"Bushie-sexual"

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sodak said:
I remember back in the 70's when Eddie Bauer carried serious, high quality winter gear - parkas, sleeping bags, etc. Really good stuff. How times have changed.
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Check their higher end gear. They have some pretty fancy nice gear again. They are making a real push to get back into mountain gear again. Winning all kinds of gear awards lately.




The painted axes are very eye catching. I don't believe that the extra 170 or so is justified by the paint.
 
Alright, alright-- I'm young, dumb, and inexperienced while you're old, wise, and seasoned... I get it. Regardless of how much I might want to talk more about that first post, I'll spare you the effort in making a nasty reply. I know a haughty condescending tone when I hear one, so I'll just make like a piece of cordwood and split.
 
untamed said:
Crosscut:

Listen up; allow me to explain something to you. . . sweet and slow just the way you like it, Ok?

Somebody starts a thread on a subject he thinks is worthy for discussion... You decide to chime in by giving your thoughts...you agree, OK, then you expound further as why... You don't agree? Why that's OK too and you still get to give you thoughts... As you Yanks say, "everyone can put something to the table" so that a good time will be had by all talking about the subject.

You with me so far? Good...

What you are NOT expected to do is give something empty/idiotic/useless because you pulled out of your a$$! You can interpret my post indeed as a "vitriolic rant" but it wasn't directed against anyone/anybody in particular but reflecting on the changing times as someone else stated.

You see, if you wanna go that route, why there's the sub-forum "Whine & Cheese" for that and believe me, I can be a hell of a lot "touchier" for you, if you're into that thing... :wink: I also know a thing a two about what a "jab" or being "defensive" really is...(For that go Prac/Tac subforum, haven't posted there for a long time but you can do SEARCH on me there trust me :wink: :wink:)

BTW, I checked you profile. So you work outdoors and lead trail crews huh?...Fantastic! Good for you!...But your last "high horse" statement just doesn't impress me kid (yeah, I'm a lot older than you and seen/done/worked a lot more)... You really wanna impress? Simple; contribute something to the discussion that's actually impressive!

To be fair though, the last part of your statement sounds like you're half-way functionally thinking/decent.




By God NOW you're on track! That wasn't hard at all was it?
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What he said may have been a little out of line, but you've gone well beyond what he did.

Time to settle down.
 
The thread went from a unique take on modern equipment-art, to "oh snap it just got real" lol.

I dunno if I like the axe sheath, the axe is out of sight and I can't help but suspect that one wrong tumble down a steep incline would loose that bad boy.

Some buttons must be pushed: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vitriolic

I just thought if a certain member was aware of what vitriol was and how it applied he might realize the irony in the tone of his own posts :-)
 
idaho_crosscut said:
Alright, alright-- I'm young, dumb, and inexperienced while you're old, wise, and seasoned... I get it. Regardless of how much I might want to talk more about that first post, I'll spare you the effort in making a nasty reply. I know a haughty condescending tone when I hear one, so I'll just make like a piece of cordwood and split.
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Crosscut:

We don't know each other from Adam and I wouldn't assume anything about you. What got me ballistic though was you assuming one's character about "jealousy over money" and that "trivial forum" stuff. (Really?)

I've been here awhile and seen plenty of guys posture or talk trash and believe it or not, all this time, I can be one of the most genial and patient forumites. People and the Mods themselves wouldn't have put-up with me if I acted like a dick all the time.

When I said though that I wanted to hear what you had to contribute, I wasn't patronizing. I meant that. You work in the outdoors so I know you've got some things to contribute. I do look forward to them but please; stay on your lane.

You see, I have "0" problems apologizing to anyone or admitting where I've gone wrong (done that here as well as in my own life plenty of times). . . BUT not here and not now. Sometimes we need certain over-reactions just to wake the world-up. Afterall, the "overreaction" of throwing sacks of tea overboard sent a nasty message to those Brits right? Look where that got you. That's where I stand in all of this (and to the other newbs from the peanut gallery who may have a different opinion but whose post count and quality contributions haven't even reached double digits yet). Consider that a "Welcome" smack from me to you. ;)

Enjoy your stay here but be mindful as well. Take that piece of advice sincerely for what it was intended to be, it's NOT a put down. ;)

Now, back to the topic at hand.
 
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I think this thread has officially become at least as silly as the subject matter it was supposed to be about. Face it - you wanted everyone else to pile on and join in your condescension about people who buy "boutique" axes, etc, and when it turned out differently, you popped off several long-winded and unnecessarily fired-up rants. Here's a tip for avoiding ulcers - don't spend so much time getting worked up about what other people do. If someone wants to buy a "boutique" axe, why should I care? I doesn't concern or affect me in the slightest.
 
Smithhammer said:
I think this thread has officially become at least as silly as the subject matter it was supposed to be about. Face it - you wanted everyone else to pile on and join in your condescension about people who buy "boutique" axes, etc, and when it turned out differently, you popped off several long-winded and unnecessarily fired-up rants. Here's a tip for avoiding ulcers - don't spend so much time getting worked up about what other people do. If someone wants to buy a "boutique" axe, why should I care? I doesn't concern or affect me in the slightest.
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Hey, you can't talk to untamed like that! he has been on this forum for a long time, and knows more than anyone with a lesser post count! If you don't agree with him.... Then you are in the wrong!

I agree, if someone wants a pink axe, it does not effect my wood cuttin! To each there own (as long as it agrees with the opinion of the all knowing...)
 
I paint my axe handles white, then flouresent orange, so I don't loose them in the leaves, or don't step on them if they fall over. This is an expensive way to get a decorated handled axe!
 
