Thank You Scruff! A Ray Of Sunshine On a Cloudy Day...

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Today I went to the mailbox like any other day, retrieved my mail and started going through it on the way back into the garage. Immediately I spotted a suspicious looking parcel, currently not expecting anything inbound. Hmmm...par avion and Royal Mail stickers...What the Hey!
I couldn't see any return address and could barely read mine except for the handwritten zip code, but the customs form clearly stated "pocket knife" :D




Ah Scruff my Pal, you've done it again. I'd been eyeballing these Taramundi's whenever they appear on the Trad. forum, quite liking their elegant lines and simple construction. The above horrid snapshot ( it really is a dark rainy day here) really does an injustice to this beautiful ebony and steel sweetheart of a pocketknife. The ebony is beautiful with some discreet but lovely brown streaks included. She is sharp! A full convex edge I believe.



as attested by the raddish of which I was nibbling paper thin slices of as this thread began... and with my precious, to give an idea of it's size to anyone familiar with the GEC 25 pattern:




What a lightweight too, but only I think in terms of a scale. The construction seems pretty robust overall and as friction folders go, this one sure is a champ!

Thank You Thom, so very much, for this very kind gesture. This has really made my day today, and will always be remembered.
 
Couldn't happen to a better guy Duane, and Scruff - good on you mate!!!
Two great guys here! Nice reading first thing in th' Morn'
 
Congratulations to both of you!!!

I have to admit, that since my introduction to friction folders via our Sardinian connection, I am much more interested in friction folders of Europe than I used to be. Such a wonderful simple and elegant way to build a personal pocket knife!
 
Thom, what a very gracious gift :thumbup:. Duane, you are a very deserving fellow :thumbup:

A very "good on you both" Now this may sound odd to many but seeing your thinly sliced raddish makes me crave a raddish, butter and salt sandwich :o a delicacy passed down from my Dad ;)

Always love seeing these great threads :)

Paul
 
Those are "horrid" pics? I wish my bad days were more like yours. ;)

Wonderful gesture on a fine knife. Those Taramundis have piqued my interest in the past, and this thread isn't helping things any. I'm gonna pick your brain about these once you have more experience with it.

- Christian
 
Congrats Duane and my hat's off to ya Scruff!!!!! Both admired and sterling gentlemen!!!! :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Good going, men.

The right knife in the right hands-- although it possibly looks smaller, now. ;)

~ P.
 
The Scruff strikes again! Well done Thom!! Could not be a finer recipient, Duane! Congrats to you, sir. What a fine looking knife with its classy European lines.:thumbup:

Now I'm off to make a radish, butter, and salt sandwich.
 
A very elegant little friction folder there. Well done Thom, spreading European joy :)
 
Wow - that´s a great gift from a great guy. I´ve been the reciever of Thom´s generosity as well. Just a great gesture.

Congratz, Duane - you are a great guy as well and I know the knife will have a good home :)

Congratz on you both great gentlemen!
 
Nearly missed this one (busy weekend - birthday and mild food poisoning!). Great going Scruffster, typically generous my friend. That Taramundi is a beauty isn't it Duane, lovely feel to the ebony, a great little package that weighs next to nothing? Congratulations :) :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
Nearly missed this one (busy weekend - birthday and mild food poisoning!). Great going Scruffster, typically generous my friend. That Taramundi is a beauty isn't it Duane, lovely feel to the ebony, a great little package that weighs next to nothing? Congratulations :) :thumbup:
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Weighs next to nothing is almost an understatement :) I've had to check me pocket to make sure that little lovely is still in there more times than I can count ;)
Sorry to hear about the bad vittles Jack, hope your feeling better!
Whoa! Missed the B-day bit first read, yours?
 
sitflyer said:
Weighs next to nothing is almost an understatement :) I've had to check me pocket to make sure that little lovely is still in there more times than I can count ;)
Sorry to hear about the bad vittles Jack, hope your feeling better!
Whoa! Missed the B-day bit first read, yours?
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Thanks Duane. Yeah, it was my birthday weekend (I was 53 yesterday), but I went down with minor but unpleasant food-poisoning late on Friday night, which kind of spoiled Saturday. I had a nice day yesterday though :)
 
Duane, you are most welcome my friend. I knew this would be well recieved. Enjoy carrying it.

BTW, thanks for photos.

paulhilborn said:
A very "good on you both" Now this may sound odd to many but seeing your thinly sliced raddish makes me crave a raddish, butter and salt sandwich
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Yuck!

Thanks for all the kind words folks. Its good to share the love and keep all the great sentiment and generosity of our 'lil porch going.
 
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musta had a bad pint Jack. Hope yer feeling OK now.
the Taramundi (wonder what that means?) is both unusual and classy.
Well Done.
 
Very cool! Congrats, Duane! And well done, Thom! From one jolly-good chap to another good ol' boy! ;)
 
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