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james terrio said:
I kinda figured you were being reasonably mindful, that's why I didn't give you any guff in your 30-day thread. Carry on :thumbup:
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Next time I go camping, I'll buy some Crocs and wear them, then you'll know I was being an idiot. :D

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granitestateofmind said:
...I don't have to kiss another man to know I wouldn't like it...Everyone else in my family has them, and seems to like them, but they are not for me.
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:foot: :D
 
Forgot to say, prayers for my aunt would be appreciated. She could possibly have cancer in her eye and if so, in a worst case scenario she would have to have her eye removed. Hopefully it's nothing that serious and it's just a false alarm
 
granitestateofmind said:
Well, this is true with some things....I don't have to kiss another man to know I wouldn't like it.....but to each their own. Just because one doesn't like them doesn't mean one has to judge. Everyone else in my family has them, and seems to like them, but they are not for me.
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Wow GSOM... We were talking about crocs.... You went straight to kissing men.... And then let us in on what I can only say must be a family tradition. Everyone has men, and presumably kisses them. Except you. Okay..

Uh, shoes to kissing men... This digressed quickly... I'm not judging, but this is out of my knowledge base....

Doc
 
Noswad0208 said:
Forgot to say, prayers for my aunt would be appreciated. She could possibly have cancer in her eye and if so, in a worst case scenario she would have to have her eye removed. Hopefully it's nothing that serious and it's just a false alarm
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Prayers on the way, Noswad.

Doc
 
My very kindest thoughts to everyone who is facing a health challenge. :)

Bladite said:
however, her handle comment shows that she is perhaps not informed. she wants texture. great, you can buy that. not required though.
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That "handle texture" thing is the one aspect about her review that really made me roll my eyes, and frankly annoyed me. The whole point of the classic Becker handle design is, it's easy to hold onto. That's definitely not a mistake or coincidence.

Long before I had any experience with Beckers, I read an interview with Ethan wherein he said something to the effect of, "If you need a soft handle to keep a grip, you might need to re-design your handle." (I am very loosely paraphrasing that, but I think y'all get the idea.)

If a handle fits your hand, and is contoured in such a way that helps prevent it slipping out of your hand during hard use or exuberant swinging, texture and material are almost completely irrelevant. No amount of "grippiness" or "stickiness" or checkering or jimping or even magic will keep a poorly-designed handle from getting away from you in wet, sloppy, greasy, blind conditions. But a well-designed handle made of the slickest material will nestle in and remain secure in your paw.
 
I agree about the handle James, I've been using my 4 for about 2 years now and the only scales I've had on it were grivery, and it was more than enough
 
james terrio said:
Long before I had any experience with Beckers, I read an interview with Ethan wherein he said something to the effect of, "If you need a soft handle to keep a grip, you might need to re-design your handle." (I am very loosely paraphrasing that, but I think y'all get the idea.)

If a handle fits your hand, and is contoured in such a way that helps prevent it slipping out of your hand during hard use or exuberant swinging, texture and material are almost completely irrelevant. No amount of "grippiness" or "stickiness" or checkering or jimping or even magic will keep a poorly-designed handle from getting away from you in wet, sloppy, greasy, blind conditions. But a well-designed handle made of the slickest material will nestle in and remain secure in your paw.
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Very well put JT! I agree completely and understand what you are saying 100%.
Ethan really did hit a homerun when he designed his handles. And that sounds like something he'd say...lol
 
Jonny1280 said:
Ethan really did hit a homerun when he designed his handles.
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He sure did. And when I asked him about that statement, re: soft handles, he didn't precisely remember that quote either... but he told me, "That sounds like something I would say." :)

Then he asked me what I thought made for a good general-purpose bushcraft/survival knife, and handed me a BK-16... ;)
 
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Wife and kids leave for New York early in the morning. They are staying till Monday....

I love a little time to myself... But i may go CRAZY with 4 days to myself since ill be stuck in this house. Id go too... i really want to see the statue of liberty, and they are going there and Coney Island, never seen either myself... But i have to get my dentures adjusted, right now i cant keep the bottoms in as they are cutting into my gums when i bite down.... And im not comfortable being around people with them out. Neko doesnt seem to mind though... so thats good LOL

Too bad there isnt a close place i could go camp or fish... I know people say you shouldnt camp alone... but a world i cant go into the woods by myself is a world i dont want to live in. Philadelphia... Is DEFINITELY a world i dont want to live in.

Someone come grab me and lets do some cutting, fishing... whatever. I got knives and beer. Smokes too. Hell take me to the woods for a couple days and ill give ya a hex hawk and a BK16... First you have to drive to philly though LMAO totally worth it right??

Ahhh... Not being allowed to drive SUCKS. I havent had any seizures in like 5 years... But my last brain scan/EEG was still abnormal. I wouldnt want to take the chance with people lives regardless. But i miss driving, i miss the freedom. Ill drive a quad in the woods because id only harm myself, worse case scenario, but a car on the road... No. Sucks though.

But it will be quiet. Thats good. Ill take what i can get LOL
 
Crocs are the bomb. Best "get up and pee" camping shoe made. Lightweight. Floating.
Go camo tactical or go home.

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I was wanting some Keen Newport H2s for a while... But now im pretty sure im liking the Teva Omniums better, now i just need to go to a place locally that has some of the brand to try them on. No idea what size to order in them. And my feet dont like shoes. Never bought any types of sandals other than sliders. But sliders SUCK in the woods or on the water. Need to see how these feel, and figure out what size to get. Then build up the courage to spend more than 30 bucks on "sandals" But if they are comfy, they will be used full time like regular shoes so thats a :thumbup:
 
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worldwood said:
I was wanting some Keen Newport H2s for a while... But now im pretty sure im liking the Teva Omniums better, now i just need to go to a place locally that has some of the brand to try them on. No idea what size to order in them. And my feet dont like shoes. Never bought any types of sandals other than sliders. But sliders SUCK in the woods or on the water. Need to see how these feel, and figure out what size to get. Then build up the courage to spend more than 30 bucks on "sandals" But if they are comfy, they will be used full time like regular shoes so thats a :thumbup:
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H2 sports are great...little heavy... Good stuff though... I have teva sport sandals too, just can't remember the name... Good for whitewater, canoeing, fishing, etc...

Doc
 
Guyon said:
Crocs are the bomb. Best "get up and pee" camping shoe made. Lightweight. Floating.
Go camo tactical or go home.
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I'd totally pee into those.


+1 re: handle shape vs. texture


Breakfast involved several of my favorite tools this morning:


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