Smithhammer said:
I think this thread has officially become at least as silly as the subject matter it was supposed to be about. Face it - you wanted everyone else to pile on and join in your condescension about people who buy "boutique" axes, etc, and when it turned out differently, you popped off several long-winded and unnecessarily fired-up rants. Here's a tip for avoiding ulcers - don't spend so much time getting worked up about what other people do. If someone wants to buy a "boutique" axe, why should I care? I doesn't concern or affect me in the slightest.
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Face what?

1. Ok then. It doesn't concern YOU. Like them, hate them, don't care whatever is your opinion, you're welcome to it. If you happen to like them (as other posters here have said as much), Did I once in this thread vehemently contradict those who actually differed from my point of view?

2. I do NOT do "pile ons" (never have and never will, go SEARCH if you like) nor did I "try" to lead people into doing them.

3. Let me be clear; the intention of the thread was NOT to lead people into a bandwagon of sorts to make fun of other people if that was what you were implying? If there was condescension in the form of a "rant", it was to highlight more and more the seeming disconnect with all that is supposed to be outdoors and "essentials" and all that that entails. The adventure, fun and probably even the timeless skills.

I'm saying this because I remember a time when things were far less taken for granted, that it wasn't so instant, so tidy and so pervaded by consumerism that people actually valued what was in front of them. This "valuing" approach permeated all facets of the society at large. People actually gave a damn of how a thing was supposed to be used (and took care of them) and not so much on how it looked "cool" or how it matched with other accessories!

You asked my why I should "care"? I care because I was raised like that. And I can still afford to (that "valuing" again).You see I'm a middle-aged guy who is a world away from you, who grew-up in a "third world" country and didn't particularly come from a well-off family either. Now I see the changing times when kid's ideas of outdoors and nature is to take a break from the video games and step on grass! That catching frogs in the rice paddies and knowing to actually skin them and fry them up for a crispy snack isn't so alien as "chicken mcnuggets". That helping out in the farm or even just the backyard garden on the weekends is as much a part of growing-up as Facebook/Twitter. On top of all that, these "essential" things didn't have to COST an arm and a leg. Sure our family "itak" (large utility blade) they may not be pretty to look at, nor made with exotic materials, but it was still within the reach of finances to be actually of service.

But don't take my word for it, there are those of a similar time/generation like this previous poster -

sodak said:
I remember back in the 70's when Eddie Bauer carried serious, high quality winter gear - parkas, sleeping bags, etc. Really good stuff. How times have changed.
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4. Notwithstanding my bout with Crosscut, in fact if things were to be taken into a totally different direction (i.e. - piling on); go look at post #21.

Yeah.
 
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willic said:
I paint my axe handles white, then flouresent orange, so I don't loose them in the leaves, or don't step on them if they fall over. This is an expensive way to get a decorated handled axe!
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^ I actually chuckled. Novel idea!
 
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untamed said:
Crosscut: Afterall, the "overreaction" of throwing sacks of tea overboard sent a nasty message to those Brits right? Look where that got you. That's where I stand in all of this (and to the other newbs from the peanut gallery who may have a different opinion but whose post count and quality contributions haven't even reached double digits yet). Consider that a "Welcome" smack from me to you. ;)
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Guys i'm pretty sure he means me....
 
untamed said:
Face what?

Sure our family "itak" (large utility blade) they may not be pretty to look at, nor made with exotic materials, but it was still within the reach of finances to be actually of service.
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Of everything in this thread - I am most interested in this. I simply MUST see this. I have a thing for big blades from other countries that came to be the shape they are through generations of use.
 
averageiowaguy said:
Of everything in this thread - I am most interested in this. I simply MUST see this. I have a thing for big blades from other countries that came to be the shape they are through generations of use.
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Lol! Will surely try Aviowa! I'm going home in a couple of days in the province. Will try to get a camera (don't have one but will try to borrow my sis'). It's retired now actually.

Remember the old Blackjack Workr? Basically a really big wharncliffe shape. It originally was my grandfather's and it's prime duty was a bamboo processor. Because of its shape, and thru constant re-sharpening, the recurve actually formed up front. Made from spring steel, tempered in the low-to-mid 50's RC (my crude estimate) and with carabao (water buffalo) horns which is basically nature's G10. It had a metal collar upfront which if I remember right was brass and the handle had an understated haxagonal shape and pinned at the end (ah memory and sleep getting the better of me). Rat-tail, hidden tang construction.

Keep in mind though that this particular design is from my region, and design/length even materials will vary from region/location.

The way we used it on bamboo was the tip/front end cleared the little branches and the heavy back end near the handle did all the splitting and heavy work. Bring back memories of grandad who had a good hand with the sling shot!
 
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untamed said:
Lol! Will surely try Aviowa! I'm going home in a couple of days in the province. Will try to get a camera (don't have one but will try to borrow my sis'). It's retired now actually.

Remember the old Blackjack Workr? Basically a really big wharncliffe shape. It originally was my grandfather's and it's prime duty was a bamboo processor. Because of its shape, and thru constant re-sharpening, the recurve actually formed up front. Made from spring steel, tempered in the low-to-mid 50's RC (my crude estimate) and with carabao (water buffalo) horns which is basically nature's G10. It had a metal collar upfront which if I remember right was brass and the handle had an understated haxagonal shape and pinned at the end (ah memory and sleep getting the better of me). Rat-tail, hidden tang construction.

Keep in mind though that this particular design is from my region, and design/length even materials will vary from region/location.

The way we used it on bamboo was the tip/front end cleared the little branches and the heavy back end near the handle did all the splitting and heavy work. Bring back memories of grandad who had a good hand with the sling shot!
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This is cool. I would like to see this.
 
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