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Welcome to Blues
- Thread starter Gus Kalanzis
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The first thought that hit me was Bert and Earnie. 
The closest thing to tights I own is a wet suit (trust me - a neoprene Greek god I am not).
The closest thing to tights I own is a wet suit (trust me - a neoprene Greek god I am not).
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Congrats, Blues!
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Good to see you promoted and wish you well in moderating this forum of custom knife knuts.
Does this mean that we can continue the "Phantom of the Khukura" thread here?
Does this mean that we can continue the "Phantom of the Khukura" thread here?
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Hmmm! Blues working undercover in tights on Bisc. Blvd.,now THAT would be an"UGLY" SIGHT!:barf:
jim(Blues only TRUE friend)
jim(Blues only TRUE friend)
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Welcome Blues, it is great to have you aboard. Besides Gus needs all the help he can get.
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Blues,
One of your maney customs ,happens to be Neck Knives,two questions, Who do you consider the tops in making Neck Knives & do you see this trend continuing to be in demand or do you see it dying out shortly??
JIM
One of your maney customs ,happens to be Neck Knives,two questions, Who do you consider the tops in making Neck Knives & do you see this trend continuing to be in demand or do you see it dying out shortly??
JIM
Okay, okay! My phone's tapped now and I could have sworn I saw a couple of S.W.A.T. guys, (in camouflage tights, I think), in the woods outside my place last night!
Seriously, congrats Blues! Gus made the perfect choice for co-mod in you my friend.
:barf:
Seriously, congrats Blues! Gus made the perfect choice for co-mod in you my friend.
:barf:
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Gene,
That's the new kinder, gentler look.
SWAT = Special Weapons & Tights!
Jim,
Now, you don't think I'm gonna say who I think makes the best neck knife do you? Truth is, so many of them have a characteristic that makes that piece stand out from the bunch. For example, I have repeatedly told Darrel Ralph that the handle on my ArcLite is the most comfortable handle of any of my neck knives. Others may have great damascus, grind lines, profiles, or handle material amongst other attributes.
Guess I'd prefer to say that my favorite is the one that I'm wearing that particular day. Most of my neck knives are associated with makers who have become friends over the past few years, so each one has its own "spirit" as well.
I don't think that neck knives are just a "phase". For me it's a very effective means of carrying a fixed blade on a daily basis. On the other hand, these smaller fixed blades are so versatile that they can be carried in a pocket, inside the waist band etc, with the chain or paracord wrapped around a belt or loop acting as a static cord to deploy the knife. They lend themselves to each users particular needs and for most jobs the blade is long enough to get the work done.
And lastly, many thanks to all of you for making me feel welcome in this position. This has always been a great forum both for the friendships forged here as well as the information which is made available. I'm looking forward to it.
Blues
That's the new kinder, gentler look.
SWAT = Special Weapons & Tights!
Jim,
Now, you don't think I'm gonna say who I think makes the best neck knife do you? Truth is, so many of them have a characteristic that makes that piece stand out from the bunch. For example, I have repeatedly told Darrel Ralph that the handle on my ArcLite is the most comfortable handle of any of my neck knives. Others may have great damascus, grind lines, profiles, or handle material amongst other attributes.
Guess I'd prefer to say that my favorite is the one that I'm wearing that particular day. Most of my neck knives are associated with makers who have become friends over the past few years, so each one has its own "spirit" as well.
I don't think that neck knives are just a "phase". For me it's a very effective means of carrying a fixed blade on a daily basis. On the other hand, these smaller fixed blades are so versatile that they can be carried in a pocket, inside the waist band etc, with the chain or paracord wrapped around a belt or loop acting as a static cord to deploy the knife. They lend themselves to each users particular needs and for most jobs the blade is long enough to get the work done.
And lastly, many thanks to all of you for making me feel welcome in this position. This has always been a great forum both for the friendships forged here as well as the information which is made available. I'm looking forward to it.
Blues
Ivan Campos
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Congratulations, Elliott, and all the luck at this frightening job!
And you, Gus, should be really glad to have someone like this guy to work with, aren't you?
And you, Gus, should be really glad to have someone like this guy to work with, aren't you?
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Hi Ivan!
Blues wont let me get mushy any more.
Lets just say I could not be happier with the choice. For the record, Spark made this decision (and he did this the right way as far as I am concerned) without input from me other than a note of support after the decision was pretty much made, and I agree he could not have made a better decision.
Blues and I hang out quite a bit together when ever we get to the same shows. It is a honor having him as a friend. Not even a downside to it, other than the 4 or 5 neck knives I own because of him -. Not to mention some fantastic people I have been able to get to know a little through him (Ray K., Fred P., Al D., and more). They say a person can be known by the company they keep. The respect and friendships I see between Blues, other collectors and makers who know him says a lot.
The best part is that we know each other well enough to be able to slap each other around behind the scenes. We are not the same when it comes to knives (no two people are) and I know this forum will be a better and more rounded place under his leadership, despite the fact his ass does look kinda big in that tutu. For that matter, so does mine. The kicker is so does Dexter's.
Blues wont let me get mushy any more
.Lets just say I could not be happier with the choice. For the record, Spark made this decision (and he did this the right way as far as I am concerned) without input from me other than a note of support after the decision was pretty much made, and I agree he could not have made a better decision.
Blues and I hang out quite a bit together when ever we get to the same shows. It is a honor having him as a friend. Not even a downside to it, other than the 4 or 5 neck knives I own because of him -
. Not to mention some fantastic people I have been able to get to know a little through him (Ray K., Fred P., Al D., and more). They say a person can be known by the company they keep. The respect and friendships I see between Blues, other collectors and makers who know him says a lot. The best part is that we know each other well enough to be able to slap each other around behind the scenes. We are not the same when it comes to knives (no two people are) and I know this forum will be a better and more rounded place under his leadership, despite the fact his ass does look kinda big in that tutu. For that matter, so does mine. The kicker is so does Dexter's.
