Just for Fun!!! WHO ARE YOU???

Garth Reckner

Garth Reckner

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Thought it might be fun to get to know each other a bit more. I realize many people don't like to divulge their real names and I respect that, but WHO ARE YOU???

If you can share who you are as far as:

-What do you do for a living?

-What are your hobbies?

-Favorite sports team?

-Any other info that may give us a glimpse of who you are?

I'll go first.

I am a knife maker at Busse Combat as well as the Production Manager. I spend most of my free time with my wife and 4 kids. Well 3 kids, as my daughter is away at college. Pretty much hate that as I don't get to see her as much as I would like. We have a herd of horses that the kids show and we trail ride for fun whenever we have an opportunity. We do a bit of farming, mostly hay to feed said horses. I enjoy hunting when time permits. Mostly whitetail hunting but occasionally I will take the young ones out after squirrel or rabbits. Not much into bird hunting as I hate cleaning birds. Do enjoy fishing on occasion, mostly just at the pond, catch and release type. If I am going to eat fish then it will be in the form of sushi. Don't like cleaning fish much either. We recently opened up a small horse tack shop as well. Figured we are already neck deep in the horse world so why not go a bit further. Just what I needed, another job!!!

As far as sports go, football is my thing. I have been a 49ers fan since back in the days of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. College football is Ohio State and have been following Ball State football for the last few years since that is where my daughter attends college.

And any other free time I have is spent playing with my car. Dodge Challenger Scat Pack with a 392 Hemi. Stupid fast but tons of fun. Still have the H2 Hummer and my day to day get around vehicle is a F350 Lariat. Helps that I don't have much of a commute to work. I generally put on about 25 miles a week on the truck. I have had that truck since 2014 and just hit 40,000 miles last week.

So that's a glimpse into who I am. WHO ARE YOU?

Garth
 
2014 with 40k!

Man, you should definitely sell me that truck!

Jason, horse trader.

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I am a proud Canadian who landed here from Scotland in '67. I spent my career as a professional geologist in Canada. I've done a bit of everything from hydrocarbon exploration in Western Canada and the Labrador Sea, to base metals and gold exploration on the east coast. The majority of what I've done is gold and diamond exploration in the Canadian Arctic, along with regional mapping for the government. I spent four years living in Nunavut working for the Inuit, and four years as a Project Manager living in the Northwest Territories. I've been as far north as Otto Fiord on Ellesmere Island. In a 2011 plane crash I was seriously injured, and eventually took early retirement. I was in a chartered B737-100 Combi flying into Resolute Bay and we crashed on final approach a mile east of the runway. Luckily the jet was mostly cargo, with four crew and 11 passengers. Three of us were tossed out of the left side of the aircraft as it broke up and ignited. We were the only survivors. All I can say is we were SO lucky and Boeing makes a tough seat. The military was in town for some Arctic co-operation exercises and the plan that day was for a mock air disaster. I shit you not.

I grew up fishing fresh and salt water near home and while tent trailer camping with the family. When I worked in the Arctic, the fishing was just on another level. Lake trout, Northern pike and Arctic Grayling are the staples. The world record lake trout all come from Great Bear Lake. When I lived in Nunavut I could take a 5 minute walk from home and catch Arctic char. There's a lot of bird life and wildlife in the Barrenlands. You can't help but become a bit of a bird watcher in the summers. There's also lots of critters from lemmings to Arctic wolf and polar bears. Caribou and muskox burgers are very tasty. You can obtain bison meat in Yellowknife. I have had some really cool encounters with Arctic wolves, never had to interact with Barrens grizzly, been real close to polar bears in the water and once had a Mexican standoff with a bull muskox.

Growing up I collected plastic model kits of mainly WWII aircraft. Seaplanes and flying boats were in the majority. My father was a collector of edged tools and got me into fighting knives and firearms. Now I am still collecting knives (and other sharp things) many years later. My very first Busse was a coated TGULB with a red & black G10 handle. In Canada you can no longer buy pistols and I regret never adding the Browning Hi-Power made by Springfield Armory to my collection. I do collect diecast model aircraft from WWII to present. I prefer replicas of famous aircraft or pilots, with historically accurate markings. I have John McCain's A-4 Skyhawk and a Canadair Sabre flown by Erich Hartmann for the West German AF, to name a couple.

