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by Jigslinger
Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Said goodbye to an old friend yesterday...
Replies: 36
Views: 7125

Re: Said goodbye to an old friend yesterday...

You post stirred up some memories for me. I rescued a kitten out of the middle of the road one day. She was a tortise shell that could sit in my hand at the time. Had her for 13 years before chronic renal failure finally took her out- I had to rush her to the vet to get her put down. Best pet buddy ...
by Jigslinger
Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Storage Solutions
Replies: 35
Views: 4243

Re: Storage Solutions

I've used plastic tackle boxes like Plano 3600 or 3700 that stack and have adjustable dividers on them. Your can get nylon cases that hold four or five of these boxes. Fairly inexpensive and accessible.
by Jigslinger
Tue Jul 19, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Counterfeit Watch
Topic: Three Fine Fakes
Replies: 27
Views: 3699

Re: Three Fine Fakes

If a buyer knows a knife is a fake and buys it anyway for whatever purpose, that's his right. But he should take every precaution to ensure it does not get resold to an unsuspecting buyer down the line. I think buying fake knives enables those who sell them to remain in the marketplace which is detr...
by Jigslinger
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: A good pocketknife read
Replies: 13
Views: 765

Re: A good pocketknife read

My old pocket knives are one of the last remaining links to days gone by. I can't remember a time I was without one. I'm now trying to impart some knife wisdom upon the three grandboys, 6, 11, and 14 years old. Only the youngest has yet to receive a knife from me.
by Jigslinger
Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!!!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 2259

Re: PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!!!!!!!

I own four Schrade medium stockmans, 34OT I think. The only one with a less than vigorous snap is the one that came opened in a combo kit with a Sharpfinger. It had been stored with the blades open for a number of years. You guys that say it makes no difference may be right, but I won't store or dis...
by Jigslinger
Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Work Sharp for pocket knives?
Replies: 16
Views: 2942

Re: Work Sharp for pocket knives?

Great sharpener to have on hand if you have several knives in line to sharpen. If I only have one or two I'll go with my stones. It does a fine job, but there is a learning curve to get the best out of it. It is super for larger blades but for me, a little sketchy for smaller blades, like a pen knif...
by Jigslinger
Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Who Makes The Best Multi-Tool
Replies: 50
Views: 4147

Re: Who Makes The Best Multi-Tool

I've had a Leatherman PSTII (since discontinued) for several years that I use for fishing and camping. No complaints. One of the few with needle nose pliers for fishing and a diamond hook hone. Also have a Gerber Fisherman which is not quite as tough but still ok for fishing/camping. I can tell you ...
by Jigslinger
Thu May 26, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Not happy with the CV blades
Replies: 27
Views: 10505

Re: Not happy with the CV blades

Non-stainless requires a bit on maintenance, plain and simple. Even then, you might get a spot or two. Nature of the beast. My favorite steel, next to older Case carbon steel, it Old Timer. I've got some old ones with a natural patina that look awesome. Great steel to work with and sharpen. Glad I'v...
by Jigslinger
Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Cattaraugus Jack
Replies: 5
Views: 502

Re: My Cattaraugus Jack

Beautiful old Jack. That one is in my wheelhouse.
by Jigslinger
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Favorite Western
Replies: 117
Views: 7527

Re: Favorite Western

Frisco Kid with Harrison Ford and Gene Wilder
West World- Yule Brenner
They Call Me Trinity- Terrence Howard I think
Death Rides a Horse- the incomparable Lee Van Cleef
Goin' South- Jack Nicholson
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly- 'nuff said
by Jigslinger
Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Kentucky Bourbons
Replies: 51
Views: 2313

Re: Kentucky Bourbons

My "everyday" inexpensive bourbon is Evan Williams Black Label. For my better stuff I go to Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10-Year Old, and Knob Creek. Still like Beam and Maker's enough to have some on hand periodically. I'm a sipper, on the rocks in a short rocks glass. A little melting ice o...
by Jigslinger
Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Trading Post
Topic: ZIPPO Lighters
Replies: 55
Views: 18225

Re: ZIPPO Lighters

I went back to a Zippo for camping. Just nicer to whip out the Zippo and flick open the cover and fire it up. Has more style. Sure they're a bit inconvenient, but I like the old school feel.
by Jigslinger
Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: What's Currently on Your Reading List?
Replies: 1022
Views: 145148

Re: What's Currently on Your Reading List?

Man I've read so many books over the years I can't remember. All I know is there's a heckuva lot I have yet to read. I read most of the classic sci-fi in high school. Focused on history books for most of my years. Read most of the spy classics. Recently I took a break from non-fiction and got into C...
by Jigslinger
Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Favorite apparel brands?
Replies: 47
Views: 2153

Re: Favorite apparel brands?

Clothes- Pick up stuff if I happen to see something I need on sale when trailing the little woman around the mall, which is infrequent at best. Shoes and boots- Bean, Chippewa, Cabela's, Sperry, various athletic. I don't wear jeans much anymore. Found BDU.com and buy very good quality cargo pants in...
by Jigslinger
Wed Sep 24, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Case oil.
Replies: 8
Views: 884

Re: Case oil.

I've got one just like that and I've had it for at least 30 years.
by Jigslinger
Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Blue Angels video
Replies: 4
Views: 395

Re: Blue Angels video

Best of the best. Gotta be top shelf to even be considered. I never get tired of seeing the Blues.
by Jigslinger
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: cheap knives on purpose?
Replies: 18
Views: 733

Re: cheap knives on purpose?

I've got an old Explorer (Japanese 440A) 3.5 inch drop point fixed blade with a rubber handle that goes on all camping trips. Sharp as all get out, nearly indestructible, perfect size for the belt, and easy to handle when wet. I probably paid 10 bucks for it but it's been so long I don't remember. A...
by Jigslinger
Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Case Red bone...saved from a heap o'rust
Replies: 19
Views: 708

Re: Case Red bone...saved from a heap o'rust

Dang fine looking knife. I'd make a sweet EDC out of her.
by Jigslinger
Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Knife nuts have enough hurdles, they don't need bad press
Replies: 6
Views: 456

Re: Knife nuts have enough hurdles, they don't need bad pres

I'm just happy that they weren't from WV. We get enough bad press. We've certainly got no monopoly on dumb rednecks.
by Jigslinger
Thu Jun 19, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: First Pocket Knife...What was it?
Replies: 45
Views: 3485

Re: First Pocket Knife...What was it?

I bought some off-brand stockman with a plastic handle off a display card at my local grocery/hardware store (same place I used to buy those rolls of twine with the little wooden bobber attached with which I would make my own fishing pole) when I was 8 or 10 years old. My local dentist traded me out...
by Jigslinger
Wed May 14, 2014 6:53 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Couldn't let em' go .....
Replies: 10
Views: 361

Re: Couldn't let em' go .....

The red bone on that Case is simply outrageous! Cool knives and unique- bet they'd have some stories to tell.
by Jigslinger
Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Do You Remember This Traitor?
Replies: 9
Views: 652

Re: Do You Remember This Traitor?

Just ask any fighter jock who spent time in the "Hanoi Hilton" what they think of her. Sums it up. I believe she even refused or turned in guys who attempted to get her to smuggle out messages. Pathetic excuse for an American.
by Jigslinger
Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days
Topic: the SERPENTINE JACK
Replies: 35
Views: 4224

Re: the SERPENTINE JACK

Enjoyed the serp-jacks! Always liked the Case 3 1/4 serpentine jack, 87 pattern I think.
by Jigslinger
Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: I Set Myself On Fire
Replies: 31
Views: 1488

Re: I Set Myself On Fire

Wow, that sounds scary. I hope your healing goes quickly. Whenever I take on any project I ask myself THE QUESTION: How can what I am about to do hurt, or worse, kill me? Doesn't always work but I ain't dead yet.
by Jigslinger
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: The Man Who Rode The Thunder
Replies: 3
Views: 364

Re: The Man Who Rode The Thunder

Truly an amazing story. I read the book of the same title many years ago remember it sounding like a terrifying experience. The F-8 is known as the "Last of the Gunfighters" and was a darn fine combat aircraft.

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