Time to Change Your Snark Plugs

[Charlie_K]

Looks like their tomahawks on steroids. Sweet jebus I want one.

Seconded! And just look at the weight on that thing, holy crap!

Nothing wrong with having a safe queen. I have a few that could be considered safe queens (even though they technically have been used). More nostalgic value than anything. I guess I'm just intrigued by the various reasons why people do the things they do and knives are one thing I know a little about.

Some of us never had nice things while growing up, and we like to preserve niceties when we finally get them. For some of us, our bar on what's nice is a lot lower than it is for others. For others it's an investment as we've seen how utilitarian items from early years in the 20th century are big collector's items now, and the nicer the example, the higher the price on the resale market. That's why I won't use an 84mm Victorinox Tinker as a work tool since they're no longer in production.

And for some it's just common sense, as they read stories about abusive police tactics that deprive people of their legally owned property under civil forfeiture. I sure wouldn't carry a $1K knife if I knew it could be taken away from me on the basis that it "might be used in connection with a crime" and I have to spend 20 times that go get it back.

 

[Guyon]

Just crushed some slopes. First layer of snowman is set. Much work to be done.
In other news, I have some of the worst gas in recent memory. I'm talking full-on, room-filling, evacuation-drill toxicity.
Apparently, you don't mix tortilla chips, spinach dip, rotisserie chicken, provolone cheese, salted almonds, and birthday cake. Ever.

 

[Noswad0208]

Just crushed some slopes. First layer of snowman is set. Much work to be done.
In other news, I have some of the worst gas in recent memory. I'm talking full-on, room-filling, evacuation-drill toxicity.
Apparently, you don't mix tortilla chips, spinach dip, rotisserie chicken, provolone cheese, salted almonds, and birthday cake. Ever.

 

[TBL]

I think that's great! I'm stilling hoping for a TM in 3V, that seems like a no-brainer. However, all the same goofs that have been complaining for years that CS only used cheap steel, are screaming because now they cost a few bucks more with much better steel. You just can't please some people.

I was scanning through one of those whiny threads recently and was amazed at the number of people upset about how now this year they can only afford to buy 2 or 3 knives they'll never use, instead of 5 or 6 knives they'll never use.

That's seriously one of the main things that attracted me to you lunatics here in Beckerland... not a whole lot of fondlers and safe-queens in this bunch. Even the cats who own/have owned dozens or hundreds of knives, almost always do actually use them for something other than collecting dust

I personally love how CS has gone to higher end stuff. Makes me wish I had a more disposable budget for new knives. My very first 'premium' or 'higher end' production knives were a CS Spartan, and ZT 0700. I also firmly believe that you pay for quality. My only gripe is with the offering of 'better' steel and the increase in msrp is; it is making my purchasing decisions harder I am extreamly happy with my current folders (but maybe one or two more to 'test' ain't a bad thing in the future ), and when looking to fixed blades; the price range is comparable with some hand made offerings. To which I am more likely to support a maker then a large company.

But if I had an unlimited budget for toys... you're damn right I'd have quite a few of the 2015 CS line.

 

[Guyon]

I may have to burn my clothing.

 

[mchipman]

I may have to burn my clothing.

your killing me man, I am sitting here at work laughing at my computer screen..


right after Christmas I used the bone from the ham and made a wonderful pot of beans, thought I was going to kill my wife and son.

 

[Guyon]

I may have to hire a hazmat team. My eyes are red, and it's possible I have permanently damaged my sense of smell.

 

[worldwood]

wow i have not been around in a while. especially in the snark. congrats on orange WW. :thumbup:

Thanks brother!!

I think that's great! I'm stilling hoping for a TM in 3V, that seems like a no-brainer. However, all the same goofs that have been complaining for years that CS only used cheap steel, are screaming because now they cost a few bucks more with much better steel. You just can't please some people.

I was scanning through one of those whiny threads recently and was amazed at the number of people upset about how now this year they can only afford to buy 2 or 3 knives they'll never use, instead of 5 or 6 knives they'll never use.