I used to follow professional hockey until a guy named Gretzky sold our national obsession south of the border. He played the three major US markets and Canada ended up being denied any new franchises by the NHL. Those were dark days. I used to enjoy the Olympics but now it's just another woke dumpster fire. I do enjoy watching some MMA bouts. Thank goodness someone is keeping it real. Thank you Mr. White and Mr. Strickland.

My wheels are a gently used 2012 Santa Fe with the 6-cylinder. I don't hunt here on the East Coast mainly because too many armed idiots in the forest. I have gone caribou, muskox and seal hunting. I did have to shoot a charging black bear with a Lee-Enfield on one occasion, but I don't blame the poor animal. It was the clowns keeping a filthy camp. There's not much challenge with either caribou or muskox. You might have to load up the skidoo and komatik sled. You might just need a vehicle and a dirt road. I don't really get involved with recreational boating or ATV riding. When you've motored through rapids on Arctic rivers and reversing tidal falls in a Zodiac, nothing comes close. My years in Nunavut a 4-wheeler is like the family car. The low traffic volume makes it a lot safer. I also spent some time before the crash as a VFF and rescue unit driver.
 
I spent 10 years in Law Enforcement started in patrol, worked plain clothes a bit and made Lieutenant a little quicker than average, 4 years ago I landed a job with the US Department of State as a Special Skills and Tactics instructor, Use of force instructor and training coordinator. That job has taken me around the world for some opportunities that I never expected being a small town country boy.

I live on my family farm (I’m the 4th generation). My kids will be the 5th.

As far as hobbies, I go to the gym, run and hike to stay in shape and I’m an avid hunter, I hunt whitetail, turkey, dove and waterfowl at home, last year I went to Argentina on a red stag hunt and Idaho to chase elk. Returning to Idaho for elk next year and planning a caribou hunt in 2027. I do a good bit of shooting at work and in my free time, I shoot long range and competed in the Mammoth Sniper challenge a couple years ago, I recently became a board member at a local but large gun club as well.
 
I'm a guy who likes knives, I have since I was a kid. For 40 years I have collected, used , lost , destroyed, treasured these pieces of human survival. Knives are a tool that belong to humanity and I revel in the experience of being a part of that. Anytime I get to be outdoors putting steel to work, I feel is time well spent.

Outside of that I work in a corporate world. I like to brew and drink beer, I am a fan of most forms of alcohol. I prefer college football to the pros, I love going overboard for the holidays. I love to cook and take my gardening far too seriously.
 
Was a Machine Gunner, and Marksmanship Instructor in the USMC. Been in Healthcare ever since getting out. 21 years as a Flight Paramedic, until a career ending back injury 3 years ago.

I like knives, guns, hunting, fishing, and bourbon.

Listen to most music, but prefer hard rock/metal.

I like the UofL Cardinals, and the Bills.
 
-What do you do for a living?
huff kydex fumes

-What are your hobbies?
Chain Maille, Art, and performing

-Favorite sports team?
Dat Fuseball is da Debil Bobby Boucher

-Any other info that may give us a glimpse of who you are?
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I spent 10 years in Law Enforcement started in patrol, worked plain clothes a bit and made Lieutenant a little quicker than average, 4 years ago I landed a job with the US Department of State as a Special Skills and Tactics instructor, Use of force instructor and training coordinator. That job has taken me around the world for some opportunities that I never expected being a small town country boy.

I live on my family farm (I’m the 4th generation). My kids will be the 5th.

As far as hobbies, I go to the gym, run and hike to stay in shape and I’m an avid hunter, I hunt whitetail, turkey, dove and waterfowl at home, last year I went to Argentina on a red stag hunt and Idaho to chase elk. Returning to Idaho for elk next year and planning a caribou hunt in 2027. I do a good bit of shooting at work and in my free time, I shoot long range and competed in the Mammoth Sniper challenge a couple years ago, I recently became a board member at a local but large gun club as well.
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You are going to love fresh caribou meat. They are not really a big challenge to bag. Even so, a lot of southern hunters wear full camo on their trips. There are probably no trees at all or they are too short for the camo to blend in with. If the camo isn't a giveaway, visitors tend to walk in the middle of the road when they are in town for some reason.

To get a caribou you lure them in by ignoring them or standing up and spreading your arms out over your head. They are pretty clueless. I have been followed many times hiking and sampling in the tundra, until they get downwind and catch your predator scent. I've been rushed a couple of times, which is more funny than hazardous. Have a great trip.

