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[Just Tom.]

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I usually find screws horribly unsightly, but on that they actually look OK, I think because of the all-metal construction.

 

[mbkr]

I usually find screws horribly unsightly, but on that they actually look OK, I think because of the all-metal construction.

Thanks...I think

I don't have a strong preference either way - screw vs pins - as long as the execution results in a quality piece.

 

[Jack Black]

Decided to slip this wee John Watts Easifold into my shirt pocket for Metal Monday

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jack Black]

Quiet thread!

Got this Ibberson Burma Knife with me today

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[afishhunter]

Jack Black
Interesting E.O.W. newspaper articles.
I'm trying to remember what Monty was forced to do with-in days of the war's end, however. Resign and/or retire?

For some reason, back when I was in school, they barely covered the post war era, aside from telling us General McArthur was effectively the dictator of Japan for a few years, Germany was split in two, alledgedly to prevent them from initiating World War Three, and how Russia was able to keep most of the countries they "liberated" from the Germans.

 

[Jack Black]

Jack Black
Interesting E.O.W. newspaper articles.
I'm trying to remember what Monty was forced to do with-in days of the war's end, however. Resign and/or retire?

For some reason, back when I was in school, they barely covered the post war era, aside from telling us General McArthur was effectively the dictator of Japan for a few years, Germany was split in two, alledgedly to prevent them from initiating World War Three, and how Russia was able to keep most of the countries they "liberated" from the Germans.

Thanks, it's incredible how inexpensively they can still be picked up for here, though they are often in poor condition. I was intrigued enough about Monty to go and have another rummage under the bed, to find out!

That's strange isn't it? It was exactly the same here, in fact we weren't taught about WW2 at all. I imagine there are kids at school here today, who don't know it even took place

 

[Hibou Canne]

 

[afishhunter]

. I imagine there are kids at school here today, who don't know it even took place

Or believe the atrocities that took place, number of dead and wounded on all sides, nukes ended the war, or that Russia/USSR was an Allie...

Heck, they barely mentioned the War of independence, War of 1812, and the (un)Civil War!
They didn't mention the Spanish American or Mexican American Wars, glossed over the Indian Wars ("Genocide" would be a more accurate term) when I was in school.

If history isn't learned, we're condemned to repeat it.

 

[Jack Black]

Or believe the atrocities that took place, number of dead and wounded on all sides, nukes ended the war, or that Russia/USSR was an Allie...

Heck, they barely mentioned the War of independence, War of 1812, and the (un)Civil War!
They didn't mention the Spanish American or Mexican American Wars, glossed over the Indian Wars ("Genocide" would be a more accurate term) when I was in school.

If history isn't learned, we're condemned to repeat it.

I've always had an avid interest in history, but there was precious little of it taught when I was at school (and I suspect that things have not got better). We were taught a small amount about the 1066 battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings, but nothing about the Norman invasion beyond that. I was taught about the development of the British road and canal network in 3 separate history classes, and 1 geography class. Greek and Roman history was touched upon in my Classical Studies classes. Apart from that, I don't recall history being taught, which not only seems negligent, but an incredible waste of time and money

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Rich S]

Jeff -

Is the SAK yours or the toads? He's a cute toad, but I wouldn't reach for the SAK with him guarding it.

 

[wouter1967]

 

[Jack Black]

Cool I like that pattern better than my 74

 

[screened porch]

Thanks, it's incredible how inexpensively they can still be picked up for here, though they are often in poor condition. I was intrigued enough about Monty to go and have another rummage under the bed, to find out!

That's strange isn't it? It was exactly the same here, in fact we weren't taught about WW2 at all. I imagine there are kids at school here today, who don't know it even took place

I wonder how lucky the Canadians felt.

I've always had an avid interest in history, but there was precious little of it taught when I was at school (and I suspect that things have not got better). We were taught a small amount about the 1066 battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings, but nothing about the Norman invasion beyond that. I was taught about the development of the British road and canal network in 3 separate history classes, and 1 geography class. Greek and Roman history was touched upon in my Classical Studies classes. Apart from that, I don't recall history being taught, which not only seems negligent, but an incredible waste of time and money

Dr. Lindy Brady was writing a book about regional resistance to the Norman Imposition (my term; she faces facts better than I do). It never came out though. I keep looking. I sure miss the International Medieval Congress.
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Snit rescinded.

 

[waynorth]

I wonder how lucky the Canadians felt.

Dr. Lindy Brady was writing a book about regional resistance to the Norman Imposition (my term; she faces facts better than I do). It never came out though. I keep looking. I sure miss the International Medieval Congress.
[HERE'S MY LOST POST!]
Snit rescinded.

More history on this knife??

 

[waynorth]

On a lighter note, have a Beer! Nice to see a US-made souvenir knife with a western origin. There is a "Vancouver" in Canada, BC, and in Washington state - wonder which it is??

 

[sf fanatic]

Bronze SAK Solo. Nice and hefty
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[screened porch]

More history on this knife??

Rostfrei Solingen Germany is all it says. I think it must be a centennial reproduction of one made for the Republic of South Africa that won the Boer War. Googling it I could find only the old carbon one. I'd rather it had Charlize Theron on it instead of the bosses of Transvaal and Orange Free State, but it's a beautiful job of maximum blade in minimum handle, and I love how thin it is.