Top 10 things every man should own sometime in their life

Alot of these lists seem really good, but i really think every man should own and try and shave with a straight razor at some point in their life.
 
My list would consist of:

1. Responsibility

2. A good understanding of the Constitution (if you're a US citizen)

3. Humility

4. A good sense of humor

5. Numerous good books (which are read again and again)

6. A dog

7. A good pocket knife

8. Manual transmission truck

9. A good pair of cowboy boots

10. Lever action Marlin or Winchester
 
Wicked Sharp said:
Just a few to add ( IMHO ):

1. A Baer 1911 / any model
2. A Busse Combat knife w/ a Rowe sheath / any model
3. A bottle of old Scotch (no teenagers)
4. An English double-gun
5. A Cuban cigar
6. A good pair of leather boots
7. A Freedom Arms "packin' pistol" with a custom leather rig
8. A nice custom, accurate hunting rifle with quality glass
9. A bottle of Brooklyn Black Ops
10. A red-headed girlfriend
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Does a redheaded wife count?
 
A good education
A quality knife
A working knowledge of philosophy
A true understanding of the self
Enough survival knowledge to get by (or a book on the subject)
A record player
A journal and a good fountain pen
A good leather belt ( comes in handy more than you think )
Desire to know and to understand
 
72jroberts said:
Bigghoss,
I agree!!
Go ahead and start one on that, I like that idea. and I like your list.
John
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I'll tell ya right now if I did that list, a lot of fellas in this thread wouldn't be happy. Truth be told a real man does what he wants and doesn't care what people think about it (so long as it doesn't negatively affect anyone) and if he has an interest or likes a tv show or movie or drives a car that isn't manly he owns it instead of hiding it and hoping his friends don't find out.
 
My list:

1) Flashlight
2) Knife
3) SAK
4) Fine Watch
4) Fine Suit
5) Dress Shoes
6). BBQ Grill
7) Go to Sunglasses
8) Wife
9) Son/Daughter
10) Career
 
1) a fine carbon steel knife
2) an education
3) a good pair of leather boots
4) a fine pen
5) a journal
6) nothing but the clothes on your back
7) a house
8) a car
9) a dog
10) a zippo
 
1. An 18 year old.
2. A 19 year old.
3. A 20 year old.
4. A 21 year old.
5. through 9. You get my drift ;)
10. Lots of stamina.
 
Keeping this a bit vague to allow for each person's personal preferences.

1) A dog. (wouldn't be without one)

2) Impractical car bought for the fun of driving. (Honda S2000 in my driveway)

3) Man-sized pickup truck. (replaced my Ford F150 with an F350)

4) Firearm and training. (Plenty of training, but never owned a firearm)

5) Work clothes and boots. (always)

6) His own tools. (real men do not mooch tools)

7) Motorcycle. (Had one since 2004, and have ridden it cross-country)

8) Musical instrument. (Fender Stratocaster)

9) Hiking and outdoor gear. (always)

10) ?
 
Everyones added a lot. These are the only ones I couldn't see...

- A first edition book
- A scar that means something
- A bank account that will help your child/children
- A memory of something you've done so beautiful/dangerous/reckless/stupid/wild/crazy that can help you think that you;ve done something and you can always remember it and smile.
 
Not 10 but...

Firearm designed by John Moses Browning
Ruger 10/22
Carhartt
Full size SAK
Slipjoint pocket knife
Copy of "1984"
Copy of "Joy Of Cooking"
Fisher Bullet
 
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A piece of land large enough to need a compass
A large powerful revolver
A comfortable bed
A clear conscience
 
By no means comprehensive:

1. Photos of your many adventures
2. An enduring accomplishment
3. An EDC item that you have carried every day, for years
4. Some completely inappropriate and possibly illegal fireworks :D
5. A pair of high end sunglasses that fit you perfectly
6. A library half full of books you've read, and half full of books you'll read
7. A passport, well used
8. A projectile launching device (anything from a slingshot to a shotgun)
9. Bogota Lockpicks
10. Unusually useful skills
 
harkamus said:
In no particular order:

1) A fine watch.
2) A tailored suit.
3) A fine pen.
4) Custom tailored shoes
5) A fine car (have your pick of luxury or sports car)
6) A firearm (custom if you can swing it)
7) A custom knife
8) A decent espresso machine
9) A French press for when you don't have time to make espresso
10) A burr grinder

*I like coffee. A lot of the things I've listed are also milestone things I intend to get after reaching milestones in life. I'll knock off 2, 3, and maybe 4 from the list in about 2 years. I've already got 6 inbound.
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Are you by chance a member on one of the coffee forums? I agree that every man needs to own a good way of getting coffee.

1: a classic car
2: a good, custom knife made for a specific purpose
3: a sailboat you can sleep in
4: an eames lounge chair
5: a home suited to you
6: land to put it on
7: tools, lots of em.
8: a mechanical watch
9: good coffee
10: the ability to cook.
 
1. Memories of far places
2. Code or faith to live by Copy of the Constitution if American
3. Woman who is your best friend, men friends you can trust.
4. A quiet hideout
5. A job you are good at and like.
6. Know how to fight
7. Personal weapons
8. Books for self education.
9. Good beer
10. Black coffee also good.

Fill in the blanks what you like.. :)
 
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