Pro tip. Don't wear camo or black outfits. You are more likely to be mistaken for a seal or muskox by a short sighted elder.
 
-What do you do for a living?
Commercial communications consultant/sales. The company I work for manufactures commercial two way radios and related equipment. We also distribute refurbished Motorola equipment. Most of our sales are to dealers and distributers nationally/internationally. Typical customer would be the radio dealer that will set up a Oil rig, install the system in the new Clippers stadium, or set up a school district with radios in every classroom. Been at it 25 years and I like the problem solving and new product design aspects of the job. I also like helping people get the correct tools. A good salesman isn't out to make a sale. A good sales person solves a customers problems and makes their life easier. You do that and the money normally takes care of itself.

-What are your hobbies?
Collecting swords from USA blade smiths. I always have delusions of grandeur that I am going to go cut with them but once I receive the swords I tend to just hold them and imagine the zombie apocalypse. I use my old beat up axes, machetes and power tools.

I have 1.5 acres in Southern California. I have planted close to 40 fruit trees that I personnaly prune, feed, water, and all around baby. They produce thousands of pounds of apples, pears, avocados, citrus, peaches, figs.... every year.
Along the same line I grow veggies, berries, pumpkins, herbs, tomatoes, tomatillos and a ton of other produce I cant think of. I have a few worm farms and haul horse poop from a neighbor's house for fertilizer.
There are also around 50 Oak trees that I maintain and harvest firewood from.

I lift weights in my office and do cardio before and after work 5 days a week.
College level swimmer, highschool waterpolo, and was intensly trained as a martial artist by my father from a young age through high school. My dad owned a school for about 15 years. He is a real badass. Eastern European that got political assylam during the cold war. A doctor from my dads childhood neighborhood was out in the 90s for a medical conference. He told me no one messed with the kids in his neighborhood because they new may dad would hospitalize them.
Love to age and smoke meat. Cooking is a fun hobby. I can cook almost anything except for some asian and middle eastern dishes.
My family Star Wars cosplay a hanfull of times a year. We make most of our own costumes and the process is fun. Outside of the Mandalorian, I try to forget most of the Disney stuff ever happend. I have read every piece of Starwars EU from Heir to the Empire in 1990 to Disney buying Lucas Film and colapsing the EU. Just finishing up a Kyle Katarn costum, a Old Republic armored Jedi, and Darth Malgus costumes in the next few weeks for upcoming Holoween events.
-Favorite sports team?
I prefer to play sports more than watch others.

Love the forums and especially BUSSE.
 
Born and raised on the east coast of South Africa in the city of Durban.

At 18 I bought my first custom knife from an unknown South African knifemaker working from his apartment garage. His name was Chris Reeve......the rest, as they say, is history! ;)

Since 1990 I have lived and worked in Cape Town, South Africa.

I spent much of my life either working in the firearms industry or running my own business as a distributer of firearms and associated products. I also owned my own Indoor Range.

For the last 24 years I have had my own real estate business and now as I reach into my 60's I am winding down and concentrating on some fun stuff.

I am a huge petrol head and I love my cars and Motorsport. Custom knives and knife shows are also super important to me. I am an honorary member of the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa and I was also involved in organising a local knife show.








 
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-What do you do for a living?
For 33 years I did flight test for the US Navy (not as a test pilot, although I did go to USNTPS). Now I do other stuff to stay gainfully employed.

-What are your hobbies?
Shooting, camping, hiking, walking, dog training (particularly new puppies... mine... and older dogs). Any time I can think of something new to try to train them. Sometimes I hunt whitetail deer.

-Favorite sports team?
That would probably have to be the Cleveland Browns. I have relatives that work for them, so it runs in the family.

-Any other info that may give us a glimpse of who you are?
Well... I like Jeeps. And knives. And motorcycles (either sport-tourer types, or standard). I currently ride a Suzuki SV650 every chance I get. I also like to work around horses and ponies, ever since childhood. I get to live that again now that my daughter rides, and I get to feed the horses (about 50 of them) every Saturday at the barn my daughter rides at. Rain or shine, no matter the weather, cold or hot. The most fun I had feeding was Christmas Eve a couple years ago when the weather was in the teens and a breeze was blowing. I got to spend extra time there that day, because we had to bust up the ice in the troughs so the horses would have water to drink after feeding. At least for a little while. So I guess you could say I like cold weather.
 
-What do you do for a living?

