Ridiculous purchase you just had to have

[GmpaJim]

Today, $25K, would be an option package

 

[marchone]

My two CRKs. CF Sebenza and an Impinda. I have many knives I much prefer so it’s likely I’ll never use them. But I had to see what the hubbub was about.

 

[marchone]

I went and did it again.

Gentlemen, this thing shows up today. The most ridiculous pepper mill on the planet. A Mannkitchen, "Pepper Cannon". It's supposed to be the end all of grinding peppercorns. The absolute best you can buy with a price that'll make you sick to your stomach.

But I wanted it.

I’ve been sorely tempted by that thing.

 

[Grasshopperglock]

I’ve been sorely tempted by that thing.

The only thing I don't like and can see giving a problem. The base cover is held on with a rubber O ring. Of course, they send extras but still. What happens when all the o rings wear out? Never checked before I bought if they sell a package. So it'll be a match up with o rings I can find. If they don't have them. Nothing special about them so they should be easy to find.

Performance wise. This thing will blow through a bottle of pepper corn in a week if you're over zealous and keep twisting.

Construction wise. It's a tank. The grinder feels like a couple of pounds metal. Feels like it runs on ball bearings. Which I'm pretty sure it has. You can spin the top when it's empty.


Is it worth it? Well, I'm not missing the money and I have a real deal grinder.

 

[drj211]

Nice looking truck.

My crazy truck purchase was in 1994, in 1993 I went into a dealer and ordered a fully loaded Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel. At the time it was the most expensive truck on the road. $25k! Lol. I just realized that was 30 years ago! Were does time go?

I still have it.View attachment 2465092

Definitely got your money’s worth out of that one!

 

[marchone]

The only thing I don't like and can see giving a problem. The base cover is held on with a rubber O ring. Of course, they send extras but still. What happens when all the o rings wear out? Never checked before I bought if they sell a package. So it'll be a match up with o rings I can find. If they don't have them. Nothing special about them so they should be easy to find.

Performance wise. This thing will blow through a bottle of pepper corn in a week if you're over zealous and keep twisting.

Construction wise. It's a tank. The grinder feels like a couple of pounds metal. Feels like it runs on ball bearings. Which I'm pretty sure it has. You can spin the top when it's empty.


Is it worth it? Well, I'm not missing the money and I have a real deal grinder.

Sounds solid. I bought an assortment of O-rings from Amazon for another project some time ago. They’re cheap and readily available.

 

[Shorttime]

I found this thread, so I guess I'm obligated to participate, huh?

Just, so many. I haven't graduated to vehicles or firearms, but make up for it with quantity. This is just a small sampling within easy reach. Over the years there have been boots, bags, coats, a series of Coast flashlights that I tried to like, and of course, knives.

So many knives.

I wanted a LEP light, the Maratac Cosmos was just under a hundred, and easy to find a storage place for. The knife speaks for itself.




I get in the mood to look at pens, sometimes. This one would be a whole lot more fun if the pin that holds the clip wasn't so sloppy.
I collect Tarot decks, and Sunnyclockwork is an amazing artist who can convey a lot using just black and white.
Steel dice. This led to my wife gifting me three or four other sets, but if I would ever get in on a game again, this is the set I would use.




May need to take a redo on the focus in that photo.

Of course, we'll cap it off with some silly knife purchases.

Cold Steel 4Max Scout. Yeah.
A fixed blade by a local bladesmith whose work I like. $300 is twice as much as my self-set price cap. I'm supporting a local business though, so it's okay.
TOPS Lil' Roughneck. If you're not sure why this knife is ridiculous, let me know, I'll be happy to post a separate photo to explain.

 

[jmh33]

 

[JBoone]

 

[smith357]

A 500 watt bass amp for playing at home. But it sounds so good!

 

[madcap_magician]

This full-dress Tom Krein Alpha that was more than five times more expensive than the most expensive folder I'd ever had before it.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I have a friend who ran into the same issue years ago. Back when WalMart decided to stop selling AR's, they put them on clearance for great prices. He was at the right place at the right time and picked up seven of them for around $350-$400 each. The Sheriff's department came a knocking. Luckily he had worked for the same Sheriff's department years prior.

I'm not sure how I would of responded...?

Would they came knocking if he bought a dozen televisions?
Those are way more dangerous!

 

[marchone]

I bought a Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon shortly after this thread. $200. I’m glad I did. 10:1 gear ratio to a classic Peugeot. One twist is enough for a lot of things. I don’t see any issues with the O-ring. The grinder is CNC tooled from a solid billet. It will outlast me.

"The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten." —- Henry Royce

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I bought a Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon shortly after this thread. $200. I’m glad I did. 10:1 gear ratio to a classic Peugeot. One twist is enough for a lot of things. I don’t see any issues with the O-ring. The grinder is CNC tooled from a solid billet. It will outlast me.

"The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten." —- Henry Royce

I'm going to look It up...