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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:47:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg Very sexy |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:49:25 PM EDT
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Sent off the blanks to Bos
Called and talked to (Paul Farner?) for a bit too cause I had some questions. He’s an absolute steel nerd  |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:51:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Ohhhhh yeah. Fresh baked sourdough sandwich bread. https://i.imgur.com/m6pvri2h.jpg Needs less butter and more grainy mustard. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:52:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Sigma came back today. Yah! I updated pics of all the Shiro stuff. Which one should be my new avatar? Going to try the dark one for a while. Give your thoughts. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3631_JPG-2659122.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3636_JPG-2659123.JPG Bottom one is a stunner. Great shot. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:52:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Testing avatar. Pic added to stay on topic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3629_JPG-2659146.JPG Looks great |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:56:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Any Spyderco fans? Looking at Paramilitary 2 and I’m wondering the differences between the Cruwear micarta model and the normal PM2? I saw a video that said the grips wouldn’t swap. Is Cruwear worth it or just get S35vn? Cruwear is a pretty decent steel a good all around steel as is S35VN. People didn't like the micarta scales for that run or there was an issue in mating the liners with the micarta. I'm sure someone will remember. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:57:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: Lil Shucker in random damascus and desert ironwood: this thing is WAY handier than I expected. https://i.imgur.com/7mShI5Y.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/7mShI5Y.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hl5PTyf.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/Hl5PTyf.jpg Neat little blade and love the back ground |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 6:58:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: Moved into my new apartment so I was able to work on these again today Going to send them off to Bo’s for heat treat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/498570/A6BF7D84-8BF4-46AA-A588-9EAED0534C70_jpe-2659292.JPG That's a cool collection of steels. M398 kinda fell off a ways back. A Renaissance is happening? |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:10:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg Seriously, that blade is just incredible. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:40:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Needs less butter and more grainy mustard. Mustard toast? |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:49:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Sigma came back today. Yah! I updated pics of all the Shiro stuff. Which one should be my new avatar? Going to try the dark one for a while. Give your thoughts. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3631_JPG-2659122.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3636_JPG-2659123.JPG That's tough - the knives stand out more in the light one but I think the dark one looks a little better overall. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:52:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Any Spyderco fans? Looking at Paramilitary 2 and I’m wondering the differences between the Cruwear micarta model and the normal PM2? I saw a video that said the grips wouldn’t swap. Is Cruwear worth it or just get S35vn? Cruwear if it not being stainless (but not a rust magnet either) is acceptable. Really good steel. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: That particular crucarta model is garbage, having owned one it’s a worse model than the g10 version. The action was trash. I’d suggest getting a regular g10 pm2 if that’s what you want. S35vn, I’m not sure any of those are or even were available. Perhaps you’re thinking s30v? People seem to like cruwear better than s30v. But the pm2 has so many steels available why limit yourself to those two options? I think you can still get the s90v version relatively cheap compared to what it could cost… https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade All of them, or a lemon? I'd be surprised if it was the former but not having had one I can't say you're wrong. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 7:56:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg JFC, fine, you got me. Send it my way and I will send you $50. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:02:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Pocket brick. Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Mine always carried these little three bladed folders that were designed as like keychains. The other carries an old timer Yes and yes. My grandpa always had a skinny little two blade slip joint. No idea the actual brand or model, but more or less this, but with wood covers: 
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:02:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Nice plastic stuff? it's a sweet rubbermaid trolley to hold my tools and cleaning supplies since I am the building manager/janitor/maintenance/groundskeeper/snowremoval/ITbitch/supply specialist. I am also the HR and customer complaints department and if I have any spare time, sometimes they let me do legal stuff. But I don't use my special cart for that 
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:03:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg Man you freaking killed it with that blade. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:04:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Mustard toast? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Needs less butter and more grainy mustard. Mustard toast? Sounds weird. And I like mustard. But just mustard on bread? I think I'll pass. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:06:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:07:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: https://i.imgur.com/xcZczMt.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/xcZczMt.jpg tell me more about the background material |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:08:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: Moved into my new apartment so I was able to work on these again today Going to send them off to Bo’s for heat treat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/498570/A6BF7D84-8BF4-46AA-A588-9EAED0534C70_jpe-2659292.JPG does the sharpie come off in heat treat? |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:08:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: Sent off the blanks to Bos Called and talked to (Paul Farner?) for a bit too cause I had some questions. He’s an absolute steel nerd Good dude, and very right wing. He’ll talk your ear off. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:09:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: It’s about how you use it not the size? one of my go to knives is that little cold steel tuff knife. I could see that little shank being handy. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg 
