A Sifu Observation

Vampire Gerbil

Vampire Gerbil

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This is probably something that everyone else already realized, but I'll say it anyways....

If you hold the lock switch while opening the knife, the blade practically swings out of its own accord. I'm sure that it wouldn't be a good idea to "flick" it with any strength with this technique, but a gentle swing opens it with barely any force at all.

I have a bit of an auto fetish, so this gives me cheap thrills.

Just thought I'd pass that along.
(Does that help, Shootist?)

Easily amused, I remain,
VG

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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
VG,

I 've been using that method for many months on my OLD style lever Rolling locks, too.
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I do this to swing the blade shut most of the time, but to open the knife as well.

My Sifu is my only LEFTY RL - I wish I had gotten the righty one.
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I have gotten so use to using my pointing finger without changing my grip. No big deal, just got to use the RL being one way. I picked up a Pocket Hobbit a few weeks back and it has the old style RL with the lever - YES, I should have gotten a righty one!
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Have any of you guys tried using a lefty RL yet? I think you may like it better than the righty one - IMHO.....LOL.

Regardless, the swing open/shut with the RL button/switch is CHIC.
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In emergencies, I just give the knife a quick wrist flick, and the blade FLIES out.

How do you other guys carry your Sifu - "the pocket sword"? Just curious.
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Ray 'md2020'
 
Bodeen,
I got number 69 outta 70 on Monday, so I would think you should've received yours by now. Maybe you oughta check with Spark.

MadDog, after already ordering a black righty, for some odd reason, I wanted to have #69 and found out that it was slated to be a green lefty. I figured, "WTH" and ordered that as well. I figured I'd carry 'em around like six-guns, ya know?
Anyways, #69 came in and it's a black righty, so I guess I'll never know what the Lefty is like.
I haven't gotten around to carrying 'em yet. The only time I went out since they came in was for a job interview for a Private Investigator.
I thought it might not be a good idea to have the Sifu poppin outta my pants.

Vaguely disturbed by my last comment,
VG

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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
This knife draws attention everyone who's seen it is thrilled!

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Markus Blattner

www.collectorsdreams.com


 
Cool Sifu story of the week:

Last Sunday in Reno I was in a feedstation inside the casino waiting for my bus. Pretty good joint, so while waiting for my steamed clams they bring some bread. Half a loaf, and no knife.

I mean not even a butterknife. Well geez, this sucks. So the place is mostly dead, I look around, all clear, slip ol' #1 out and start slicing this loaf, right?

So the waitress shows up out of nowhere. Sigh. So I grin at her and say, "hey, you guys didn't provide a knife...chuckle".

She didn't freak or anything, but got a funny look. I explained that I'm a collector, I closed it 3/4ths of the way and showed her the blade face that had "first production" and that serial number on it...her face lights up, she thinks that's real neat.

That's actually the second time that the engraving and serial number made people's reaction switch from "it's an evil killer" to "it's a valuable collector's item" and somehow, people don't think it can be both! If I ever have to hand it to a cop for safekeeping at, say, a police station I think the same psychology might kick in.

Probably any of the "first edition" pieces could pull this trick. I find it particularly amusing that VG owns #69 though!

(That scene could have been worse - at least I had Sifu1 in addition to THE OUTSIDER!
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That bad boy would have brought SWAT.)

Jim

[This message has been edited by Jim March (edited 04 November 1999).]
 
VG,
"SIFU popping out of my pocket" - Mae West would have a field day with that! Remember the SIFU as are most knives is a using tool - Somebody asks what's in your pocket: "Oh, that's my tool!" A P.I. might need a good tool at times! Hope you get the job.

Bill
 
Jim, great story. It shows something about human nature... well, maybe just waitress nature, but what the hey. I've had similar situations at Weddings/Formal EMS Dinners where I've whipped out all kindsa "nasty" cutlery.
My favorite was when our table decided to get undressed after ordering the waiter to bring us 8 more tablecloths. The waiter took a look at our motley crew and decided it was in his best interest to do as we wished.
We wore said tablecloths as togas and I passed out a few cutting implements to my brethren to assist in our attacking some delicious prime rib. I found that my CQC7 caused some nervous stares from the waiter... even more so I guess cuz of what I looked like holding it. (I have my entire back and abdomen/chest tattood)
Of course, now I am much more mature and wouldn't do the same things I did oh so many months ago!
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Penguin, that reminds me of an awful joke that went around about a month after Ms West's demise.....
Mae West: "Why don't ya come down and see me sometime"

(Sorry!)

I haven't heard from the PI so I guess he found a saner subject. I have a few other things lined up next week so something should work out.
Perhaps as a nude dancer at a school for the blind, I dunno.
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Vampire Gerbil: Nosferatus Rodentus Moderatus; similar to a domestic gerbil, except for the odd accent and little black cape.


 
I'd say the craziest thing I've ever done at a grubhouse in front of a waiter is have a baby ferret pop out of my jacket.

Well, I *thought* he was sound asleep for the duration!

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Seen THAT smiley yet?!

Jim
 
VG,

The opening technique described above, also works real well on the Carnivour. I too share your fetish for auto's, but lately I find the MA's just as addictive.

Sorry about the PI job, but accordint to a bud of mine, a PI's job is BORING.

Why dont give bounty hunting, or professional wrestling a try. This way you could put your intimidational attitude to good use.

Just a suggestion......
 
Jim, we gotta go out to dinner sometime!
LMAO!

Molly, Actually, I HAVE given some thought to bounty hunting. Kinda hard to find info on the occupation however. (My knee's too shot to be a wrestler... unless I get to carry a HALO or somethin'!)
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Vampire Gerbil, why don't you contact Orion? For some reason, I'm thinking that he is a bounty hunter. Either that, or a SEAL, or DELTA team member. Although, I don't think even a SEAL walks around with the amount and kind of hardware I have read him describe. I think it was in one of the "Daily Carry" threads. Anyway, he might be able to give you some information, even if he isn't a 'hunter' himself...

OK, found the post. It is here. It is bounty hunter.

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It's just a ****ing staple!
Outlaw_Dogboy



[This message has been edited by Outlaw_Dogboy (edited 09 November 1999).]
 
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