BOMBS AWAY!!! THE UN-OFFICIAL OFFICIAL BOMB THREAD

[jmh58]

Congrats Steve!! Why?? Because good things happen to good people!! And Kudos to Mike!! Aint this place the best??!!
John

[dlr110]

Congrats Ken and Steve, the targeting was perfect.

[jmh58]

I received a padded manila envelop Saturday, return address said it was from Worksharp in Oregon. Before opening it I could feel the envelop had something in it. It was puzzling because I hadn’t ordered anything from Worksharp recently. Thought to myself “oh no, they’re sending me a replacement for some defective part of my sharpener!”

So I opened it and found this:
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No note, no invoice, nothing but the micro-sharpener. Did they send it to me free just because I bought and registered a Worksharp Guided Sharpening System? Nah, not likely. So my only guess is that some anonymous kind soul here at AAPK bestowed it on me. If so, whoever you are thank you thank you thank you!

Looks like a real handy pocket-sized tool. It has a diamond sharpening rod, a ceramic sharpening rod, and three different sizes of Torx screw drivers, which I needed. Once again the generosity of AAPK members astounds me!

Ken

NICE.. Ya use it yet??
John

[jerryd6818]

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the Mike and Steve show. Good deal Lucille. Who's next? Only time will tell but with this major generosity thread running through AAPK, we all know it will happen again.

[Papa Bones]

Even though you may know the bomb is coming, sometimes you don't realize how big the explosion is going to be!

Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Yesterday Mike Xx Case xX hit me with not one but three knives! A Bear and Sons Carbon 4th Generation stockman, a Case 6347HP stockman dressed in delrin, and Kissing Cranes' version of a Sod Buster.

Most know, as Mike does, my preference for stockmans. What he didn't know is that lately, due to a recent thread about the Sod Buster, I have been wondering why I didn't have one and if I should get one to try it out. Well, now I have one. Fits well in the hand, good walk and talk, and as the accompanying paperwork said, "...honed to a razor's edge..."20201017_085611.jpg20201017_085740.jpg

The only thing I haven't covered is the "why." Why me? I have no idea. All I do know is Mike is one of the finer representatives of the generous folks here at AAPK.

Thanks again, Mike!!

P.S. Got the Sod Buster in my pocket today.

Congrats Steve and good on you Mike.

Steve, I have that exact Kissing Crane Sodbuster. My youngest daughter gave it to me for my birthday. I believe you will enjoy it. I only have one other, a Case black handle, and to me the Fit and finish of the Kissing Crane I received was on par with the Case.

[Doc B]

Congrats, guys! The generosity and fellowship is unmatched on any other site, that I know of!

[doglegg]

Wow, bang, bang, bang!!! Those cluster bombs are awesome!!! Congrats to getter and giver.

[TPK]

Congrats Steve! Awesome knives ya got there!

Great aim Mike! Ya Hit a fine target!
Bombs are a fun thing for the givers and recievers.

Again..., Finest people on earth have gathered here together on the AAPK!

[Mumbleypeg]

I received a padded manila envelop Saturday, return address said it was from Worksharp in Oregon. Before opening it I could feel the envelop had something in it. It was puzzling because I hadn’t ordered anything from Worksharp recently. Thought to myself “oh no, they’re sending me a replacement for some defective part of my sharpener!”

So I opened it and found this:
05D2B652-5820-471F-AEA4-399CF82D36FF.jpeg

No note, no invoice, nothing but the micro-sharpener. Did they send it to me free just because I bought and registered a Worksharp Guided Sharpening System? Nah, not likely. So my only guess is that some anonymous kind soul here at AAPK bestowed it on me. If so, whoever you are thank you thank you thank you!

Looks like a real handy pocket-sized tool. It has a diamond sharpening rod, a ceramic sharpening rod, and three different sizes of Torx screw drivers, which I needed. Once again the generosity of AAPK members astounds me!

Ken

NICE.. Ya use it yet??
John

Sorry, just saw your question. Yes I tried it out. I try to keep everything I carry Sharp but I found a blade tgat needed a little touch up and used it do do the job. Works great! Haven’t tried the Torx bits yet but I will.

Ken

[Stanwade]

Even though you may know the bomb is coming, sometimes you don't realize how big the explosion is going to be!

Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Yesterday Mike Xx Case xX hit me with not one but three knives! A Bear and Sons Carbon 4th Generation stockman, a Case 6347HP stockman dressed in delrin, and Kissing Cranes' version of a Sod Buster.

