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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:14:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:15:45 PM EDT
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Anyone here have a Tropen?
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:17:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: I'm really enjoying this in hand and pocket. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/160658/20201215_111930_jpg-1732141.JPG Took some funds from another project but I'm in no rush on the pistol. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/160658/20201215_112138_jpg-1732144.JPG Now back to work, gota pay for this stuff  .https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/160658/20201215_111504_jpg-1732145.JPG Awesome pics. Really capturing the scale texture and pattern. If I didn't already have one I'd be prowling right now |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:19:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Awesome pics. Really capturing the scale texture and pattern. If I didn't already have one I'd be prowling right now It's your fault I have it... just say'in. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:28:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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kinda neat
 Lionsteel Thrill Hidden clip integral slipjoint Ti version around $200 Aluminum version around $120. Just over 7"  Hey JABA, it looks like the nail knick/fuller is the same on the Bestman. Are you able to open that one handed? Or maybe it is still too shallow on the Bestman. The Thrill almost looks like it could be opened one handed with a nail or by a pinch. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:31:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Yeah I figured that I’d lose out by posting that. It’s alright though, peleton just lit my credit card on fire and I’m still looking for a fire extinguisher. Haha I'm pretty sure Covid was made by Peleton. I see the trucks all over the place when I ride through town |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:32:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: Thanks! I'm hoping to get started on handles today. I need to figure out if my ghetto etch setup is going to work on the stainless too. It should if it's similar to Kurakis. I have a stainless knife of his and it looks great |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:33:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: Damn I can't find the Key Lime here.... I can't find the skittle one anymore |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:49:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:51:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: kinda neat https://i.imgur.com/FixwTJGl.jpg Lionsteel Thrill Hidden clip integral slipjoint Ti version around $200 Aluminum version around $120. Just over 7" https://i.imgur.com/dUlPj6u.jpg Hey JABA, it looks like the nail knick/fuller is the same on the Bestman. Are you able to open that one handed? Or maybe it is still too shallow on the Bestman. The Thrill almost looks like it could be opened one handed with a nail or by a pinch. I can open it one handed with a pinch. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 9:51:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Star_Scream]
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Quote HistoryGenerally yes, my wife made this amazing maitake gravy to go on top of dinner tonight. Really something else. Also my Sonoma bounced off concrete without a mark. The PVD coating they're using is pretty durable |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 10:13:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2020 10:14:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justabulletaway: I can open it one handed with a pinch. Nice. I like the best man, lack of clip is a detractor for me. this Thrill is tempting me, especially if it can be opened one hand. Looks promising if you can with the best man. Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 10:38:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Generally yes, my wife made this amazing maitake gravy to go on top of dinner tonight. Really something else. Also my Sonoma bounced off concrete without a mark. The PVD coating they're using is pretty durable I tried bouncing my wedding band on my honeymoon. It cracked. I got slapped. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:25:35 PM EDT
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Stumbled across some threads in the BF Good, Bad and Ugly forum...I'm not alone in my hate of BHQ, which I knew hearing from others in different forums, but hadn't seen a compendium like this.
Apparently BHQ has acknowledged they have fundamental issues they need to address. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:29:19 PM EDT
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Not to be outdone by the dmv lawyer in cheesecake land (Wisconsin), I also bought a storage container for my knives. Well not so much as a container but the foam.
It turns out that if you add an item to your nalpak cart and fail to complete the transaction, then you’ll get a coupon in your email from them. They must know that their shipping is ridiculous because the email indicates that cheaper shipping options are available by calling in. Meet my new box. I call her Angie. Some observations: Angie is too small to fit my large knives. The PM2 fits just right. Autonomy 2’s are a tight fit. Anything bigger won’t fit. Nalpak’s images show 3 cr123’s fitting perfect in the small bottom compartment. I confirmed the fit but then decided not to keep batteries in a sealed box with steel like rex45/maxamet/m4. Overall I like Angie and think she’ll serve me well.  
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:30:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Stumbled across some threads in the BF Good, Bad and Ugly forum...I'm not alone in my hate of BHQ, which I knew hearing from others in different forums, but hadn't seen a compendium like this. Apparently BHQ has acknowledged they have fundamental issues they need to address. I got BHQ’d. My order from Black Friday is MIA.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:32:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki: Let me know when that happens so I can pick through your garbage. Seriously |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:38:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Anyone here have a Tropen? You know it's s30v, right? |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:39:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mygreenkaw: It's your fault I have it... just say'in. Your welcome! |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:41:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: kinda neat https://i.imgur.com/FixwTJGl.jpg Lionsteel Thrill Hidden clip integral slipjoint Ti version around $200 Aluminum version around $120. Just over 7" https://i.imgur.com/dUlPj6u.jpg Hey JABA, it looks like the nail knick/fuller is the same on the Bestman. Are you able to open that one handed? Or maybe it is still too shallow on the Bestman. The Thrill almost looks like it could be opened one handed with a nail or by a pinch. Interesting Does the clip pop out? |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:46:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Nice. I like the best man, lack of clip is a detractor for me. this Thrill is tempting me, especially if it can be opened one hand. Looks promising if you can with the best man. Thanks! I like the look of the Thrill. The hidden clip is sweet too. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:07:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WIC]
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Yeah, apparently I am late to the party on it. It has been out for sale most of this year.
Since the size and slippiness is not my normal thing, suggesting it may not be a keeper, I don't want to spend a bunch on a new one, but I still want to check one out. Also, just watching a video of one that someone sold, one hand pinch open is no problem. I'll have to keep an eye out for one on the cheap. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:09:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Interesting Does the clip pop out? Yes. Same thing as on their ROK model I believe. HWAY design, (Hide what annoys you) |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:10:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: You know it's s30v, right? Yes Just curious if any one has bought it, how they like it and how round the handles are. I can ask about them, doesn't mean I am getting one. Number of design elements intrigue me, but the S30V is fatal. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:12:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: I got BHQ’d. My order from Black Friday is MIA.I can't blame them for what karma is doing to you. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:15:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:16:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I tried bouncing my wedding band on my honeymoon. It cracked. I got slapped. My rings are titanium and carbon fiber. They bounce fine |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:21:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Not to be outdone by the dmv lawyer in cheesecake land (Wisconsin), I also bought a storage container for my knives. Well not so much as a container but the foam. It turns out that if you add an item to your nalpak cart and fail to complete the transaction, then you’ll get a coupon in your email from them. They must know that their shipping is ridiculous because the email indicates that cheaper shipping options are available by calling in. Meet my new box. I call her Angie. Some observations: Angie is too small to fit my large knives. The PM2 fits just right. Autonomy 2’s are a tight fit. Anything bigger won’t fit. Nalpak’s images show 3 cr123’s fitting perfect in the small bottom compartment. I confirmed the fit but then decided not to keep batteries in a sealed box with steel like rex45/maxamet/m4. Overall I like Angie and think she’ll serve me well. https://i.imgur.com/XQbB0Zb.jpg https://i.imgur.com/uD7LjgS.jpg You can't call her Angie, that would just be too confusing. So what did you do for box and foam? All from nalpak, or just the foam? That lower foam insert looks useless. This is interesting. I thought you had one ugly knife, but apparently you have at least 10. hmmm How will she serve you well if she already isn't doing what you wanted? You complained about the price and then bought something that doesn't serve it's essential purpose? What will you do with the rest of your knives that don't fit, use them? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:23:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: My rings are titanium and carbon fiber. They bounce fine I have titanium now in addition to the tungsten. I don't wear either. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:27:15 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:44:50 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Star_Scream: My rings are titanium and carbon fiber. They bounce fine  Attached FileSilicone ftmfw! I have a ti/cf ring too, but I never wear it. These silicone ones are way more comfortable. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 1:30:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: Not to be outdone by the dmv lawyer in cheesecake land (Wisconsin), I also bought a storage container for my knives. Well not so much as a container but the foam. It turns out that if you add an item to your nalpak cart and fail to complete the transaction, then you’ll get a coupon in your email from them. They must know that their shipping is ridiculous because the email indicates that cheaper shipping options are available by calling in. Meet my new box. I call her Angie. Some observations: Angie is too small to fit my large knives. The PM2 fits just right. Autonomy 2’s are a tight fit. Anything bigger won’t fit. Nalpak’s images show 3 cr123’s fitting perfect in the small bottom compartment. I confirmed the fit but then decided not to keep batteries in a sealed box with steel like rex45/maxamet/m4. Overall I like Angie and think she’ll serve me well. https://i.imgur.com/XQbB0Zb.jpg https://i.imgur.com/uD7LjgS.jpg Apparently their state dish is actually Cannibal Sandwhich but they're not supposed to eat it. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 1:33:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Yes. Same thing as on their ROK model I believe. HWAY design, (Hide what annoys you) Interesting. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 1:34:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Yes Just curious if any one has bought it, how they like it and how round the handles are. I can ask about them, doesn't mean I am getting one. Number of design elements intrigue me, but the S30V is fatal. There's a lot of cool elements there but it just doesn't speak to me. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 3:17:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Does that mean I shouldn't wear lederhosen anymore? Not necessarily. But it doesnt mean you should wear it any less, either. You’ll have to post pics before we can judge. Pitter patter... |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 3:20:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: https://i.imgur.com/ya8IA9s.jpg The bilateral inequality of the fork tines is unsatisfactory. I like the knife though. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 3:24:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG1600_JPG-1731748.JPG Making progress. I think my LED work lights might be terrible for taking pictures. The vertical black reflections are from them. LED’s are tough to photograph under. The camera lens and sensor pick up the blue more than the yellow so the lighting generally looks “cooler”/more blue. Additionally, being a bunch of bright single source lights spread about gives you some odd shadows. Suggestion: Take one of those old goofy clamp lights that uses an incandescent bulb and try pics under that. Warm, single point source of light, and you might be surprised. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 3:29:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I’m sitting at my desk today, few other options by me. Guess I could change if it bothers you that much.  Out of curiosity, How are your knives organized there? What made you put them where you did? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 4:58:47 AM EDT
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Havent posted pics in a bit, figger I owe some.
Discards from the other night:  
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:52:26 AM EDT
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Those are fun
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:54:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Out of curiosity, How are your knives organized there? What made you put them where you did? Gulso drawer Other drawer Emerson drawer with a cousin visiting while other family is away |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:55:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: LED’s are tough to photograph under. The camera lens and sensor pick up the blue more than the yellow so the lighting generally looks “cooler”/more blue. Additionally, being a bunch of bright single source lights spread about gives you some odd shadows. Suggestion: Take one of those old goofy clamp lights that uses an incandescent bulb and try pics under that. Warm, single point source of light, and you might be surprised. POF DFARM: MaxxII takes shitty pictures, so take his advice at what it is worth. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:56:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: The bilateral inequality of the fork tines is unsatisfactory. I like the knife though. The fork is fine. What would a cop know about forks anyways? Don't all your meals come in little Dunkin Donuts boxes? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:58:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Not necessarily. But it doesnt mean you should wear it any less, either. You’ll have to post pics before we can judge. Pitter patter... Know how I know you aren't subscribed on my onlyfans page? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 10:58:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: There's a lot of cool elements there but it just doesn't speak to me. Same, more curiosity than anything. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:00:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DFARM: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78442/KIMG1602_JPG-1733304.JPG Silicone ftmfw! I have a ti/cf ring too, but I never wear it. These silicone ones are way more comfortable. I have thought about one of those, but I don't wear what I have and everyone knows who owns me, so what's the point? |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 11:40:40 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MaxxII: LED’s are tough to photograph under. The camera lens and sensor pick up the blue more than the yellow so the lighting generally looks “cooler”/more blue. Additionally, being a bunch of bright single source lights spread about gives you some odd shadows. Suggestion: Take one of those old goofy clamp lights that uses an incandescent bulb and try pics under that. Warm, single point source of light, and you might be surprised. Sounds easy enough. I'll give it a try when I can get a light. Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: POF DFARM: MaxxII takes shitty pictures, so take his advice at what it is worth. Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I have thought about one of those, but I don't wear what I have and everyone knows who owns me, so what's the point? I didn't used to wear a ring either. I actually got my hand stuck(on my ring) for a couple of minutes at work years ago and quit wearing it until these ones came out. No more worrying about getting stuck or injured and they're way more comfortable than a metal ring. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:45:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Apparently their state dish is actually Cannibal Sandwhich but they're not supposed to eat it. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 1:33:44 PM EDT
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