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:16:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Sounds weird. And I like mustard. But just mustard on bread? I think I'll pass. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: Originally Posted By 80085: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: Needs less butter and more grainy mustard. Mustard toast? Sounds weird. And I like mustard. But just mustard on bread? I think I'll pass. Throw on some cheese and I'm in... |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:18:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: That particular crucarta model is garbage, having owned one it’s a worse model than the g10 version. The action was trash. I’d suggest getting a regular g10 pm2 if that’s what you want. S35vn, I’m not sure any of those are or even were available. Perhaps you’re thinking s30v? People seem to like cruwear better than s30v. But the pm2 has so many steels available why limit yourself to those two options? I think you can still get the s90v version relatively cheap compared to what it could cost… https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: That particular crucarta model is garbage, having owned one it’s a worse model than the g10 version. The action was trash. I’d suggest getting a regular g10 pm2 if that’s what you want. S35vn, I’m not sure any of those are or even were available. Perhaps you’re thinking s30v? People seem to like cruwear better than s30v. But the pm2 has so many steels available why limit yourself to those two options? I think you can still get the s90v version relatively cheap compared to what it could cost… https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade mmmm...S90V.... Originally Posted By konger: Cutting things I don’t cut with my fixed blades. Daily carry. I noticed Cruwear has the same corrosion resistance as 3V. It doesn’t seem to rust. I also read some guys say the new handle is more flimsy or something with the micarta. I never had an issue with 3V as far as corrosion, but generally in a knife that size I would be prioritizing edge retention over toughness and there are better steels than 3V for edge retention. S90V for instance. Maxamet. Originally Posted By konger: Thanks for sharing your crappy experience. I kind of had my heart set on the Cruwear version because I put a premium on ease of sharpening. I really wouldn’t want something that’s harder to sharpen than S35vn, which is why it was my other choice. I can’t find one in stock however. I’d buy a 3V version if they made it. I wouldn't listen to this guy konger. He is a professed Spyderco fan boi who apparently doesn't even know they did S35VN (I had one). If the action was trash it was probably his own fault. They stopped doing the S35VN a while back. S45VN should be comparable for sharpening and stainless. 3V would not be as easy, but if you are using diamonds shouldn't be too bad. But S90V and maxamet will likely be harder to sharpen than S45VN. Originally Posted By williedikker72: I think the standard current ones are S45vn, which isn't any harder to sharpen than s30 or s35 for me. I have that S90v version referenced earlier and really like it. Still haven't had to sharpen yet though. The Crucarta has full liners and I think they sit a little proud of the scales. The scales near the compression lock have alot of flex. Was looking at getting one awhile back, but never got around to it. I'd like to try some Cruwear though. but just the scales, not the liners? |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:24:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: Sent off the blanks to Bos Called and talked to (Paul Farner?) for a bit too cause I had some questions. He’s an absolute steel nerd i would hope so given his field of work |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:47:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrSig239: Testing avatar. Pic added to stay on topic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/IMG_3629_JPG-2659146.JPG the darker background showcases the knives better |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:47:52 PM EDT
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Quote Historythat's kinda scary |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 8:48:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: mmmm...S90V.... I never had an issue with 3V as far as corrosion, but generally in a knife that size I would be prioritizing edge retention over toughness and there are better steels than 3V for edge retention. S90V for instance. Maxamet. I wouldn't listen to this guy konger. He is a professed Spyderco fan boi who apparently doesn't even know they did S35VN (I had one). If the action was trash it was probably his own fault. They stopped doing the S35VN a while back. S45VN should be comparable for sharpening and stainless. 3V would not be as easy, but if you are using diamonds shouldn't be too bad. But S90V and maxamet will likely be harder to sharpen than S45VN. but just the scales, not the liners? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By 80085: That particular crucarta model is garbage, having owned one it’s a worse model than the g10 version. The action was trash. I’d suggest getting a regular g10 pm2 if that’s what you want. S35vn, I’m not sure any of those are or even were available. Perhaps you’re thinking s30v? People seem to like cruwear better than s30v. But the pm2 has so many steels available why limit yourself to those two options? I think you can still get the s90v version relatively cheap compared to what it could cost… https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-paramilitary-2-od-green-g-10-black-cpm-s90v-blade mmmm...S90V.... Originally Posted By konger: Cutting things I don’t cut with my fixed blades. Daily carry. I noticed Cruwear has the same corrosion resistance as 3V. It doesn’t seem to rust. I also read some guys say the new handle is more flimsy or something with the micarta. I never had an issue with 3V as far as corrosion, but generally in a knife that size I would be prioritizing edge retention over toughness and there are better steels than 3V for edge retention. S90V for instance. Maxamet. Originally Posted By konger: Thanks for sharing your crappy experience. I kind of had my heart set on the Cruwear version because I put a premium on ease of sharpening. I really wouldn’t want something that’s harder to sharpen than S35vn, which is why it was my other choice. I can’t find one in stock however. I’d buy a 3V version if they made it. I wouldn't listen to this guy konger. He is a professed Spyderco fan boi who apparently doesn't even know they did S35VN (I had one). If the action was trash it was probably his own fault. They stopped doing the S35VN a while back. S45VN should be comparable for sharpening and stainless. 