A happy Cuban cowboy.

[TerryM]

Just back from Cuba. I was sitting in my friend Mitchel's little "house" after checking out his horses and finishing a great meal. The family is very poor but very generous as well. They have virtually nothing in the form of luxeries. In any case, after the meal we were outside looking at the sky and I gave Mitchel my new 112 in it's sheath as a gift. He didn't want to take it but I insisted. He told me through an interpreter that knives are very poorly made in Cuba and of poor quality. He quickly put the knife away and my interpreter told me he would examine it when I was gone and proudly show all his friends. He would treasure it and most important, use it. That 112 is now my favorite knife and I can't wait to see it next year after 12 months of use on a poor little farm in the hills of Cuba.
:thumbup:

 

[110 Dave]

that was nice of you..
way to go terry!
hay how did you get there?
i was there once but on the base..
nice place from what i seen!

 

[HonkerRusty]

Great gesture and story. I have always had a fascination with Cuba - since 1959, when I tried to go there and was discouraged by a freightor captain in Houston. Bless his heart. As it turned out - I owe him more than a 112. Thanks for posting and renewing the memories.

 

[Flatlander1963]

Wonderful story. I would like to do a little bass fishing in Cuba. I hear they are big'uns.
Same as Florida strain Largemouth.

 

[TerryM]

Canadians can fly there direct. The U.S. doesn't allow its citizens to travel there from what I understand. Cubans aren't allowed to leave the country unless they immigrate. Then, they aren't allowed to return until they are 65. Kind of ironic that both countries restrict their citizen's right to travel... Politics aside, the people are wonderful and friendly. The country is completely safe to go anywhere and the sun always shines. Tons of old Chevys and Harleys that the Cubans keep running. I hope you get the chance to travel there someday! I'll let you know how that Buck makes out. It's gonna be a test for sure.

 

[Buckaroo661]

Great story Terry, I look forward to the rest of it, next year!

 

[110 Dave]

ah fly there then to cuba!
to bad i wuit smoking
would love to try havana cigar!

 

[seaplane]

I'd love to try a real cuban cigar someday! Great story and gift to your friend!

 

[mnblade]

I gave Mitchel my new 112 in it's sheath as a gift. He didn't want to take it but I insisted. He told me through an interpreter that knives are very poorly made in Cuba and of poor quality. He quickly put the knife away and my interpreter told me he would examine it when I was gone and proudly show all his friends. He would treasure it and most important, use it. That 112 is now my favorite knife and I can't wait to see it next year after 12 months of use on a poor little farm in the hills of Cuba.

Great story and a great gesture on your part. Very cool!

Politics aside, the people are wonderful and friendly.

Amen to that!

I'll let you know how that Buck makes out. It's gonna be a test for sure.

Can't wait for the update - and pics! :thumbup:

 

[David Martin]

TerryM good gesture.However, I hope you gave him tips on sharpening.As my wife spent two terms in South America and the people there are very impressed w/ American made knives but have difficulty sharpening them.They end up over sharpening and wear them down.I've noticed the same in Mexico.

 

[Flatlander1963]

I'd love to try a real cuban cigar someday!

Man, only if you like the taste of cigar cause that taste will stay with you at least 3 days. I'm going to pass on my next opportunity.