I got lucky.

tinfoil hat timmy

tinfoil hat timmy

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It's been a weird month for me financially. Having to use 90% of my blades as collateral on an interest free loan, yuck. At least it's with family that I trust to not sell them.

Anyhow. I laid out my blades for the family member in question, and basically let him have his pick based on the dough I needed to collect. I sure am happy that he left me with this one.





Here's to the original logo blade.


Trusting family who know little about high end blades are good folks to loan money from interest free. I got lucky.
Watching blade after blade go into a duffel bag while this one stayed with me is a godsend. I love this blade.
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Hey I would give you a loan with this as coleratal...

Now getting the blade back is another question :)

( stupid spell corrector.... )

Nice Classic Steal Heart ! :thumbup:
 
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If you had to pick one to have on hand, you picked a nice one to have on hand.
 
That's the beauty ... I was choiceless. This is mine unconditionally simply because it was the last picked for kickball at recess. We were meant to be, this knife and I.
 
It's asymmetric, I'd guess the convex side is around 30-35°, the "flat" side, around ten or so. But that's just eyeballing it.

So in a weird way, its around 40-45° included.
 
tinfoil hat timmy said:
It's asymmetric, I'd guess the convex side is around 30-35°, the "flat" side, around ten or so. But that's just eyeballing it.

So in a weird way, its around 40-45° included.
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Nice!! I have no experience with asymmetrical edges -- I gotta learn more about them. Wicked sharp brother!
 
You ever heard of Cobalts bail bonds? I give 50% of value collateral at 50% daily interest. LEt me know if you need help
 
Hope everything works out for you Timmy.

Sweet SHe you were left with. That is ridiculously sharp. Too bad you're not closer. Would like to sharpen knives with you.
 
For anyone needing help with finances, I highly recommend following Dave Ramsey's advice. He has a web site: http://www.daveramsey.com/home/?snid=home
I am retired now, but I wish I had known about this 40 years ago (it would have saved me some financial pain along the way). He offers common sense advice, and has much free material on his site including tools for budgeting. Below are what he calls "The 7 Baby Steps" for getting out of debt and building a secure financial future (more info is available for each step).
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Take Control of Your Money One Step at a Time
Building a new future with money is a lot like building a home. You don't add the roof until you've finished framing, and you don't frame until the foundation is secure. Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps are designed to help you out of debt and stress and into a life of saving and giving. We're all in different places with money. Start right where you are and get where you want to be. Know-how is 20% of the equation. Behavior change and self-discipline make up the other 80%. You can do it! Just follow the steps.

Here's The Process:

1. $1,000 to Start an Emergency Fund An emergency fund is for those unexpected events in life you can't plan for. Whether there's a plumbing issue and everything but the kitchen sink is draining, or your brakes are squealing at every stop sign, you can be ready! Learn More

2. Pay Off All Debt but the House List all debts but the house in order. The smallest balance should be your number one priority. Don't worry about interest rates unless two debts have similar payoffs. If that's the case, then list the higher interest rate debt first. Learn More

3. 3 to 6 Months of Expenses in Savings This step is all about building a full emergency fund. It's time to kick debt for good, with 3–6 months' worth of emergency savings. Sit down and calculate how much you need to live on for 3–6 months (for most that's between $10,000–15,000) and start saving to protect yourself against life's bigger surprises like the loss of a job. You'll never be in debt again—no matter what comes your way. Learn More

4. Invest 15% of Household Income Into Retirement Now it's time to get serious about retirement. With no payments and a full emergency fund, put 15% toward the retirement of your dreams. Between your 401(k), Roth IRA, and Traditional IRA, you have a lot of options. Find the fit that is right for you. The money you were using to attack debt can now help build your future. Learn More

5. College Funding for Children College tuitions and housing expenses continue to rise. Don't let college sneak up on you. Saving now will put you ahead of the game when your kids graduate from high school. Two smart ways to save for your kids' college are a 529 college savings fund or an ESA (education savings account). These are both tax-advantaged savings vehicles that let you save money for your kids' education expenses. Learn More

6. Pay Off Home Early It takes the average family five to seven years to pay their home off early. Just imagine life with no mortgage. There's only one more debt standing in the way of freedom from all debt! Apply all the extra money toward paying off your home. Not only are you paying off your home early, you'll be saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest fees. Learn More

7. Build Wealth and Give This is the last step and by far the most fun. It's time to live and give like no one else! Build wealth, become insanely generous, and leave an inheritance for future generations. You know what people with no debt and no payments can do? Anything they want! Now that's leaving a legacy.

Above is from: http://www.daveramsey.com/baby-steps/?snid=start.steps

Home page: http://www.daveramsey.com/home/?snid=home
 
Sorry for the hijack, but here's another take on the process.... :-)


1. $1,000 to Start an Emergency Fund - An emergency fund is for those unexpected events in life you can't plan for, like an unexpected Ganza or a great deal on the bay. Be ready!

2. Prioritize where your money is spent. If there is a blade you need (i.e. want, grab it before Jaxx does), otherwise add more to #1 above.

3. Cost of 3 to 6 Busse Kin Blades in Savings. This step is all about building a full emergency fund. It's time to be ready, with 3–6 blades' worth of emergency savings. Sit down and calculate how much you usually spend per knife, (for most that's between $500–1,000) and start saving to protect yourself against life's bigger surprises like the loss of a grail blade. You'll never be unprepared again.

4. Invest 15% of Household Income Into Busse Kin Blades. Now it's time to get serious about your addiction. Find the ones that are right for you, or just buy everything you see. The money you were using to get your grails can now help build your collection.

5. Build Wealth and Give. This is the last step and by far the most fun. It's time to Karma off some of your duplicates and triplicates. Become insanely generous, and leave an inheritance for future generations. Now that's leaving a legacy.
 
When I clicked on this thread it dawned on me that the one and only I'd keep if I had to let go of them all would be my SHe. Little time to decide, mine has proven itself through some serious abuse and wants more.

Congrats on keeping THE keeper. :D
 
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