broth this lady kills it with everything she makes |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:58:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Wow! You got yours quicker than me and I'm in the same state. They started using Smartpost and now my stuff gets sent to Jersey 1st. I grabbed some Flatheads too! I was actually surprised it took as long as it did. They didn't send it out until Wednesday or Thursday, I ordered the day you told me. Slow getting it out the door. As to the quickness after it went out the door, there are benefits to living in Milwaukee. Shipping is pretty quick here. I sent something to a guy in Houston snail mail Thursday night, he had it Saturday. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:58:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Still look good. Plus short employees are easier to hide from OSHA Sean Astin is shorter than you think. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 11:59:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: @TheSixShooter This inkosi is available on bladeforums at the moment. Not a killer deal, per se, but still $50 off dealer price for the that version. I'm tempted to offer him a bit less and see what he says but I already have the one above, so am succeeding in holding off so far. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/come-and-take-it-large-inkosi.1892141/ https://i.imgur.com/HiX4BR4.jpeg hmmmmmm... |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:02:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Had a small sebbie insingo a while ago. Currently have a large Inkosi insingo. It cuts well, but aesthetically I just love CRK's drop point blade shape. To me, it looks like a knife is supposed to look. Like, if I picture a knife in my head, it's shaped like a sebenza. The SHF is well built, but overbuilt, and has a fairly thick grind (i.e. the blade is "fat" behind the cutting edge). The main draw there IMO is the laser engraving they do on them. It's a tiny bit behind CRK in quality, also, IMO. If I were only buying one, personally, I'd get an Inkosi drop point. Pretty much a toss up after that between inkosi insingo, sebenza drop point or insingo. But if you get a chance to grab a SHF with engraving that you really like, it's a fine knife as well. I don't think the plain version is worth it versus a Reeve. Edit: Current inkosi https://i.imgur.com/GhRzm68.jpg Current sebenza https://i.imgur.com/gSlz7ez.jpg VECP https://i.imgur.com/WBvy2s5.jpg MAC2 https://i.imgur.com/qLQ85jz.jpg Forgot about the Southard Tolk but I have an extra right now. Another great knife. https://i.imgur.com/PLzO0Eu.jpg pen on the left? |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:03:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheSixShooter: There's the first hand experience I was looking for. Great looking blades. Now to track one down. My HFB disaster folder, kershaw skyline, and Emerson what get carried most of the time. But I'm itching for something new. You should note the squirell lives in Illinois, by choice. You may not want to trust anything he says. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:07:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: pen on the left? Nottingham TiButton in oil slick zirc. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 12:55:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2022 1:20:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Very clean, I like that look! Edit: what size cord do you use for the smaller bit? I need to grab some. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By MrSig239: Killing time waiting for the concert. Whipped up a couple of fobs. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/lanyard9-25-22_JPG-2538671.JPG Very clean, I like that look! Edit: what size cord do you use for the smaller bit? I need to grab some. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 1:21:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Lamb biria with warm house-made consomm broth this lady kills it with everything she makes Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By sywagon: what's the jus? Lamb biria with warm house-made consomm broth this lady kills it with everything she makes  |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 1:23:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: I dunno. Insingo is ass ugly IMO and SHF is a couple steps below CRK. They lack the refinement of CRK. but they do have good graphics execution. Decent Bordeaux there. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By sywagon: Pretty well sums up my thoughts. https://i.imgur.com/TmFNsp9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hv9lnml.jpg I dunno. Insingo is ass ugly IMO and SHF is a couple steps below CRK. They lack the refinement of CRK. but they do have good graphics execution. Decent Bordeaux there. 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 1:53:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Winning. Hot sauce sounds interesting too Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Originally Posted By MaxxII: The finer things in life.... https://i.imgur.com/WjMGQ2U.jpg Home made carnitas tacos. Pork shoulder in the sous vide for 24 hours, then pulled apart and seared on the grill.... #winning Winning. Hot sauce sounds interesting too It's mild to my palate, but decently flavorful. It's made by a local place that opened up and is keto friendly, so I thought I'd give it a try. We ran out of Mrs Renfro's Ghost Pepper Salsa, so I had to make do. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 3:22:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryCold steel makes kitchen knives? |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 3:26:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Lamb biria with warm house-made consommé broth this lady kills it with everything she makes Lamb birria is uncommon but better tasting than beef. That place looks good. The shrimp tacos look hella good too. |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 3:33:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085 :Cold steel makes kitchen knives? I need a bread knife, victorinox is ~$80, cold steel is $20 shipped. insert emoji here |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 3:40:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Cold steel makes kitchen knives? Bought it a few years back, Not sure if they still do. Edit: Used the last pepper you gave me. 
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:34:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Emerson people, how difficult is it to find a nice 0620? Tough because ZT nailed it. Emerson design with better build quality |
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Posted: 9/25/2022 4:37:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Speaking of Kung Fu, you might want to "wax on". Took me a minute to get it. It's not a car. |
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