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Chang

Chang

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I just got my July 2000 issue of Blade. The first thing that really got my attention was the ad for the Crawford and Elishewitz Janus. I misread Janus as Anus. I sat there stumped for about 5 minutes thinking why they would want to name their knife the Anus. I read on and it talked about the Roman God with two faces. This must be a joke I thought. Then it said that one was looking forward and the other looking behind. Well... I thought about it, and decided that both my buttocks faced behind. I was seriously confused now. How could someone have one buttock in the front and the other facing behind?
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Then I noticed that the little squiggle in front of ANUS was a J.
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Why did they have to write the J like that! And why did they hide half of it behind the A and make the other letters (ANUS) stick out more.
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Please tell me I'm not the only one who read it as anus.
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-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus
 
CC

You've been starting too long and hard at HermanKnives FemTac Rearlock pics haven't you????
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Ross T.

[This message has been edited by ROSANGHAL (edited 05-15-2000).]
 
Hey, a prize would be nice.
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Especially since my BM-730 is having a delayed arrival because the person ordering the knife for me with the credit card put in the wrong number (oops huh?). I'm now running around knifeless for the next three days. Horrible isn't it? It brings painful memories back from the days where I wasn't into knives. I feel crippled and nude.
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And I didn't look too much at Herman's FemTac stuff. BTW, I was reading some old Blade magazines and I saw a picture of one of Herman's folders with an engraving on it. And it talked about how sexy it was and quoted him on something about the engraving making the knife sexy.
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I wasn't really too impressed with Herman's FemTac sheaths. Too white and not enough yellow. (Herman, if you find some nice Asian models, tell me when your new sheath systems are coming out, I want to check it out
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-Chang, Asian Janitorial Apparatus
 
Comrad Chang...
Your right! it says §ANUS!!
That was a great observation on your part
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They need a new ad agency or art director, Sumpthin.............!!!
 
When I first saw the ads for this knife I read it exactly the same way you did - only I thought the "anus" knife must be designed for a rather unique carry method. :-) No clip needed. Maybe just an extra large dose of Break Free.

As an art director and graphic designer by profession, I really can't understand how that logo ever managed to get produced. I mean, if you look at it, the first thing that jumps out are 4 big letters: "ANUS"

It's pretty funny though...

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Totally new website!
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I just got the magazine today. You're right, Chang; it's the new and improved folding ANUS. Somehow, I don't think the ANUS model is going to big hit. I can't imagine excitedly running around a knife show asking people if they've "seen my new ANUS".

Too bad... The Janus is a pretty cool knife. Maybe Crawford and Elishewitz can the sue the advertiser or something.
 
Well, I don't think we need break free. I think tri-flow would work better, except it smells a little worse. But the way it is supposed to be carried, smell doesn't really matter.
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Or we could use vaseline.

-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus
 
CC,
I did the exact same thing! Great minds think alike,so do ours. That would be a good name for an method of REALLY concealed carry
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David

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This represents this project, because there are two makers, which are combining forces to create a unique work of art fitted for the Gods.
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Yup, that's right! There are two makers. One is on the left, the other is on my right. Together, they create the Anus. Out of it is created a unique work of art.
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Actually, now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure excrement has been used for art. Not sure I'd want to give it to God as a gift though. That will definately get me into hell.
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Maybe Benchmade could make a production version of the Crawford/Elishewitz Anus! I want dark brown G-10 scales, with a bumpy texture.
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And it has to have the same kind of pivot screws that Elishewitz uses... because it looks vaguely like my bunghole (only smaller and more metallic).
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Don't take this as an insult to your work.
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I really like your knives, they look great. But if you two are reading this... you must make some revisions to that advertisement. Maybe ya'll did it intentionally. After all, it did get my attention.
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Edrozen, I accept the title you have bestowed upon me.
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If ya'll want to buy me a little gift to commemorate this day where I become a court jester of the forums, you can go ahead and buy me a Crawford or Elishewitz [J]Anus.

-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus

[This message has been edited by Comrade Chang (edited 05-16-2000).]
 
Too funny Chang!
Now we need somone to Review this knife, I can see it now, "My new Anus arrived today it was sharp out of the box...feels good in the hand...a little gritty at first, but after handling it for a while now it's as smooth as silk...it failed the whack test...tip up or tip down...nobody should be without one"

Good thing this isn't made by BM.
 
Herman, the Changutang beast is pleased.
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The first of the new additions is the best, the other ones are so-so. Thanks for taking the time to help cure my "yellow fever".
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-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus
 
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