That's seriously one of the main things that attracted me to you lunatics here in Beckerland... not a whole lot of fondlers and safe-queens in this bunch. Even the cats who own/have owned dozens or hundreds of knives, almost always do actually use them for something other than collecting dust

I think its great as well. The more people and companies to use different steels the more we can learn and advance as a whole. Despite their sometimes silly marketing they test some of their blades very well and have some nice designs at decent prices... The only thing lacking a lot of times was what id consider quality steel.

Like ya say though, quality steel is going to demand a higher cost.

Ya gotta pay to play... Pay it right the first time and the higher cost is more than worth it for the improved performance and durability. As i been saying for a couple years now, im always looking for the best of the best and that will never stop. If that means i can only buy a single blade for an entire year to me it's worth it. The difference in performance between my competition cutter and every other knife i own is astounding. Of course its a $1000 knife too and i had to save for 6 months and sell a couple other blades to help get it... But its worth every penny when ya get a knife that can knock out wrist sized limbs in a single swing all day, bust clean through frozen bottles, and also slice up phonebook paper into confetti, all by a novice cutter. I'll pay to play.. might take me longer than some others to get what im after but im in it for the long run.

 

[gmoneyluv]

I may have to hire a hazmat team. My eyes are red, and it's possible I have permanently damaged my sense of smell.

Did you at least get the family a set of gas masks? Or is it so potent that they need NBC suits?

 

[worldwood]

I may have to hire a hazmat team

A bottle of whiskey is cheaper. Sure you will still be breathing in your own toxic filth, but at least you wont care as much.

 

[gmoneyluv]

A bottle of whiskey is cheaper. Sure you will still be breathing in your own toxic filth, but at least you wont care as much.

Very crafty!

 

[Guyon]

Did you at least get the family a set of gas masks? Or is it so potent that they need NBC suits?

We have two Isreali masks and four people. How do I choose?

 

[worldwood]

I just ran mine through the wash. Good for another 100,000 miles. :thumbup:

You got it good. My wife makes me wash my undies after every use. :grumpy:

Can someone help me with my snark plug? I keep tensing up when I try take the old one out.

One word. Crisco.

Heated coconut oil is a much more pleasant experience. Especially if any happens to spray into yours or your helper's mouth.

You offering to help? I'm having trouble reaching too. The angles are just wrong.

This is why the Army incorporated the Battle Buddy system IIRC.

Very crafty!

Im trying to win my own GAW.......

 

[gmoneyluv]

Well, after suffering for two weeks with this cold, I know now that I have a sinus infection. Getting on antibiotics tomorrow. That the human race survived before antibiotics is staggering.

 

[GSO1962]

I may have to burn my clothing.

Should be easy if the clothes are already impregnated with flammable gases.

 

[mchipman]

Well, after suffering for two weeks with this cold, I know now that I have a sinus infection. Getting on antibiotics tomorrow. That the human race survived before antibiotics is staggering.

sounds like you need a visit from Guyon

 

[james terrio]

Ya gotta pay to play... Pay it right the first time and the higher cost is more than worth it for the improved performance and durability. As i been saying for a couple years now, im always looking for the best of the best and that will never stop. If that means i can only buy a single blade for an entire year to me it's worth it.

That's how I look at it. If I just wanted a bunch of stuff to hang on the wall, I'd buy 99 knives for $100 off one of those late-night-TV extravaganzas

We have two Isreali masks and four people. How do I choose?

Based on who's the best cook.

 

[gmoneyluv]

sounds like you need a visit from Guyon

Hmm, I see what you mean. It would burn out any virus. The dogs might not be so psyched...

 

[cbwoods67]

I haven't been sleeping too well myself the last few days. I dont think ive slept for mote than 3 hours in a row this week. The night shift definitely messes a fella up. I've been on it for darn near 8 years.

I think what screws me up more than anything is not being able to maintain a third shift schedule on the weekends. So I spend half the week getting used to it again.

Good luck brother. We know how ya feel.

.

Moose

Thanks Moose.

 

[The Warrior]

Hope they get that straightened out for you asap Cbear. We wound up topping a foot of snow over two inches of sleet/ice for the evening's entertainment. Two below zero tonight. Very unusual for this part of the world. First time snowshoes would be useful in a good long while here.
I'm going to hike back to the swamp this weekend, think it would make some interesting pictures.

Looking forward to the photos. :thumbup: