The unexpected cost of Sebenza ownership-a tale of expensive tools.

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So, Mrs. CHNeal and I treated ourselves to a large platter of fajitas and a few tall Negro Modelos on the patio of one of our favorite little Mexican restaurants to celebrate a damn near 70 degree 4th of March here in the heartland. We ate and drank and chatted about our days at work and our youngest daughters class schedule and whether or not our oldest would ever get around to giving us grand children. We talked about politics and the new stairs that we agreed to,help,fund at the church.
After dinner and drinks we walked through the downtown area past the shops and boutiques. My wife decided to go into a little shop that to my trained eye ( 25 years of marriage) sold very expensive handbags. I thought I would just wait outside and enjoy the evening. After 20 mins or so she was still in there so I decided to go round her up and head home for the evening. I found her at the cash register chatting with the proprietor and they appeared to be having a pretty good laugh about something. I walked up and ask if she was ready and she said she was. She asked if I mind giving the lady my credit card as she had decided to buy a bag she liked. I of course said sure but how much was it I might just have the cash...silly man. She said it was probably less then the knife in my pocket and I knew right then I’d been had. The lady at the register then asked if she could see my knife as she had never seen a pocket knife that cost more then $400!! I swallowed hard and produced my card before they got around to talking about the $300 flashlight in the other pocket.
 
Well, no doubt she's got you over a barrel :p when it comes to the things she wants. Have you tried using the bit about it's a very high quality cutting tool and by being very dependable, it keeps you safe.;)

The people I work with at the plant all know I'm the knife guy. So, when they're looking for something, they'll come see me. The first thing out of their mouth is that they don't want a $500.00 knife like mine. I normally point them to affordable knives they'll buy. A guy asked me the other day for advice on buying a Sawzall, he said "hell, I don't know why I'm asking you, you carry a $500.00 knife". I laughed and told him I'm the last guy that would recommend a Harbor Freight saw.
 
That was funny - thanks for the chuckle, and a story I can relate to.

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Well, no doubt she's got you over a barrel :p when it comes to the things she wants. Have you tried using the bit about it's a very high quality cutting tool and by being very dependable, it keeps you safe.;)

The people I work with at the plant all know I'm the knife guy. So, when they're looking for something, they'll come see me. The first thing out of their mouth is that they don't want a $500.00 knife like mine. I normally point them to affordable knives they'll buy. A guy asked me the other day for advice on buying a Sawzall, he said "hell, I don't know why I'm asking you, you carry a $500.00 knife". I laughed and told him I'm the last guy that would recommend a Harbor Freight saw.
That's a great story friend. But I will say when it comes to a corded sawzall harborfreight has everyone beat as far as price for quality ratio it is a great saw. I also own a cordless milwaukee though too ;-) haha
 
You know, one of these days she’s going to need a nice CRK to carry. Probably in that lovely Frye knife pouch you just bought. Just saying.... ;)
 
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My wife is highly educated and makes very good money. I’m lowly educated and built a very good company. I have a very nice gun, knife and watch collection but nothing like her shoe and handbag collection. For our first 25 years she was a stay at home mom and we lived on peanuts. We sent three kids to college and paid for nice weddings with no debt. I love watching my gal buy things she likes. As for me, I’ve bought everything I ever wanted and now at 62 I’m giving a lot of it away.
Enjoy life folks
 
I love that story and can relate. I dont question what my wife spends. She manages our funds. She is worth whatever she deems is fitting. Anytime I get a twinge to ask, I remind myself that I carry close $1100 worth of knives and tools on my person between pocket knife, multitool, fixed blade, and switch blade.

A $200 purse to hold a wallet and some lipstick seems a lot less "silly" when one is honest with themselves and asks WHY the need for 4 higher end edc pieces.
 
My wife is a Frye addict. We actually just got a hand written letter from our local store's manager "reminding" us to stop in soon lol. Guess we're on the VIP list :rolleyes:
 
I don’t question her spending habits and she doesn’t question mine:cool:

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That was hilarious! My girl has brought up the cost of my blades at just the right moment as well :D
 
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