3V would not be as easy, but if you are using diamonds shouldn't be too bad. But S90V and maxamet will likely be harder to sharpen than S45VN. Originally Posted By williedikker72: I think the standard current ones are S45vn, which isn't any harder to sharpen than s30 or s35 for me. I have that S90v version referenced earlier and really like it. Still haven't had to sharpen yet though. The Crucarta has full liners and I think they sit a little proud of the scales. The scales near the compression lock have alot of flex. Was looking at getting one awhile back, but never got around to it. I'd like to try some Cruwear though. but just the scales, not the liners? The section of micarta behind the lock flexes since the lock is part of the liner and is moved away to lock the blade. Here's a cropped net pic showing the unsupported area behind the tab and full liners.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:00:43 PM EDT
[#31]
huh, I feel like I have unsupported micarta that doesn't flex. i will have to look.
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:06:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: tell me more about the background material tis kydex |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:07:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: huh, I feel like I have unsupported micarta that doesn't flex. i will have to look. It's minute and I'm sure not an issue. It has been brought up before. I don't think a scale has ever broken or anything like that. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:09:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Cutting things I don’t cut with my fixed blades. Daily carry. I noticed Cruwear has the same corrosion resistance as 3V. It doesn’t seem to rust. I also read some guys say the new handle is more flimsy or something with the micarta. Cruwear is a good steel but there's also 3v and 4v or if you're looking for something pretty similar there's M4 which is semi stainless, tough and holds a good edge. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:09:50 PM EDT
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then why are people bitching about it?
or was it just boobs? |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:10:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: tis kydex that's pretty dope and a good size sheet it looks like |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:12:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: Thanks for sharing your crappy experience. I kind of had my heart set on the Cruwear version because I put a premium on ease of sharpening. I really wouldn’t want something that’s harder to sharpen than S35vn, which is why it was my other choice. I can’t find one in stock however. I’d buy a 3V version if they made it. S45vn isn't harder to sharpen than S35vn and more available. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:14:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: that's pretty dope and a good size sheet it looks like Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: Originally Posted By doubleplusgood: tis kydex that's pretty dope and a good size sheet it looks like yeah, im saving it for something special. got some starry night too  " />
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:15:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: then why are people bitching about it? or was it just boobs? YouTubers |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:15:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: Throw on some cheese and I'm in... Yeah but then we're getting into sandwich territory, not fresh buttered bread. Whole different animal. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:17:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By williedikker72: It's minute and I'm sure not an issue. It has been brought up before. I don't think a scale has ever broken or anything like that. So just internet knife nerds being nitpicky. Hah, losers! |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:17:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: yeah, im saving it for something special. got some starry night too https://i.imgur.com/t05GmmF.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/t05GmmF.jpg yeah, the starry night caught my eye too. good grabs. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:17:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleplusgood: few more glamour shots of the san mai kwaiken https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/DAAZqVN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg" target="_blank">https://i.imgur.com/dDDqB6I.jpg . That San Mai is incredible |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:17:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PraesidiumFabrica: Sent off the blanks to Bos Called and talked to (Paul Farner?) for a bit too cause I had some questions. He’s an absolute steel nerd That's cool |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:17:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: So just internet knife nerds being nitpicky. Hah, losers! hey, that's us you're talking about |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:18:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WIC: hey, that's us you're talking about That's how I know they're losers. 
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:19:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 80085: Mustard toast? Beats butter toast. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:19:34 PM EDT
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not a fucking chance
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:20:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rbb2: All of them, or a lemon? I'd be surprised if it was the former but not having had one I can't say you're wrong. I remember there being an issue and we discussed the superiority of carbon fiber |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 9:20:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Beats butter toast. In what universe? |
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