I'm actually proud of myself!

[David Innes]

Hi all.

I e-mailed Craig last nite to see if there was a spare WW111 just kind of **laying** round his office (as is so often the way). Boy, was I ever in for a shock when he said there was! One last one!

Then he told me how much it was going for. Worth every penny, in my big-headed opinion, and that's just from seeing a couple of photo's in the forum.

Well, it's not for me to say how much, but the point is, I worked it out... "If I buy this blade, and it's a humdinger, I wont see it on the credit card statement for about 60 days. QED: I can afford this kukhuri.." Then I thought "Be honest. Can you really afford it? You were very overdrawn last month... What can I cut down on or not do? Eating? Feeding the kids? Get real!"

So I didn't go for it. Good sense prevailed. To return to the subject, yes, I am actually proud I resisted temptation. I don't think Craig will starve to death, so I will wait for WWIV...

Lovely blade... I am green-eyed about you guys that got on board at the right time.

Cheers fellas, nice job.

David




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[Lt. Dan]

David, I got a chuckle out of your post. As wunnerful as the WW3 is, it's not for everybody. And if somebody like me bought it, I'd want to USE it, because that's the purpose behind it. Maybe I just am ignorant of the beauty of tactical things, but to me its beauty is more of function, not of form. Also, because of its cost, I'd tend to baby it (another contradiction?). Maybe it would be nice to casually afford such things, but there's always something else out there to catch the eye...perhaps it's better to be content with the life I've got.

For sure, self control isn't a highly esteemed virtue these days. Those little victories are good for the soul. I had one on Friday when I went to pick up the horn Cheetlang from my favorite dealer. I had the pleasure to choose from 2. He offered a really attractive deal on both, and also on this very excellent horn Mini-Jungle, with substantial savings over the individual prices.

I decided to be strong, and it felt good. Well, a little bigger picture reminded me of the Afghan (arrived the day before), and the Cheetlang I was getting at that time. Also, there's the wood Cheetlang that I passed up (like yours) that I now wish I'd bought, and now I want Craig to get in another batch. And then there's this affinity I seem to have for figured horn handles and unusual blades. Let's not forget the 18" R-wood AK I plan to custom order come January.

Having some self-imposed buying restrictions/guidelines helps, but Craig has this knack of getting in unusual stuff that suits me. Being strong is fun, isn't it?

Having left, but not arrived....Dan

 

[Craig Gottlieb]

Funny guys. And by the way, I was offering you my WWIII. Not like I don't like it, but I'd rather see somebody who has the time to enjoy it - enjoy it.

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[David Innes]

Well Craig, that makes me feel a bit better. I'm happy now I didn't take yours away. Beautiful piece though. (Shakes head, sighs...)

Lt Dan, Craig's WW111 would look good with my stuff, because, (brace up now) I really collect handles! My collection will grow with not kukhuri, but different materials used in handle making. It is cool to get different styles of blade, because it makes it more interesting. Except brass. I'm allergic to brass for some bizarre reason. Pretty dumb? I think so.
David

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[Lt. Dan]

David, I also sighed when I read that the WW3 you passed up was Craig's! Glad I didn't buy it, 'cuz I'd have felt lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut when the truth came out. What are we gonna do with this guy? That's a really special khuke, and to think he'd so willingly give it up. It just ain't right. I'm speechless (well, almost) and can barely stand it all...we've gotta do something to save him from himself. Any ideas? Let's try this: How about if Craig were to send his WW3 to Blackdog for safe-keeping, so's it won't get sold to somebody who doesn't know any better? Tell you what I'm gonna do: If south FL is too far away, I'll volunteer to keep it in MY safe (still room for a few more khukuris). This way (being in-state) he can have visitation rights on weekends and such. I can even drop it off on the way to Walter Reed for my 2 weeks of summer camp, that is only if he will promise NOT to sell it. Regardless, the word has gotta get out on the street so nobody will even WANT to buy it!

Yeah, a purty handle sure is hard to resist, and GH has been real good to me about that(and about to get even better!). And when a good lookin' grip is on an unusual blade I've got to dig down deep (and it's all too often for my wallet). My standard of having to fit properly helps, but lately it seems like my hand is getting less particular if it's a real looker. David, what is it about handles and us guys born in '57? I sure do hope our hands aren't even close to being the same size (7 1/2 surgical glove)!

Glad to serve...Dan (Mk 9:35)

 

[David Innes]

Dan. Dear innocent Dan. (*insert long drawn out sigh here*)

In my long career as a woman-chaser I always adhered to the principle that when I saw a beautiful babe, I would remind myself that her boyfriend or husband was sick to death of her funny little ways (this is the censored version).

I bet you a link to a pic of the smallest kukhuri in the world-EVER, that our buddy Craig has more darned kukhuri's than he cares to even imagine, not only that, is tired to the point of weeping with having them around!

Dan, you would be doing Craig a favor, by putting a bit of spice back in their relationship... No, hang on, I got mixed up with using the metaphor in the first paragraph... Ummm, no if he wants to sell it, let him. He probably can't move around his house safely for fear of dismembering himself on all the darned kukhuri's hanging around, half forgotten in dark corners. Or something.

Dan, to be honest, I've no idea what size my hands are... Little for a man, normal for a woman, I would say. I order the stores for the unit where I work, and order PVC powdered gloves, but don't pay any attention to what size I actually wear. I only ever wear gloves to shovel up stuff...


David

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[This message has been edited by David Innes (edited 10-25-2000).]