Most know, as Mike does, my preference for stockmans. What he didn't know is that lately, due to a recent thread about the Sod Buster, I have been wondering why I didn't have one and if I should get one to try it out. Well, now I have one. Fits well in the hand, good walk and talk, and as the accompanying paperwork said, "...honed to a razor's edge..."20201017_085611.jpg20201017_085740.jpg

The only thing I haven't covered is the "why." Why me? I have no idea. All I do know is Mike is one of the finer representatives of the generous folks here at AAPK.

Thanks again, Mike!!

P.S. Got the Sod Buster in my pocket today.

Congratulations Steve! And we'll done Mike!

[WillyCamaro]

Both parties did good in me book, well done to ya both .

[Mumbleypeg]

Mystery solved. Received an email from AKTI this afternoon:

Thank you sincerely for registering to bid on our Free to Carry online auction fundraiser in August.

Work Sharp generously offered to send a gift to everyone in the U.S. registering to bid this year. If you registered and provided an accurate mailing address, you should have already received it, but we failed to provide them with a note to include in the package. If you did not receive a neat little Work Sharp sharpener, please let us know - it probably means your address was not valid or entered.

If you were a successful bidder, we trust you are enjoying your purchase(s)!

We are excited that it was such a successful event for AKTI. Thank you for your interest and support. We hope you’ll join us again for the next one!

Sincerely,

AKTI Free to Carry Co-Chairs

Mark Schreiber, President, Columbia River Knife & Tool

Curtis Smith, Vice President of Marketing, American Outdoor Brands



Jan Billeb, Executive Director
American Knife & Tool Institute
22 Vista View Ln, Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-8296
[email protected]
www.AKTI.org


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[Papa Bones]

Direct Hit.....from JerryD6318.
O.K. I did know it was coming because Jerry messaged me and asked for my address. But it does not lessen the impact of gratitude and appreciation I feel. This is what makes AAPK such a great place. The friendship and the camaraderie that we have here. And I feel fortunate and blessed to be a part of it.

Now I am proud to present the latest addition to my Camillus 72 Clone Family. An Ulster 63 Swell Center Whittler. Tight blades with no wobble and great snap. Blades are full, & still have some of the original luster. All I've done is is wipe it down with a Case soft leather chammie. Again, Thanks Jerry,

[Doc B]

That's a beauty!!! Congrats guys!!!

[Steve Warden]

That is SWEET!!
Congrats on the hit!
And Jerry, ya done good!!

[Stanwade]

Congratulations Smitty and good targeting, Jerry!

[Papa Bones]

That's a beauty!!! Congrats guys!!!

Appreciate it Doc.

That is SWEET!!
Congrats on the hit!
And Jerry, ya done good!!

Appreciate it Steve. Yes Jerry did!!

[jerryd6818]

Hmmm. Looks better at your house than it did at mine. Enjoy Smitty.

[doglegg]

Great target and ordnance. I bet you are still smiling Papa Bones. Good on ya Jerry.

[QTCut5]

Way to go, jerryd...it's so much fun to bomb someone with a pattern you love when you know they will appreciate just as much as you do.

Congrats, Smitty...a great looking knife bomb lands on a most deserving target.

[Papa Bones]

Hmmm. Looks better at your house than it did at mine. Enjoy Smitty.

Sunlight finally came out. Appreciate it Jerry, I am definitely enjoying it. My better-half has done told me I'm gonna wear it out playing with it. I told her I was just coon fingering it.

[Papa Bones]

Great target and ordnance. I bet you are still smiling Papa Bones. Good on ya Jerry.

Ear to Ear!!

[Papa Bones]

Way to go, jerryd...it's so much fun to bomb someone with a pattern you love when you know they will appreciate just as much as you do.

Congrats, Smitty...a great looking knife bomb lands on a most deserving target.

Appreciat it "Q".

[jmh58]

Direct Hit.....from JerryD6318.
O.K. I did know it was coming because Jerry messaged me and asked for my address. But it does not lessen the impact of gratitude and appreciation I feel. This is what makes AAPK such a great place. The friendship and the camaraderie that we have here. And I feel fortunate and blessed to be a part of it.

Now I am proud to present the latest addition to my Camillus 72 Clone Family. An Ulster 63 Swell Center Whittler. Tight blades with no wobble and great snap. Blades are full, & still have some of the original luster. All I've done is is wipe it down with a Case soft leather chammie. Again, Thanks Jerry,
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Congrats to the giver and getter!!!
John