Recently, I've been going on a binge buying gadgets
Due to my desire for high quality sound, I invested in a high quality playback system consisting of an iPod, a $200 portable headphone amp, and $200 Etymotic ER4S in-ear monitors. To carry this stuff with me, I invested in a gadget bag (or man-purse as my wife calls it) that I usually have with me whenever I head out.
I've always been a flashlight collector, so I invested in a pocket rocket light in a Surefire L4 after wondering what the fuss was about (my idea of a high end flashlight before joining candlepowerforums was a Mag 2D)
Then I thought I needed a knife. I've always loved Swiss Army knives and have had many, but my current ones are kind of beat up so I thought my new gadget bag deserved something new, but then I thought a single blade folder would be a cool to have for a change. I bought a Kershaw Leek combo edge because I liked its sleekness and opening system. But then I thought I'd like something on my keychain in case I wasn't out with my gadget bag, so I bought a Spyderco Ladybug. I also bought a Sharpmaker to keep the things sharp.
Today, Lebaron had their annual no-tax sale, so I went to pick up a few things. I still want some micro tools in my bag, so I picked up a Victorinox Mini Champ, saw a Byrd Finch which looked great for $16 (will give the ladybug to wife), and also picked up a new Spyderco Viele II because I wanted one *good* knife...my attempt at buying a "high end" knife (well not high end, but for me this is a big jump considering I don't really *need* to carry a folding knife for any real practical reason, I don't even go camping). I liked the Viele because it's classy looking and has a simple shape that doesn't look threatening. It felt quality and didn't look like a tactical weapon out of a Steven Seagal movie.
I think that's all the knives I need to buy for now, I've already bought way more than I need (the only thing I truly need is the Mini-Champ), the rest were bought just because...well, I think they are cool. I can't help to think that I spent way too much money on these gadgets, but certainly the "hunt" in finding these gadgets was fun.
So that's my knife story.
Due to my desire for high quality sound, I invested in a high quality playback system consisting of an iPod, a $200 portable headphone amp, and $200 Etymotic ER4S in-ear monitors. To carry this stuff with me, I invested in a gadget bag (or man-purse as my wife calls it) that I usually have with me whenever I head out.
I've always been a flashlight collector, so I invested in a pocket rocket light in a Surefire L4 after wondering what the fuss was about (my idea of a high end flashlight before joining candlepowerforums was a Mag 2D)
Then I thought I needed a knife. I've always loved Swiss Army knives and have had many, but my current ones are kind of beat up so I thought my new gadget bag deserved something new, but then I thought a single blade folder would be a cool to have for a change. I bought a Kershaw Leek combo edge because I liked its sleekness and opening system. But then I thought I'd like something on my keychain in case I wasn't out with my gadget bag, so I bought a Spyderco Ladybug. I also bought a Sharpmaker to keep the things sharp.
Today, Lebaron had their annual no-tax sale, so I went to pick up a few things. I still want some micro tools in my bag, so I picked up a Victorinox Mini Champ, saw a Byrd Finch which looked great for $16 (will give the ladybug to wife), and also picked up a new Spyderco Viele II because I wanted one *good* knife...my attempt at buying a "high end" knife (well not high end, but for me this is a big jump considering I don't really *need* to carry a folding knife for any real practical reason, I don't even go camping). I liked the Viele because it's classy looking and has a simple shape that doesn't look threatening. It felt quality and didn't look like a tactical weapon out of a Steven Seagal movie.
I think that's all the knives I need to buy for now, I've already bought way more than I need (the only thing I truly need is the Mini-Champ), the rest were bought just because...well, I think they are cool. I can't help to think that I spent way too much money on these gadgets, but certainly the "hunt" in finding these gadgets was fun.
So that's my knife story.