Retired now for a bit over two years. Before that, almost 44 years as a Polymer Chemist for Glidden > ICI > AkzoNobel. All of that time was working on the resin (polymer) component of industrial paints and coatings, moving back and forth between research, development, and production support. Much of that in the area of internal and external coatings for food and beverage cans. Started research on replacements for BPA based epoxy food can coatings around 2005. Earned two patents in that area. Spent several years on some interesting work using recycled PET to make barrier coatings for paper food packaging, working with the key supplier to McDonalds of paper cups.

-What are your hobbies?

I've been a low key knife knut for a long time. We visited the Randall Shop in 1982 and I was able to score a Model 1-6. Collected more original Bertram Hen and Rooster than I can count. Came to the Busseverse late, in 2006, but made up for that in spades. I used to joke that I blew little resingirl's college fund on Busse knives. Good thing she decided to skip college. It's well past time to unwind some of that stuff, but I'm basically lazy. Picked up a few Carother's blades in the last several years, appreciating his work on heat treat protocols and obsessing over the fine points of blade and handle design.

Was fortunate to have a sensei lead me into bow hunting for white tail, and spent several years up a tree, and was blessed to take two deer.

Took up cooking 20 years ago when some surgeries sidelined my wife, got to be a pretty good home cook. I'm better in the technical sense, but happy to admit that she is the more creative cook.

-Favorite sports team?

Well, we live in the Cleveland area. There's always next year.

-Any other info that may give us a glimpse of who you are?

We are very proud of having launched our daughter into adulthood. While she was gifted and had a great ACT score, she came to us as a senior in HS and asked to take a gap year so that that she could pursue pastry baking as a career. Further, she wanted to move out after graduation, get her own apartment, and a job at a particular local cafe. It bothered me a bit that she might not go to college, since she had the smarts, buy also knew that college wasn't right for everbody. I challenged her to work out a budget, estimating what she could earn and whether that could cover rent, etc. By July of that year she was in her own place and had that job. Her friends started coming to her for advice on how to do it. I still tear up a little bit when I tell that story. Six years on, she is now the Pastry Chef at a top local patisserie.
 
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-What do you do for a living?

Retired now for a bit over two years. Before that, almost 44 years as a Polymer Chemist for Glidden > ICI > AkzoNobel. All of that time was working on the resin (polymer) component of industrial paints and coatings, moving back and forth between research, development, and production support. Much of that in the area of internal and external coatings for food and beverage cans. Started research on replacements for BPA based epoxy food can coatings around 2005. Earned two patents in that area. Spent several years on some interesting work using recycled PET to make barrier coatings for paper food packaging, working with the key supplier to McDonalds of paper cups.

-What are your hobbies?

I've been a low key knife knut for a long time. We visited the Randall Shop in 1982 and I was able to score a Model 1-6. Collected more original Bertram Hen and Rooster than I can count. Came to the Busseverse late, in 2006, but made up for that in spades. I used to joke that I blew little resingirl's college fund on Busse knives. Good thing she decided to skip college. It's well past time to unwind some of that stuff, but I'm basically lazy. Picked up a few Carother's blades in the last several years, appreciating his work on heat treat protocols and obsessing over the fine points of blade and handle design.

Was fortunate to have a sensei lead me into bow hunting for white tail, and spent several years up a tree, and was blessed to take two deer.

Took up cooking 20 years ago when some surgeries sidelined my wife, got to be a pretty good home cook. I'm better in the technical sense, but happy to admit that she is the more creative cook.

-Favorite sports team?

Well, we live in the Cleveland area. There's always next year.

-Any other info that may give us a glimpse of who you are?

We are very proud of having launched our daughter into adulthood. While she was gifted and had a great ACT score, she came to us as a senior in HS and asked to take a gap year so that that she could pursue pastry baking as a career. Further, she wanted to move out after graduation, get her own apartment, and a job at a particular local cafe. It bothered me a bit that she might not go to college, since she had the smarts, buy also knew that college wasn't right for everbody. I challenged her to work out a budget, estimating what she could earn and whether that could cover rent, etc. By July of that year she was in her own place and had that job. Her friends started coming to her for advice on how to do it. I still tear up a little bit when I tell that story. Six years on, she is now the Pastry Chef at a top local patisserie.
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THAT is AWESOME (about the daughter). Having a daughter in her senior high school year, who is wanting to take her own path to what I would call a tradecraft... I THINK I know exactly what you went through. I hope mine is as successful as yours.

Also, hello to a fellow CLE fan.
 
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